<p>Has he taken AP Calc or AP Physics C? The latter is a better indicator as to whether he’s cutting for engineering study. A degree in mechanical engineering technology could be a good fit for a gifted hands-on person. See this, [Academics</a> : Mechanical Engineering Technology : Purdue University College of Technology](<a href=“http://www.tech.purdue.edu/MET/Academics/]Academics”>Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree | Purdue University). And this page briefly explains the difference: [Engineering</a> vs Engineering Technology | College of Engineering | UNC Charlotte](<a href=“http://coe.uncc.edu/prospective-students/new-freshman-students/engineering-vs-engineering-technology.html]Engineering”>http://coe.uncc.edu/prospective-students/new-freshman-students/engineering-vs-engineering-technology.html).</p>