Students gain hands-on experience designing and launching their own gliders or rockets while exploring career paths and networking with aerospace professionals.
This one-week day camp for middle school students at UC San Diego focuses on aerospace engineering principles. Students engage in hands-on projects to explore concepts related to flight and space. The curriculum includes designing and launching gliders or rockets, learning about orbital mechanics, and understanding aerodynamics and propulsion. The program aims to provide a foundational understanding of aerospace engineering through interactive lessons and practical challenges. Students will also have opportunities to learn about career paths in aeronautical and astronautical engineering and gain insights into cutting-edge space exploration technologies.
A typical day includes academic coursework in the morning, followed by afternoon labs where students work on course projects or hands-on activities to bring their learning to life.
This program is ideal for middle school students aged 12-14 who have completed 6th grade and are curious about aerospace engineering, enjoy hands-on projects, and want to explore flight and space concepts.
Wangenheim Middle School, 9230 Gold Coast Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
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