Short Circuit helps students learn by building hands-on engineering project kits in electronics, embedded systems, robotics, controls, and PCB design.
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Why Short Circuit Was Created
Explain the problem many engineering students face: they learn theory but often lack practical project experience. Short Circuit was created to bridge that gap by offering structured project kits that help students build real technical confidence.
Our Mission
Short Circuit’s mission is to help students move from classroom learning to real-world application through practical, guided engineering projects.
Hands-On Skills. Career Results.
What Makes Short Circuit Different
Hands-On Learning
Students learn by building real projects, not just reading theory.
Career-Focused Kits
Each kit is designed to help students build portfolio-ready skills.
Student-Friendly Guidance
Projects are structured so students can understand, build, test, and explain their work.
Practical Engineering Skills
Kits support learning in embedded systems, electronics, robotics, controls, and PCB design.
Move beyond theory and create real-world engineering projects that showcase your skills, strengthen your portfolio, and help you stand out to employers.
Who We Help
Built for College Engineering Students
Ready to Build Something Real?
Short Circuit is here for students, builders, and future engineers who want more than textbook learning. Choose a project, build it with guidance, and turn your skills into something you can show with confidence.
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Don’t take our word for it — hear from students who turned a kit into a career move.
Short Circuit was founded by Anand Seetharaman, an electrical engineering graduate from the University of Michigan and graduate student at UIUC. After experiencing the challenge of needing experience to gain opportunities, Anand created Short Circuit to help students build practical skills. The company works with students and employers to provide meaningful engineering experiences that prepare students for real-world careers.