Welcome to the Cal State LA’s College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST) LAunchPad Summer Program. LAunchPad is a two-week summer program at Cal State LA where you learn the exciting ways engineers and computer scientists make the world a better place. Explore the field of computing and data science, and discover how you can use it to bring your project to life. Apply it in class projects such as using your cell phone to control a robot, and learn how to test and keep clean the air we breathe and the water we drink.

Engineers working in the field will visit to explain what their jobs involve and to share their experiences to help you better understand the field. Along the way, you’ll make new friends, meet our ECST students and faculty, and get to know our beautiful campus. We hope you enjoy your two weeks on our campus, and that you consider applying to ECST this Fall when it’s time for your college applications.

LAunchPad 2020 Schedule

Week 1

	MONDAY, 7/13 Biomechanical Engineering
	TUESDAY, 7/14 What makes a city run?
	WEDNESDAY, 7/15 Robotics and Sustainable Automation
	THURSDAY, 7/16 Environment Science

Week 2

	MONDAY, 7/20 Emerging Computer Science
	TUESDAY, 7/21 Keeping the World Safe!
	WEDNESDAY, 7/22 Sustainable Energy
	THURSDAY, 7/23 Aerospace and Manufacturing

Recognition

Female Student interviewed by Telemundo about the LAunchPad Program

LAunchPad In The News

The Cal State LA LAunchPad program has been covered by LA This Week and Telemundo. See first-hand what students got out of their LAunchPad experience.

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Research Shows Results

A study revealed that after participating in LAunchPad, the students' interest in pursuing an engineering or computer science career increased by 29%.

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LaunchPad participants build a robot with a Cal State LA Professor

Our Sponsors

Weingart, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Office of Naval Research,MESA, Metro Water Power, Heateflex, and Associated Student Inc. sponsor logos

Thank you to our supporters for making this program possible.

Contact Kevin Doody at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.

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.

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