Center for Discovery & Design

The Center of Discovery and Design is a state-of-the-art 4,000-square-foot facility equipped with cutting-edge engineering technology, providing students with the opportunity to explore STEAM fields. Our curriculum focuses on the engineering design process, analytical and numerical modeling methods, and rapid prototyping, all aimed at developing a strong foundation in engineering. Students will receive hands-on training with advanced equipment, including manufacturing tools, a wind tunnel, and a flight simulator. This comprehensive education prepares students for STEAM majors in college, empowering them to begin their collegiate careers with confidence and the potential for leadership and success.

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Why Join Discovery & Design:

• Explore Diverse Career Opportunities: Gain insights into various STEAM career paths ranging from Electrical, Mechanical, and Biomedical engineering.

• Develop Realistic Career Expectations: Learn and practice standard practices and procedures with industry-grade equipment.

• Attain Essential Skills: Get ahead of the game, learning foundational skills taught in college-level courses.

• Engage with Industry Professionals. Benefit from visits from professionals in the field right on campus, who are willing to answer questions.

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What Will I Study:

The Center for Discovery & Design will teach you the basics first, giving you a solid foundation to expand upon, eventually leading to you picking a discipline in which you can receive a more specialized coursework to prepare you for graduation

Science of Innovation and Design

• Engineering design process

• Rapid prototyping methods

• Computer-aided design modeling

• Electronics and circuit design labs

• Data collection and analysis

Science of Engineering and Architecture

• Mechanical analysis of structures

• Materials selection

• Manufacturing processes

• Wind tunnel fundamentals

Robotics Team: FIRST Tech Challenge

• Multi-disciplinary team-based project competition

• Applied robotics design

• Hardware learning with a mechatronics focus

• Software learning with a microcontroller programming focus

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Facilities & Equipment

The Center for Discovery and Design is a cutting-edge facility crafted to ignite and foster students' interest in STEAM fields. Outfitted with advanced, industry-standard technology, this center is dedicated to providing hands-on learning experiences that are usually only available in college or professional settings.

Meet the Director

Israel Barrera holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Barrera combines his expertise in engineering with a passion for teaching and mentoring. As an educator, he has experience as a teaching assistant and academic tutor in various STEAM subjects, including mechatronics, programming, and mechanics. Mr. Barrera has worked on microcontroller programming and robotic designs in the engineering domain. He has mentored peers using rapid prototyping technology, helping others bring their innovative designs to life.