Inspiring and preparing K-12 students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM fields. Summer engineering programs in Seattle, exploration events and more.
College of Engineering programs
All programs are free
Engineering Academy
Washington high school juniors participate in a two-and-a-half-week summer session. Participants prepare for college-level math and engineering in a supportive, challenging, and fun learning community that prepares them for a bright future in engineering.
Engineering Discovery Days
This 2-day event in the spring is oriented toward 4th-8th grade students and draws up to 10,000 visitors to campus each year. UW engineering students and faculty share their work with students, teachers, families and the community, featuring hands-on activities that demonstrate the exciting work of engineers.
Engineering Ambassadors
Engineering Ambassadors (EAs) engage students from K-12 schools and community and technical colleges to inspire future Huskies, promote engineering, and expand access to communities underrepresented in STEM. EAs can visit your classroom to discuss the UW Engineering student experience and provide a customized campus tour. Reach out to schedule an event!
Other engineering and UW summer programs
Center for Neurotechnology Young Scholars Programs
Summer program that introduces high school students to neural engineering, neuroethics, scientific communication, basic computer coding, and the latest developments in brain-computer interfaces.
Changemakers in Computing (CIC)
Changemakers in Computing (CiC) is a free summer program open to all rising juniors and seniors at Washington state high schools. Participants will develop coding skills through culturally relevant project-based learning, learn about different areas of computing, explore the changemaking impact one can have through technology, receive support in pursuing continued learning, and build community with other changemakers.
DO-IT Scholars
DO-IT Scholars prepares Washington state high school students with disabilities for success in college and careers. Scholars attend summer study sessions at the University of Washington campus to experience college life and work on self advocacy skills.
User Centered Design Charettes
Half-day workshops introduce K-12 students to human centered design & engineering. Students brainstorm user needs, develop use-case scenarios, and create interaction designs for an application.
UW Summer Youth Programs
Hands-on enrichment opportunities for children and teens, including full-day camps, academies, and intensives as well as half-day short courses.
Other resources
Teach with Code Studio Courses from Code.org for students in grades K-12 and professional learning for teachers.
Engineering is Elementary Lesson plans and ideas for educators for teaching engineering concepts to young students. A project of the Museum of Science, Boston.
Engineer Girl Website designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering presents for girls and women. A service of the National Academy of Engineering.
Neuroscience for Kids A website that lets kids explore the nervous system. Provides child-friendly materials and lesson plans for teachers.