<p>If you have very high stats and would consider a teenyschool, look at Franklin Olin College of Engineering. There are many project-based courses, often with an emphasis on user centered design approaches</p>
<p>Thanks @colorado_mom! On my other thread a lot of people mentioned this as well…I just started looking at Olin. Based on what I’ve posted, can anyone weigh in on how I fit at these and other similar schools? Thanks everyone who has posted! :)</p>
<p>Olin us a very unique place, very small. It’s love it or hate it, due to the size and lack of traditional college experiences. Mudd is, well Mudd. It is also a love hate type of place. It’s small and takes itself pretty seriously, to the point some feel it’s a grind. If you consider either a visit is a must. </p>
<p>The place my son visited that espoused a similar mission to Mudd, but seemed to be a better rounded campus (sports teams, etc.) and everyone just seemed happy, was WPI. Their curriculum, including travel abroad, is very unique. You take only three classes at a time, two technical and one liberal arts, over 7 week terms. </p>
<p>Lastly, look up Human Factors (aka Engineering Psychology).</p>
<p>My experience is that pretty much everyone is happy at Mudd, too. In fact, when we visited colleges, that was one of the things that really struck me about it, and nothing has changed my opinion in subsequent visits. My kid can barely be pried off campus (summer research after freshman year this summer, and has probably scrapped plans to study abroad because she doesn’t want to miss one of the possibly 8 semesters she could spend at Mudd). But I agree it is definitely not for everyone, and a visit is essential to decide if it is a fit.</p>
<p>Another area you might be interested in is human factors, which is a sub-discipline of engineering psychology. A quick search on google brought up [url=<a href=“Home | Department of Psychology”>Home | Department of Psychology]Tufts[/url</a>], which apparently has a degree program for “Engineering Psychology”. </p>
<p>Other schools offer human factors as a “track” option for Mechanical Engineering, and/or as a minor which you could declare with any major.</p>
<p>You could major in Industrial Engineering and focus more on Human Factors. Human Factors is sort of the bridge between engineering and psychology. You design things so that they are safer and easier to use. You also have to work with the way people think and the way that they would use certain equipment. I think it may also have to do with preventing injuries caused by equipment in industrial settings. </p>
<p>You could also look in to Biomedical Engineering. It’s not going to have the exact psychology aspect that I think you’re looking for, but you could design things that work in the brain and help map thought processes and such. You could work side by side with psychologists on projects. Perhaps you could even do your undergrad in Biomedical Engineering, and then go to grad school for psychology. </p>
<p>One interesting combination of thought / engineering / STEM is neuroscience. It doesn’t ring all your bells, but I think as you are finding no single major really does. A vote for Harvey Mudd like schools though, that seems to be your game. Your best bet would be to go to a school like that and see what ends up fitting you best rather than deciding now.</p>
<p>Olin is a great school… but tiny/limited… a niche fit. Research it anyway because it can help you sort through some thoughts about what Engineering aspects appeal to you.</p>
<p>We can also suggest a range of schools (some with ;variety of majors) if you tell us more about your preferences. Stats? Chasing need based Financial Aid or Merit Scholarships? </p>
<p>OLIN (from other thread) - “I ran the net price calculator, and it’s still REALLY expensive even with the half-tuition deal.” </p>
<p>True. Private tuition is pricey… and then there is another $10-$15k/yr for room and board etc. You have great stats that you could leverage for excellent scholarships at many schools. Your other thread has lots of good suggestions, so I’ll let the discussion continue over there. </p>