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• GTRI High School Summer Internships Georgia high school students who are at least 16 years old may be eligible to apply for five-week summer internships hosted in GTRI labs. Interns work on projects in GTRI laboratories and the Warner Robins field office with the goal of providing students with real-world experiences in science and engineering research. GTRI researchers mentor students by working with them on projects to engage them in first-hand STEM experience, with the goals of helping bridge the gap in Georgia’s STEM workforce by creating awareness of STEM career opportunities.
• REAL (Research, Experiment, Analyze, Learn) The REAL program is composed of high school student researchers and has served as an initiative of the GIFT Summer Program since 2004. These students are from underrepresented populations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. During a 5-week period, students will experience and conduct research with their respective GIFT teacher in various university laboratories.

Extracurricular Activities

• KIDS Club in-person offerings are designed for kids in 2nd through 5th grade who are interested in discovering and learning more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math!
• STEAM Workshops STEAM Workshops encourage 6th through 12th grade students to study and pursue a career in the STEAM fields by exposing them too many different topics of science and engineering along with technology. During each session, students participate in a variety of hands-on activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Summer P.E.A.K.S. (Programs for Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge in STEAM) are one to two-week long experiences designed to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) knowledge through various educational activities. Summer P.E.A.K.S. give rising 4th-12th grade students the chance to enhance learning during the summer in experiential activities on campus at Georgia Tech.
• STEAM Whistle Workshops STEAM Whistle Workshops are online programs to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in their love for (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) from the comfort of their homes. These specialty programs will allow your student to participate in exciting STEAM projects and learning. In each program, your student will experience sessions filled with live instruction, self-paced project work, and team-building activities.

Events and Competitions

• Science Olympiad
• K-12 Inventure Prize Our mission is to develop the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs by making invention education accessible to all students and teachers in Georgia.
• FIRST Lego League/FIRST Robotics FIRST® inspires young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
• Latino College and STEM Fair The Annual Latino College and STEM Fair offers bilingual workshops, fun hands-on activities for the entire family, a college fair, and inspirational conversations with Latino college students, parents, professors, and other STEM professionals.
• Your Voice is Power (YVIP) - Your Voice is Power provides both students and teachers an introduction computer science through a real-world exploration of how music, computer science, and entrepreneurship can be tools to advance racial justice. Built in collaboration with Yellow, students channel their learning into an original remix of Pharrell’s song Entrepreneur – a celebration of Black culture – using Python computer code.

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The R.E.A.L. Experience

The R.E.A.L. (Research, Experiment, Analyze, Learn) program is composed of high school student researchers and has served as an initiative of the GIFT Summer Program since 2004. These students are from underrepresented populations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. During a 5-week period, students experience and conduct research with their respective GIFT teachers in various university laboratories. Over 400 high school students have participated in R.E.A.L., with 75% of them pursuing STEM careers in postsecondary education.  This program is made possible by the generous support of The UPS Foundation and GIFT .

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school students are eligible only when paired with a teacher from their respective high school who has been accepted into the GIFT program.
• Students must be available for the entire duration of the R.E.A.L. experience, and available to work the same hours as their GIFT teacher.
• Students, their parents, and GIFT teachers must attend an orientation session, which prepares them for their summer research experience.
• Students must attend the End of Summer Celebration Luncheon and Round Table Discussion, where they will share their research with peers.
• Upon completion of the experience, students are encouraged to enter science fair competitions at the local, state and national levels.

SAMPLE R.E.A.L. EXPERIENCES

Urban Honey Bee Project Students generate a survey of plant-pollinator interactions on Georgia Tech’s Campus. They take photos of bees and analyze the species of bees, species of flower, flower color, location and time of day.

Candler Field Museum Students intern at the Candler Field Museum, a replica of the old 1920's Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, where they learn skills involving aircraft maintenance along with how to restore antique and vintage airplanes.

Strategic Energy Institute Students design and test a small model related to solar thermal heat and fuel cells.

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Georgia Tech undergraduate and graduate students engage with IPaT in many ways, including joining research teams, collaborating with other students and faculty, and participating in student competitions. We also provide connections to industry partners, funding, and other resources to facilitate student projects and research.

2024 Summer Research Internships 

Applications are closed for the 2024 internship process

Institute for People and Technology is seeking undergraduate students to participate in our IPaT Summer internship program for 2024. This is an opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience related to research, and community engagement. The Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program (May 13th to August 2nd). All Georgia Tech undergraduate students are invited to apply. Summer Interns will receive a total of $7,000 for a full-time internship paid bi-weekly.  Student Requirements (minimum qualifications): •    Be enrolled full-time at Georgia Tech •    Be in good academic standing •    Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above •    Have reliable transportation to campus (if needed)    •    The deadline to apply is 5pm, March 29  

Augmented Reality Project:  We are seeking a Computer Science intern to help build an AR/VR tool for aircraft lifespan documentation, repair instruction, and maintenance training.  The technologies we plan to use include large language models trained on custom data and object detection/inference in images with deep learning neural networks.  Applicant should have programming experience with neural networks and have taken classes in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and/or Robotics and Perception.  Familiarity with YOLO, LLAma, Python, C#, and Unity are preferred.

Coastal Equity and Resilience (CEAR) Hub: We have a wide range of opportunities to with this diverse project team addressing flooding and other environmental stresses on the Georgia coast. We are looking for application software developers, IoT sensor experience, data analytics, community outreach and engagement, and K-12 summer programs. Applicants have the opportunity to work in Savannah but it is not required. Makerspace: Seeking an intern interested in developing a computer vision system to automatically capture object outlines ("shadows") and use a CNC device to cut designs out of foam ("shadow foam"). This work will involve researching appropriate CNC devices for the application and creating a workflow or pipeline between the capture system and the CNC device.

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI):  Are you passionate about supporting the elderly and have a love for cooking? We're seeking student interns for the summer to help with a project focused on human-centered research with people diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (pwMCI) and their care partners. This role offers the unique chance to work closely with pwMCI, engaging in data collection, labeling, and potentially evaluating innovative prototypes in a real kitchen setting. Our project aims to observe and collect various data from cooking sessions where pwMCI and their care partners collaboratively prepare a simple three-course meal. The insights gained from these sessions are crucial for understanding their interactions, spotting opportunities for intervention, and overall coming up with solutions to enhance their cooking experiences.

As an MCI intern, your responsibilities will include: •    Refining the cooking research protocol to meet different needs, such as recipe variations or changes in the data capture setup. •    Assisting in the setup and execution of cooking sessions, including preparation of materials and operation of data-capturing devices. •    Encoding and cleaning data by noting significant actions and interactions. •    Evaluating kitchen prototypes to assess their impact and usability. Join our team committed to human-centered research and contribute to making cooking a more enjoyable and accessible experience for pwMCI and their care partners.

OneClick:  We are seeking an intern to assist in a randomized controlled trial assessing the efficacy of a social gaming intervention for adults with MCI and their care partners. The position involves office work including recruitment and scheduling, project coordination, conducting assessments, and data entry. Experience building and managing online surveys and databases (e.g. RedCap, Qualtrics) with some programming experience is preferred.

PHL/PHR:  Seeking an intern interested in research/development of systems (apps and wearables) to accelerate rates of learning (ex: piano skills) and rehabilitation (ex: stroke symptom recovery) for a range of users. Our current systems (please see: Freethink video ) provide a foundation for an intern to work in areas of software (web/mobile app/game development) and/or hardware (keyboard/instrument, flexible electronics) development as well as user studies.

PopSignAI:  Seeking an intern interested in research/development of games and applications, based on our current games/systems (please see: PopSign.org ), that support people learning American Sign Language (ASL), and international Sign Languages. Currently, the games allow learners to practice their understanding of ASL vocabulary as well as their ability to produce Sign, through integration of pose recognition (Mediapipe, ML models, etc). Prolonged Exposure Therapy iOS Mobile App:  The NSF-funded PECSS project has developed an Android-based mobile app and REST server to support Prolonged Exposure field therapy in veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  The existing system is mature and currently collecting data as part of a field trial.  However, many of our potential users have iOS devices and are unable to use the application.  We are seeking an experienced iOS mobile app developer to build an iOS version based on the existing design and workflow.  Tasks include implementing the interaction screens and workflow, building the framework to communicate with the server, presenting homework to the patients, collecting data during the session, and reporting results.  Evidence of previous iOS mobile app development will be necessary for this position. SimTigrate Design Lab: Our research focuses on how the built environment contributes to health and well-being. We seeking an intern to support our cognitive-aging-in-place work. This summer we will be developing partnerships with senior housing communities and documenting the building conditions. SmartBathroom / Aware Home:  We are seeking an intern who will develop a web-based app with cloud that would allow occupational therapists to review data from devices deployed into participant homes. This app would include a dashboard view and visualization tools. Intern would otherwise support the SmartBathroom Lab data collection, improve on related applications/ visualizations of sensor data, perform data analysis to derive data from raw sensor data, etc. Strong python coding experience, familiarity with time series data, and experience with web-based application developments preferred. 

