Summer Engineering Experiences for High Schoolers

Fail, Learn and Repeat: Exploration of Automation

July 27 - 28| 9:00am – 12:30pm | $150 registration fee

Explore and discover how engineers use the engineering method with automation to solve real-world problems! Students will use the engineering method to get to know our cobots (collaborative robots), and program and experiment with them to learn the principles of automation.

Emphasis will be placed on how to break down large problems into manageable pieces that can be tested quickly to learn the fundamental theories governing a multidisciplinary system. This experience is hosted in our Omron Advanced Automation Lab, a state-of-the-art learning laboratory co-created with industry to develop the next generation of industrial automation, manufacturing and supply chain leaders.

This program is a good fit for any high schooler interested in engineering, and has the closest connections to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer engineering.

Note: experience in algebra is required.

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Water, Water, Everywhere: exploring water quality and water resources engineering

July 28 - 30 | 9:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. | $200 registration fee

Passionate about the environment? Curious about clean water? Join Water, Water, Everywhere to learn about water resources, water quality, water quantity, water reuse, the future of water (including risks and opportunities), and how scientists and engineers build a whole career around water. In this hands-on learning experience, you will meet and interact with world-class water researchers, conduct experiments in Marquette’s Water Quality Center, go to green infrastructure field sites on campus, and hear from a panel of undergraduate and graduate students about how to successfully transition to college.

This program is a good fit for any high schooler interested in engineering, and has the closest connections to civil and environmental engineering with an emphasis on water resources engineering.

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Smarter Machines: exploring microcontrollers and artificial intelligence

July 29 - 31| 9:00am – 12:30pm | $200 registration fee

Use the powers of electrical and computer engineering to take simple machines to the next level of intelligence. In this program, participants will explore the interplay of microcontrollers, embedded systems and artificial intelligence to make products and solutions for everyday use.

Participants will create small machines that flash LEDs, sing jingles, connect to Bluetooth to create chat applications, and even use machine learning concepts to recognize words and images.

This program is a good fit for any high schooler interested in engineering and has the closest connections to computer engineering and electrical engineering.

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Biomedical Engineering Bootcamp: biology, medicine and technology 

August 3 - 5 | 9:00am – 12:30pm | $200 registration fee

This program has met capacity and is now on a waitlist in the event spots become available. Interested families can complete the standard registration form to join our waitlist.

Participate in hands-on experiments in biomechanics, bioelectronics and biocomputing to discover the multiple avenues of biomedical engineering. This Experience will showcase the many ways a biomedical engineer uses technology to deliver life-changing solutions to real patients. Participants will gain experience with coding, electronics and mechanical devices that all interact to serve patients.

This program is a good fit for any high schooler interested in engineering, and has the closest connections to biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering and electrical engineering. Students with a special interest in biology and healthcare are encouraged to enroll.

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Biomechanics Body Shop: exploring orthopedic injuries and treatment

August 6 - 7 | 9:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. | $150 registration fee

Injuries happen. From torn tendons to broken bones and beyond, the human body faces a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries. In this hands-on experience, students will explore how engineering principles are applied to understand orthopedic injuries and treatments. Students will gain experience through interactive demonstrations and guided experiments while working with laboratory tools commonly used in biomechanics research to inform implant design and surgical decision-making in orthopedic procedures, such as fracture fixation.

This program is a good fit for any high schooler interested in engineering, and has the closest connections to biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering. Students with a special interest in biology and healthcare are encouraged to enroll.

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Adaptive Car Build Week with Go Baby Go! Milwaukee

August 10 - 14| 9:00am – 12:30pm | $250 registration fee

Ready to use your skills to Be The Difference for children in our community? Join the engineers behind Go Baby Go! Milwaukee to help modify ride-on cars for children who experience limited mobility. Students will learn about electrical circuits so they can design a real Go Baby Go! car circuit.

Participants will learn the principles, tools and skills behind electrical modifications, then put them into practice on real Go Baby Go! cars that will be given to local families. In addition to working alongside Marquette engineers, participants will hear from Physical and Occupational Therapists from Children's Wisconsin.

This program is a good fit for any high schooler interested in engineering, and has the closest connections to biomedical engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.