The program offers a unique summer internship within Boston College's Engineering Department, providing direct exposure to college-level research and collaboration with university faculty.
The Boston College Engineering Fellows Program is a selective, advanced year-long opportunity for current 10th and 11th-grade high school students interested in deepening their engagement in STEM and exploring engineering at a higher level. The program emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning experiences that focus on applied problem-solving, technical skill development, and the engineering design process. A key component is a summer internship with Boston College's Engineering Department, providing direct exposure to college-level research and the opportunity to work alongside faculty and researchers. This experience helps bridge the gap between high school learning and real-world engineering environments, building confidence, independence, and readiness for future academic and career pursuits.
Students engage in engineering research and project-based learning, including computational and programming skills. The curriculum integrates a liberal arts focus with rigorous engineering, emphasizing experiential learning and application-based course offerings. Participants work in collaborative teams and across disciplines to address pressing issues in areas such as the environment, health, and energy. The program aims to prepare students to use engineering to positively impact the human condition, considering ethical and social implications in their designs.
A typical day involves engaging in hands-on, project-based learning, conducting research alongside faculty and researchers in Boston College's Engineering Department, and developing technical and computational skills.
This program is best for highly motivated high school students in 10th or 11th grade who are ready to deepen their engagement in STEM and explore engineering at a college level.
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
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