Extracurriculars for a Career in Civil Engineer

Writing contest encourages students to explore and articulate engineering possibilities and career pathways.

Mathematical Modeling and essay components require applying engineering principles to solve practical infrastructure problems.

Students design and test model bridges to specifications, core civil engineering work.

Students design sustainable cities addressing real-world urban challenges using engineering design processes.

Hands-on learning with construction drawings, materials, methods, and active construction site field trips.

Program includes civil, sustainable, and environmental engineering workshops for introductory exposure.

Introduces civil and environmental engineering fundamentals and explores the built world.

Engineering design projects and built environment focus prepare students for civil engineering careers.

Camp features concrete canoes built by Cal Poly students, demonstrating structural design and testing processes.

Winners like the flood warning system developers apply engineering principles to solve real-world water infrastructure problems.