Students gain hands-on experience in college-level engineering courses taught by Columbia University faculty, with opportunities for residential immersion and college preparation.
Columbia Engineering's SHAPE (Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers) offers high school students a pre-college experience with college-level, project-based engineering courses taught by Columbia University faculty. The "Introduction to Computer Programming" course introduces students to computer science and programming concepts using Python. Students develop problem-solving skills, learn to think like a computer scientist, create computational solutions, and implement applications in Python. A key project involves working in groups to design a Minesweeper game, applying various topics learned in the course. The curriculum covers variables, control structures (if statements, loops), and basic data types and structures such as integers, booleans, floats, strings, lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. The program also includes electives, college preparation workshops, and support from Columbia students, providing a comprehensive introduction to engineering and college life.
A typical day involves attending college-level engineering courses from approximately 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break, followed by an elective session from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This program is ideal for rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent high school graduates with a curiosity for STEM and an aptitude for math and science, who are looking for early exposure to university-level engineering.
Columbia University, New York, NY
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