The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, held in collaboration with NSLC, is officially underway, with students across the country spending their summer immersed in hands-on engineering experiences. From designing and building projects to collaborating with peers and learning from industry professionals, participants are already exploring what it means to think like an engineer. Across program locations,…
At the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, presented in collaboration with NSLC, learning goes far beyond hands-on engineering projects. Students have the opportunity to hear directly from real engineers and STEM professionals working across diverse fields. While speakers vary by campus location and session, each one brings real world insight, career stories, and practical engineering perspectives…
Not every student who tries engineering will choose it as a career, and that’s completely okay. Programs like the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, in collaboration with NSLC, offer value far beyond engineering itself. As a result, teens grow academically, socially, and personally through hands‑on learning, teamwork, and real‑world problem solving. Even if they choose a…
Choosing the right engineering summer program is a big decision for both students and parents. The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, in collaboration with NSLC, stands out for its hands-on STEM learning, supportive community, and lasting impact on students’ confidence and future direction. The clearest way to understand that impact is through the voices of those…
What does a typical day look like at an engineering summer program? At the IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, held in collaboration with NSLC, each day blends hands-on STEM learning, teamwork, and campus life to give high school students a full, immersive pre-college experience. Starting the Day with Purpose Students begin each morning with breakfast in…
For high school students considering studying engineering in college, preparation goes beyond strong math and science grades. Colleges value applicants who understand what engineering involves and who demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and persistence. The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, offered in partnership with NSLC, gives teens early exposure to college level engineering through hands-on learning on real…
At the TryEngineering Summer Institute, in collaboration with NSLC, teens arrive excited to explore engineering, build hands-on skills, and discover new STEM interests. What many families don’t expect is how much confidence students gain along the way. While technical learning is a core part of the experience, the program is also designed to help teens…
When families explore an engineering summer program, one of the most common questions is straightforward: what will my teen actually learn? Beyond the excitement of living on a university campus, parents want to know how the experience builds skills, supports growth, and prepares students for what comes next. The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, in collaboration…
With longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, spring is the perfect time to start thinking about meaningful summer opportunities for your teen. Early planning can make all the difference between scrambling for last‑minute options and securing a truly enriching high school summer program. The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute, in partnership with the National…
Explore 9 Engineering Summer Program Campuses Across the U.S. and Abroad The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute (TESI) is entering its most exciting summer yet! Through our new partnership with the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC), we’re expanding our engineering summer program to nine amazing locations across the United States, plus our first program abroad at…
The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute (TESI), in partnership with the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC), is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 need-based Scholarship Program are now open! Each year, this scholarship expands access to our hands-on engineering summer program, enabling more rising high school students to explore engineering disciplines, build technical skills,…
The TryEngineering Summer Institute is entering an exciting new chapter! Thanks to our partnership with the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC), the 2026 program lineup now features five immersive high school experiences designed to help students explore the technologies shaping our world. What began as a single engineering‑focused program has grown into a dynamic collection…