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EXPLORE
ENGINEERING
2026
The Full Engineering
Experience
Interested in pursuing an engineering
major, but don't know which?
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July 12th - July 24th, 2026

Explore Engineering is a two week residential summer program designed to introduce rising high school students to various engineering majors.

We do this through hands-on activities led by current undergraduate engineering students, and presentations led by UConn faculty.

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The Grand Challenge Project

In our Grand Challenge Project, students deep-dive in a two-week multidisciplinary project. These are hands on projects that students have time to work on every weekday in the camp. Total project time: 21 hours!

This year’s Grand Challenges themes include "Engineering for Accessibility", “Engineering for Rescue”, “Engineering for Human Performance”, and “Engineering for Revitalization”. 

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Major Exploration

First, professors and industry professionals present about their majors/disciplines to students, providing insight into different engineering fields. Then, students participate in hands-on activities curated by counselors, reinforcing concepts they’ve just learned. 10 hours of major exploration!

Designed to be beginner-friendly, participants will develop hands-on skills such as soldering, a little coding (C++), design using CAD/ SolidWorks, 3D printing, and more.

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Who's Eligible?

- Any high school (including home school) student who will be entering 9th - 11th grade in Fall 2026.
- Rising seniors are welcome, though you may find our camp may not be challenging enough for you
- Neurodivergent students are welcome, we are trained to meet your needs.
- As housing is provided, out of state students are welcome. Airport transportation can be arranged.

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Applications open January 2026! If you are interested, please fill out our interest form.