Student Positions

IPaT Student Assistant Opportunities - Positions available summer & fall 2024 Contact Names: Faith Sumpter, [email protected] or Dorie Taylor, [email protected]

IPaT employs students at all levels of during the academic year. This includes ongoing opportunities for undergraduate student assistants (including federal work study) as well as graduate research assistants. If you are interested in applying, please complete a brief application including your resume at https://b.gatech.edu/41Z1Q7w.

Undergraduate Opportunities Students will be trained on the job for specific tasks.

Undergraduate Student Minimum Qualifications · Be enrolled full-time at Georgia Tech · Be in good academic standing · Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above · Have reliable transportation

Undergraduate Preferred Skills · Curiosity and ability to problem solve · Ability to safely use common power and hand tools · Strong organizational skills · Ability to work independently · Strong communication skills

Undergraduate student assistants support the operational and lab needs of the Institute for People and Technology within the Technology Square Research Building , Coda Building , and Aware Home . Each student assistant is assigned a primary area within the department. All student assistants assist with events and space operations as needed.

Research Operations Assistant primary tasks: - Triage IT issues among faculty, staff, and users - Setup, maintain, and manage audio-visual equipment for events and lab spaces - Maintain loaner computer equipment - Aid staff with computer software and hardware - Maintain documentation of equipment status and repairs

Lab Assistant primary tasks: - Troubleshoot issues with equipment (could include minor repairs or adjustments) - Maintain inventory of lending library items, Prototyping Lab and/or Craft Lab - Building, debugging, and maintaining demonstrations - Develop and update signage related to space policies, practices, and usage  - Facilitate orientation for new users in the Prototyping and Craft Lab

Event management: - Setup spaces according to event needs - Facilitate organization of caterers and other vendors - Assist with post-event cleanup - Troubleshoot event logistics

Shared student assistant tasks: - Space and operations management (including equipment maintenance and supply inventory/storage) - Assist with the daily organization of IPaT spaces including checking mail, cleaning kitchen space, etc. - Work on various office projects as assigned by IPaT staff (including recordkeeping) - Run errands/deliveries around campus

Hours/Schedule: 10-20 hours/week; hours are flexible based on student schedule Work Location: Technology Square Research Building (primary); Coda Building, Aware Home

To apply for a position, please submit resume and contact information at https://b.gatech.edu/41Z1Q7w

Questions, contact: [email protected] or contact IPaT's Program and Operation Managers: Faith Sumpter and Dorie Taylor

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Interested in working at IPaT as a student assistant? Contact IPaT's Program and Operations Manager,  Faith Sumpter .

GVU/IPaT Research & Engagement Grants

The goal of this program is to engage researchers in thinking and working across disciplinary boundaries, as a means to generate the novel research questions and approaches required to address grand challenges.

Convergence Innovation Competition

The Convergence Innovation Competition (CIC) is a bi-annual event dedicated to helping students create innovative and viable products and experiences with the support of campus resources and industry guidance.

Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program

The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program unites undergraduate education and faculty research in a team-based context. Undergraduate VIP students earn academic credits, while faculty and graduate students benefit from the design/discovery efforts of their teams.

IPaT and our affiliated units and faculty lead several VIP teams in the areas of augmented reality, sports technology, and more.

Georgia Smart Community Corps

The Georgia Smart Community Corps is a paid full-time (40 hours/week) fellowship for civic-minded Georgia Tech students dedicated to creating livable, and equitable communities through smart technology and data implementation over the summer semester.

Run by students, the App Lab in Technology Square Research Building 333 is where students (of all majors and levels of expertise) can work, learn, and find collaborators within the community or Georgia Tech’s many industry partners.

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During the summer the Georgia Tech School of Biological Sciences and Center for Education Integrating Science, Math and Computing offers BIO@TECH , an intensive three-week investigative biology experience for high school students with strong interests in the biological sciences. Topics included in each session will vary, and include selections from the following:

• "Glow Germs " - creating bacterial cells that glow in the dark.
• "CSI: GT" - DNA forensics.
• "Power of the Plankton" - ecology of oceanic and freshwater plankton (includes field trip).
• "Daughters of Eve" - mitochondrial DNA ancestry.
• "Life on the Edge" - microbes found in harsh and extreme environments.
• "Breaking the Code" - DNA sequencing and identification.
• "Green Genes" - detecting genetically modified foods.

When and Where

Two identical three-week sessions of BIO@TECH will be offered this summer. Session I begins late May and runs through mid June. Session II begins early July and runs through late July. Students participate in lectures and laboratory experiments from 9:00am until 4:00pm at Georgia Tech's School of Biological Sciences. There will be short breaks in the morning and afternoon of each session as well as a lunch break.

The program is ideal for local students although out-of-town students who arrange their own local accommodations (family, friends) are welcome to apply. We regret to inform you that we cannot assist in helping you arrange local accommodations.

Instructors

BIO@TECH is taught by Georgia Tech   faculty   and   instructors   in the School of Biological Sciences, and by Patricia Mote of Georgia State University, recipient of 2003-2004 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. Under the direction of these faculty, students explore key breakthroughs and issues in current biology, as well as the challenges they represent to society.

Application

The application is completed online by clicking   here . You can save and come back to edit your application (excluding your recommender's information) until TBD at 5:00 PM Eastern. You can check the status of each requirement when you login to the   Online Application .   Please note that Room and Board are not provided.

The complete Application requires:

• An Application Form
• A Student Essay of Interest
• Two (2) Teacher Recommendations ( an upload link will be emailed to the recommender's email address entered in your application)
• Application Fee of $25 (mailed to address below)

Selection Process and Fees

Fifteen to twenty-four rising 11th and 12th graders with a strong interest in biology, chemistry, or biomedical sciences will be selected based on a review of their portfolio. Exceptional rising 10th graders will also be considered. Interested students should have completed at least algebra and one year of high school biology. Applications are encouraged particularly from students historically under-represented in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering.

Students accepted into the program must submit a $695.00 tuition fee. The $25.00 non-refundable application and registration fee is not part of the tuition. Please have the $25 Application Fee mailed to (Check payable to   Georgia Tech):

Georgia Tech BIO@TECH Program ATTN: Benita Black Georgia Tech School of Biological Sciences 310 Ferst Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0230

Waivers and Code of Conduct

Parents or guardians of participating students will be required to sign a liability waiver, an emergency medical release, and a photo release form. This is a formal requirement. At no time will students handle, or be exposed to, radioactive material or high-energy radiation, or noxious, toxic chemicals.

Successful completion of BIO@TECH includes mandatory attendance. Students whose behavior is deemed by the BIO@TECH instructors to be disruptive to the learning environment will be asked to leave.

In a nutshell...

What:   Bio@Tech Summer Program **CANCELED INDEFINITELY** Session I: late May thru mid June  Session II: early July thru late July Application Fee:   $25.00   Deadline: TBD @ 5 PM Eastern   Tuition:   $ 695.00   Contact:   Benita Black -   benita.black {at} biosci.gatech.edu    

BIO@TECH   is sponsored by the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Biological Sciences and the Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Education Integrating Science, Math and Computing (An Equal Education and Employment Opportunity Institution)

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18 Research and Summer Programs in Georgia For High School Students

The top research programs in Georgia for high school students, selected based on prestige, location, and affordability. See research opportunities in other states here .

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Starting at $2695

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2023

Neuroscience, Biology, Psychol...

Polygence is an online research program designed to offer high school students accessible research opportunities, making them more inclusive. The program was created by researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford and provides tailored research projects, allowing students to explore their interests, acquire professional skills, and increase their competitiveness for college admissions.

CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta (GA)

Mar 22, 2024

Neuroscience, Biology, Medicin...

Topics vary year to year, but may include: public health interventions, global health, infectious disease, chronic disease, injury prevention, data analysis, surveys, school wellness programs, violence prevention, environmental health, emergency preparedness, outbreaks, scientific communication, laboratory technology, disease surveillance, epidemiology, and public health law. Camp is a fast paced, academically demanding program. Participants are expected to fully immerse themselves, work together, and become a diverse team of disease detectives!

