This commuter program at NYU is an engaging and hands-on introduction to the exciting world of engineering and design. In this weeklong program, middle school students explore how engineers use creativity, science, and innovation to solve real-world problems. Through a series of themed projects, students learn to think like engineers, using the design process to plan, build, test, and redesign their creations. Each day focuses on a new branch of engineering so students gain a broad understanding of how energy, motion, and structure work together in our modern world.

Students will transform everyday materials into working prototypes while developing teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills. By the end of the program, students will have gained a strong foundation in engineering principles and the confidence to see themselves as future inventors, builders, and changemakers.

This course allow students to see real-world engineering in action and understand how classroom concepts are applied in professional settings. Through conversations and Q&A sessions with industry professionals, students gain firsthand insight into various engineering disciplines, emerging technologies, and the skills and mindsets required to succeed in the field.