Gaining Engineering Aptitude Through Real-World Projects – University Prep (GEAR-UP)
Coming Soon
GEAR-UP is an upcoming engineering immersion program designed to give high school students hands-on exposure to real-world engineering disciplines.
This initiative introduces participants to applied projects in civil, environmental, mechanical, and electrical engineering—providing opportunities to design, build, test, and solve practical engineering challenges.
Program Insights
The program will run for eight weeks during the fall, spring, and summer semesters, with sessions held exclusively on Saturdays to maximize accessibility for students. Each cohort blends guided instruction with collaborative, team-based project work, reinforced by mentorship from FIU students who support participants throughout the engineering design and discovery process.
At the conclusion of the program, students will participate in a showcase where they present their project work, demonstrating the technical competencies, professional development, and increased confidence gained throughout the experience.
To ensure a personalized, community-of-practice environment, GEAR-UP offers two focused tracks with a maximum of 20 students per group:
- GEAR Founders: Grades 9–10
- GEAR Leaders: Grades 11–12