SCAD Rising Star

Savannah (GA)

Mar 31, 2024

Architecture

SCAD's pre-college program is an excellent opportunity for students interested in creative careers. This program allows participants to experience university life while studying a creative subject and earning college credit. With a diverse range of courses available, such as animation, film production, architecture, equine care, fashion technology, and painting, students can choose two courses that align with their interests. Not only does this program enhance their portfolio, but achieving a high GPA can also boost their chances of enrolling as an undergraduate at SCAD. It provides a valuable introduction to the creative field and prepares students for their future academic and professional endeavors.

NSHSS Visual Arts Competition

The National Society of High School Scholars

No deadline

The NSHSS Visual Arts Competition is a combination of an art contest and a scholarship program. It welcomes entries in two main categories: Photography/Digital Photography and Painting/Drawing/Mixed Media/Digital Art. The competition's objective is to provide support to talented and deserving students in their artistic endeavors while also providing a platform to showcase the exceptional artwork of emerging young artists. Participants have the opportunity to submit entries in both categories and have the chance to win cash prizes. Along with their artwork, applicants are required to submit additional materials as outlined on the official NSHSS website. These include an educator recommendation, a title and description of their submission (up to 200 words), digital files of their artwork uploaded through the application, optional pictures/videos/media showcasing their leadership, a color headshot suitable for website display, an academic resume, and a current transcript (official or unofficial).

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

This volunteer network is widely recognized throughout the United States and operates through a vast network of local clubs, offering a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Whether your interest lies in mentoring younger children, volunteering at the local library, or organizing events at a youth center, this network provides ample options to contribute towards improving your community. The application process is simple and straightforward - no formal application is required. By entering your zip code, you can easily locate volunteer opportunities in your vicinity. Take the opportunity to explore projects and contribute to making a positive impact in your community.

Atlanta Bar Association's Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP)

The Atlanta Bar Association

Mar 21, 2024

For over three decades, the Atlanta Bar Association has been providing high school students with valuable internships to explore the legal field. This internship offers a comprehensive experience where you will be engaged in various tasks essential to the legal profession. From making copies and delivering documents to bates stamping, answering phones, summarizing depositions, and preparing trial notebooks, you will gain firsthand exposure to the day-to-day operations of a legal setting. Additionally, there may be opportunities to witness depositions or court hearings, further enriching your understanding of the legal process. Prior to beginning the internship, you will participate in an orientation program to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for six weeks of practical legal work. This program not only allows you to acquire valuable work experience but also enhances your critical thinking and reasoning abilities while deepening your understanding of the law. Furthermore, through this internship, you have the chance to establish meaningful mentor relationships with legal professionals who can guide you in your future endeavors. Overall, the Atlanta Bar Association internship is an excellent opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the legal field to gain valuable insights and experience firsthand the inner workings of the legal profession.

SCAD Summer Seminars

May 31, 2024

SCAD's Summer Seminars offer a comprehensive educational experience for students interested in pursuing art and design as an academic and professional career. With a focus on disciplines such as fashion and other art-related courses, SCAD provides a range of activities and sessions designed to enhance your artistic skills and knowledge. During the seminars, you can participate in demonstrations, lectures, studio work, and local field trips, immersing yourself in the creative environment. You'll have access to SCAD's state-of-the-art studios, resources, and libraries, providing a conducive setting for your artistic exploration. Additionally, you'll have the freedom to work on your own art projects and assignments, allowing for individualized growth and expression. The seminars are held in both Atlanta and Savannah, providing flexibility and options for participants to choose the location that best suits their interests and schedule. Overall, SCAD's Summer Seminars offer a valuable opportunity to engage with art and design in a dynamic and immersive setting, gaining practical skills and insights that can support your artistic journey.

Oxford College Summer Experience Program

Emory University

Feb 29, 2024

Data Science

The summer program at Emory University offers a transformative experience for high school students, providing them with valuable insights into college life and helping them explore potential career paths. The program is designed to be immersive and residential, allowing participants to fully engage in academic seminars and interactive sessions across various subjects. Students also benefit from workshops that cover essential aspects of college life, such as study skills and time management. Field trips and social gatherings are organized to foster a sense of community and provide a well-rounded experience. In the 2022 cohort, students had the opportunity to delve into subjects like English and political science, as well as gain hands-on experience in chemistry labs. The program at Emory University equips students with knowledge, skills, and a glimpse into the college experience, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future career paths.

21CL’s EarthCare: The Leadership Challenge for the 21st Century

21st Century Leaders

Decatur (GA)

The 21st Century Leaders, a non-profit organization, offers a comprehensive leadership program that specifically caters to students interested in STEM and environmental fields. This highly competitive program selects 100 students who will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities, including workshops, team-building exercises, and round table conferences with established business leaders. The program aims to foster professional development among the participants, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for their chosen fields. Additionally, the 21CL program offers other specialized tracks, such as business and healthcare, which students can opt for, although these may have a registration fee associated with them. Overall, the 21st Century Leaders leadership program provides a valuable platform for students to enhance their leadership abilities, expand their networks, and gain valuable insights into their desired fields of study.

University of Georgia’s B.L.A.C.K. Engineering

Athens (GA)

Apr 30, 2024

Engineering

Short for Building Leaders through Analysis, Conceptualization, and Knowledge, this residential summer camp offers a deep dive into engineering. Through the one-week camp, you will design engineering solutions, analyze data, and work on hands-on projects. Only 20 campers are selected per cohort, making this free program relatively competitive. Women can also consider the Women ExCEL in Engineering summer camp, which is also covered by a scholarship. Other summer camps, available in several different subjects, can be found here.

CDC Museum’s Disease Detective Camp

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum organizes the David J. Sencer CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp (DDC), a highly competitive program that selects 30 students from a large pool of applicants. This immersive camp offers a fast-paced and comprehensive experience focused on public health. Participants engage in a variety of subjects, including epidemiology, global health, data analysis, disease surveillance, and public health law. The program provides a hands-on approach with activities such as mock press conferences, laboratory sessions, and lectures. The DDC aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of the field of public health and instill essential skills in disease detection and investigation.

University of Georgia’s Discovering Engineering at UGA Internship Program

Mar 27, 2024

This 3-week summer internship is intended for people who want to learn more about STEM and engineering. The participants will have the chance to do practical research, get professional mentoring, go to workshops, and tour labs. A team project and presentation, as well as a three-page report summarizing the internship experience, will serve as the program's capstone. Participants in the residential program are allowed to live on campus during the week but are free to go home on weekends. The application process for the class of 2023 is now ended, however those who are interested should expect the same dates for the 2024 program.

Governor’s Honors Program

Jan 8, 2024

GHP (Governor's Honors Program) is a residential program designed to offer students academic and cultural enrichment beyond traditional classroom studies. To be considered for the program, students must be nominated by their schools in various areas of study, including music, dance, mathematics, agricultural research, and more. The admission process is rigorous and involves multiple stages. Once accepted, students attend classes in the mornings and afternoons, and engage in interactive sessions during the evenings. While the application period for the 2023 program has closed, prospective participants can expect a similar timeline for the 2024 program.

Winship Cancer Institute’s Summer Scholars Research Program

Feb 5, 2024

This six-week internship program offers a specialized focus on cancer research. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a clinical environment, working closely with a researcher or clinician. The program includes hands-on lab research, lectures from leading specialists in the field of cancer research, and a final project presentation during a symposium. With a cohort size of 10-12 students, the program is highly selective. Aspiring participants should consider the program's selectivity when applying.

GTAE’s Science, Technology, and Engineering Pipeline (STEP) Summer Internship Program

NASA GA Space Grant

Mar 15, 2024

STEP, organized by The Georgia Tech Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, is a highly regarded engineering program sponsored by prestigious companies, associations, and government bodies. This program offers students the opportunity to work in teams on ongoing research projects at Georgia Tech. With the guidance of faculty mentors, participants will tackle real-world problems, design innovative solutions, and present their work during a poster session. While applications for the 2023 batch are closed, students can look forward to the 2024 program, which is expected to follow a similar timeline. STEP provides a unique and immersive experience for aspiring engineers, allowing them to gain practical skills and valuable insights into the field of aerospace engineering.

MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy: Authentic Research Academy

Morehouse School of Medicine

The Morehouse School of Medicine offers a research program that allows students to conduct their own scientific investigations in the field of biomedical research. Participants are matched with research mentors and work on their projects for the duration of the 6-week program. This hands-on experience provides valuable insights into the research process and allows students to contribute to the field of medicine. Additionally, the S.T.E.A.M. Academy offers a 3-week session focused on healthcare app development, anatomy, and career explorations. Both programs provide unique opportunities for students interested in the medical and scientific fields.

