The program offers a blend of hands-on aerospace engineering projects, leadership development, and exclusive field trips to aviation and space industry sites, providing a comprehensive pre-college experience.
The NSLC Aerospace program at Duke University offers high school students an immersive, hands-on experience in aviation and space engineering. Participants engage in projects such as designing and building unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and creating components for a Mission to Mars, applying the engineering design process from initial concept to testing. The curriculum explores fundamental concepts like aerodynamics, propulsion mechanics, and flight control systems. Students gain practical skills through rotations in soldering, CAD, and various propulsion types. The program also includes leadership development workshops focusing on communication, teamwork, and resilience. Field trips to sites like Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, NC State School of Engineering, and GE Aerospace provide real-world insights into the industry. The program aims to provide a strong foundation in aerospace engineering and inspire students to pursue careers in the field.
A typical day involves hands-on projects like designing and building UAVs or Mars mission components, exploring aerospace concepts through interactive workshops, and participating in leadership development activities.
This program is best for high school students aged 14-18 who are fascinated by air and space, enjoy complex engineering problems, and want to explore careers in aviation and space exploration.
Duke University, Durham, NC
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