Pre-College Programs

Investigate a STEM career, gain exposure to engineering at one of the world’s top engineering schools, and build confidence as you prepare for your college journey. Programs during both the school year and summer give you hands-on experience of the principles and processes of innovation under the guidance of expert Columbia faculty and graduate students. 

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Summer Programs

Dive into engineering principles and practices during intensive summer sessions, culminating in group-based projects to solve real design challenges. 

Summer Programs

School Year Programs

Take Saturday classes on Columbia’s campus in areas like organic chemistry and electronics and develop hands-on lab and research skills. 

School Year Programs 

Outreach

Learn more about programs at Columbia that support local students in discovering and pursuing careers in STEM.

Columbia Outreach