Engineering – A Project Based Introduction
Summer engineering program for teens on the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$6,398*
Commuter Tuition:
$3,198*
*+$250 Tuition Supplement
Session 1:
June 22, 2025
July 4, 2025
Session 2:
July 6, 2025
July 18, 2025
Cambridge, MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Course Overview
Prof. Dan Frey, an MIT professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of their D-Lab returns to Summer Springboard for summer 2025 to lead a new program tailored for high school students eager to explore multiple aspects of engineering. This engaging experience has no prerequisites, making it accessible for freshmen while still offering valuable challenges for seniors, as project decisions will influence task complexity. The teaching philosophy 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.
Meet your instructor
Dr. Daniel Frey
Engineering MIT Professor at Mechanical Engineering Department
Daniel Frey is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Prof. Frey’s research is in the field called “robust design” -- a set of engineering practices which help to ensure that engineering systems function despite variations due to manufacture, wear, deterioration, and environmental conditions. His honors include the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Teaching Award, the Everett Moore Baker Memorial Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching at MIT, the R&D 100 Award (received twice). He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Statistical Association, and the American Society of Engineering Education. Dr. Frey holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado and a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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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.
