Engineering and Technology projects give youth opportunities to explore how things work while building problem-solving, creative thinking, and technical skills. Participants investigate engineering and technology concepts through hands-on activities and learn how science and design can be used to solve real-world problems.

As they work through projects, youth practice planning, building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving their designs. These experiences encourage curiosity, persistence, and critical thinking while helping participants develop practical skills and an interest in engineering, technology, and related fields.

 

Project list

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Aerospace 

Explore the science of flight and space through hands-on activities with rockets, airplanes, kites, gliders, and other aerospace projects.
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Electricity

Discover how electricity works through hands-on activities involving circuits, magnetism, motors, electronics, and electrical systems.
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Robotics

Build and program robots while exploring electronics, mechanics, engineering, and technology through hands-on challenges.

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Small Engines

Learn how small engines work while developing skills in safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

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Welding

Learn welding safety, tools, and techniques while developing skills to build, modify, and repair steel-based projects.

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Woodworking

Build useful and creative projects while learning woodworking tools, techniques, safety, and skills that grow with experience.