Engineering (Session 1 & 2)

Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP)

Engineering design is a process. In engineering, you develop a diverse set of skills that blend theoretical knowledge, practical problem-solving, and technical proficiency. Engineering is a broad field with many sub-disciplines (such as civil, mechanical, electrical, computer, and chemical engineering), but the skills learned are often transferable across different types of engineering. In this course students will practice researching, brainstorming and building, testing and improving, and using creative thinking to find practical applications for scientific discoveries. It involves problem-solving that is both academically rigorous and creatively demanding. Students will experience the “human side” of engineering, tackling a series of building challenges designed to get them thinking about ways that thoughtful design can improve people’s lives. Students will gain exposure to fields at UW-Madison that may be new to them, such as biomedical and transportation engineering. Students will discover the essence of engineering problem-solving and acquire the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to tackle real-world challenges with positive impact in the field of engineering.
Week one course: Engineering Design Challenges
Week two course: Engineering Foundations

Please note that we will be offering an Engineering course for each session of STEP. Each Engineering course can be taken individually or in combination with each other as these two courses will explore different material, concepts, builds, and projects. Students considering participating in both sessions of STEP could take Engineering courses both weeks to have more in-depth exposure and time working on their skills related to Engineering.

Application deadlines

Application opens: Jan. 13, 2025
Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2025

Tuition deadlines

The first half of tuition is due by May 15, 2025. The second half of tuition is due by June 1, 2025.