Students gain practical, hands-on engineering experience by designing, building, and racing a Go-Kart, earning UCLA academic credit in a university setting.
The UCLA Engineering Design: GoKarts program is a 3-week experiential program that introduces students to engineering design principles through a hands-on, team-based project: building Go-Karts. Students will learn and apply concepts in mechanical engineering, computer-aided design (CAD) using SolidWorks, finite element analysis, machining, and electric motor performance. The curriculum involves preliminary design, 3D modeling, manufacturing techniques like 3D printing and laser cutting, and assembling various subsystems such as the chassis, drivetrain, steering, and braking mechanisms. The program culminates in a competition where teams present their designs and race their Go-Karts on a timed track, mimicking a real-life collaborative industry environment. Students will gain practical skills in design, fabrication, technical presentation, and teamwork, earning 2 units of academic credit from UCLA.
A typical day involves lectures on engineering concepts, CAD tutorials using SolidWorks, hands-on work in the Makerspace utilizing 3D printers and laser cutters, and team collaboration on designing, building, and testing Go-Kart subsystems.
This program is best for high school students interested in an introductory, hands-on experience in mechanical engineering and design, who enjoy teamwork and problem-solving.
5525 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
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