The program is free of cost and specifically designed for high school students in the greater Seattle area with limited prior engineering experience, offering a comprehensive introduction to the field through hands-on activities and direct interaction with university faculty and students.
The UW Engineering Academy is an introductory summer program designed for high school sophomores and juniors in the greater Seattle area who are curious about engineering and have had limited prior access to engineering coursework, clubs, or competitive teams. The program aims to provide a broad exposure to the field, help students explore engineering pathways, and build foundational skills. Participants engage in hands-on design challenges, connect with engineering students and faculty, and tour the UW Seattle campus. The curriculum focuses on teaching the engineering design process, enhancing problem-solving skills, and emphasizing teamwork. Students explore various engineering disciplines and learn how they impact communities. The program is free of cost to participants.
Each day, programming takes place in person from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the UW Seattle campus, where students engage in hands-on design challenges and connect with engineering students and faculty.
This program is best for high school sophomores and juniors in the greater Seattle area who are curious about engineering and seeking their first broad exposure to the field, especially those with limited prior engineering experience.
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