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Boston, MA
June 21 - June 30 »
July 5 - July 14 »

Palo Alto, CA
July 19 - 28 »

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Discover breakthrough technology in ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS.

Immerse yourself in the most forward-looking discipline of our time. This challenging and dynamic program will introduce you to leading scientists, engineers, and futurists who develop technology and conceive the advancements that will carry us into the next millennium. Gain a foundation for developing advanced technologies, then apply what you’ve learned to actual engineering challenges.

Build a self-guided robot in the ROBOTICS SIMULATION.

Science fiction becomes reality when you create a real working robot that accomplishes tasks you set out for it. Working with a team, you’ll design, construct, and program an automated machine that completes functions operating by your rules and protocols. Along the way you’ll learn about material logistics, mechanical stress, design strategies, and other topics that will give you a leg up in this fascinating field.

Think critically and compete in TEAM ENGINEERING CHALLENGES.

One of the best ways to move from theory to application is to participate in competitions like those held at engineering colleges. In the Engineering & Robotics conference, you’ll do just that.

As part of an engineering team, you’ll compete in a series of increasingly difficult challenges that will encourage you to think critically and collaborate to achieve common goals. The competition will feel like a fun and challenging game, but it will also bring the theoretical principles of engineering and physics to life.

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Guest Speakers

Engineers & Scientists

• Dr. Henry W. Brandhorst, Director, Space Research Institute
• Dr. Martin Buehler, Director of Robotics, Boston Dynamics
• Lt. Col. (Ret.) Charlie Dean, M.S., Senior Program Manager, Advanced Robotics, Foster-Miller, Inc. - QinetiQ North America
• Deborah Duncan, P.E., Deputy for Programs and Project Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Dr. Peter G. Forth, Professor and Chairman, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University
• Nicholas Fuhrman, Director, The Center of Innovation for Aerospace
• Chris Gaughan, U.S. Army RDECOM Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
• Dr. Steve S. Holt, Professor of Physics, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
• Dr. Carol Livermore, Assistant Professor of Manufacturing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT
• MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team
• Dr. Elise Morgan, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Boston University
• Robert Quinn, MBA, Foster-Miller Inc., QinetiQ North America
• Dr. Leslie Robertson, AGIR Chartered Structural Engineer; Chief Engineer, World Trade Center
• Dr. Lakshmi Sankar, Regents Professor and Associate Chair, School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech University
• Dr. Mark L. Schattenburg, Senior Research Scientist, MIT Kavli Institute of Astrophysics and Space Research; Director, Space Nanotechnology Laboratory
• Dr. Steve C. Wofsy, Abbott Lawrence Rotch Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Science, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Dr. Robert J. Wood, Assistant Professor, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Dr. Yevgeniya Zastavker, Assistant Professor of Physics, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tuition, Location and Dates

Complete tuition, enrollment and other conference details can be found in the Application and Enrollment & Other Details included in your invitation package and in the online application.

Please pay careful attention, as dates may have changed from printed material.

2010 Summer Engineering & Robotics Sessions*

Tuition Includes:

• One college credit ($475 value)*
• A full schedule of classes, briefings, lectures and simulations
• Certificate of Completion
• Housing accommodations at a University/College dormitory
• All on-campus meals **
• Course materials and lab fees
• Transportation as needed for off-site activities, briefings and events
• Field trips and social events
• Program Faculty and on-site staff for supervision
• LeadAmerica T-shirt
  

College Credit requires that the student successfully complete all aspects of the program (see college credit information for more details).

To earn college credit, the student must successfully complete all aspects of the program (see college credit information for more details). The Engineering & Robotics conference is accredited for two (2) college credits.  Tuition includes the first college credit from Loras College. A second college credit is available at a reduced fee of $299.

** Students will need spending money for several off-site meals, souvenirs and incidentals.

Students are responsible for their own airfare or other travel costs to and from each conference location.

*Dates and locations are subject to change

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Design and Build a self-propelled robot to compete in the Sumo-Bot Robotic simulation challenge
• Successfully complete Engineering Skills Challenges & Workshops including: construction/destruction (bridge design), egg drop (aerodynamics), and vehicle design/test (forces).
• Maximizing scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills, Overcome and Solve some of society’s most complex problems
• Obtain a front row seat and behind the scenes knowledge of current engineering advances through visits to the MIT Museum(Boston) or the Intel Museum(Palo Alto)
• Explore Boston, MA or Palo Alto, CA
• Earn up to Two College Credits
  
  
• LeadAmerica’s Boston based Engineering & Robotics students to visit MIT’s campus.  Students will have the unique opportunity to visit and explore the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s campus including a tour, briefings, and a trip to the internationally renowned MIT Museum.  This museum is dedicated to invention, ideas, and innovation, showcasing the fascinating world of MIT and chronicling the expansion of scientific knowledge.
• LeadAmerica’s Stanford University based Engineering & Robotics students to explore and analyze the Golden Gate Bridge.  Students will have the unique opportunity to visit and walk the span of this engineering marvel of design – having survived major earthquakes and high winds, the bridge has stood strong for more than seventy years.  This exploration will provide students insight into structural and civil engineering – components that will then be applied and reinforced through the Construction/Destruction bridge exercise of the program.  This unique combination of real-life application and hands-on activities will provide students a tremendous leaning opportunity and a glimpse into the career field of Civil Engineering.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• College Accredited, Academic Curriculum
• Conduct research, analyze information, practice critical thinking, experiment, design, and construct models as you practice being the engineering leaders of tomorrow
• Explore foundational matters such as Forces, Energy & Momentum, Vectors & Motion, and Aerodynamics
• Apply physics theories to product design and construction
• Engaging Faculty & Guest Speakers
• Gain access to Academic and Professional Leaders in the engineering field
• Speakers may include field experts in various disciplines in engineering; from Civil to Mechanical to BioMedical Engineering
• Program Relevant Field Excursions
• Experience the program content and appreciate regional sites of importance through field excursions designed to complement the academic and skill building objectives of the program
• Field Excursions may include visits to educational venues such as Museum of Science (Boston), MIT Campus (Boston), Exploratorium (Palo Alto), Intel Museum (Palo Alto), and the Golden Gate Bridge (Palo Alto), each emphasizing real-world aspects of engineering
• Career Focused Skills & Personal Development Workshops
• Formulate a Personal Mission and Vision plan for your future
• Develop and polish skills like Time Management, Decision Making, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, and Communication
• Explore the opportunities and strategies to advance in program related career fields
• Collegiate Experience & College Enrollment Seminars
• Experience College Life from challenging academics to dormitory living
• Gain an important head start in the Preparation for College and the College Admission Process
• Friends & Support for a Lifetime
• Develop a network of Fellow Scholars, Friends, and Mentors

A DAY AT ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS

*This is a sample day and examples of lectures, excursions and activities each program may include. All speakers and events are subject to availability and change, without notice, before or after the start of a conference.