Explore ancient and modern engineering wonders and learn how imagination fuels design.
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Course Description
In this fun, creative class, you’ll take objects apart, put them back together, and think with your hands! Using problem-solving and creative thinking skills, you’ll explore concepts from science, engineering, math, and art to construct and create new, innovative designs. Learn how to use geometry to design toothpick towers or apply heat energy to build a pizza box oven. Investigate the power of design thinking to watch your ideas come to life and imagine the possibilities of future innovations that can be created with just a few tools and supplies.
*Gifted course, see Admissions Criteria for eligibility requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
Note: Information is subject to change as instructors finalize course content and syllabi.
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Course Syllabus
To view a sample syllabus, please contact your program specialist, or reach us at info@summerdiscovery.com or call +1 (516) 447-4907.
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Admissions Criteria
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Who should attend this course?
Aspiring engineering professionals, this is a start to your successful academic and professional career. This course will introduce you to fundamentals that will advance your understanding of this field and help you determine whether a professional track in engineering is right for you.
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Benefits of Attending this Course
In addition to a university-level course experience, students will leave this course with portfolio-building documentation in recognition of their summer achievements, including:
• Course Completion Certificate demonstrating your successful completion of the Summer Discovery Fairfield University program
• Letter of Recognition from Summer Discovery recognizing your academic achievement in completing this course
Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification of completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive
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