The Engineering Design Lab (EDL) program will expose students to engineering, fabrication, robotics, and computation in the context of solving real world problems.

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Final project

Throughout the two weeks, guest speakers from across the university as well as industry representatives will discuss research and development happening within their labs/research groups, as well as issues and problems they face in the real world. These speakers will be a source of inspiration to the students for completing their engineering design projects.

Taking advantage of the state-of-the-art Nolop Makerspace at Tufts, students will have access to and leverage the following platforms:
- Laser Cutting: Universal Laser Systems VLS 3.60
- 3D Printing: Prusa i3 MK3
- Robotics (students will keep the following hardware for further self-directed explorations after the conclusion of the program): Raspberry Pi and the GoPiGo3 robotic platform
- Computation: Python programming via Jupyter Notebooks.

Program Highlights:
- Study engineering and design with world-class faculty;
- Work in teams to apply engineering theory to real-world problems in a final engineering design project;
- Hear from expert faculty who are leaders in their fields;
- Become lifelong friends with students from all over the world.

Program Outcomes:
- Deeper understanding of the fields of engineering and design;
- Experience with rapid prototyping and the client-centered design process;
- Hands-on practice with maker technologies;
- Ability to evaluate the “why” and “how” of engineering problems and projects;
- Improved collaborative and team project skills.

Session I

Jul 09 - Jul 21

2 weeks

Residential

5500 USD

Session I

Jul 09 - Jul 21

2 weeks

Commuter

4000 USD

Session 2

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Residential

5500 USD

Session 2

Jul 23 - Aug 04

2 weeks

Commuter

4000 USD

Program Fees - Summer 2023

Commuter Program Fee: $4,000 Materials Fee: $200
Includes: all program activities, use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: residential accommodations, breakfast/dinner/weekend meals, airfare/transportation to and from home city or residence, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Residential Program Fee: $5,500 Materials Fee: $200
Includes: all program activities, various materials for use in labs and skills-building activities, room, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
Excludes: airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $550
A pre-payment on program fees is required to reserve space in the program
This deposit will be applied toward program fees and is not an additional fee
The balance of payment for program fees is due upon notification of charges, and no later than May 15
This deposit is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program

Financial Aid

Tufts Pre-College Programs are committed to aiding students from all backgrounds. Although we have only limited need-based financial aid available, we do our best to distribute the funds to students for whom it can make the greatest difference in their ability to attend.
Financial Aid awards are made on a rolling basis to students with demonstrated need. We aim to provide enough aid to eligible students that they are able to successfully enroll and participate in the program.
If financial assistance is essential to your ability to attend the program, we recommend that you wait to pay the $550 non-refundable deposit until you have received your financial aid decision. Award decisions will be issued twice per month.

Please note:
International students are not eligible for financial aid at this time. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining portion of the program cost as well as other expenses like travel, books, etc.
We currently do not offer aid for students participating in our Leadership for Social Change Intensive