Engineering Summer Institutes

Materials Science and Engineering Summer Institute

The Drexel University Materials Science and Engineering Summer Institute is a one-week program that will give aspiring scientists and engineers the chance to learn about how atomic elements arrange themselves to form the materials that are all around us. Furthermore, the Summer Institute will emphasize how variables in the processing of materials determine physical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. Through hands-on science and engineering activities, students will gain an understanding of how materials impact the fields of energy, biotechnology, and electronics. Sustainability and nanotechnology will be a theme woven through the modules. Both in-person and online versions of the program are available. Experimental supplies will be provided for both delivery modes.

ASM International® Materials Camp (in conjunction with the Philadelphia "Liberty Bell" Chapter of ASM International®)

This week-long commuter academic camp features a mix of lectures and highly interactive, lab-based and hands-on activities to introduce students to materials science and engineering. An Industry tour and a group design-and-build project enhance the experience.

CAEE Summer Institute

Participants will learn about the three engineering majors in the CAEE Department at Drexel University, namely Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Environmental Engineering (CAEE). Camp includes lab demos, group competitions, and site visits.

Drexel University Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Institute

Students will learn the basics of computer programming in the Python programming language, as well as the basics of programming embedded systems, using the ESP32 which is a low-cost, low-power microcontroller with integrated Wi-Fi. The summer camp will be taught by faculty and students in the Drexel ECE. The content is well-suited for students potentially interested in computer- or engineering-related college major.