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Georgia offers plentiful research opportunities for high school students. Esteemed universities like the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, and the University of Georgia provide avenues for research across various disciplines. These institutions have programs specifically designed to engage high school students in research, fostering their interest in scientific inquiry. Collaborations with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations offer real-world research experiences. Georgia's metropolitan areas, particularly Atlanta, provide a vibrant research ecosystem with internship and summer program opportunities. Georgia's universities, collaborative partnerships, and vibrant research community make it a promising state for high school students seeking research opportunities.

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New Science and Medical Research Hub Opens in Atlanta

Georgia Institute of Technology and the Trammell Crow Company are transforming Atlanta’s booming skyline with the launch of the first phase of Science Square, a pioneering mixed-use development dedicated to biological sciences and medical research and the technology to advance those fields. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for April 25. 

“The opening of Science Square’s first phase represents one of the most exciting developments to come to Atlanta in recent years,” said Ángel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech. “The greatest advances in innovation often emerge from dense technological ecosystems, and Science Square provides our city with its first biomedical research district, which will help innovators develop and scale their ideas into marketable solutions.” 

Science Square’s first phase includes Science Square Labs, a 13-story purpose-built tower with state-of-the-art infrastructure to accommodate wet and dry labs and clean room space. To promote overall energy efficiency as well as sustainability, the complex houses a massive 38,000-square-foot solar panel. The solar panel system is in addition to an energy recovery system that extracts energy from the building’s exhaust air and returns it to the building’s HVAC system, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Electrochromic windows, which tint during the day to block ultraviolet rays and steady the temperature while also controlling the environment — key in research labs — are also featured throughout the building.   

Equipped with technologically advanced amenities and infrastructure, Science Square Labs serves as a nexus for groundbreaking research, enabling collaboration between academia, industry, and startup ventures. Portal Innovations, a company specializing in life sciences venture development, is among the first tenants to establish operations at Science Square, as Atlanta takes center stage as the country’s top city for research and development employment growth. 

The opening of the complex’s first phase, just south of Georgia Tech’s campus and totaling 18 acres, also features retail space and The Grace Residences developed by High Street Residential, TCC's residential subsidiary. The 280-unit multifamily tower, already welcoming tenants, is named in honor of renowned Atlanta leader and Georgia State Representative Grace Towns Hamilton who spent many years championing this community.

Beyond its scientific endeavors, Science Square embodies Georgia Tech’s commitment to uplifting the local community. By collaborating with organizations like Westside Works, Science Square aims to empower residents through targeted workforce development initiatives and economic opportunities.  

“This mixed-use development adds immense value to Atlanta’s west side and will lead the development of pioneering medical advances with the power to improve and save lives,” President Cabrera added.  

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If you're a high schooler looking for hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, consider doing a research program!

A research experience in mechanical engineering will let you contribute to important research projects and get a fair idea of the process, allowing you to learn the applications of theoretical concepts.  Admissions officers are on the lookout for students that demonstrate active interest in a subject outside of the classroom, as well as possess critical research and analytical skills.

In this blog, we have highlighted 8 great research opportunities in mechanical engineering for high school students in 2024 that you can consider applying to.

1. Lumiere Research Scholars Program—Mechanical Engineering Track

Location: Virtual

Eligibility: High school students from all over the world

Application Deadline: May 12, 2024 (regular admission II for the summer cohort)

Program Dates: 12 weeks in spring, summer, fall, or winter

Cost/Stipend: $2,800 (cost). Financial aid is available, but make sure you mention your need for it in your application. No stipend is given.

The Lumiere Research Scholars Program, founded by Harvard and Oxford researchers, is a chance for high school students to work on an independent research project under the direct mentorship of a Ph.D. candidate in their field. Through such mentorship, students will learn about the opportunities in their field while also obtaining practical experience to prepare them for their careers.

The individual research program gives the student 9 sessions with their mentor, 2 sessions with a writing coach, and program oversight from a Lumiere program manager. By the end of the program, students will produce a college-level academic paper based on the process and results of their projects.  Multiple project options are available, including a mechanical engineering track for the analysis, design, and execution of a mechanical system.

2. Veritas AI’s AI Fellowship with Publication Program—AI + Mechanical Engineering Track

Eligibility: High school students (grades 9-12) from all over the world

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Program Dates: 12-15 weeks at any time of the year

Cost/Stipend: $4,900 (cost). Financial aid is available, but make sure you mention your need for it in your application to be considered. No stipend is given.

Veritas AI’s AI Fellowship with Publication Program offers 1-on-1 mentorship to high school students to support them in making an independent AI project. The program, started by Harvard alumni, offers a comprehensive experience and requires a basic understanding of Python or a completion of Veritas AI’s AI Scholars program.

As part of this program, selected students will spend weeks 1-4 exploring and learning, weeks 5-8 analyzing data and exploring the feasibility of the project, and weeks 9-15 executing the project, troubleshooting, meeting mentors, and finally presenting the project to peers. Support is also available if you wish to submit your research project for publication. A combination of AI and mechanical engineering is something you can take up here, as past projects  have included AI in combination with healthcare, mental health, gaming, sports, climate change finance, political science, education, and more.

3. MITES Summer

Location: MIT, Cambridge, MA

Eligibility: High school juniors with strong academics and a U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Application Deadline: Applications usually close in February.

Program Dates: Late June - early August (6 weeks)

Cost/Stipend: Free (including room and meals). No stipend is provided.

The MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) program is a selective program with an acceptance rate of around 3%. The program involves intensive courses in math, life sciences, physics, and humanities, along with a project-based elective. The project-based course can focus on any area of the student’s interest from the options available, with past options and projects  including engineering design (a great option for mechanical engineering students), machine learning, architecture, and electronics.

In addition to classes, students also have access to lab tours, social events, college application support, field trips, recitations, workshops, and presentations. Each student further receives a written evaluation from their instructors at the end of the internship.

4. NYU’s Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)

Location: New York University (NYU), New York, NY

Eligibility: NYC students completing 10th or 11th grade in June 2024

Application Deadline: Applications usually close in March.

Program Dates: June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024 (10 weeks)

Cost/Stipend:  No cost; a full scholarship is provided. A stipend of $750 is also provided.

NYU’s Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) program includes 4 weeks of remote after school workshops and 6 weeks (Monday-Friday) of in-person work.

The program provides coursework and hands-on laboratory research in various STEM fields, including mechanical engineering, with 2024’s opportunities  including Composite Materials and Mechanics Laboratory, Mechatronics Lab, Applied Dynamics & Optimization Lab, Dynamical Systems Lab, and Machines in Motion Lab.

Other areas include machine learning and AI, bio- and molecular engineering, chemical engineering, and computer science. Throughout the program, students will learn about scientific ethics, data collection and analysis, research practices, lab safety, and contemporary issues in science alongside receiving access to tours, trips, social activities, and college application support. Students will present their research findings at a concluding colloquium .

5. Department of Navy’s Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP)

Location: Varies according to lab locations

Eligibility: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are at least 16 years old and are U.S. citizens

Application Deadline: Closed for 2024. Applications open on August 1, 2024 for 2025.

Program Dates: June-August (8 weeks)

Cost/Stipend: No cost. Stipend: $4,000 (new participants) | $4,500 (returning participants). You can use this stipend to pay for housing, meals, and transport.

The Department of Navy annually hosts around 300 interns at one of its 38+ laboratories in the country as part of its Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP). Students learn about Naval research and technology (such as intelligence and surveillance technology and sensors) under the mentorship of professional researchers and scientists.

Through the hands-on experience of working on real-world projects, students will get a chance to obtain numerous practical skills and knowledge in the field. If you are interested in mechanical engineering, make sure to confirm which labs offer relevant or related project work. Some project areas offered include mechanics, robotics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, programming, materials science, and physical science.

6. Princeton University’s Laboratory Learning Program

Location: Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Eligibility: U.S. high school students who are at least 16 by June 15, 2024

Program Dates: June-August (5-6 weeks)

Cost/Stipend: Free of cost, but you might need to arrange and pay for your own housing, meals, and transport. This is an unpaid internship.

Princeton University’s Laboratory Learning Program is a prestigious research opportunity for students interested in engineering and the natural sciences. Selected students will be matched with Princeton faculty and staff’s ongoing research projects, following which they will learn about and work on different research processes under mentor supervision. Schedules are flexible and usually decided in tandem with the people involved in the research project.

Project areas in engineering include multiple mechanical engineering options, such as the development of a Piezoelectric Soft Robot or a Bio-Inspired Soft Robot, kirigami sheets, materials characterization of cathodes for lithium-ion batteries, safe robotics for coral reef conservations, and many more. Following laboratory work, students must submit a 2-page research summary report.

