Summer Academy
The College of Engineering Summer Academy will be held on the campus of Wayne State University. The program provides opportunities for K-12 students to help them explore the fields of engineering and computer science by teaching them skills that are necessary for those fields through project-based learning.
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Summer Academy (rising 1st-8th graders)
Join us for an exciting two-week day camp that will expose campers to activities including engineering, computer science, arts, and STEAM literacy. Each day campers will use outside of the box thinking and will be challenged to adapt to new scenarios. During the two-week camp, students will learn to code and build as a team through Robotics, MinecraftEDU, Spheros, Drones, iPads, Apple Swift Playground, Gaming, Animations, 3D Printing, and more. During demonstration day at the end of each session, campers will showcase the projects they worked on as a team. Students that want to attend both sessions will enjoy new projects.
Details
Mondays-Thursdays (no Fridays), 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Wayne State University, STEM Innovation Learning CenterTwo weeks per session:
- Session I: July 7 - 17, 2025
- Session II: July 21 - 31, 2025
- New project for each session
Grade teams
- Rising 1st - 3rd graders
- Rising 4th - 5th graders
- Rising 6th - 8th graders
Highlights
- In-person camps on the WSU campus
- Facilitated by a professional staff of engineering faculty, students, and staff
- Lunch is held in the dining halls
- STEM field trips
- Receive camp swag
- Present project during Demo Day
Cost
- $800 per session (2 weeks)
- Limited scholarships are available
Register 1st - 8th grader -
AI and Chip Design Bootcamp (rising 9th - 12th graders)
This two-part summer camp is perfect for tech enthusiasts eager to dive into the worlds of Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Verilog Programming for Digital Logic Design towards Computer Chip Design.
July 7 - July 10, 2025
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Construction Management (rising 9th-12th graders)
This one-week camp provides students with hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, drones, virtual reality, robotics, and coding. Working in teams, they will design, build, and problem-solve while learning from experienced engineering professors and industry experts.
June 23 - June 26, 2025
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Ocean Odyssey (rising 9th-12th graders)
Hosted by the Mechanical Engineering Department at Wayne State University, Ocean Odyssey is a 4-week summer program designed for high school students to dive into the world of ocean science, renewable energy, and 3D design. Participants will explore deep ocean fluid dynamics, design and 3D print wave energy harvesters, and test them in simulated aquatic environments. With hands-on workshops, seminars from top ocean exploration institutions and an in-person tour of NOAA GLERL, students will gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and exciting STEM careers in ocean exploration.
July 14 – August 7, 2025 (4 weeks)
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Semiconductor Stars (rising 9th-12th graders)
The Semiconductor Stars program is a four-week summer internship that invites rising 9th-12th grade high school students to explore cutting-edge semiconductor technology and advanced manufacturing. Participants will spend four days a week at Wayne State University, engaging in hands-on research and engineering projects alongside faculty, graduate, and undergraduate mentors in state-of-the-art electrical and mechanical engineering labs.
There will be a weekly stipend of $200 provided to students admitted to this program.
July 28 - August 22, 2025
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Smart Agriculture (rising 9th-12th graders)
Dive into the world of precision farming, drone technology, soil sensors, and AI-powered crops while getting your hands dirty in the fields. Whether you're a future engineer, tech enthusiast, or urban farmer excited about sustainable, high-tech agriculture, this program is the perfect place to plant ideas and watch them grow.
Expect fun challenges, real-world experiments, and interactive workshops led by engineering professors, urban farmers, and more. Get ready to cultivate knowledge, harvest innovation, and feed the future!
July 14 - July 24, 2025
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Summer Aviation Career Education (ACE) (rising 9th-12th graders)
The purpose of Aviation Career Education (ACE) is to offer first level exposure to the aviation industry by providing aviation career exploration for high school students. Academy participants learn about aviation history, theory of flight, and other aviation related subjects. Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to aviation facilities, museums and participate in other hands on activities designed to give students a total aviation experience.
Multiple dates/locations
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Summer High School Research Program (9th - 12th grade students)
The Summer High School Research Program offers high school students the opportunity to work on emerging energy technology, CAD/3D modeling or fuel cells for four weeks. The purpose is to introduce STEM concepts in real-world practicality and keep young people interested in engineering as a college major and career.
July 7 - July 31, 2025