K-12 Programs – UW College of Engineering
UW College of Engineering, 371 Loew Hall, 3920 E. Stevens Way, NE 98195-2180
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K-12 Programs – UW College of Engineering offers hands-on design challenges, hands-on activities that demonstrate the work of engineers, and hands-on design workshops. The program also includes presentations and interactive activities, and some activities include a chance to tour the UW campus. Engineering Academy is a summer camp within these programs that brings together high school students from across the greater Seattle area for a five-day introduction to engineering. Engineering Discovery Days is a 2-day spring event oriented toward 4th–8th grade students and draws up to 10,000 visitors to campus each year.
• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Engineering Academy meets for five days in the summer; Engineering Discovery Days is a 2-day event in the spring
The stated mission of K-12 Programs – UW College of Engineering is inspiring and preparing K-12 students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM fields through summer programs, exploration events and more. The programs include offerings such as the Center for Neurotechnology Young Scholars Programs, which is a summer program that introduces high school students to neural engineering, neuroethics, scientific communication, basic computer coding, and developments in brain-computer interfaces. Changemakers in Computing (CiC) is a free summer program open to all rising juniors and seniors at Washington state high schools, and DO-IT Scholars prepares Washington state high school students with disabilities for success in college and careers. UW Summer Youth Programs offer hands-on enrichment opportunities for children and teens, including full-day camps, academies, intensives, and half-day short courses.
Additional resources connected to these programs include Teach with Code Studio, which provides courses from Code.org for students in grades K-12 and professional learning for teachers, and Youth Engineering Solutions, which offers free lesson plans and ideas for educators for teaching engineering concepts to young students. Online resources also include Engineer Girl, a website focused on engineering opportunities for girls and women, and Neuroscience for Kids, a website that lets kids explore the nervous system and provides child-friendly materials and lesson plans for teachers.
Community involvement includes Engineering Ambassadors, who engage students from K-12 schools and community and technical colleges, and K-12 Outreach Workshops, which include students from underrepresented and resource-constrained groups in the greater Seattle area. Partnerships listed for these efforts include Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, and Amazon. The College of Engineering has been recognized for community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence supports the College of Engineering in meeting its goals related to culture and belonging. Related efforts include the Inclusive Excellence Faculty Fellowship, the WE Rise Professional Mentorship Program, the WE Rise conference, and the event Fail Forward: Building Resilience in STEM. Parent and educator feedback includes comments such as “Thought-provoking – made me ask myself questions from a birds-eye view as opposed to my daily ‘just get through the next item mindset’” and “This is the first time I’ve seen a video setting cultural expectations within a classroom. I appreciate it!”
Last updated February 20, 2026.
• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Engineering Academy meets for five days in the summer; Engineering Discovery Days is a 2-day event in the spring
The stated mission of K-12 Programs – UW College of Engineering is inspiring and preparing K-12 students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM fields through summer programs, exploration events and more. The programs include offerings such as the Center for Neurotechnology Young Scholars Programs, which is a summer program that introduces high school students to neural engineering, neuroethics, scientific communication, basic computer coding, and developments in brain-computer interfaces. Changemakers in Computing (CiC) is a free summer program open to all rising juniors and seniors at Washington state high schools, and DO-IT Scholars prepares Washington state high school students with disabilities for success in college and careers. UW Summer Youth Programs offer hands-on enrichment opportunities for children and teens, including full-day camps, academies, intensives, and half-day short courses.
Additional resources connected to these programs include Teach with Code Studio, which provides courses from Code.org for students in grades K-12 and professional learning for teachers, and Youth Engineering Solutions, which offers free lesson plans and ideas for educators for teaching engineering concepts to young students. Online resources also include Engineer Girl, a website focused on engineering opportunities for girls and women, and Neuroscience for Kids, a website that lets kids explore the nervous system and provides child-friendly materials and lesson plans for teachers.
Community involvement includes Engineering Ambassadors, who engage students from K-12 schools and community and technical colleges, and K-12 Outreach Workshops, which include students from underrepresented and resource-constrained groups in the greater Seattle area. Partnerships listed for these efforts include Microsoft Research, Google, UW Medicine, and Amazon. The College of Engineering has been recognized for community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence supports the College of Engineering in meeting its goals related to culture and belonging. Related efforts include the Inclusive Excellence Faculty Fellowship, the WE Rise Professional Mentorship Program, the WE Rise conference, and the event Fail Forward: Building Resilience in STEM. Parent and educator feedback includes comments such as “Thought-provoking – made me ask myself questions from a birds-eye view as opposed to my daily ‘just get through the next item mindset’” and “This is the first time I’ve seen a video setting cultural expectations within a classroom. I appreciate it!”
Last updated February 20, 2026.
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