The program offers an immersive introduction to mechanical and industrial engineering through hands-on projects in real UIC labs, providing a glimpse into college life and potential engineering careers.
The IMPACT Engineering Experience at UIC College of Engineering offers high school students an immersive, hands-on introduction to mechanical and industrial engineering. Participants engage in intensive modules covering topics such as rapid prototyping, automotive engineering, applied AI, fluid dynamics, and smart manufacturing. Students work in state-of-the-art facilities like the Engineering Design Lab, Fluids Dynamics Lab, and CAD design studio, utilizing rapid prototyping tools to build, code, and fabricate solutions to complex challenges. The curriculum emphasizes bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application through hands-on experimentation. The program also provides exclusive access to the UIC Engineering campus, including guided tours of active research labs and the UIC Makerspace, offering a comprehensive view of an undergraduate engineering career.
Through team-based projects, students develop skills in fabrication, logic, and design. They learn to reverse engineer, construct electronic logic gates, experiment with hydraulic systems to engineer robotic manipulators, and apply Lean Six Sigma principles to design automated manufacturing processes. The camp aims to foster problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative skills, preparing students for future academic and professional journeys in engineering.
A typical day involves drop-off between 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM, followed by a morning project and design challenge from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Lunch is provided at the UIC Student Center East cafeteria from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, with an afternoon project and design challenge from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and pickup at 4:00 PM.
This program is designed for ambitious high school students seeking an exclusive, hands-on engineering experience and a rigorous environment to bridge the gap between theory and implementation.
University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering, 801 S. Morgan St.
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