Summer Springboard

STEM: Exploring Engineering & Clean Energy

ACADEMIC COURSE

DESIGN, BUILD AND POWER THE FUTURE.

Course Highlights

  •  Design, build, and test electric and solar-powered models.
  • Perform circuit experiments and analyze data like engineers.
  • Engage in collaborative projects such as solar car races and robotics challenges to develop problem-solving, creativity, and leadership skills.
  •  Explore robotics technologies and applications in biomedicine and AI.
  • Apply physics, energy, and engineering principles to solve challenges.
  • Gain real-world insight through field experiences and interactive labs.

Summer Springboard

STEM: Exploring Engineering & Clean Energy

Course Overview

In this dynamic STEM course, students explore the principles of physics, energy, and engineering by designing, building, and testing electric and solar-powered models. Through hands-on labs and interactive workshops, they conduct circuit experiments, analyze data, and solve real-world problems. Collaborative challenges, such as solar car races and robotics competitions, encourage creativity, critical thinking, and leadership.

Students also investigate cutting-edge robotics technologies with real-world applications in biomedicine and artificial intelligence. Field trips and expert panels offer firsthand exposure to careers in engineering and clean energy. By engaging in team-based design challenges, students develop a deeper understanding of how engineers tackle global issues—and discover exciting pathways in the world of STEM.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Outcome #1

Demonstrate understanding of electrical circuits and energy systems.

Outcome #2

Design, construct, and test functional electric and solar-powered model.

Outcome #3

Analyze experimental data to optimize engineering solutions.

Outcome #4

Apply knowledge from labs and excursions to real-world clean energy, robotics, and automotive challenges.

Summer Springboard

STEM: Exploring Engineering & Clean Energy

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STEM: EXPLORING ENGINEERING & CLEAN ENERGY

Georgetown University

Washington, D.C.