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Advisory Board Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each Month
Next Meeting April 24, 2012 at 6:00 PM in room 416
Introduction
The Engineering and Design Academy offers students the opportunity to explore fields of engineering and technology through a rigorous thematic curriculum, and prepares students to enter and be successful in a college Engineering program, or related Engineering Technology Program. The Academy is designed for students interested in engineering, architecture, product design, or other technology - based careers.
The Academy offers a setting and the resources to open students to the world of engineering and architecture. With hands on use of state of the art computer applications and new technology, students explore the principles of the design process.
At A Glance
- Project - based courses feature:
- Interesting, relevant and challenging problems
- Hands - on fun activities
- Computer design programs used by industry professionals
- Students acquire skills for higher education or technology careers:
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Presentations
- Highlights:
- College credit for completion of engineering courses
- Scholarships
- Job Shadow Opportunities
- Internships available to interested students
- SDSU School of Engineering acceptance advantage
- Visits to local engineering / technology colleges and companies
- Meet interesting people in technology fields
- Attend career fairs and science events
- Present projects to panels of design / engineering professionals
- The Engineering Academy follows the framework developed by the National Academy Foundation
The NAF Academies provide students with a career themed, small learning community that is combined with an active business Advisory Board. The objective of the Academy is to:- Interesting, relevant, challenging problems
- Hands - on fun activities
- Computer design programs used by industry professionals