The program offers community college students a unique opportunity to gain National Association of Rocketry (NAR) certification and explore AI applications in rocketry, all while receiving mentorship from UCI engineering undergraduates.
The UCI Rocketry Program offers community college students a comprehensive, one-week experience in rocketry, from conceptual design through real-world launch and certification. Participants collaborate to develop a rocketry prototype, gaining hands-on experience in aerodynamics, propulsion, and safety. The program also delves into the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in modern rocketry, covering areas like navigation, fault detection, and launch optimization to highlight the role of data in intelligent aerospace systems. The program culminates in a planned launch at the Lucerne Valley Dry Lake and includes the certification process with the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), providing students with industry-recognized credentials. Participants are also matched with peer mentors from the UCI School of Engineering, offering networking opportunities and insights into engineering disciplines and the transfer process to a UC institution.
A typical day involves collaborative work on rocketry prototype development, learning principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, and safety, and exploring AI and machine learning applications in rocketry.
This program is ideal for community college students interested in a hands-on introduction to rocketry, aerospace engineering, and the application of AI in aerospace, particularly those considering transferring to a UC engineering program.
300 Rockwell Engineering Center, Irvine, CA 92697-2750
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