The program offers an immersive, hands-on pre-college engineering experience at a prestigious university, combining academic rigor with real-world applications and a preview of college life.
The TryEngineering Summer Institute at Duke University offers high school students a hands-on, pre-college engineering program. Participants engage in real engineering projects, exploring various disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering. The curriculum includes designing and building drones, smart cars, and hydraulic robot arms, as well as tackling challenges like bridge building and AM radio. Students gain practical skills in areas like soldering, programming, breadboarding, and computer-aided design (CAD). The program aims to develop critical problem-solving skills, teamwork, and foundational knowledge in emerging technologies. Students also benefit from exclusive field trips to engineering sites and insights from guest speakers who are industry leaders and academic innovators, providing a glimpse into future STEM careers. The program is designed to provide an immersive preview of college life, with students attending classes in university classrooms, living in supervised campus dorms, and dining through campus facilities.
A typical day involves attending classes in university classrooms, participating in hands-on engineering design challenges and workshops, and engaging in group projects.
This program is ideal for high school students aged 14-18 who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership ability, and are interested in exploring a future career in an engineering field.
Duke University campus, Durham, NC
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