Make Your Summer Count: Engineering - Part 2
NASA: High School Aerospace Scholars Program
Date: Ongoing
Application Date: October
Course Delivery: Online & In-person
Tuition: Free
Embark on an extraordinary year-long STEM journey designed exclusively for Texas high school juniors through the Texas High School Aerospace Scholars program, where students dive deep into NASA's real missions while mastering space exploration, Earth science, cutting-edge technology, and aeronautics through an immersive five-month online experience. This comprehensive program builds critical workforce skills in programming, computer-aided design, and engineering principles, positioning students for success in the rapidly growing aerospace industry. Exceptional performers earn access to the exclusive "Moonshot" virtual intensive—a five-day mentorship experience with actual NASA scientists and engineers—while the most outstanding teams receive the ultimate reward: a fully-funded residential adventure at NASA's world-renowned Johnson Space Center, where space history comes alive and future careers take flight.
MIT: Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and sciences - MITES
Date: Ongoing
Application Date: February
Course Delivery: In-person
Tuition: Free
MITES provides life-changing, completely free transformative experiences for highly motivated 7th-12th grade students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, building confidence, creating lifelong community, and establishing an exciting, challenging foundation in STEM through hands-on programs that advance equity and access in science and technology. This groundbreaking initiative creates new pathways for students while developing both essential technical skills and a powerful sense of belonging in STEM fields, empowering participants to use their knowledge to address urgent issues facing their communities and the world at large. Together, MITES staff, instructors, and scholars embody MIT's mission to make the world a better place for everyone, catalyzing meaningful change in STEM by ensuring that the brightest minds from all backgrounds have the opportunity to innovate, lead, and transform our future through science and technology.
Auburn University: Paper And Bioresource Engineering Camp
Date: July
Application Date: March
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: Free
Discover the rapidly expanding world of paper and bioresource engineering through Auburn University's immersive summer camp, where high school students explore this unique specialization available across chemical, mechanical, electrical, biosystems, and industrial systems engineering majors while experiencing authentic campus life in Auburn dormitories with full dining and recreational activities. This comprehensive program combines hands-on experiments with Pulp and Paper faculty (including take-home souvenirs), exclusive paper mill tours, inspiring presentations from recent Auburn graduates about life as a paper engineer, and invaluable networking opportunities with mill managers and industry leaders who represent the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in this sought-after field. Beyond technical exploration, participants receive crucial guidance on Auburn University admissions processes and eligibility requirements for the prestigious Pulp, Paper & Bioresource Engineering Scholarship, all while enjoying evening social activities and 24/7 supervision by trained counselors in a supportive residential environment that showcases the complete college experience.
Georgia Tech University: Introduction to MechanicS Coursera Course
Date: Ongoing
Application Date: Ongoing
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: Free
This comprehensive introductory course teaches students to learn and apply fundamental principles required to solve real-world engineering mechanics problems, building directly upon your existing knowledge from basic mathematics and physics courses to create a solid foundation for advanced engineering study. Through hands-on modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems, you'll master critical concepts including Equilibrium and Equivalence of Force Systems and Application of Static Equilibrium Equations to Forces and Particle Equilibrium, with a strong emphasis on practical engineering applications and sophisticated problem-solving techniques. This essential course bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world engineering challenges, providing students with the analytical skills and conceptual understanding necessary for success in advanced engineering coursework while demonstrating how mathematical and physical principles directly apply to solve complex engineering problems in professional practice.
Ohio State University: Camp CAR
Date: July
Application Date: March
Course Delivery: In person
Tuition: Free
Camp CAR delivers an action-packed hands-on experience where participants dive into cutting-edge automotive technology through robot building, precision machining, advanced computer simulation, and welding training in the College of Engineering Machine Shop, all while exploring the industry's most prestigious facilities including the Transportation Research Center (TRC), North America's most advanced independent mobility testing service provider, and Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio (HALO), home to the world's most sophisticated wind tunnel technology. This comprehensive program combines intensive technical skill development with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to professional automotive research and testing facilities, providing daily meals, snacks, and transportation to all field trips while immersing students in the exciting world of automotive engineering. Through this unique blend of hands-on workshops and industry site visits, campers gain invaluable exposure to real-world automotive innovation while building practical engineering skills that prepare them for future careers in this dynamic field.
Or…If none of these are right for you
Sigma Scholars:
Date: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Cohorts
Application Date: November 1st (Winter Cohort)
Course Delivery: Online
Tuition: Varies by program and scope, reach out for more info!
Sigma Scholars is our flagship research program, allowing students to create research that adds to the body of knowledge within the field of their interest. With dozens of PhD candidates and professors in our network, no matter what a student is interested in, we find a mentor that can guide their learning! From their first taste of the research world to researching with Ivy League professors and year-long in-depth fellowships, our program provides opportunities for students to not only delve deeper into their interests, but to develop valuable skills while doing so. Included are our proprietary Research Bootcamp, Writing Specialists, and publication support—all while our consultants ensure that their work weaves into the larger narrative of their applications and academic development.