7. Michigan State University’s High School Honors Science, Math and Engineering Program (HSHSP)

Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Eligibility: Rising high school seniors from across the U.S.

Program Dates: June 16, 2024 - August 3, 2024

Cost/Stipend: $4,000 (cost of instruction, room, and board). No stipend is offered, although need-based financial aid is available.

Michigan State University’s High School Honors Science, Math, and Engineering Program (HSHSP) is a highly selective program for students interested in conducting hands-on STEM research. Selected students will get the chance to work on a research project under the mentorship of a university researcher. Students can indicate their preference for a research area (which includes mechanical engineering projects), following which they will get matched and begin working on their projects.

Additional program activities include record-keeping, writing research proposals and final reports, tours, field trips, social events, workshops, library work, career guidance, and conference-style research presentations. Students can also prepare their projects for a local or national science fair.

8. MIT’s Women’s Technology Program in Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility: Rising high school seniors (women and underrepresented students) from the U.S.

Application Deadline: Applications typically close in January.

Program Dates: June 29, 2024 - July 26, 2024 (housing is available till the morning of July 27, 2024)

Cost/Stipend: No cost if family-adjusted gross income is $120,000 or less. For higher income slabs, fees range between $2,000-$6,000. Housing, food, and program materials will be provided throughout the program. Financial aid is available in case of need.

MIT’s Women’s Technology Program in Mechanical Engineering is an introductory program to mechanical engineering involving hands-on projects and learning activities. The program curriculum focuses on teaching engineering design to students and provides a chance to explore college-level learning opportunities in an intensive but grade-free manner. Some topics covered here include heat transfer, materials, fluid mechanics, statistics, and thermodynamics.

Hands-on work, coding for numerical modeling and computer-aided design, and analytical calculations are some other skills that students will learn. Note that this program only selects 20 students, with daily and final projects being done in groups of 2-4. You can also expect field trips, tours, evening homework, and social activities.

Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.

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Nsf awards fellowships to 60 georgia tech graduate students.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 60 Georgia Tech students with Graduate Research Fellowships (GRF). The fellowships, valued at $159,000 each, include funding for three years of graduate study and tuition.

This year’s winners represent areas of study ranging from aerospace engineering to ocean sciences. The purpose of the GRF initiative , the oldest of NSF’s programs, is to develop experts who will contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. Their awards total more than $9.5 million in funding, the most Georgia Tech has ever had in the program.

This year’s recipients are: 

Mihir Natansh Bafna  

Rebecca Kate Banner 

Bareesh Bhaduri 

Jessica A. Bonsu 

Noah S.S. Campbell 

Adrian Alfonso Candocia  

Cailey M Carpenter  

Katherine Elizabeth Cauffiel  

Michael John Cho  

Claudia Chu 

Eric Anthony Comstock 

Sarah Deiters 

Adit Desai 

Ramy Ghanim 

Hannah E. Gilbonio 

Callie L. Goins  

Ashley Alexus Goodnight 

Margaret Gordon 

Jared Nathaniel Grinberg  

Sean Healy 

Alec F. Helbling 

Geoffrey M. Hopping 

Madeline Hoyle 

Joy Michelle Jackson 

Maeve Alexandra Janecka  

Aulden Jones 

Donguk Daniel Kim 

Tara Hashemian Kimiavi 

Michael Klamkin 

Velin H. Kojouharov 

Luke Allen Kurfman 

Aidan S. Labrozzi 

Hee Jun Lee 

Zikang Leng 

Huston Locht 

Emma J. Menardi 

Yash V. Mhaskar 

Madeline Rose Morrell 

Siddharth R. Nathella 

Jennifer Nolan 

Sydney A. Oliver 

Isabelle A. Osuna 

Jorja Y. Overbey 

Robert Patrick Pesch 

Michelle T. Seeler 

Riya Sen 

Matthew So 

Jorik Stoop 

Maggie Emma Straight  

Amanda L. Tang 

Albert Ting 

Darin Tsui 

Julia E. Vallier 

Jacqueline F. van Zyl 

Angel E. Vasquez 

Abhijeet Krishnan Venkataraman 

Alix Wagner 

Matthew Y. Wang 

Samuel E. Wilcox 

Elias G. Winterscheidt 

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Nsf awards fellowships to 60 georgia tech graduate students.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 60 Georgia Tech students with Graduate Research Fellowships (GRF). The fellowships, valued at $159,000 each, include funding for three years of graduate study and tuition.

This year’s winners represent areas of study ranging from aerospace engineering to ocean sciences. The purpose of the GRF initiative , the oldest of NSF’s programs, is to develop experts who will contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. Their awards total more than $9.5 million in funding, the most Georgia Tech has ever had in the program.

This year’s recipients are: 

Mihir Natansh Bafna  

Rebecca Kate Banner 

Bareesh Bhaduri 

Jessica A. Bonsu 

Noah S.S. Campbell 

Adrian Alfonso Candocia  

Cailey M Carpenter  

Katherine Elizabeth Cauffiel  

Michael John Cho  

Claudia Chu 

Eric Anthony Comstock 

Sarah Deiters 

Adit Desai 

Ramy Ghanim 

Hannah E. Gilbonio 

Callie L. Goins  

Ashley Alexus Goodnight 

Margaret Gordon 

Jared Nathaniel Grinberg  

Sean Healy 

Alec F. Helbling 

Geoffrey M. Hopping 

Madeline Hoyle 

Joy Michelle Jackson 

Maeve Alexandra Janecka  

Aulden Jones 

Donguk Daniel Kim 

Tara Hashemian Kimiavi 

Michael Klamkin 

Velin H. Kojouharov 

Luke Allen Kurfman 

Aidan S. Labrozzi 

Hee Jun Lee 

Zikang Leng 

Huston Locht 

Emma J. Menardi 

Yash V. Mhaskar 

Madeline Rose Morrell 

Siddharth R. Nathella 

Jennifer Nolan 

Sydney A. Oliver 

Isabelle A. Osuna 

Jorja Y. Overbey 

Robert Patrick Pesch 

Michelle T. Seeler 

Riya Sen 

Matthew So 

Jorik Stoop 

Maggie Emma Straight  

Amanda L. Tang 

Albert Ting 

Darin Tsui 

Julia E. Vallier 

Jacqueline F. van Zyl 

Angel E. Vasquez 

Abhijeet Krishnan Venkataraman 

Alix Wagner 

Matthew Y. Wang 

Samuel E. Wilcox 

Elias G. Winterscheidt 

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Office of graduate and postdoctoral education, nsf awards fellowships to 60 georgia tech graduate students.

Apr 17, 2024

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 60 Georgia Tech students with Graduate Research Fellowships (GRF). The fellowships, valued at $159,000 each, include funding for three years of graduate study and tuition.

This year’s winners represent areas of study ranging from aerospace engineering to ocean sciences. The purpose of the GRF initiative , the oldest of NSF’s programs, is to develop experts who will contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. Their awards total more than $9.5 million in funding, the most Georgia Tech has ever had in the program.

This year’s recipients are: 

Mihir Natansh Bafna  

Rebecca Kate Banner 

Bareesh Bhaduri 

Jessica A. Bonsu 

Noah S.S. Campbell 

Adrian Alfonso Candocia  

Cailey M Carpenter  

Katherine Elizabeth Cauffiel  

Michael John Cho  

Claudia Chu 

Eric Anthony Comstock 

Sarah Deiters 

Adit Desai 

Ramy Ghanim 

Hannah E. Gilbonio 

Callie L. Goins  

Ashley Alexus Goodnight 

Margaret Gordon 

Jared Nathaniel Grinberg  

Sean Healy 

Alec F. Helbling 

Geoffrey M. Hopping 

Madeline Hoyle 

Joy Michelle Jackson 

Maeve Alexandra Janecka  

Aulden Jones 

Donguk Daniel Kim 

Tara Hashemian Kimiavi 

Michael Klamkin 

Velin H. Kojouharov 

Luke Allen Kurfman 

Aidan S. Labrozzi 

Hee Jun Lee 

Zikang Leng 

Huston Locht 

Emma J. Menardi 

Yash V. Mhaskar 

Madeline Rose Morrell 

Siddharth R. Nathella 

Jennifer Nolan 

Sydney A. Oliver 

Isabelle A. Osuna 

Jorja Y. Overbey 

Robert Patrick Pesch 

Michelle T. Seeler 

Matthew So 

Jorik Stoop 

Maggie Emma Straight  

Amanda L. Tang 

Albert Ting 

Darin Tsui 

Julia E. Vallier 

Jacqueline F. van Zyl 

Angel E. Vasquez 

Abhijeet Krishnan Venkataraman 

Alix Wagner 

Matthew Y. Wang 

Samuel E. Wilcox 

Elias G. Winterscheidt 

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How to close the Black tech talent gap

While the number and variety of tech jobs have grown steadily over two decades, the technology workforce has not evolved to reflect the makeup of the American workforce. Organizations have worked to improve representation among Black employees and executives in technology-related jobs across industries, but there is more work to be done.

