Summer Springboard
Fundamentals of Engineering
ON THE CAMPUS OF YALE UNIVERSITY
INNOVATE, DESIGN, AND BUILD SOLUTIONS TO REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES THROUGH HANDS-ON ENGINEERING PROJECTS THAT MERGE CREATIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY.
This course is one week long, and you can extend your experience to as many as six weeks by adding additional one-week courses.
Fundamentals of Engineering @ Yale University
- Develop 3D design solutions to tackle mechanical, civil, and biomedical engineering challenges.
- Manufacture an artificial limb that mimics natural movement in real-world applications.
- Design and build a scale-model structure compliant with code, zoning, and budget constraints.
- Collaborate with engineering professionals and learn about cutting-edge advancements in the field.
- Use Autodesk software to reverse-engineer everyday objects and practice assembly techniques.
- Present design solutions via gallery-walk style exhibitions and product improvement demonstrations.
Summer Springboard
Fundamentals of Engineering
About This Course
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.
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 subfield 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.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will explore the engineering design process and problem-solving methods. They will complete design challenges to test and evaluate their projects, including building a scale model structure that meets code, zoning, and budget requirements, as well as creating an artificial limb.
Working under constraints like time, budget, gravity, and limited resources, students will complete mini design projects across various engineering fields. The final project allows them to focus on a specific area of their choice for deeper exploration.
Career Exploration
Through this course and program, you will get on-site experience and learn from experts in the field. We will gain an understanding of applied problem solving skills that are involved in Engineering.
Meet with successful professionals and experts in the fields of engineering and technology to learn more about careers and jobs in this field, and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn firsthand what it’s like to work as an engineer. This insight helps students reflect on which areas within the field of engineering is right for them.
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“The program was everything I thought it would be. It’s an experience that will make you feel connected to other people and to the course itself. It makes you become more comfortable with who you are and the things that you’re passionate about. I really enjoyed everything about it.”
-Imani J. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Fundamentals of Engineering
Instructor Information Coming Soon
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
Instructor TBD
“Summer Springboard did not only prepare me for a career but also the real world while leaving time to make life long friends and having fun.”
-Addison W. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Fundamentals of Engineering
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: June 14 – June 20, 2026 |
| Session 3: June 28 – July 4, 2026 |
| Session 5: July 12 – July 18, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition First Week |
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| Residential Tuition: $4,298* |
| Commuter Tuition: $2,498* |
| Course Supplement: $250 |
*Each subsequent week, if combined with other one-week high school courses at Yale or Oxford: Residential Tuition: $3,298, Commuter Tuition: $1,998
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: New Haven |
| State: Connecticut |
| Campus: Yale University |
*Schedule is illustrative and is subject to change. Summer Springboard is operated independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by the University. The views expressed in connection with the program are not official positions, statements of advice, nor opinions of Yale University and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale of any such views or statements.