Summer Springboard
Mechanical Engineering
IN BERKELEY
DISCOVER HOW ENGINEERING SHAPES OUR WORLD THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS, INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING.
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Mechanical Engineering in Berkeley
- Explore the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering and discover how machines and technologies work.
- Team up with fellow students to tackle exciting design challenges that spark creativity and innovative thinking.
- Bring engineering concepts to life through hands-on experiments, prototype building, and real-world problem-solving.
- Discover how mechanical engineers develop cutting-edge technologies and shape innovations across diverse industries.
- Explore exciting career pathways and learn how mechanical engineers turn creative ideas into practical solutions.
- Connect with engineering professionals to gain insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, and future opportunities.
Summer Springboard
Mechanical Engineering
About This Course
Ever wonder what it takes to design the machines, technologies, and innovations that shape our world? In our Mechanical Engineering program, you’ll dive into the exciting world of engineering, exploring the fundamental principles behind how things work. Through hands-on experiments, creative design challenges, and collaborative projects, you’ll put your problem-solving skills to the test as you transform engineering concepts into real-world solutions.
From cutting-edge robotics to everyday technologies, you’ll discover how mechanical engineers turn big ideas into groundbreaking innovations across a wide range of industries. Along the way, you’ll explore exciting career possibilities, gain insight into the engineering design process, and develop the creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills that engineers use every day. Whether you’re curious about how things work or dream of inventing something new, this program will inspire you to imagine what’s possible.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Get ready to experience mechanical engineering in action through hands-on design challenges, interactive experiments, and opportunities to explore how engineers bring innovative ideas to life. Potential experiences may include building and testing prototypes, exploring engineering labs and cutting-edge technologies, and connecting with industry professionals to discover how mechanical engineers solve real-world problems and shape the future of technology.
Career Exploration
Students will explore the diverse career opportunities available in mechanical engineering and discover how engineers apply creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills across a variety of industries. Through an introduction to real-world engineering applications, students will gain insight into the role mechanical engineers play in developing new technologies, improving everyday products, and addressing challenges that shape our world.
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– C. Lang| Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Mechanical Engineering
Meet Your Instructors
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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.
Summer Springboard
Mechanical Engineering
Dates & Tuition
| 2027 Dates |
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| Session 7: July 25 – August 6, 2027 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $6,298* |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298* |
*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: Berkeley |
| State: California |
| Campus: Berkeley |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, NYSID and UW Foster which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.