Momentum
Momentum is Wentworth Institute of Technology's one-week STEM summer program for students entering grades 9 and 10. Through hands-on projects, students explore engineering, computing, science, design, and technology while discovering the college majors and career paths connected to their interests.
Students choose one interdisciplinary Exploration Track for the week and learn alongside Wentworth faculty and peers in our labs, studios, and classrooms on our Boston campus. Commuter and residential options are available, giving students an early opportunity to experience college-level learning, make new connections, and discover where their interests could take them.
Program At-a-Glance
Audience: Students entering 9th or 10th grade.
Dates: June 27 - July 2, 2027.
Program Type: Commuter OR Residential
Tuition Costs: $699 for commuters and $1,699 for residential students
Registration: Registration for Summer 2027 will open early January 2027. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on all things pre-college.
Choose Your Exploration Track
Momentum is designed to help students discover their interests before they have to choose a college major. During registration, students select one Exploration Track for the week.
Each track brings together several related academic fields and Wentworth majors through hands-on projects, collaborative activities, and experiences in our labs and learning spaces. Students do not need prior experience, and they do not choose a specific major. Instead, they spend the week exploring how different fields connect while discovering which subjects and career pathways interest them most.
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Design + Build: Product Design & Engineering
Create it. Design it. Build it.
Explore how an idea becomes a real product by combining creativity, technology, engineering, and design. Through hands-on challenges, you'll experience different parts of the product-development process, from imagining and designing a solution to considering how it could be engineered, produced, and brought to life.
This track is a great fit for students who enjoy creating, designing, building, problem-solving, or figuring out how things work.
You'll explore: Product design • Engineering • Technology • Innovation • Business
Wentworth majors you'll discover: Industrial Design • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Business Management
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Connected Care: Health, Science & Technology
Discover how science, engineering, and technology are changing human health.
Explore how STEM fields come together to improve healthcare and people's lives. Through hands-on projects and lab experiences, you'll investigate how scientists, engineers, and technology professionals develop solutions that can improve patient care, health technologies, and the ways we understand the human body.
This track is a great fit for students interested in healthcare, biology, science, engineering, or using technology to help people.
You'll explore: Human health • Biology • Biomedical technology • Engineering • Computing
Wentworth majors you'll discover: Applied Sciences • Biological Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Computer Science and Society • Cybersecurity
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Digital Impact: Computing, AI & Cybersecurity
Explore the technology shaping our digital world.
Discover the many pathways within computing, from computer science and cybersecurity to data science and artificial intelligence. Through interactive challenges and hands-on activities, you'll explore how technology works, how data can solve problems, and how emerging technologies such as AI can be used responsibly to create positive change.
This track is a great fit for students who are interested in computers, coding, AI, cybersecurity, data, or understanding how technology works.
You'll explore: Computer science • Artificial intelligence • Cybersecurity • Data science • Information technology
Wentworth majors you'll discover: Applied Mathematics • Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Cybersecurity • Data Science • Information Technology
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Engineering for Humanity: Engineering for a Better World
See how engineers solve problems that matter.
Explore how different types of engineers work together to address real-world challenges, from sustainable cities and clean energy to healthcare, robotics, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Through hands-on challenges, you'll discover how engineering combines creativity, science, mathematics, and problem-solving to improve communities and people's lives.
This track is a great fit for students who enjoy building, solving problems, experimenting, understanding how things work, or making a difference in the world.
You'll explore: Engineering Mindset • Mechanical Engineering • Biological Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Aerospace Engineering • Civil Engineering • Robotics Engineering • Electrical & Computer Engineering
Which track is right for me?
If you're interested in... | Choose... |
Designing products, inventing and building | Design + Build |
Healthcare, biology and technology | Connected Care |
Computers, AI, coding, cybersecurity, and data | Digital Impact |
Engineering, robotics, sustainability and solving real-world problems | Engineering for Humanity |
Unlock Your Future Potential
Take the next step toward your career path, discover your interests, and gain valuable skills that will set you up for success in high school and beyond.
Momentum Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Momentum summer program at Wentworth?
Momentum is a one-week STEM summer program at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for students entering grades 9 and 10. Students explore college majors and career pathways in engineering, computing, science, design, and technology through hands-on projects and activities led by Wentworth faculty and staff.
Students choose one Exploration Track for the week and may participate as either a commuter or residential student.
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Who can attend Momentum?
Momentum is designed for students entering grades 9 or 10 in the fall following the program. No prior experience in engineering, computing, science, or design is required. The program is designed for students who are curious about STEM fields and want to explore potential college majors and careers.
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Is Momentum a commuter or residential program?
Both options are available. Families may register their student as either a commuter or residential participant.
Commuter students participate in the full daytime academic and activity schedule and return home each evening. Residential students stay in a Wentworth residence hall and participate in additional residential programming outside of the academic day.
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How much does Momentum cost?
Tuition for Summer 2027 is $699 for commuter students and $1,699 for residential students.
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What is included in Momentum tuition?
Momentum tuition includes academic instruction, course materials and supplies, access to Wentworth's labs and learning spaces, and all scheduled academic and program activities.
Commuter tuition includes breakfast and lunch on campus each day, along with participation in the full daytime Momentum experience.
Residential tuition includes on-campus housing, linens, three meals each day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and evening residential programs and activities in addition to the full daytime Momentum experience.
Families will receive additional information about meals, housing, daily schedules, and what to bring before the program begins.
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When does registration for Momentum open?
Registration for Summer 2027 is expected to open in early January 2027. Space is limited, and Exploration Tracks may fill before registration closes in May. Families can join the Wentworth Pre-College mailing list to receive registration announcements and program updates.
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How do I register my student for Momentum?
When registration opens, families will complete the online Momentum registration form, select a commuter or residential experience, and choose an available Exploration Track. A deposit is required at the time of registration to reserve a student's place in the program.
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How does my student choose an Exploration Track?
Students choose one Exploration Track during registration and remain with that track throughout the week. Each track introduces students to several related academic fields and Wentworth majors through hands-on projects and activities.
Students should choose the track that most closely matches what they are curious about. Prior experience in the subject is not required.
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What will students learn during Momentum?
Momentum emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning. Students work alongside Wentworth faculty and peers while exploring real-world applications of STEM, design, and technology.
Depending on their Exploration Track, students may explore fields such as engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, computer science, healthcare technology, product design, science, and sustainability while learning about related college majors and careers.
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How many students are in each Exploration Track?
Each Momentum Exploration Track has space for up to 20 students. When a track reaches capacity, Wentworth may open a waitlist of up to 10 students. If a space becomes available, families will be contacted in waitlist order. Current availability will be displayed during registration.
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Does my student need previous STEM experience?
No. Momentum is an exploratory program designed for students early in their high school experience. Students do not need previous coursework or experience in engineering, computing, science, or design to participate.
Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try new things are encouraged.