Summer Springboard
Engineering a Project-Based Introduction in Cambridge, MA
ACADEMIC COURSE
* To maximize the hands-on experience of this academic course (9am – noon), it will be held off the campus of MIT, in the Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA area.
DESIGN, BUILD, AND FLY YOUR OWN AIRCRAFT IN CAMBRIDGE WHILE LEARNING FROM MIT EXPERTS—NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Engineering a Project-Based Introduction in Cambridge, MA
- Explore flight dynamics, motors, controls, structure, and autonomy through hands‑on model aircraft design.
- Build and fly your own radio-controlled aircraft integrating physics, fluid dynamics, and power systems.
- Deepen understanding of physics and math via practical artifact creation.
- Engage in integrated projects that connect smaller modules into a full aircraft.
- No prerequisites—open to beginners and seniors, with adjustable complexity.
Summer Springboard
Engineering a Project-Based Introduction in Cambridge, MA
Course Overview
Eager to explore multiple aspects of engineering? This hands-on engineering course is open to all students, with no prerequisites, making it ideal for freshmen while still presenting meaningful challenges for seniors. The course encourages students to independently build on their understanding of physics and mathematics through the creation of practical artifacts.
There will be an integrated project that weaves together many smaller projects to ultimately build and fly a radio-controlled model aircraft. This will link physics, structures, fluid dynamics, controls, and electrical power systems This course promises to ignite students’ passion for engineering and equip them with essential skills for their future academic pursuits.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Apply physics and math fundamentals to design functional model aircraft.
Outcome #2
Integrate motors, servo control, and structures to build radio-controlled flyers.
Outcome #3
Demonstrate autonomy through control systems in flight operations.
Outcome #4
Collaborate to tackle complex engineering tasks under MIT-level guidance.
