As part of the Roanoke County Governor's STEM Academy at BCAT, the Center for Engineering offers a four-year advanced curriculum integrating math, science, and technology as a study of the profession of engineering. The Center’s curriculum focuses on the development of science and mathematics disciplinary content and the use of that knowledge in problem solving through a design-based approach that is the hallmark of the engineering discipline. Students develop technical and analytical skills along with written and oral communcation skills in a collaborative and hands-on learning environment. Students who are not enrolled in Geometry in the 8th grade MUST take Geometry in summer school before admission.

Goals and Objectives:

• To establish a foundation for the understanding of engineering as a profession;

• To introduce and cultivate the development of engineering analysis, problem solving, and design skills;

• To integrate mathematical and scientific concepts into practical engineering applications;

• To provide individual and group hands-on learning experiences for students;

• To offer real-world engineering experiences through mentoring/internships in a professional setting.