Engineering

Learning by Doing

Factory design. Robotic arms. App development. These are examples of real-world challenges scholars participate in while enrolled in the Engineering Academy. Throughout the program, scholars experience the varied types of engineering and the roles engineers play in our society. Scholars work in teams to design and test solutions.

In Fundamentals of Engineering Design, scholars apply their knowledge in math and science utilizing the engineering design process to work on hands-on projects. Scholars will design a variety of solutions using 3-D modeling software while keeping documentation in their engineering notebook.

Engineering Design offers scholars the opportunity to explore a broad range of engineering topics including automation and the strength and structure of materials. Scholars will collaborate and present their problem solving research and design.

As a junior, scholars select an engineering specialty course to take. Options include Aerospace Engineering, Advanced Technological Applications, Civil Engineering, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

The knowledge and skills scholars acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in the Engineering Capstone course as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers.

Engineering

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