Northeastern Engineering: ‘Building Bridges’ Day for High School Students, Dec. 5

Events, Opportunities

Northeastern University’s Center for STEM Education will host its Fall 2014 Building Bridges program on Friday, December 5, 9AM-3PM, for high school students interested in engineering.  Twice a year, high school students can gather for a full day of interactive engineering activities led by NEU faculty and students.  It’s an opportunity to understand various engineering disciplines, to learn about NEU’s College of Engineering and its research programs, and to gain an overview of potential career paths and education options.  Breakfast and lunch are included.  The cost is $15 and financial support is available.  Register online.  The event takes place at NEU’s Curry Student Center (Rooms 318, 320, and 322).  Activities may include:

  • Design and Test a Bridge
  • Implantable Biomedical Devices
  • Design and Build and Electronic Night Light
  • Synthesize Slime
  • Streamline a Sports Utility Vehicle
  • Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
  • Computer Chip Design and Fabrication
  • Simulate an Earthquake