Students gain practical experience by designing, building, and launching their own gliders and model rockets, complemented by interactions with aerospace professionals and academic excursions.
The Summer Springboard Middle School Aerospace Engineering program at MIT offers an immersive experience where students delve into the fundamentals of flight and space travel through hands-on projects and simulations. Participants will explore core principles across various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, aerospace, computer science, and civil engineering. The curriculum is designed to be interactive, allowing students to design, build, and launch their own gliders and model rockets. They will gain practical experience by applying physics and math fundamentals to create functional model aircraft and integrate components like motors and servo controls for radio-controlled flyers. The program also includes opportunities to meet aerospace professionals, hear from guest speakers, and take academic excursions to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, such as touring the Museum of Flight or local industry sites. This experience aims to spark a passion for engineering, develop foundational skills, and provide insight into potential college majors and career paths in aeronautical and astronautical engineering.
A typical day includes an academic course in the morning, followed by lunch, and then recreational activities or academic excursions in the afternoon. Commuter students depart at 5:00 PM, while residential students have dinner and evening clubs.
This program is ideal for middle school students who are curious about how rockets reach space or how airplanes stay in the air, and who enjoy hands-on projects and interactive learning without requiring advanced math or science experience.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
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