Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy
Program Overview
Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy is an intensive 8-week hybrid program designed to give a limited number of students a STEM field college experience. This project-based program combines lectures and laboratory sessions to give students practical experience in engineering design processes. Students will learn to transform their ideas into executable designs and eventually build their own prototypes, which they will showcase during the Completion Ceremony.
The program is divided into two parts and course curriculum will focus on topics in Design, Fusion 360, 3-D Printing, and more.
- 5 weeks of online training focused on CAD basics and additive manufacturing
- 3 weeks in-person classes at UC Berkeley with hands-on design and prototype manufacturing opportunities, including designing and printing a 3D model
In addition to academic classes, students have the opportunity to attend site visits to places such as: the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the San Francisco Academy of Sciences or RFS (CalSol 2024 Excaliber Solar Car).
This program allows students to meet new friends from around the world and build important life skills that can make their future college experience a success — all while strengthening their college application.
The program is limited to 12 students. All students should live within commuting distance as housing is not provided.
Info Session
GLOBE is hosting a virtual info session about this program on March 21, 2024 at 6:30pm (PST). If interested in attending, please register here:
Program Dates
Weeks 1-5 (online): May 28 – June 22, 2024
Weeks 6-8 (in-person): July 1 – July 19, 2024
Class schedule example
The 8-week hybrid program is divided into two parts: 5 week online courses + 3 weeks of in-person lectures and hand-on classes. Students must attend all 8 weeks of the program.
Online Lecture Schedule (Zoom)
Each class will be around 1.5hrs long
- May 25: Intro to Berkeley & Engineering
- June 1: Intro to Design & Fusion 360
- June 8: Intro to 3D Printing & Wind Tunnel
- June 15: Intro to Electronics & Embedded Design
- June 22: Intro to Mechatronics & Robotics
In-person Academic Schedule (UCB campus)
The three-week on campus portion will run from July 1-July 19, 2024. Each week will consist of a different academic focus:
- Week #1: Welcome to Berkeley & 3D Printing
- Week #2: Wind Tunnel Testing of Propeller Design
- Week #3: Mechatronic Spider Design and Programming
The daily schedule will look something like:
- 9am-12pm: 3hrs academic programming
- 12pm-1pm: 1hr lunch
- 1pm-4pm: 3hrs academic programming
- Occasional evening social events TBD
This is a daytime program only. We do not provide overnight housing for students.
Apply Now!
Deadline to apply for this program is March 24, 2024.
About the Instructor
Currently teaching: Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechanical Systems
George Anwar received his Bachelor degree in Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering from University of California at Berkeley. He has also a Master’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He is currently a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering as part of the faculty at both University of California at Berkeley and San Francisco State University.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
High School students (15+ by start of the program) with a basic understanding of STEM and an interest in exploring prototypes and design.
Ideally, students should have taken calculus and physics, but we welcome students who have taken algebra and one science class to apply.
How many seats are available?
This program is limited to 12 students. Register now for one of these limited seats.
When should I apply?
We are currently accepting applications for the limited 12 seats!
Apply by March 24, 2024 to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/yRfCVFDZb8MGJDN46
Is there an info session?
Yes, we are hosting an info session March 21, 2024 at 6:30pm (PST). Please register here to attend: https://berkeley.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpcOmprz0rEtW677uKlYpYrgcZ5NRx8yMU
Is housing provided?
No. This program is for domestic, commuter students only. Overnight housing will not be provided.
Program price
The total program costs $4,500, including a $100 non-refundable registration fee. Please note this amount only covers tuition, course materials, administrative fees, and labs. The cost does not include overnight housing or meals, which is the responsibility of the students.
Refunds & Cancellation Policy
If students need to cancel, 50% of the program fees will be refunded if they withdraw from the program by April 7, 2024. The $100 non-refundable fee will not be refunded.
Program objective
This project-based program combines lectures and laboratory sessions to give students practical experience in engineering design processes. Students will learn to transform their ideas into executable designs and eventually build their own prototypes.
Course curriculum includes:
- Introduction to Design
- Introduction to Fusion 360
- Introduction to 3-D Printing
- Berkeley Lab Sessions: Turning
- Design Concepts Into Prototypes
Contact us
We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Drop us an email if you have any questions!