The Black technology workforce

Black people make up 12 percent of the US workforce but only 8 percent of employees in tech jobs. 1 State of the tech workforce , CompTIA, March 2022. That percentage is even smaller further up the corporate ladder; just 3 percent of technology executives in the C-suite are Black, according to a McKinsey analysis of Fortune 500 executives. 2 Based on an analysis of Fortune 500 tech executives in chief information officer or chief technology officer roles who identify as Black. That gap is likely to widen over the next decade. Across all industries, technology jobs—those in data science, engineering, cybersecurity, and software development—are expected to grow 14 percent by 2032. Black tech talent in those roles is expected to grow only 8 percent over the same period (Exhibit 1).

Developing inclusive technologies and bridging a gap worth billions

Black households stand to lose out on more than a cumulative $350 billion in tech job wages by 2030, an amount equal to one-tenth the total wealth held by those households, according to a McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility analysis.

The wage gap in tech roles is expected to grow nearly 37 percent, from $37.5 billion in 2023 to $51.3 billion in annual lost wages by 2030, according to our analysis (Exhibit 2).

Increasing Black representation in technology jobs isn’t just about bridging wage gaps. It means improving the lives of those who are regularly othered, diminished, and discounted in workplaces where they may be the only Black person. It’s also about developing inclusive technologies  that have transformative potential for Black communities. For example, digital banking platforms designed to be inclusive of Black consumers provide financial services that can improve the living standards in communities underserved by traditional banks.

Businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public-sector agencies must take coordinated action to increase Black representation in tech jobs. Specifically, they should reexamine their approach at five critical junctures throughout the career journey for Black tech talent, by improving STEM education at the K–12 level, strengthening HBCU partnerships, expanding opportunities for alternatively skilled talent, replacing mentorship with sponsorship, and empowering Black leaders to thrive. Doing so will support the Black technology workforce for generations to come.

Meet STEM students where they are

Education programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields in K–12 schools have long been seen as potential feeders into the technology workforce. Programs focused on helping subsets of students began to proliferate from both the public sector and nonprofits in the 2010s; Girls Who Code and NASA’s Next Gen STEM are just two examples.

Such programs are a promising start, but there’s a lot of opportunity to do more. According to the Pew Research Center, Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018, compared with 10 percent of all bachelor’s degrees. 3 Rick Fry, Cary Funk, and Brian Kennedy, “STEM jobs see uneven progress in increasing gender, racial and ethnic diversity,” Pew Research Center, April 1, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic may have further shrunk the pipeline: Black and Hispanic students experienced sharper declines in fourth-grade math test scores during the pandemic compared with their White and Asian peers, wiping out decades of progress. 4 Sarah Mervosh and Ashley Wu, “Math scores fell in nearly every state, and reading dipped on national exam,” New York Times , October 24, 2022. Without intervention, it’s possible the lagging test scores will lead to a decrease in the number of Black students who eventually pursue STEM careers.

While much of the nonprofit sector’s work has increased diversity in STEM, there could be more targeted efforts from businesses specifically designed to encourage Black student participation. Only 20 percent of Fortune 100 companies have a K–12 STEM partnership focused on students in underserved communities, according to a McKinsey analysis.

Businesses can meet students where they are by underwriting technology courses or offering information sessions in predominantly Black communities. Numerous studies have documented the positive effect that a sense of belonging in education has on academic retention: K–12 students and first-year college students who feel a sense of belonging among their peers are likelier to participate in classroom discussions, believe they will succeed in a subject area, and are more motivated. 5 Lynley H. Anderman, Tierra M. Freeman, and Jane M. Jensen, “Sense of belonging in college freshmen at the classroom and campus levels,” Journal of Experimental Education , 2010, Volume 75, Number 3. STEM programs that target schools with a high population of Black students are likely to help plug future talent gaps in tech.

A Pew Research survey published in April 2022 found that the percentage of Black adults who say “Black people have reached the highest levels of success” in a range of careers was highest for professional athletes and musicians, at more than double the rate of engineers and scientists, indicating that survey respondents don’t perceive STEM fields to be welcoming to Black talent (Exhibit 3). For students who may not have a role model in tech, community-focused approaches help increase exposure to both companies and role models.

Nonprofits have often led the charge in bringing greater STEM awareness to Black communities. One example is MITRE, an organization that provides tech expertise to the US government. MITRE gives its employees 40 paid hours of “civic duty” to participate in in-classroom and after-school programs at K–12 schools in Black and Hispanic communities; it also reimburses employees for expenses (like travel and parking) related to their participation in these programs. MITRE’s initiatives have exposed thousands of students and their parents to opportunities in STEM.

Even as companies encourage employees to participate in volunteer programs, they should be mindful to not add to Black employees’ workload or to make participation a requirement for promotion. They should encourage employees of all races—not just Black employees—to engage in racial-equity efforts.

Create stronger corporate HBCU partnerships

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are a significant driver of economic mobility for Black people and produce many of the country’s Black technologists. Companies have been working with HBCUs to provide resources and create a talent pipeline  for STEM students for more than two decades. Boeing, IBM, and Netflix are just three of the many companies that have partnered with HBCUs.

Still, there’s room to improve the effectiveness of these partnerships.

The experience of one technology company might provide useful lessons. The company launched a lauded program that relied on volunteer employees to mentor HBCU students and teach courses but did not provide employees with incentives to participate. The program created internships for HBCU students, but there was no follow-through when the internships ended (and many of the HBCU interns did not go on to work at the company upon graduation). Also, the company partnered with only a small fraction of HBCUs across the country. Finally, while the company helped develop technology courses for HBCUs, it did not underwrite the costs of those programs or offer scholarships to students, some of whom took out additional student loans to participate in the program.

Organizations with money to invest in their future workforce can direct funds toward HBCU curriculum development, career offices, and faculty training. For instance, Harvard University runs a free data science pedagogy workshop for educators at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions, to broaden the pipeline of future graduate students in the field. IBM is partnering with 13 HBCUs to build a new Quantum Center that gives students access to IBM quantum computers , as well as educational support and research opportunities. Ideally, businesses would be able to underwrite the cost of internships or related programs so that they are free or affordable for Black students.

Not all businesses will be able to afford national HBCU outreach or cost-subsidized internship programs, however. But even those with less cash on hand can better work with HBCUs and their students: those with internship programs can offer more professional development during internships to increase the chances a student is hired after graduation and expand partnerships beyond the universe of well-known HBCUs. They should also increase partnerships with non-HBCUs that have high Black and Hispanic student populations.

Expand opportunities for alternatively skilled talent

People without college degrees are likely to be overlooked by employers that still hire according to traditional standards. Of the 17 million Black workers in the United States, 65 percent developed their skills through alternative routes —meaning they have a high school diploma and may have military or workforce experience but do not have a bachelor’s degree. 6 “Spotlight on Black STARs: Insights for employers to access the skilled and diverse talent they’ve been missing,” Opportunity at Work, November 2, 2022. By this measure, jobs that require a bachelor’s degree are out of reach for most Black workers.

By removing the requirement for a bachelor’s degree, businesses immediately expand the applicant pool. Additionally, they can partner with platforms that help train “ready to learn” talent—people who have experience in other fields with transferable skills  but may require additional development—to find qualified candidates with nontraditional backgrounds.

Some businesses are already investing in such programs. Nasdaq and Oracle partner with Kura Labs, an online academy that offers free training and job placement for engineers in underserved communities. The organization says its efforts have resulted in $12 million in new wages in less than 18 months. Meanwhile, other companies including Pandora and Twitch have partnered with the platform OnRamp Technology, which works with more than 100 boot camps, online communities, and education and training providers. Three out of four people hired through OnRamp are people of color.

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The results of a new McKinsey Black Tech Talent Survey help illustrate where problems persist. In July 2022, McKinsey surveyed 82 Black professionals in the United States across entry-level, mid-level, and C-suite technology roles, both within and outside technology companies. The survey aimed to understand the impact of increasing Black representation in tech roles across industries and opportunities to elevate Black tech talent into executive roles. While the findings may not be definitive, they are directionally representative. This research builds upon previous “Race in the workplace” studies  as well as existing work from the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility , which seeks to provide independent research to offer guidance on how to improve racial inequities around the world.

