Students gain practical engineering skills and invaluable real-world experience through hands-on projects and potential opportunities to earn tuition-free ASU college credit.
The ASU Polytechnic Pre-College Engineering Program is a residential summer program designed to immerse high school students in various engineering disciplines. Participants engage in hands-on labs and faculty-led projects, gaining practical experience in fields such as aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, and software engineering. The program emphasizes a project-based learning approach, allowing students to work with advanced technologies and collaborate on real-world challenges. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills while exploring how individual technologies connect within larger engineering ecosystems. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in college and future STEM careers, offering an early taste of university life and the opportunity to earn college-level credit.
A typical day involves splitting into course groups for instruction and hands-on coursework, with breaks for lunch in the campus dining hall and outdoor activities or games.
This program is best for high school students interested in a hands-on, project-based introduction to various engineering fields and an immersive experience of college life at a university known for innovation and applied sciences.
ASU Polytechnic campus, Mesa, AZ
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