We’re excited to partner with the Black Engineering Student Society and Northeastern University Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers to provide a new STEM program where students will gain valuable insight into life after high school and college — covering essential topics such as financial literacy, professionalism, independence, and self-advocacy. Guest speakers and mentors will share candid perspectives on adulthood, offering guidance and resources to help students navigate academic and personal challenges with confidence.
Week 1 – October 11th Lesson 1: Aeronautical Engineering
- Watch: How Airplanes Fly! | Airplane Science | SciShow Kids
So You Want to Be an AEROSPACE ENGINEER | Inside Aerospace Engineering [Ep. 6]
- Lesson 2: Goal Setting & Professional Development
Watch How to Set SMART Goals | Goal Setting for Students Breakout
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity
Do – Physics of Planes BESS PCI CurriculumReflect
Week 2 – October 18th Lesson 1: Bioengineering
- Watch: Biomedical & Industrial Engineering: Crash Course Engineering #6
- Lesson 2: Physical and Mental Wellness
Watch: Let’s Talk About Mental Health and Wellness Breakout
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity
Do – Osmosis BESS PCI Curriculum
Week 3 – October 25th Lesson 1: Automotive Engineering
- Watch: Automotive Engineering | Careers and Where to Begin Discuss
- Lesson 2: Financial Aid & College Funding
Watch How to Pay for College | Crash Course | How to College Breakout
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity
Do – Automotive Engineering BESS PCI Curriculum
Week 4 – November 8th Lesson 1: Electrical Engineering
- Watch: So You Want to Be an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER | Inside Electrical Engineering
- Lesson 2: Entrepreneurship
- Watch: Who Even Is An Entrepreneur?: Crash Course Business – Entrepreneurship
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity
Do – Circuit Boards BESS PCI Curriculum
Week 5 – November 15th Lesson 1: Environmental Engineering
- Watch: Environmental Engineer | a day in the field
- Lesson 2: Civic Engagement & Advocacy
- Watch: What is Civic Engagement?
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity
Do – Wind Turbines BESS PCI CurriculumReflect
Week 6 – November 22nd Lesson 1: Software Engineering
- Watch: What Do Software Engineers ACTUALLY Do?
- Lesson 2: Digital Footprint and Personal Brand
- Watch: What Is Branding? 4 Minute Crash Course.
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity Do Reflect
Week 7 – December 6th Lesson 1: Civil Engineering
- Watch: Civil Engineering: Crash Course Engineering
- Lesson 2: Course Wrap-Up & Reflection
- Watch: – Compilation video from the semester Breakout
- Lesson 3: Hands on Activity
Do BESS PCI Curriculum – Building Bridges Reflect 5
