Engineering is coming to life at Salpointe as students across the program engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving. From digital design to fabrication and coding, Lancers are gaining practical experience that mirrors modern engineering workplaces.
Advanced Engineering students recently designed and built custom wood lanterns, beginning with detailed plans created in SolidWorks CAD and CorelDRAW. Their projects were brought to life using laser engraving technology, then enhanced through software code developed with Arduino microprocessors to control RGB LED lighting.
At the intermediate level, Engineering students learned computer-aided design using Onshape and applied those skills to fabricate custom wood cutting boards. Meanwhile, Engineering 102 students took on renewable energy challenges by designing and building solar trackers engineered to follow the sun and optimize energy collection.
Engineering 102 students were also introduced to artificial intelligence as a tool within the design process. While AI helped accelerate development, students discovered a critical takeaway: true innovation still depends on human intelligence, critical thinking, and strong foundations in programming, mathematics, and science.
Through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, Salpointe’s engineering program is preparing Lancers with the skills and mindset needed for the workforce of tomorrow.