Behind the structures and products we use in our everyday life, engineers must consider a myriad of details before building can commence. Considerations such as weather, budget, materials, and regulations all inform the process.
Learn to think like an engineer and create 3D models for solutions to real world design challenges.
This engineering summer program for high school students doesn’t just tackle engineering and science fundamentals, it also challenges students to think critically and creatively about how to design innovative solutions to complex problems.
We will explore facets of mechanical, structural, civil, and biomedical engineering in a hands-on, minds-on approach.
The goal of the program is to give students a taste of multiple types of engineering. In the first six classes, students will spend two days focused on each of the following fields of engineering: biomedical, civil, and mechanical. For each sub-field of engineering, students will learn some key concepts and complete at least one design challenge.
For the last three classes, each student (or team of students) chooses the field of engineering that interests them most and does a larger project or design challenge focused on that area.
In past years, students have used Autodesk software packages such as Revit, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Instructors will have freedom to choose the software they are most comfortable using. Students use a free trial of the software during the program. By using an experiential learning approach, students will quickly engage in these topics, and the instructor introduces the underlying theory and concepts as students tackle these issues while designing and creating their prototypes.
Highlights
- Develop 3D solutions to design challenges and learn the fundamentals behind mechanical, civil, and biomedical engineering
- Manufacture an artificial limb to replicate natural function and movement in real world situations
- Design and build a scale model structure compliant with code, zoning, and budget requirements
- Learn from professionals in the field about the latest advancements in engineering and technology
The YOLA Promise
YOLA will tie in with the best-in-class youth travel and education providers that follow rigorous safety and health standards.
YOLA will promote only those travel and education programs that are committed to the highest environmental, fair trade and human rights standards.
YOLA will create ethical experiences designed to have maximum, long-term impact on the communities we partner with.
YOLA and its partners are committed to travel to locations where tourists rarely go, buy goods from locally-owned businesses, and respect local cultures and customs. Our programs provide direct support for education, infrastructure development, conservation, and other community projects.
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