Summer Springboard
Fundamentals of Engineering in Cambridge, MA
ACADEMIC COURSE
BUILD, FLY, AND UNDERSTAND MODEL AIRCRAFT—HANDS‑ON ENGINEERING LED BY AN MIT PROFESSOR, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
Fundamentals of Engineering in Cambridge, MA
- Hands-on projects in mechanical, electrical, aero-astro, civil, robotics, and pneumatics engineering.
- No prerequisites—MIT‑style teaching supports beginners and advanced students.
- Free materials, supplies, MIT Wi‑Fi, MATLAB access, and Windows laptop support.
- Daily “warm‑up problems” encourage engineering thought‑process development.
- Excursions to MIT engineering labs and Boston Steel enhance real-world exposure.
- Career exploration through interactions with engineering professionals and experts.
Summer Springboard
Fundamentals of Engineering in Cambridge, MA
Course Overview
Explore a wide range of engineering disciplines—mechanical, electrical, civil, aero-astro, robotics, and pneumatics—through hands-on projects modeled after MIT’s unique teaching approach. Whether you’re a beginner or have prior experience, this program is designed to challenge and support all levels of learners. Each day includes warm-up problems to develop your engineering thought process, as well as access to industry tools like MATLAB, Wi-Fi, and Windows laptops.
Students will also visit MIT engineering labs and local industry sites such as Boston Steel to see real-world applications in action. Taught by experienced instructors, this course offers a deep dive into the world of engineering and includes opportunities for career exploration through interaction with professionals in the field.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Master fundamentals across multiple engineering disciplines—mechanical, electrical, aero-astro, civil, robotics, and pneumatics
Outcome #2
Develop problem-solving skills through daily warm-up challenges and hands-on project execution.
Outcome #3
Gain real-world insight by visiting MIT labs and meeting industry professionals.
Outcome #4
Build technical proficiency using MATLAB and industry-standard tools provided throughout the course.
