PROGRAM DATES: October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. All dates included in registration.

Join us for a four session class designed to teach 6th - 8th grade students about the fundamentals of engineering. This program is four sessions and is progressive in nature. As a result, students should only register if they can attend all four weeks.

This class is designed for students who wish to learn more about engineering design and how engineers use the engineering design process. Over the course of four sessions, students will:

Learn about the engineering design process and how to apply it to solving problems
Translate concepts from 2D drawings to 3D designs
Learn how to use basic engineering and design software
Learn about scaled drawings and how to create them
Fabricate their designs

While not limited to only homeschool students, the timing of this program is scheduled to enable homeschool students to participate with other homeschool scholars from around the area.

Students must be able to read and have mathematics skills at a middle school level.

FAQ's

May I drop my student off at the street / sidewalk near the Center?

Families should walk-in to check-in their students. Students cannot be dropped off more than 10 minutes before program start and must be picked up within 10 minutes of the program end time. Children not in a program must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

How do I get to your facility?

We are located at 1444 N Water Street on the MSOE campus. A map and parking information will be sent to all families at least one week prior to your program start date.

Can I sit with or watch my student in your program?

Our programs do not have capacity to accommodate adult visitors. The Center has windows in each classroom where families are welcome to visually check in on their students. Limited seating around the facility will be available for families who wish to stay while their student is in a program(s).

Can siblings or other children sit in and observe other programs?

Only students enrolled in a specific session are permitted to attend.

The Center does not have childcare and parents who wish to stay for the session with other students should bring items to keep those students occupied.

My student is an advanced learner - can I enroll them in a higher grade level program?

While we know homeschool does not always match up neatly with an academic grade, please enroll your student in the grade level program that most closely corresponds with their current age and grade. All of our programs have variations and elements we can add and redact to make an activity more challenging or easier to accommodate a spectrum of learners.

My student has accommodations that need to be made - who do I contact?

Please e-mail stem@msoe.edu if your student has any physical, mental or emotional accommodations that our team should be aware of prior to the program to help us ensure your student has a great experience at MSOE!

We do not have staffing to offer 1:1 student support during a program. If your student requires assistance at all times, please reach out as soon as possible to help us better understand if we can ensure your student has a great learning experience.