The Outreach Design Education (ODE) Program Summer Design Camp at Duke University focuses on engineering design-centric educational opportunities for high school students and their teachers. Our first annual Summer Design Camp for High Schools will take place on June 19 – July 20, 2023 at the Design POD at Duke University’s West Campus.
On Monday through Thursday each week, students (rising 10th – 12th graders) will participate in an immersive biomedical engineering design experience. Through a series of design workshops, labs, and innovation sessions, participants will learn about engineering design and how this process allows them to apply conceptual knowledge to real-world problems. Participants apply the process to uncover biomedical needs and to create prototype biomedical devices.
Previous student projects have included a water filtration system for low resource settings, a thermal monitor for early diaper rash detection, and a needle sterilization system to prevent secondary puncture infections.
We enthusiastically encourage local high schools students to join us this summer. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AND MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED. The ODE team will also work with participants to get transportation to and from campus each day of the program (please apply even if you’re not sure how you’ll get to campus each day.) Your parents/guardians will be notified of your interest in this program. Their permission is required before you can join us.
PLEASE APPLY FOR THE 2023 SUMMER DESIGN CAMP, APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS!