The Engineering Investigations (EI) program is designed to provide an introduction to various different disciplines within the broad field of engineering. Many of the significant challenges facing society involve engineering -- from clear water, to renewable energy, to personalized medicine.

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Final project

The set of Engineering Investigations (EI) activities throughout the two weeks balance presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities to keep the students actively engaged in understanding the fields of engineering while simultaneously getting their own exposure and experiences in doing engineering themselves. In addition to participants hearing from researchers, students, and industry professionals about their work in research, design, and entrepreneurship, students will apply these same concepts and ideas to their own hands-on projects. Each day will include activities designed to introduce and explore fields of engineering such as Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, and Electrical Engineering while also considering the concepts of engineering design processes, engineering ethics, client-centered design, engineering project management, and fabrication.

The program culminates in students working in small groups to take a deeper dive into an area of engineering they find engaging through the process of developing a final product or presentation. This culminating engineering project will be publicly presented during a final Project Showcase and documented within students personal digital portfolios of the session.

Program Highlights:
- Explore the breadth of engineering theory and practice with world-class faculty, including engineering ethics and its intersections with social justice;
- Work in teams to apply engineering theory to real-world problems;
- Hear from Tufts faculty and industry experts who are leaders in their fields;
- Become lifelong friends with students from all over the world.

Program Outcomes:
- Excellent academic experience;
- Broadened understanding of the different disciplines within engineering and the multiple ways engineering impacts the world;
- Culminating project taking a deeper dive into an area of engineering students find engaging.

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