Inspire 2026: E4: Teamwork and Leadership in Engineering (July 6- July 10)

This course engages students in the fundamental principles of engineering and sociotechnical thinking while developing critical leadership and teamwork skills. Students will engage in accessibility focused engineering challenges to develop skills in applying the engineering design process to solve a series of challenges while working in a team. Through each activity, students will build their understanding of how engineers must work collaboratively to make a meaningful impact.

Additionally, students will engage in specific leadership and teamwork principles and perspectives, identify their own unique strengths, practice each individually in the context of an experiential challenge, and work to integrate engineering mindsets and character strengths to solve unique problems. The ultimate goal is for students to actively integrate the engineering design process, leadership, and teamwork. 

This class is part of E⁴ Exploring Exciting Engineering Essentials. The UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science has created a series of classes that can be taken individually or together to help aspiring engineers learn more about the foundations of engineering and what is possible when you apply the same framework to different topics.

This is an in-person course that meets daily Monday-Friday in Fairfax, 9AM – 4PM ET. Tuition covers materials, meals (lunch/snacks), and transportation to any off-site excursions.

Refund Policy: Registrants are eligible for a refund until 60 days from the program start. Please note that a $150 administrative fee will be retained to cover the costs associated with application review and the admissions process. No refunds will be available after 60 days from the program start. To cancel your registration and request a refund, please contact inspire.northern@virginia.edu.