This free, one-week program offers high school students direct engagement with Cal State LA ECST faculty and industry professionals, focusing on applied engineering projects with a real-world impact.
The Cal State LA LAunchPad program is a one-week in-person summer program designed for high school students interested in STEM. Participants engage in applied projects, attend presentations by industry professionals, and interact directly with ECST faculty. The program aims to introduce students to various engineering disciplines, including civil, computer, electrical, materials science, mechanical engineering, and computer science. Students will gain hands-on experience by building real engineering projects, exploring topics like robotics, data science, and environmental engineering. Activities include using cell phones to control robots, testing air and water quality, and learning basic Python programming for data analysis. The program emphasizes collaborative activities and interactive workshops to help students envision themselves in future STEM careers.
A typical day involves morning presentations by Cal State LA College of ECST faculty, followed by interactive projects and presentations from industry professionals.
The program is best for high school students interested in STEM who want to explore various engineering disciplines and computer science through hands-on projects and interactions with professionals.
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
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