Do you think you have the “knack” to be a future engineer but are not sure in which area you want to specialize? Through this adventure, you will experience different types of engineering and find out what engineers really do in mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical and biomedical engineering.

Throughout the week, you’ll gain a clearer picture of what it means to earn a degree in one of these fields. Your adventure will include hands-on activities and building sessions in university labs in each area of engineering so you can personally experience how each field is unique and fascinating. This experience will help you decide which area of engineering you want to pursue.

Program Dates and Audience

• June 21-26, 2026 (Rising 9-12 grade students)

Program Fees

	Residential	Commuter
Early Bird (1/28 - 2/28)	$1,150	$675
Regular (3/1 - 4/30)	$1,200	$700
Late (5/1 - 7/6)	$1,250	$750

$25 lab fee

Meet Your Instructor

 

Dr. Ed Gatzke

Ed Gatzke is an associate professor in the USC Department of Chemical Engineering.  He is also the Faculty Director for USC Sustainable Living and Learning Community (LEAF at Green Quad).  Dr. Gatzke has conducted research in the area of green technologies, working to optimize and model batteries and fuel cell power systems.  For over a decade, Ed has organized a Maymester Study abroad trip to Germany to educate students in Sustainable technologies.