FIRE | College of Engineering

Session I: July 21st – July 25th 2025
Session II: July 28th – August 1st 2025

Location: Boston University College of Engineering, 44 Cummington Mall, Boston, MA 02215

Grades: 9th – 12th students
Tuition: $750 per student (AMEX, DISC, MC, or VISA accepted)

Registration: Limited to 20 students per session.

The FIRE Program inspires high school students to explore engineering through hands-on, experiential learning. Guided by Boston University professors and students, participants dive into a curriculum that blends theory with practice, preparing them to become the next generation of engineers and problem solvers.

Program Highlights

MechE Design process: Learn how engineers approach problem-solving by designing and building projects from the ground up.
Biomedical Engineering: Explore lab ethics and techniques like pipetting and gel preparation, with applications in disease detection and protein synthesis.
CAD and 3D Printing: Master 3D design using Onshape and bring your creations to life with advanced 3D printing tools.
Electrical and Computer Engineering: Build and program Arduino circuits, progressing from basic concepts to advanced C++ coding in the Arduino IDE.
Research Lab Tours: Visit cutting-edge labs at Boston University’s College of Engineering.
Hackathon Challenge: Apply skills across all disciplines in a collaborative project to solve real-world problems.
Expert Mentorship: Learn from Boston University faculty and PhD students about key biomedical engineering sectors and career paths.

Photo Gallery: FIRE 2025

See the excitement from this year’s FIRE Program! Our students tackled hands-on projects, explored innovative tools, and collaborated with peers and mentors.