Welcome to the Cal State LA, College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) LAunchPad Summer Program. LAunchPad is a two-week in-person summer program at Cal State LA, sponsored by Boeing Global Engagement, where you learn about the exciting ways engineers and computer scientists make the world a better place.
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We're thrilled you're interested in the Cal State LA College of ECST LunchPad program and look forward to welcoming you to the engineering and computer science community! The Summer 2024 program runs from July 15 to 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Submit your application for an exciting summer experience where you will explore, discover, and launch your future! Contact Adriana Tellez-Andrade for more information about the LAunchPad program or questions about the application.
Explore • Discover • Launch
Explore the fields of civil engineering, computer and electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, mechanical engineering, and technology and discover what choosing to study in these majors looks like in a career after college. Along the way, you’ll make new friends, meet our ECST students and faculty, and get to learn more about our College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology.
Industry Panel
Connecting with Professionals
Engineers and Computer Scientists working in the field serve as panelists to explain what their jobs involve, answer questions, and share their experiences to help you better understand the field.
Where expertise meets inspiration! LAunchPad brings together expert faculty, industry, and inspiring student speakers who transform this summer program from much more than a learning experience. Our speakers challenge students to dream and imagine themselves in the future as engineers and computer scientists.
Degrees and Careers
There’s nothing more powerful than connecting with another student who’s already been on the journey you’re starting. Student speakers share their experiences as they pursue engineering, technology, and computer science opportunities, degrees, and careers. Hear first-hand what it's like to be an undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate student. Discover the power of internships and what it's like working in the field.
Individual Attention
Learning Facilitators
LAunchPad students are grouped into small teams for added support and individual attention. Each team is led by a learning facilitator who guides participants through the program and serves as a project lead as students prepare their Futurathon final project. Meet the Cal State LA College of ECST students who are proud to serve as LAunchPad learning facilitators
LAunchPad 2024
LAunchPad is a two-week summer program that takes place in person from July 15 - 26, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Each day has a unique theme guiding the presentations, discussions, and activities. The Cal State LA College of ECST faculty present in the morning, then open the floor for a Q&A discussion. This is followed by an interactive or hands-on activity that is computer-generated or uses household items. Industry professionals present next and invite you to be curious and ask questions! Finally, on the last day of the program, we have our annual Futurathon and celebrate with a virtual awards ceremony.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our supporters for making this program possible.
Boeing Global Engagement, Universal Studios Hollywood, Aerojet Rocketdyne,
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), Cal State LA MESA.
Contact Kevin Doody at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
Recognition
LAunchPad In The News
The Cal State LA LAunchPad program has been featured on various news networks for teaching high school seniors the principles of science, physics, engineering and helping to put college and career decisions in perspective. Watch and read first-hand what students got out of their LAunchPad experience.
Research Shows Results
Study revealed that after participating in LAunchPad, the student's interest in pursuing an engineering or computer science career increased by 29%.
MEET THE STAFF
Interested in the LAunchPad program? Reach out!
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Do you have questions about the LAunchpad program, application, or schedule? Contact Adriana Tellez-Andrade at [email protected] |
| Adriana Tellez-Andrade ECST Outreach Coordinator MESA Director Acceleration Initiatives and Student Engagement |
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For more information about the College of ECST Acceleration Initiatives or the LAunchPad program, please contact Dr. Daniel Galvan at [email protected] |
| Daniel Galvan, Ph.D. Director, Acceleration Initiatives and Student Engagement |
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Please get in touch with the LAunchPad faculty lead, Dr. Sonya Lopez, at [email protected] |
| Sonya Lopez, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Faculty Lead, LAunchPad |
Learn About ECST
Commit to Excellence. Engage with Community
Welcome to the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) at Cal State LA! At ECST, students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners alike are engaging with our communities and empowering each other to share, connect and thrive.
Cal State LA, College of ECST, LAunchPad Summer Program
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