ImpactLab Courses

This dynamic program bridges the gap between classroom mathematics and real-world application, challenging participants to use critical thinking skills and mathematical tools to solve engaging puzzles and model complex scenarios. 

Explore the profession of architecture and the built environment. In this hands-on course, you’ll experience Boston through the lens of an emerging architect, touring influential historic sites, innovative contemporary buildings, and the public spaces that define the city’s character. You’ll get an inside look at the wide range of projects architects take on and how their work actively shapes the world around us. You’ll also dive into hands-on design: sketching, drawing, building models, and developing a fully realized project of your own. By the end, you’ll walk away with sharper skills, real design experience, and portfolio-ready work.

Cells are the building blocks of the living world. This program will introduce you to concepts in biotechnology and its exciting and practical applications in the real world. Biotechnology is the collection of tools scientists use to change and modify cells for use in various industries such as: pharmaceuticals, medicine, agriculture and more. In a lab setting, you will learn techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis and cell staining. Join us in Boston, the biotech hub, we are excited to see what you will create this summer! 

Whether you are a beginner with programming or looking to refresh your knowledge of computer science, this program is geared toward all levels of computer expertise. You will explore python and cover concepts such as programming structures, data types, loops, conditionals, and functions while building a computer project of your choosing alongside Wentworth faculty. 

Get an inside look at how buildings come to life from the ground up. This course introduces students to the core foundations of the construction industry before diving into hands-on exploration. Learn about construction means, methods, and materials through dynamic classroom sessions and immersive learning opportunities. Experience a construction job site, explore industry technology, and engage in interactive construction labs.

Think you want to be an engineer but aren't sure what area is right for you? Spend a few days exploring civil, mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering to find out which engineering field is the best fit.

Dive into the world of interior design. In this hands-on course, you’ll explore the city of Boston on field trips to iconic historic and contemporary buildings. Along the way, you’ll uncover what interior designers actually do, from understanding human behaviors to choosing materials, lighting, furniture, and fabrics. You won’t just learn about design, you’ll create it. Get ready to sketch, draw, build models, and bring your own design project to life. By the end, you’ll have new skills, real experience, and design work to add to your portfolio.

This immersive, project-based program offers high school students a practical entry point into the exciting world of AI, focusing on how machine intelligence is used to solve real-world problems, from self-driving cars to medical diagnostics. This experience is perfect for students with an analytical mindset and a curiosity about how AI works.

Whether you’re completely new to cybersecurity or already curious about how digital systems stay protected, this program is designed for all experience levels. You’ll explore the foundations of cyber defense and learn core concepts, including networks, encryption, authentication, secure communication, and real-world attack techniques. Guided by Wentworth faculty, you’ll investigate hands-on security challenges, analyze threats, and build your own mini security project to put your new skills into practice.

Find out what makes a robot tick. You'll discover the secrets to building the world’s most advanced robots using innovative technologies, and the interplay in the application of electrical engineering, computer programming, and mechanical engineering towards robotics. 

For students who have explored the basics of applied AI, this is the next step for students ready to move beyond the basics. This advanced, project-driven program is designed for those who have completed an introductory AI course and are eager to deepen their technical skills and tackle more complex, hands-on challenges.

For students who have explored the basics of cybersecurity and are ready to take the next step, this program builds on foundational knowledge to tackle more complex challenges. You’ll dive deeper into topics such as network security, encryption, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and vulnerability analysis. Through hands-on labs and guided exercises with Wentworth faculty, you’ll apply these techniques to real-world scenarios and develop an advanced security project that demonstrates your growing skills.

Interested in the intersection of fields of architecture, engineering, and construction management? In this program, you will learn how science and technology affect building performance in order to create an energy-efficient built environment. 

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This two-week summer experience is designed for ambitious students ready to turn ideas into action. Students will explore the full entrepreneurial journey from identifying real-world problems to designing solutions, building prototypes, developing business models, and pitching to a panel of industry professionals. Through hands-on workshops, team challenges, guided mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art makerspace technology, students gain practical skills in creativity, leadership, financial literacy, and startup thinking. Whether they dream of launching a business, innovating in STEM, or becoming future leaders, this program empowers students to think boldly, collaborate effectively, and bring their ideas to life. 

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Dive into the world of Big Data and learn how meaningful stories can be crafted from complex information in "Data Science and Visualization." This hands-on camp is designed specifically for those interested in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, offering a practical introduction to the tools and techniques used by professional data scientists.

In this hands-on program you will explore the fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering through projects and real world-applications. From circuit design to programming, you’ll gain practical experience in both hardware and software. It’s a chance to unleash your creativity, solve real world challenges, and discover how engineering is powering the world around us!  

This program provides a guided introduction to the concepts and skills behind game development and multimedia applications using the Unity game engine and C# programming language. You will learn to take a game from concept to creation, learn about the mechanics of game development, AI for games, 2D and 3D art animations, sound, and visual effects, and multimedia programming.

Explore the art of industrial design by solving real-world problems with innovative, user-centered solutions. Learn the fundamentals of industrial design, including drawing, model-making, and prototyping, while tackling pressing issues through product design. Whether you're designing for people or the world around us, you'll gain the tools needed to become a creator of functional and meaningful products.

Engineers know that sometimes the best way to understand how things work is to take them apart and rebuild them! In this hands-on introduction to mechanical engineering and additive manufacturing, you'll dive into the world of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes by deconstructing and testing your own small engine. Through team-based projects, you’ll gain essential knowledge in engineering principles, develop critical problem-solving skills, and explore the possibilities of 3D printing and prototyping. You’ll work closely with experienced mechanical engineering faculty and lab managers in our state-of-the-art facilities, bringing concepts to life through practical, real-world applications.