But recruiting ready-to-learn talent helps improve representation only if a company also reexamines its interview processes. Résumés that indicate a candidate is Black—either because of the candidate’s name, school, or work history, for example—have been found to generate fewer interview requests than résumés reflecting characteristics of White candidates. 7 Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullainathan, Are Emily and Greg more employable than Lakisha and Jamal? A field experiment on labor market discrimination , National Bureau of Economic Research, working paper, July 2003. In our survey of Black tech talent, respondents say their companies “do not do enough outreach” and “have not yet incorporated procedures like blind résumés” (stripping a résumé of any indicators of gender identity or race) to broaden talent pools (see sidebar, “About the research”).

Replace mentorship with sponsorship

Black tech professionals change companies every three and a half years on average, compared with every five or more years for their non-Black counterparts. This pattern continues over the course of a career: Black professionals with 21 years or more of tech experience have changed companies more than seven times on average, compared with six times for their non-Black peers. 8 Cecyl Hobbs, “Shaping the future of leadership for Black tech talent,” Russell Reynolds Associates, January 27, 2022. The higher attrition rate means Black talent is less likely to stay at a company long enough to be promoted.

In efforts to retain Black employees, some companies have created mentorship programs—but the programs aren’t always effective: across industries, only 13 percent of Black management-level employees and only 20 percent of Black entry-level employees strongly agree that their sponsors are effective at creating opportunities for them (Exhibit 4).

Mentorship programs may fail for a variety of reasons. A business may mandate mentor pairing for new hires, but often these relationships are transactional and lack the kind of connection that allows the relationship to last. (Employees who choose their mentees may do so according to familiar networks, like a shared school, or other factors that exclude Black employees.) Mentorship programs may also lack processes that guide mentors and mentees through the relationship and may only measure intangible or difficult-to-quantify metrics, like satisfaction in your mentor.

Ultimately, mentorship is not enough to keep Black tech employees from leaving companies. Sponsorship —the idea that senior leaders are tasked with creating apprenticeship and networking opportunities, as well as helping talent navigate transitions at work like a promotion—is more impactful. These relationships require both parties to create a development strategy with specific goals that are measurable.

Enabling Black leaders to thrive

When asked what they believe are the top three most important initiatives for advancing Black talent in tech, 83 percent of Black tech employees we surveyed said advancement opportunities were among the top three most important components of growth for Black tech talent, more than inclusion seminars or external advocacy and investment. More than a third said advancement opportunities were the most important factor. There are additional ways companies can support Black tech talent beyond advancement opportunities, particularly when it comes to fostering an inclusive workplace (Exhibit 5).

Even when Black employees in tech successfully complete corporate leadership and executive training programs, a promotion may remain elusive. This may happen for two reasons: an existing Black tech leader might be skilled in one area (for example, IT project management) but lack the skills required in another (for example, data science) to grow into a C-suite-level executive role. Upskilling these employees in tech’s fastest-growing areas is one way they can be supported.

Additionally, businesses that are too focused on training Black tech talent without adopting organizational change are setting those employees up for failure. Partnering with organizations that create leadership training programs for aspiring leaders as well as existing leaders creates two streams of parallel growth at a company. It’s also important that these organizations are specifically focused on elevating Black tech talent, as general executive leadership programs may overlook some of the nuances of the Black experience in technology that shape someone’s career journey.

The Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF), a charitable organization that counts Amazon Web Services and PepsiCo among its partners, serves as an example of how to do this successfully. ITSMF offers a leadership academy for future Black tech talent, in addition to a management academy tailored for existing executives. Businesses that partner with ITSMF also engage in unconscious bias or cultural intelligence workshops and cohost networking events for prospective executive talent. Up to 80 percent of ITSMF leadership academy graduates received promotions within 18 months of completing the program, according to the group.

Seizing these five opportunities—at the K–12 level, in higher education, with alternatively skilled talent, in sponsorship, and in leadership training—will help to close the Black tech talent gap. Many businesses today are undertaking resiliency measures to prepare for tough times ahead and help curb losses. It is during such times of economic uncertainty when it’s both easiest for businesses to cut critical investments in Black tech talent, and when it’s most important not to.

Jan Shelly Brown is a partner in McKinsey’s New Jersey office, where Chris Perkins is an associate partner; Matthew Finney is a consultant in the Bay Area office; and Mark McMillan is a senior partner in the Washington, DC, office.

The authors wish to thank Tanguy Catlin, Tiffany Chen, Rob Levin, Roger Roberts, and Sonia Shah for their contributions to this article.

This article was edited by Alexandra Mondalek, an editor in the New York office.

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Florida Tech to Offer STEM Educators’ Summer Workshops for High School Teachers

Programs in advanced manufacturing, coding, robotics and in astronomy, astrophysics.

MELBOURNE, FLA. — Florida Tech is offering two unique and powerful summer educational experiences for Florida high school teachers that will empower participants to supercharge their own teaching with hands-on learning and STEM-based principles.

The five-day programs run concurrently from June 3-7 (checkout is June 8) on or near the Florida Tech campus in Melbourne . The cost is $3,250 per person including housing and meals; a meals-only package is $3,000 per person.

“Florida Tech leads the way in both STEM education and experiential learning, so we are very excited to channel these twin strengths into unforgettable, impactful programming for teachers in the Sunshine State,” said Munevver Subasi, associate provost for academic affairs.

Here’s a closer look at the programs.

FutureCraft Educators Workshop : This immersive program, organized by the university’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design (CAMID), is tailored to empower educators with the skills, knowledge and confidence to bring advanced manufacturing, coding, robotics and the ethical use of AI into their teaching practices.

It is ideal for secondary science teachers, educational technology enthusiasts and educators looking to incorporate more hands-on, project-based learning into their classrooms.

Participants will not just learn programming basics but how to engage students in interactive and problem-solving activities. They will learn not just about advanced manufacturing but also techniques for how to incorporate these skills into their curriculum to enhance creativity and technical understanding among students.

And they will learn about the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and ways to responsibly introduce AI concepts and its ethical use to students.

FutureCosmos Educators Workshop: This immersive workshop, organized by Florida Tech’s Ortega Telescope team (the telescope is pictured above), is tailored to empower educators with the skills, knowledge and confidence to infuse space science, astrophotography, data analysis and interpretation into their teaching practices.

It is ideal for secondary science teachers, astronomy enthusiasts and educators seeking to enrich their classrooms with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences centered around space science.

Participants will embark on a celestial journey into astronomy and astrophysics, where they will experience engaging ways to captivate students with interactive stargazing sessions, problem-solving activities and the exploration of archived/public observation data that can be downloaded and processed by anyone.

They will be exposed to astrophotography and use data analysis in hands-on experiences interpreting astronomical datasets.  

Matt Susin, chair of the Brevard Public Schools school board, said participants in the university’s inaugural STEM workshops last year saw both immediate and long-lasting benefits.

“Florida Tech has put together a fantastic, one-of-a-kind summer STEM teacher development program for our Florida educators,” Susin said. “After looking at the metrics-based results from educators who attended last year who implemented the program in their classrooms and hearing positive feedback from our administrators, teachers, and students, it is imperative our state’s STEM teachers continue to take advantage of this Florida Tech opportunity in 2024.”

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25 Best Universities In Moscow For International Students 2024

Moscow is surely one of the places you should be considering if you’re looking to study in Russia . This location has a lot to offer for international students, including world-class universities and exciting student experiences. With more than 59 universities and colleges in Moscow, you’ll surely have a wide range of choices.

Out of 59 universities in Moscow , RUDN University and Moscow State University are the top-performing schools in Moscow. This list covers both public and private institutions in Moscow.

To help you narrow down your school options, we’ve compiled the best universities in Moscow. We based our rankings on academic reputations from reputable sources and the number of international students. By doing this, you’ll have an efficient way of comparing your target universities and choose your host university in Moscow.

How do I get admission to the best universities in Moscow?

Applying to the universities in Moscow involves submitting requirements and following specific admissions procedures set by your chosen university. The requirements often include a student visa, application packages, and language scores. Check out our guide for international students who want to study in Moscow to learn more about applying for admission in this country’s universities!

How much are the tuition fees at the best universities in Moscow?

Tuition fees at Moscow’s universities can vary depending on which university, degree, and program you will be enrolling in. Generally, tuition fees for the bachelor’s level range from 0 RUB to 730,000 RUB , while tuition fees for the master’s level range from 0 RUB to 870,000 RUB. If you are interested, check out the affordable universities in Moscow !

As we cover the best universities in Moscow for international students, feel free to check out the university’s information on Admission, Tuition, Courses, and Language Requirements by looking at the individual university pages.

