Engineering: Designing and Making
June 22-27, 2025
Gain college-level experience from one of the nation’s best engineering programs. Design and build a custom-animated mechanical project. Learn engineering essentials like 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, Arduino and circuits, and how to animate customized projects.
In this immersive week-long experience, you will practice:
- 3D modeling
- 3D printing
- Laser cutting
- Building a custom animated project
- Basic circuits
- Engineering design
By completing this experience, you’ll be eligible for one college credit in engineering.
Cost
The cost for Engineering: Designing and Making is $1,700 per student ($1,500 for students from partner schools). This includes a week of immersive college-level courses taught by George Fox faculty, convenient on-campus lodging, three meals per day in the dining hall, and evening programming.
Faculty Lead
Todd Curtis, MS
Associate Professor of Physics
Todd Curtis received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado in 2010. He studied physics, math and mechanical engineering because he finds the combination of the daily life applications and challenging problem-solving fascinating.
While in graduate school, he researched the degradation of the mechanical properties of UV exposed polymers and spent time in Peru with Engineers without Borders working on a rural water supply project. He later gained industry experience as a research and development engineer at Applied Physics Technologies, where he researched, designed and built new electron sources for use in scanning electron microscopes.
In Colorado, he developed a passion for science education. He joined George Fox as a professor in 2014, and enjoys making physics fun and accessible while helping students synthesize their faith and science.
Experience living and learning at the #1 Christian college in Oregon this summer!
As ranked by U.S. News & World Report
- Earn college credit in a hands-on learning environment
- Learn closely from George Fox professors
- Live on campus for a week and get a taste of college life
- Enjoy a variety of evening activities, from outdoor recreation to worship nights
- Meet new friends who share your interests
- Explore a future career and calling as you prepare for college
Partner Schools
Partner schools received discounted registration for the Pre-College Summer Institute, among other benefits.
- Ambleside of the Willamette Valley
- Classical Conversations
- Central Christian School
- Columbia Adventist Academy
- Columbia Christian School
- Damascus Christian
- Faith Bible Christian School
- Life Christian School
- North Clackamas Christian
- Portland Adventist Academy
- Portland Christian School
- Santa Fe Christian School
- Spring Mountain Christian Academy
- Southwest Christian School
- Trinity Academy
- Valor Christian School Int'l
- Westside Christian High School
- Yamhill Carlton High School
- Veritas