Engineering & Science Track

Every "thing" around us is getting smarter because of the exploding field of the Internet of Things, also known as IoT. This technology brings people, processes, data and things together to make networked connections to everything. Smart thermostats, doorbells, refrigerators, cars, and more are connecting to the Internet and fueling this fast-growing industry. In this course, students will experience hands-on learning and work with many IoT projects and devices. Students will get an introduction to the various applications for IoT and the processes involved with developing products using IoT. They will learn about sensors, wireless communication, scripting, and security. Go beyond the fundamentals of engineering and work on real-world projects in this fascinating field.

Our Aerospace Engineering program offers students the chance to understand the physics and dynamics of air and spacecraft using basic orbital mechanics. Students will participate in hands-on design challenges, ultimately building and launching their own glider or rocket.

The demand for expertise in AI and machine learning is rapidly increasing. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world we live in by facilitating the uprise of new technologies as well as improving old ones. Are you interested in creating a home of the future? Do you wish to learn more on how to program a self-driving car to avoid hitting pedestrians and objects along the road? The Summer Springboard Artificial Intelligence course is the perfect opportunity for students to approach the fundamentals of AI, explore computer ethics, and moral predicaments programmers take on when using AI, whilst exploring the notions and algorithms at the foundation of modern AI through hands-on projects.

Do you love engineering, computers and also life sciences? Are you interested in diagnosing and designing devices to diagnose and treat diseases? The Summer Springboard Biomedical Engineering course exposes students to the basics of a career in one of the hottest engineering fields today.

This is a unique opportunity for high school students to gain real exposure and hands-on experience working in a biotechnology lab utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. The goal of this program is to provide students intensive laboratory skills experience, and to understand fundamental chemical processes common in prokaryotic and eukaryotic biology, and classical and molecular genetics with an emphasis on gene expression and genetic engineering.

Spend most of the first week learning block-based programming for Android and iOS operating systems. The exercises and tutorials quickly help students build capacity with coding, abstraction, algorithms and data management within a program. The second week involves active coding in small groups with intense research and collaboration. This approach involves an introduction to Python and Raspberry Pi hardware which allows students to create a mini-project by using the sensors and LED matrix on the Sense HAT technology. This collection of experiential tasks provides a comprehensive experience through a rewarding engineering process resulting in a functioning computational artifact.

Whether students are curious about doing crime scene investigations or want to be a forensic pathologist, this course will help them sharpen their investigative and observational skills and review a range of scientific concepts.

Do you wonder how computer hackers gain access to your bank accounts and personal information? Students are introduced to various concepts in security, including malware, Internet security, cyber terrorism and fraud, firewalls, privacy, policies/procedures, and legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity. Students learn about the various paths to a cyber security career – engineering vs. policy and learn to become “ethical hackers” in this exciting field.

Our program in Environmental Studies offers an interdisciplinary look at issues pertaining to ecology and sustainability, without focusing on the scientific side. The focus is on the impact of humans on environmental issues and encourages students to gain a broader understanding of how the multitude of issues that affect our environment.

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.

This highly anticipated course will be held on the campus of MIT, offering students inside access to some of the most important engineering labs in the world!
Learn about Fundamentals of Engineering through hands-on projects and simulations

Technology is highly integrated in our daily lives that learning to code can benefit for college, a future career, and beyond. It's a great time to begin learning and building coding skills. Whether students are interested in 3D modeling, gameplay programming or level design, they can expand their project's portfolio, gain exposure to critical game industry insights, and connect with talented peers and mentors. Coding plays a fundamental role in our daily lives and allows for incredible advancements in medicine, exploring space, environmental conservation, and much more! What more fun way than applying this knowledge towards the process of creating a video game?

Join the Green Tech course at Summer Springboard and put your interest in climate change and the depletion of natural resources to good use. Even though the market for green technology is quite young, it has accumulated a significant amount of investor interest. Gain a better understanding of green technology and how it uses of tech and science to reduce human impacts on the natural environment. The main goal is to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in order to prevent climate change. Solar power is one of the most successful green technologies and is now cheaper to deploy than fossil fuels in many countries. Debate and unravel together the best way to create products and services that are environmentally friendly.

This innovative college-level course in partnership with iXperience is perfectly designed to help high schoolers gain real world knowledge and experience before committing to an E-Sports path in college. You will get the opportunity to apply your newly gained skills to a hands-on project for a positive cause. While specific briefs vary from course to course, all of the projects are selected to perfectly complement the skills covered in class and enable students to make a real-world impact.
● Week 1: Focus on picking up new industry-relevant skills at a rapid pace.
● Week 2: Collaborate on a social impact project that you can add to your resume and discuss in job interviews.

Do you enjoy helping others reach their potential? Have you ever wondered how an organization develops in an agile world? You can find the answer with the help of an Instructional Designer.

During the two weeks, you will create an onboarding experience for your startup or influence a university/academic organization. You will learn how to design and develop engaging learning experiences.

Some learning experiences developed by Instructional designers are sales, enablement, talent development, technical training, and scalable learning experiences. Instructional designers work with engineers, directors, legal, product manager, and much more to bring a vision into reality.

Have you ever wondered how manufactured everyday objects are created? Do you dream of designing products? Do you love engineering, art, and business? In this course, you will learn the steps and process of creating a product from ideation to production. Learn first-hand more about what it takes to become an industrial designer, which software and techniques are used, and how to develop innovative, useful, safe, and ecologically sound products!

Quantum computing is going to revolutionize the field of technology over the next decade. What is quantum computing? It is a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are too complex for classical computers. The tools being used in this field were just imagination three decades ago. Superconducting quantum processors are being designed by companies like IBM to build superconducting quantum processors that will supply quantum computing speed and capacity that will change the world. This course will help prepare the next generation of students with the quantum knowledge and skills. This course will introduce key quantum computing concepts, like superposition and entanglement. Students will also explore quantum phenomena and applications. They will learn from curriculum designed by leading experts in academia and the quantum computing industry.

Roughly 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by our oceans, of which more than 80% remain unmapped, unobserved, and unexplored. There is a vast and diverse amount of marine life and ecosystems found in our oceans - those both discovered and researched, and those still wading in the depths. Summer Springboard's course in Marine Biology will offer students the opportunity to explore these various marine life and ecosystems, and more, through quality instruction and hands-on activities. Students will explore the anatomy of select marine life, learn about the different habitats they live in and the ways their ecosystems interact, study various threats facing our oceans and marine life today, and hear from leading experts in the field.

This innovative college-level course in partnership with iXperience is perfectly designed to help high schoolers gain real world knowledge and experience before committing to a UX/UI Design path in college. You will get the opportunity to apply your newly gained skills to a hands-on project for a positive cause. While specific briefs vary from course to course, all of the projects are selected to perfectly complement the skills covered in class and enable students to make a real-world impact.
● Week 1: Focus on picking up new industry-relevant skills at a rapid pace.
● Week 2: Collaborate on a social impact project that you can add to your resume and discuss in job interviews.

This innovative college-level course in partnership with iXperience is perfectly designed to help high schoolers gain real world knowledge and experience before committing to a Web Development path in college. You will get the opportunity to apply your newly gained skills to a hands-on project for a positive cause. While specific briefs vary from course to course, all of the projects are selected to perfectly complement the skills covered in class and enable students to make a real-world impact.
● Week 1: Focus on picking up new industry-relevant skills at a rapid pace.
● Week 2: Collaborate on a social impact project that you can add to your resume and discuss in job interviews.

Once confined to the realm of science fiction, virtual reality (VR) is now revolutionizing sectors as diverse as entertainment, business, education, and healthcare. The VR industry is evolving at a rapid rate, and new platforms and capabilities are constantly emerging. The industry heavy hitters like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are increasingly focusing on this amazing technology and the opportunities it offers.

This innovative college-level course is perfectly designed to help high schoolers gain real world knowledge and experience before committing to a Virtual Reality pathway in college. Students will get the opportunity to apply their newly gained skills to a hands-on project by prototyping, testing, and refining a game of their own design with rules they define. While specific briefs vary from course to course, all of the projects are selected to perfectly complement the skills covered in class and enable students to create their own virtual reality experience. They will also earn a Certificate of Virtual Reality bootcamp course completion from an expert teacher. No prior VR experience required for this course.