“Engineering stimulates the mind. Kids get bored easily. They have got to get out and get
their hands dirty: make things, dismantle things, fix things.” ~ Bruce Dickenson
We equip students with creative engineering problem-solving techniques and fundamental engineering and building skills for balanced exploration of mechanics, construction, manufacturing/production, systems, structures, and electronics.
Students explore how things work, how to trouble-shoot problems, and how things can be built and improved using technical and analytical skills that are transferable across disciplines.
We also help students learn to ask critical questions, use interpersonal skills, conduct problem-based research, activate and apply science and math knowledge, and make informed decisions.
Student work is evaluated through rubric self-assessment, peer assessment, and teacher assessment during class critiques, projects, individual discussions, exhibitions, observations and technical skill demonstrations.
Elective options encourage students to explore various topics, techniques and media in semester-long workshop style classes that meet once per week.
All courses are grounded in critique, and are designed to help students build deep understandings of how Engineering relates to a variety of disciplines.