Autonomous Driving Academy

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The Autonomous Driving Academy is a five-day hands-on summer program at the University of Delaware for high school students interested in engineering, robotics, AI, and computer science. Participants learn how software, sensors, and control systems work together using ROS, Python, and C++, culminating in a real-world autonomous racing and parking challenge.

Program details

Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Dates: Jul 6, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
Grade level: Grades 10–12
Location: ICAT Lab at STAR Campus, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Program type: Summer program
Duration: 5 days (July 6-10, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday)
Attendance: Commuter

Eligibility

Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors ages 15+. Recommended background in robotics and proficiency in Python with some knowledge of C++. Participants must bring their own laptop.

Costs and support

Cost: $2,500
Financial aid: 15% discount available for dependents of military and veterans, UD employees, UD alumni, or sibling pairs; scholarships/financial options also referenced.
Stipend: Not specified
Contact program: continuing-ed@udel.edu

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