Careers in Engineering: Summer Edition

Engineering is a multifaceted field that includes many career paths. This program will help you understand what engineers do, the many industry fields in which they can work, as well as how to plan your academic life to set yourself up for success.

Our Program Experts
Manuel Aceituno
Software Engineer @ Microsoft
Steve Lichliter
Civil Engineer and Senior Project Manager
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Program Dates:

Session I: June 15-July 15

Session II: July 15-August 15

Price:
$299
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Location
Online
This Program Includes:
  • 6 Zoom sessions (live or recorded - your choice!)
  • 4 Zoom sessions (live or recorded - your choice!)
  • Weekly Office Hours with Ratio 21 instructors (optional)
  • Optional research project for Honors track students
  • Virtual Slack community where you can interact with other students and Ratio 21 staff

Our expert speakers come from elite universities and medical schools

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The Ratio 21 Difference

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Live Zoom Sessions with expert mentors and accomplished engineers
Manuel Aceituno
Software Engineer @ Microsoft
Steve Lichliter
Civil Engineer and Senior Project Manager

Students can attend weekly live Zoom sessions with expert guest speakers. Each expert will discuss their career path, share advice on college admissions and high school course and extracurricular selection, and answer questions from students.

Note: All Zoom sessions are recorded so you can watch them asynchronously if you’re unable to attend live.

Guest speakers schedules change frequently, so the final schedule will be announced in April.

Weekly Office Hours

Students can attend optional weekly office hours via Zoom to ask questions and work with Ratio 21’s team of instructors and experts.

Virtual Community

You’ll be invited to a Slack chatroom where you can interact with other students and the Ratio 21 team. We believe that peer-to-peer interaction is key to learning.


Flexible Scheduling

Technology enables flexibility. We o"er day and night programming, as well as recorded sessions, to accommodate busy schedules and students from around the world.

Note: Final schedules will be released in April.

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Expert Speakers

Manuel Aceituno
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Manuel Aceituno

Software Engineer at Microsoft

Steve Lichliter
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Steve Lichliter

All speakers are subject to change based on availability.

Program Outline

Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on availability of guest speakers
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Week 1 - Intro to Engineering
  • Introductions
  • Overview of different careers in engineering
  • Q&A with expert guest
  • Discuss studying engineering in college and potential graduate programs
  • Kick-off informational interview project
Week 2 - Chemical & Civil Engineering
  • What is chemical engineering?
  • Overview of different types of chemical engineering jobs
  • What is civil engineering?
  • Overview of different types of civil engineering jobs
  • Q&A with expert
  • Decide on 5 people to reach out to for informational interview
Week 3 - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
  • What is electrical engineering?
  • Overview of different roles in electrical engineering
  • What is mechanical engineering?
  • Overview of different roles in mechanical engineering
  • Q&A with expert
  • Finalize questions and email / LinkedIn pitch for informational interviews
Week 4 - Software, Hardware, and other types of Engineering
  • What is computer engineering?
  • Overview of different roles in software and hardware engineering
  • How to learn about other fields of engineering
  • Q&A with expert
  • Send informational interview requests

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Reserve Your Seat

$299

Program Dates:

Session I: June 15-July 15

Session II: July 15-August 15

Live Zoom Sessions. Sign up for any 6 live 1-hour Zoom sessions with engineers.

Weekly Offce Hours (Optional). Drop in and get your questions answered by the Ratio 21 team of experts.
Virtual Community. Join our Slack chatroom to connect with other students and the Ratio 21 team.
Money-Back Guarantee. We guarantee you'll love your program or we'll give you your money back, no questions asked!
Need-Based Scholarships Available. We offer reduced-fee scholarships for students who cannot afford the program. Email us to apply.
Virtual Resource Hub. You'll have access to an online resource hub with videos and assignments that can be completed asynchronously whenever you have time.
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