Engineering Service Learning courses (ENGR 097/197) allow UC Merced students to see the contributions they can make to their community while learning about design in the process.
The Engineering Service Learning courses started as UC Merced's inaugural and unique way to structure experiential learning, and have been the foundation of The Foster Family Center for Engineering Service Learning since its inception.
Teams of students from all majors and grade levels design and implement innovative engineering solutions to the meet the challenges faced by nonprofit community partners.
By capitalizing on the strengths of all disciplines represented at UC Merced, Engineering Service Learning teams are able to implement meaningful solutions that have lasting effects on their community.