The program offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering projects, insights from real-world engineers, and an immersive preview of college life at a prestigious university.
The University of Pennsylvania - TryEngineering Summer Institute is an immersive, hands-on pre-college STEM program designed for high school students aged 14-18 who have completed at least one year of high school. Participants engage in a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, aerospace, and electrical engineering, through exciting challenges and projects. Activities include circuit building, soldering, constructing AM radios, building robot arms, designing and testing bridges, and creating gliders capable of carrying payloads. The program emphasizes project-based learning, fostering skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. Students also benefit from inspiring guest speakers—professional engineers who share their insights—and exclusive field trips to real-world engineering settings like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia, and the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Living in supervised campus dorms and utilizing university classrooms and dining facilities, students gain a realistic preview of college life and an inside look at university STEM studies. The program aims to spark enthusiasm in engineering and technology, helping students explore potential career pathways and make informed decisions about their future academic pursuits.
A typical day involves attending classes in University of Pennsylvania classrooms, engaging in hands-on engineering projects and workshops, and participating in group activities and discussions.
This program is ideal for curious, motivated high school students with a genuine passion for STEM who want to explore various engineering disciplines and experience college life firsthand.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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