A Week of Engineering. A Future of Possibility.

Two women in lab coats and gloves work in a lab

Engineering Pathways Inspiring Curiosity (EPIC) is a structured, cohort-based summer engineering program designed for high school partners who want to expand STEM access, deepen hands-on learning, and expose students to real university-level engineering.

Schools send a group of students to UMass Lowell for a fully immersive, Monday–Thursday program led by engineering faculty. Students work in labs and maker spaces, engage in team-based design challenges, and explore multiple engineering disciplines.

  • Format: 1 week (Monday-Thursday)
  • Daily Schedule: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Location: UMass Lowell College of Engineering
  • Structure: Faculty-lead instruction, lab session, team-based engineering challenge
  • Culmination: Student project demonstrations and presentations
  • Students are introduced to a wide range of engineering fields including biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, nuclear and plastics engineering.

Applied Engineering Experience

Students move beyond theory and actively apply the engineering design process — observing, analyzing, planning, and executing solutions to complex problems

Exposure to Engineering Pathways

Participants learn how engineering functions academically and professionally, gaining clarity on coursework, majors, and career trajectories

College Readiness and Confidence

Students engage directly with faculty and experience campus life in a structured academic environment.

Skill Development

  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical thinking
  • Technical communication
  • Iterative design and testing

EPIC is well-suited for:

  • District STEM initiatives
  • Career and technical education and pre-engineering programs
  • Innovation pathways
  • Early college exposure programs
  • Schools expanding equitable access to STEM opportunities

Partner With Us

EPIC strengthens school-university connections while giving students direct access to engineering faculty, facilities, and authentic problem-solving experiences.

For partnership inquiries and cohort scheduling, email EPICSummer@uml.edu.