Students gain practical engineering skills by building tangible, operational projects (a disaster response vehicle or a smart greenhouse) that address UN Sustainability Goals.
The New York Tech High School Summer Maker Academy offers high school students (ages 14-18) an immersive, hands-on experience in technology and engineering, framed around addressing UN Sustainability Goals. Students can choose between two distinct programs. In the Disaster Response Vehicle program, participants learn 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, PCB design, soldering, and Arduino programming to build and pilot a Bluetooth-operated rescue car with features like VR navigation, obstacle avoidance, solar power, and autonomous capabilities. The Smart Greenhouse program focuses on building a personal greenhouse equipped with sensors for humidity, soil moisture, and temperature monitoring, along with solar power, UV lighting, keypad entry, ventilation, and water control. Students will grow a plant within their greenhouse and take the entire system home. Both programs emphasize collaborative project-based learning, culminating in team presentations and competitions where students showcase their operational creations and explain their design choices. The academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, providing practical skills and a deeper understanding of technology's role in addressing real-world challenges.
A typical day involves hands-on workshops and guided project work in New York Tech's Maker Spaces and HIVE, where students apply skills like 3D modeling, coding, and soldering to build their chosen project.
This camp is ideal for high school students aged 14-18 who are eager to explore technology and engineering through practical, project-based learning and address real-world challenges related to sustainability.
1855 Broadway, New York, NY
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