The goal of this course is to familiarize students with a variety of hands-on projects, assignments and experiences that show the interconnectedness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Students will complete quarterly projects that incorporate both creativity, scientific principles and formal design processes in order to meet specific criteria. Additionally, students will explore the various fields within the engineering profession as well as postsecondary and career planning. Projects will be drawn from the fields of biochemical, civil, environmental, electrical and aerospace engineering.

This is a project-based class where students work independently or in teams and are responsible for large-scale design projects. Students work through the engineering design process to research, develop, construct and evaluate their projects. Past student projects have included a wind tunnel, high-temperature kiln, wind turbine blades, robots, and a quadcopter. Final projects may be tied to a Senior Project or community service project.