Toggle navigation Program Details Level: High School Grades: Enrolled in 9-12 Length: 9 days Get Info Enroll Now Program Highlights Dates & Locations Hands-on Simulations Guest Speakers Trips & Tours Leadership Training Tuition Tackle engineering challenges of the 21st century at the NSLC on Engineering. At the NSLC on Engineering summer program for high school students, you’ll explore a variety of engineering fields including mechanical, civil, electrical, and biomedical engineering. Professors and professional engineers will tell you about exciting new research endeavors and their latest projects. Then, engineering simulations give you the opportunity to design and build with your teammates. Program HighlightsEngineering Design ChallengesWork with a team to design and build robots, wind turbines, water purification systems and more.Visit university laboratoriesInteract with leading researchers and university professors.Explore cutting-edge technologiesFrom the fields of energy and nanotechnology. Dates & LocationsAmerican UniversityWashington, DC Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJuly 17 - July 25 July 28 - August 5Georgia TechAtlanta, GA Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJuly 5 - July 13 July 17 - July 25Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJune 24 - July 2 July 6 - July 14Rice UniversityHouston, TX Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJuly 12 - July 20 July 24 - August 1 The NSLC is not sponsored by William Marsh Rice University.University of California, BerkeleySan Francisco, CA Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJune 20 - June 28 July 2 - July 10Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJune 24 - July 2 July 5 - July 13 July 16 - July 24 The NSLC is not sponsored by Yale University. Hands-on Simulations At the NSLC on Engineering program for high school students, you will experience some of the most exciting work that is challenging professional engineers today. During the program, you will design, build, and operate an underwater ROV. Then, you and your team will work together to find the most economical way to build a wind turbine that produces electricity. Each day offers hands-on activities and intriguing problems to solve. Our college-level lecture series will provide you with a foundation of knowledge on a variety of engineering disciplines. Topics include: Chemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Meet Engineering ProfessionalsWhile at the NSLC’s summer high school engineering program, you will meet with and learn from leaders in the engineering community. Examples of past guest speakers include: Mr. George LevinDirector of the Aeronautics & Space Engineering Board, The National AcademiesDr. Roman KucProfessor of Electrical Engineering, Yale UniversityMr. George BankerOperations Manager, ARMY Ten-MilerView More Guest SpeakersDr. Stephen CarrProfessor of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern UniversityDr. Ken GoldbergProfessor of Industrial Engineering, UC-BerkeleyDr. Mehran SahamiProfessor of Computer Science, Stanford UniversityMr. Joseph HoltgrieveAssistant Dean for Student Career Development, NorthwesternMrs. Tiffany ReardonAdmissions Officer, UC-Berkeley College of EngineeringMr. Barrie GreenAssistant Director of Engineering Operations, NASADr. Brian ScassellatiDirector, NSF Expedition on Socially Assistive Robotics, Yale UniversityDr. C.D. MotePresident, National Academy of EngineeringDr. Alton RomigExecutive Director, National Academy of Engineering Behind-the-Scenes ToursThe NSLC on Engineering has created special partnerships with engineering facilities across the country to provide unparalleled access and experiences for our engineering students. Trips may include: American UniversityLockheed Martin | NASA | Northrop Grumman | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division | Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University | George Washington University School of Engineering & Applied Sciences | Stephen F. Udvar Hazy Center | The Smithsonian Institution | Baltimore HarborGeorgia TechGeorgia Tech Engineering Laboratories | Delta Flight Museum | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Tellus Science Museum | World of Coca-Cola | Georgia AquariumNorthwestern UniversityNorthwestern University McCormick School of Engineering | Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory | Argonne National Laboratory | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago Lock System | mHUB, Technology Innovation Hub | Stern Pinball Factory | Navy Pier | Magnificent MileRice UniversityRice University Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen | Space Center Houston | Offshore Energy Center | Houston Museum of Natural Science | Lone Star Flight Museum | Kemah BoardwalkUniversity of California, BerkeleyUC Berkeley College of Engineering | Levi's Stadium | Intel Museum | Pier 39 | Fisherman’s Wharf | Ghiradelli SquareYale UniversityYale School of Engineering & Applied Science | Yale Social Robotics Lab | Boston Museum of Science | Historic Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market Leadership TrainingAt the heart of the NSLC is a leadership curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Leadership topics tailored to the Engineering program include: Personality Styles and Group Dynamics Conflict Resolution Negotiation Public Speaking Intrapersonal Communication Tuition Program tuition includes housing, all on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, and activities. Tuition also includes chartered, air-conditioned motor coaches for off-campus briefings and tours. Note: Students are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the program as well as individual spending money for souvenirs, laundry, and a few off-campus meals during fields trips and tours. Click here to view our cancellation and refund policy. Location Tuition Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New Haven, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. $3,395
