Extreme Engineering: A Design Challenge
In engineers’ utopia, one just thinks up an engineering solution and applies it. So easy! Of course, that assumes there is unlimited money, time, space, and materials for the project. Unfortunately, we live in the world where constraints are the norm rather than the exception. This course will be a challenging, hands-on opportunity for participants to learn first-hand how real engineers succeed while working under constraints. Participants will be presented with a “MacGyver” design challenge (reminiscent of the ’80s TV show), and will work with their peers to create an innovative solution. The catch is, like MacGyver, participants will only have a limited supply of everyday materials available to solve their problem. In addition to gaining engineering problem-solving experience, participants will investigate real-life examples of “extreme” design challenges from many engineering disciplines, and will learn how engineers use their proficiency in math and science as well as their creativity to make the world a better place.
Who can attend?
Students attending 10th Grade or 11th Grade
Length of training
All-Day session: Monday to Friday (9 am - 4 pm) for one week
Schedule
Week 1 - June 7-11, 2010
- University of Houston - Clear Lake
Week 2 - June 14-18, 2010
- University of Houston - Downtown
Tuition
FULL DAY FEE:
Early-Bird Registration - $285 (on or before March 31, 2010)
Early Registration - $295 (April 1-May 24, 2010)
Regular Registration - $315 (After May 24, 2010)
(Fee includes course materials)
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