Pre-Engineering Program
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Discover your passion for engineering with our dynamic Pre-Engineering Program.
The Pre-Engineering Program at American Heritage Schools is a rigorous four-year curriculum starting in 9th grade, designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles through academics and hands-on experience.
Program Highlights:
- Senior Year Internships: Gain hands-on experience through rotations at engineering firms in South Florida
- Unique College-Level Curriculum: Engage in a rigorous set of courses following the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way (PLTW) guidelines
- Instruction by Industry Professionals: Learn daily from practicing engineers using college-level textbooks and curriculum
- Pre-Engineering Society & Community Outreach: Engage in community service projects and attend exclusive guest speaker meetings
- Competitions and Achievements: Excel in regional and global robotics and engineering competitions
- Career Opportunities and Networking: Develop valuable connections and experiences that often lead to university acceptances and job opportunities
Pre-Engineering Program Highlights
We teach them hands-on through project-based learning, which is exactly
what engineering is... teaching them how to think like engineers and
solve problems like engineers.
Charles Huber — Instructor Testimonial Senior Aerospace Engineer
Faculty Spotlight
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Charles Huber
Charles Huber
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineer
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Mohanalatha Pamajala
Mohanalatha Pamajala
Electrical & Electronics Engineer
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Lily Arias-Duval
Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineer
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Dr. Carmen Mendez
Dr. Carmen Mendez
Principal Systems Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories
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Taiowa Donovan
Taiowa Donovan
Robotics Specialist
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Massimiliano Salafia
Massimiliano Salafia
Engineering/Prototyping Lab Manager
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James Leach
James Leach
Senior Engineering Executive, Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Technologies
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James Falcone
James Falcone
Mechanical Engineer
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Jairo Pava
Jairo Pava
Software Engineer
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