Course Highlights

  • Develop 3D solutions to design challenges to learn the fundamentals behind mechanical, civil, and biomedical engineering
  • Manufacture an artificial limb to replicate natural function and movement in real world situations
  • Design and build a scale model structure compliant with code, zoning, and budget requirements
  • Learn from professionals in the field about the latest advancements in engineering and technology

Course Highlights

  • Develop 3D solutions to design challenges to learn the fundamentals behind mechanical, civil, and biomedical engineering
  • Manufacture an artificial limb to replicate natural function and movement in real world situations
  • Design and build a scale model structure compliant with code, zoning, and budget requirements
  • Learn from professionals in the field about the latest advancements in engineering and technology
  • W H E N
    • Late July: July 26–August 7, 2020
  • T U I T I O N

    Residential: $4,998 USD

    Extended Commuter: $3,398 USD

    Commuter: $2,798 USD

Overview

Engineering is one of the top desired careers in many companies. If you are considering a career in Engineering, this course will help you explore what it takes to be an engineer. We will explore facets of mechanical, structural, civil, and electrical engineering in a hands-on, minds-on approach.

Excursions may include the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, a premier research school set apart by the entrepreneurial culture; education programs that integrate fundamentals with real-world applications; and enthusiastic collaborations across disciplines and industry to solve the toughest problems facing society.

 

Hands-On Learning

Students will explore the design process and a standard problem solving approach used by engineers. They will also utilize a series of design challenges to test and gather data on the efficiency of our designs. Projects include building a scale model structure compliant with code, zoning, and budget requirements as well as creating an artificial limb.

Students will think on their feet as they work against time, budget, gravity, and limited resources to complete mini design projects covering different areas of engineering. The final project will be in the field of their choice so they can further explore a specific area.

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.

Note: Summer Springboard – Session 1-3 – 2020 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.