Fundamentals of Engineering in Cambridge, MA

Learn fundamental principles of Mechanical, Electrical, Aero Astor, Civil Engineering, Robotics, and Computer Programming

Summer engineering program for teens (Maximum Capacity 30 Students Per Session)

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Program Highlights

This highly anticipated course offers our students visits to some of the most important engineering labs and research centers in the world!

Learn about Fundamentals of Engineering through hands-on projects and simulations.

The program starts with a practical introduction to MATLAB computer programming (a pioneering computational programming language in science and technology) that will be used for better delivery of our course material on various science and engineering fields as it is done at MIT.

Learning from professionals in the field about the latest advancements in engineering and technology.

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

Testimonials

"(The instructors) were both very engaging and made efforts to get to everyone and answer their questions during each activity." Lauren S.
"He had a curriculum with a lot of variety ... it kept things interesting!" (Michael O.)

Course Overview

Engineering is an expertise for applying science along with real practical data for solving a problem, given some limitations/specs. In this program you will learn about fundamental principles behind various engineering fields (mechanical, electrical, computer/programing, aero-astro, civil, … ). This program will also help you to explore your potential college fields of interests while improving your odds of getting admitted to top Engineering schools.

Computer specs: – A PC laptop (NOT Mac/Apple) running Windows 10 or more – If their PC laptop does NOT have a regular USB interface and instead only has USB-c interface, they also need to get a USB-c to regular USB adapter that are easily available from many vendors.

Dorm Accommodations: Students in this program will reside on the campus of MIT in Simmons Hall.

Excursions in Boston:

Students will have an opportunity to take their newfound skills outside of the classroom and visit MIT Engineering Labs. Students will also have an off-campus excursion to an engineering firm.

Meet your instructor

Dr. Talebinejad

Dr. Talebinejad is a MIT Educated Lecturer and Research & Development Scientist.

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Topics you'll explore

Hands-On Learning

Every day, we start with a "Warm-up Problem" to develop/improve your engineering thought process, by posing a simple science or engineering problem, and then teaching/guiding the students on how to approach and solve/answer those problems.
We continue with a lecture on the "Fundamentals of Science/Engineering" to cover an overview of the needed topic and knowledge for doing the "Hands-on Project" of the day. These projects are in various engineering/science fields such as: Aero Astro, Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Pneumatics.

During this program, our students will also visit various research and development centers at MIT to see and feel how MIT is really conducting such tasks.

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.