Students gain practical experience in diverse engineering fields through a variety of hands-on projects and access to CSU's advanced laboratories.
The Colorado State University SPUR Engineering Your World program offers middle school students (ages 12-14, or rising 7th-9th graders) an immersive, hands-on exploration of various engineering disciplines. Participants engage in activities simulating a collaborative laboratory environment, delving into mechanical, electrical, civil, biomedical, and chemical engineering. Past projects have included designing and building spaghetti bridges, prosthetic legs, Mars lander egg drops, saltwater circuits, swamp coolers, and artificial biceps. Students also create and test clay boats, analyze sunscreen, and make slime. The program emphasizes critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills through data collection, experimentation, model usage, and investigations with design and budget constraints. Students will have the opportunity to visit and use CSU's state-of-the-art 3D printing and engineering laboratories, fostering a deeper understanding of STEM concepts in real-world settings.
A typical day involves dynamic lessons, creative hands-on activities, collaboration with peers, and lunch, all designed to simulate a collaborative laboratory environment.
This program is ideal for middle school students aged 12-14 (or rising 7th-9th graders) who are curious about STEM and enjoy hands-on challenges and collaborative problem-solving.
4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216
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