The program offers an immersive college experience at Duke University, combining hands-on engineering projects with exclusive field trips and insights from industry leaders.
The TryEngineering Summer Institute at Duke University offers a hands-on, pre-college STEM program for high school students interested in engineering. Participants engage in real engineering projects, robotics, and AI, providing an immersive preview of college life. The program emphasizes building, designing, and discovering through practical application. Students will develop critical problem-solving skills, gain teamwork and collaboration experience, and acquire foundational knowledge in emerging technologies. Activities include designing and building bridges, working with robotics, and exploring concepts in civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering. The curriculum also incorporates exclusive field trips to engineering sites and insights from guest speakers who are industry leaders and innovators, bridging the gap between academic study and real-world engineering careers.
A typical day involves attending classes in Duke University classrooms, participating in hands-on labs and technical workshops, and engaging in team-based challenges.
This program is best for high school students aged 14-18 who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership ability and are eager to explore various fields of engineering through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
Duke University, Durham, NC
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