Design & Engineering Track
The Design & Engineering track is an intensive program where students learn to turn wild ideas into real, working inventions using the same tools and processes that professional engineers use every day. Participants will tackle hands-on challenges using 3D printing, laser cutting, and rapid prototyping techniques. These ideas will then be tested and refined, culminating in a showcase of their creations at the conclusion of the track. Led by experienced engineers and NEIA faculty, students will work through the complete design-build-test cycle, collaborate on team projects, and present working prototypes that solve actual problems in creative ways for aspiring engineers, inventors, and makers of all ages.
Prachi Shah – Design & Engineering Instructor
Prachi Shah brings hands-on engineering expertise and infectious enthusiasm to help young inventors turn their wildest ideas into working prototypes. With professional experience in design engineering and rapid prototyping, she guides students through the complete build-test-refine cycle while keeping the energy high and the creative sparks flying. Prachi excels at breaking down complex challenges into exciting, achievable projects that push students to bring their absolute best effort to every build. Her teaching style emphasizes teamwork, creative problem-solving, and the thrill of watching an idea transform from sketch to finished invention.
DATES
July 20 – July 24
July 27 – July 31
TUITION
Day program: $1,250 per week
Room and Board: $800 per week (Sunday check in, Friday check out)