Top Universities in Moscow for International Students

1 rudn university.

RUDN University is one of the best universities in the capital city of Russia and is known as The People’s Friendship University of Russia. This higher education institution is mostly known for the high number of international students attracted to this university’s high ranking. The university is ranked among the world’s top 500 universities, which speaks volumes about the level of study this university provides.

2 Moscow State University

Moscow State University is one of the largest public universities in Moscow, Russia. This university is the cornerstone of formal higher education, and it provides education to close to 40,000 students. Some of the most attended programs are in the fields of economics, politics, and finance, where students gain real-world experience that may help them in their careers.

3 National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

The National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is one of the world’s most prestigious universities in its field and the perfect place for candidates that would like to specialize in nuclear technology. It focuses on fostering innovation, creativity, and internationalization. The university is known for its wide and highly specialized degree offer and its outstanding research performance. It has multiple institutes that develop studies in areas like nanoengineering, cyber-physical systems, and plasma technologies. These projects are completed in state-of-the-art facilities that include a research nuclear reactor and an accelerator.

4 National Research University Higher School of Economics

The National Research University Higher School of Economics, or otherwise known as HSE University, is one of the best universities of higher education in the capital city of Russia. This institution has one of the largest campuses in the country that houses approximately 50,000 students and can provide them with all the necessary equipment for them to have the best possible experience.

5 National University of Science and Technology MISIS

The National University of Science and Technology MISIS started as a mining academy and then became a steel institute. Over time, it expanded its course offer and modernized its facilities, but it’s still widely known for its programs in metallurgy and mining. Nowadays, the university has six campuses, 8 academic colleges, and multiple research institutes. They also have cutting-edge specialized laboratories in fields such as nanomaterials, cryoelectronic systems, biophysics, casting technologies, and much more!

6 I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University or usually referred to as Sechenov University was founded in 1758, making it the oldest medical school in Russia. It was initially the medical faculty of the Imperial Moscow University and eventually became independent in 1930. At present, the university has more than 18,000 total enrollment and offers undergraduate to Ph.D. programs in Medicine, Sciences, and Professional Education.

7 Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

The Plekhanov Russian University of Economics is a public university with over a century’s history of world-class economics and management education. Programs at the university are strongly focused on practical learning and provide opportunities for students to gain professional and international experience with its numerous partner employers around the world. The university also conducts several initiatives and projects that aim to address different educational, industrial, and social issues. 

8 Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration is a very young institution of higher education located in the capital city of Russia. This university has grown in popularity in the region, and it now has over 46,000 students studying in various fields. Despite its youth, this university is ranked among the top 801 universities in the world by the prestigious QS World University Rankings.

9 Bauman University

Bauman University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Russia. It specializes in education and research in applied sciences and engineering. The university boasts excellent programs for all levels of higher education and is home to some of the most advanced scientific laboratories and facilities in the country.

10 Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Ranked among the best universities in Russia and the world, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation is a specialized institution that aims at contributing to the country’s economic development and financial transformation. This is a prestigious university known for being the educational home of many important Russian figures including prominent politicians, millionaires, and CEOs of important companies. It focuses on providing hands-on learning and encouraging critical thinking by using methods like case studies, discussions, and financial projects. It also has partnerships with governmental bodies and major businesses in order to offer workshops, academic collaborations, and internship opportunities.

11 N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute is a public technical university in Moscow with a prominent reputation for producing outstanding scientists and engineers for more than 90. It is also one of the most sought-after universities for aspiring engineers from around the world. The university also has numerous cooperation agreements with foreign universities and companies for its students and faculty to participate in different international programs and activities. 

12 Moscow State Pedagogical University

Moscow State Pedagogical University is a Russian higher education institute that offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs. It was established as the Women’s Courses of Higher Education in 1872 and underwent a transformative journey to what it is now. The university is well-recognized with International Partners across the globe, such as the University College of Teacher Education Vienna in Austria, the University of Pardubice in the Czech Republic, and the CY Cergy Paris University in France. Accessibility is a forefront advocacy with dedicated institutes for it, such as the Center for Student Disability Services and Psychological Assistance Center.

13 Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

The Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia is the largest institution that offers education, training, and research in chemical technology in the country. The university was established in 1898 and is dedicated to raising future engineers and specialists who can formulate solutions to the most pressing scientific, industrial, and societal problems. It is also the alma mater of several notable individuals with significant contributions to different branches of science and chemistry.  

14 Russian National Research Medical University

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RSMU) is a private university specializing in medicine located in Moscow, Russia. It was founded in 1906 as the Higher Medical Course for Women. Among the programs available at the university are general medicine, pediatrics, biochemistry, dentistry, pharmacy, social work, psychology, neuroscience, and radiology.

15 Moscow State Institute of International Relations

The Moscow State Institute of International Relations is one of the most prestigious and elite universities in Russia and the world, making it the perfect place for studying anything related to diplomacy, economics, international affairs, or languages. This institution strives for internationalization, which is why it has partnerships with multiple universities worldwide with which it offers dozens of double and triple degrees. It has different research institutes that develop studies in diplomacy, governance, energy policy, and global matters. Additionally, it constantly collaborates with international organizations and local governmental bodies.

16 Moscow Aviation Institute

Moscow Aviation Institute is an aviation school that offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Postgraduate level programs. Both the Russian and English languages are used as mediums of instruction. Aside from these university programs, Pre-university and Professional training programs are also offered. Nine dormitory options filled with quality service facilities are present for student residents. Three Metro stations are also near the campus, providing sufficient access for students with no personal vehicles.

17 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas

The Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas is a specialized institution of higher education. This institution mostly focuses on developments in the field of oil and gas extraction and the safety of this direction. The main attraction for students is the affordable tuition prices for top-of-the-crop programs that are taught by experts in the relevant fields.

18 Russian State Social University

The Russian State Social University is a distinguished university in the country of Russia because it provides all levels of study to both domestic and international students with the opportunity to gain various financial aid through university or state-funded scholarships. This university is located in Moscow and was founded in 1991, but it is making its way slowly toward the ranking of the best universities in Russia.

19 Moscow Polytechnic University

Established in 1865, Moscow Polytechnic University, or Moscow Poly, is one of Russia’s educational institutions that provide technology-related programs. Currently, they deliver education to more than 16,000 local and international students. As they provide top-quality education and research in various fields, they also have various activities on campus to foster diversity.

20 Synergy University

Synergy University was established in 1988 and is one of the top business schools in Russia. The university’s programs are focused on providing strong fundamental knowledge of different principles, theories, and concepts and combining it with experiential learning to develop its students’ skill sets, thereby preparing them for the professional world. Synergy University has a student population of over 65,000 and has international campuses and branches in Dubai, London, United Arab Emirates, and New York.

21 National Research University of Electronic Technology

The National Research University of Electronic Technology is a public university that offers undergraduate and graduate-level education. In total, there are 40 Bachelor’s programs and 42 Master’s programs. It was founded in 1965 and was only officially renamed to its current title in 2011. Annual enrolment is estimated to be 4500 students, and over 600 academic staff are present to handle them. Not only do other universities partner with the National Research University of Electronic Technology, but over 131 corporations also cooperate with it.

22 Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism

Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism is a leading sports university in Russia. It was established in 1918 and is known for producing over 200 outstanding athletes that have made their marks in prestigious international competitions such as the Olympics. The academic and research programs at the university are conducted by highly qualified and reputable coaches, experts, and scientists to further enhance athlete training and prepare future sports champions and professionals. 

23 Moscow City Teachers’ Training University

Moscow City Teachers’ Training University is a public university in Moscow, Russia. The Ministry of Education established it in 1995 as a pedagogical university, with only 1300 students in its first year. The university currently has over 18,000 students and offers degree programs in the humanities, natural sciences, sports technology, law, business, and language studies.

24 New Economic School

The New Economic School (NES) is a private institution located in Moscow that focuses on teaching and research in the field of economics. It takes pride in having a faculty made up of established professionals from the field, most of them holding a Ph.D. NES aims to train students who will be able to make valuable contributions to the growth of Russian society and business.

25 State University of Management

The State University of Management has been a frontrunner in providing management education in Russia for over 100 years. The university offers practice-oriented management education and training in different specializations such as business informatics, hotel management, and advertising. The State University of Management also conducts intensive research and innovative projects aimed at improving its academic programs and responding to the needs of the country’s economy. 

We know that choosing your dream school in Moscow not an easy task. After all, you need to consider other factors like the cost of your education, school background, and population, as it can be overwhelming on your part.

So, to help you out further in weighing your school options for studying in Moscow , make sure to visit our list of the best public and private universities in Moscow! These articles will surely help you in deciding your next study destination!