DISCOVER ENGINEERING ACADEMY
Discover Engineering Academy is a two-week course introducing middle school students ages 12-14 to fundamental concepts in technology, physics, and engineering, and is designed and taught by a world-leading instructor. On the course you'll learn about how the physical world works, what engineers do, and whether a career in engineering might be right for you.
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Class 1
Introduction to Engineering
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Class 2
Mathematics Made Easy
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Class 3
Materials & Structures
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Class 4
Video Games & Computer Science
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Class 5
Principles of Mechanics
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Class 6
Introduction to Robotics
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Class 7
The Science of Space Travel
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Class 8
Biomedical Engineering
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Class 9
Electricity & Magnetism
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Class X
Changing the World with Engineering
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Maximum class size six (6) students
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Personalized academic guidance including two one-on-one tutorials with your instructor
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Letter of Recommendation from your instructor (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all ten (10) live classes for future review
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Take-home continuing study exercises and resources
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Course completion certificate
Why Choose World Scholars Academy?
Your Engineering Instructor
Dr. Francesco De Cola (PhD, University of Oxford)
Dr. Francesco De Cola (PhD, University of Oxford) is Head of Design and Engineering for Advanced Projects at McLaren Racing. Previously he was Principal Engineer in Lightweight Systems and Advanced Materials R&D at Williams where he developed exotic materials for application in warfare, high performance supercars, and spacecraft, and a Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Impact Engineering Laboratory at the University of Oxford.
His doctoral studies at the University of Oxford were fully sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency of the United States Department of Defense, and he was winner of the 2016 Edgell Sheppee Prize in Engineering Science. He has taught engineering at the University of Oxford, and has published more than ten articles on Materials Science in scholarly journals. He has been tutoring and mentoring engineering student aspirants for over 6 years, including at Oxford and Cambridge summer schools for the charity OxFizz.
Kevin T.
This is the best online course I've ever taken. The teacher is very patient with us, and we can feel free to ask any questions. My instructor wanted us not only to learn what he taught, but to learn how to learn and love learning. I learned a lot in just one week and will definitely come back next time.
Thomas S.
My experience on the World Business Academy was amazing. My instructor was able to break down difficult concepts into easy and understandable lessons that allowed me to learn more than I ever thought I could. Overall a great academy and I met people that I am still friends with to this day. I highly recommend it!
Jake R.
I participated in the World Engineers Academy as a rising junior. I can say without a doubt that I loved the experience. My goals were to both enrich my engineering knowledge and learn about the engineering career specialties. I accomplished those goals but was surprised at how much fun I had.
Zeynep C.
I had the opportunity to participate in the World Coders Academy this summer and it was a great experience for me. The lessons are very interactive which keeps you engaged with the course. The instructors are great at what they do and they guide you throughout the whole course. I was having so much fun that I didn't want the program to end.
Sarvenaz S.
I joined the World Lawyers Academy and I have nothing but good words to say about this experience. Each and every one of the classes was filled with meaningful discussions, giving me a much better understanding of different specializations of the law and its intersection with politics, economics and philosophy. As a whole, I would describe my experience at the academy as unforgettable, engaging and educational.
Hannah M.
I took the World Scholars Academy Medical program because I had no idea what speciality I wanted to focus in. It was honestly an amazing experience. My mentor was spectacular! She was patient and helped make class a fun experience. I recommend taking this class to not only learn about taking medicine in the future but to become excited for medicine.
What Students & Parents Say
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How the Course Works
Our courses are delivered synchronously over two weeks through ten live and interactive online classes—each lasting approximately two hours and held on weekdays, with the weekend in between kept free for rest or catch-up.
In addition to the classes, you’ll receive two personalized 30-minute one-on-one academic tutorials with your instructor: one scheduled before the course begins and one after it concludes.
Your program also includes:
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A Letter of Recommendation from your instructor for university or internship applications (upon satisfactory participation)
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Access to video recordings of all 10 live classes for future review
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An official Course Completion Certificate
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Take-home study materials and curated resources for continued learning
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A maximum class size of six students to ensure a highly personalized experience