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College of Engineering
Diversity Programs in Engineering
146 Olin Hall
Ithaca, New York 14853
(o) 607.255.6403
(f) 607.255.2834
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Dear Fellow Educator,
The CURIE and CATALYST Academies are one-week summer residential programs for high school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The target population for the CURIE Academy is rising junior and senior women students of all backgrounds; while the target population for the CATALYST Academy are rising junior and senior male and female students from backgrounds (African American, Native American/Alaska Native, Latino/a and Pacific Islander, and/or first generation college students) severely underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.
During these summer academies, Cornell University's world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead classes, lab sessions, and a research project designed for Academy participants. During the week, students work in teams conducting research and learning to solve problems that mirror real-life situations. In addition, social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with each other and Cornell faculty, staff, and students.
Primary goals of our academies include:
- Expose students to the exciting opportunities that exist for them in engineering;
- Help students understand that women and all underrepresented minorities belong and are needed in STEM fields;
- Demonstrate the connections between the study of engineering and solving problems affecting people and society.
Please share the enclosed information about the CURIE and CATALYST Academies with eligible students interested in STEM fields. We also encourage you to share this information with science and math teachers so they may distribute it to their students. Rising seniors (class of 2021) who are African/Black American, Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander and/or first generation college students meeting the requirements below will be automatically considered for a tuition waiver for the 2020 CATALYST Academy or CURIE Academy.
- Math Score on the SAT/PSAT/Subject Test should be 620 or above (or equivalent ACT score of 28 or above) and/or
- Have taken, currently taking, or plan to take the following courses prior to graduating in 2021: Calculus, Physics, and/or Chemistry (or related advanced Science and Math courses)
All program materials including the link to the online application and the recommendation form for our summer academies are available at the following websites:
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We hope you will help us identify and recommend outstanding applicants for our summer academies! If you, your students, or parents/guardians have any questions about the CURIE and CATALYST Academies, please contact Diversity Programs in Engineering at (607) 255-6403 or dpeng@cornell.edu.
Sincerely,
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Jami P. Joyner,
Director, Diversity Programs in Engineering
Cindy Mosqueda
Associate Director, Diversity Programs in Engineering
Phone: 607.255.6403
Fax: 607.255.2834
Address: 146 Olin Hall, Ithaca NY 14853
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Program Overview
CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering
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WEBSITE
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PROGRAM DATES
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July 12-18, 2020 (attendance is required for the entire program.)
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PROGRAM SIZE
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Up to 46 students
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APPLICATION
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Received by March 2, 2020
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ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
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By May 1st
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TUITION
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$1450 (does not include travel expenses). Limited scholarships for tuition and travel are available based upon demonstrated need. All participants are required to pay a $75 non-refundable deposit.
Additionally, rising seniors (class of 2021) who are women and African/Black American, Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander
and/or first generation college students meeting the requirements below will automatically be considered for a tuition waiver for the CURIE Academy.
- Math Score on the SAT/PSAT/Subject Test should be 620 or above (or equivalent ACT score of 28 or above) and/or
- Have taken, currently taking or plan to take the following courses prior to graduating in 2021: Calculus, Physics, and/or Chemistry (or related advanced Science and Math courses)
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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Cornell University provides room, meals, and project supplies at no additional cost to tuition.
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ELIGIBILITY
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· Rising female junior and senior students
· Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Completed online applications must be accompanied by a:
· Written recommendation from a math or science teacher or from a high school counselor (submission via online form)
· Official high school transcript (submission via online application)
· High school profile (submission via online application)
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Program Overview
CATALYST Academy is a one-week summer residential program for underrepresented high school students who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering
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WEBSITE
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PROGRAM DATES
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July 12-18, 2020 (attendance is required for the entire program.)
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PROGRAM SIZE
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Up to 48 students
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APPLICATION
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Received by March 2, 2020
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ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
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By May 1st
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TUITION
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$1450 (does not include travel expenses). Limited scholarship for tuition and travel are available based upon demonstrated need. All participants are required to pay a $75 non-refundable deposit.
Additionally, rising seniors (class of 2021) who are African/Black American, Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander and/or first generation college students meeting the requirements below will automatically be considered for a tuition waiver for the 2020 CATALYST Academy.
- Math Score on the SAT/PSAT/Subject Test should be 620 or above (or equivalent ACT score of 28 or above) and/or
- Have taken, currently taking or plan to take the following courses prior to graduating: Calculus, Physics, and/or Chemistry (or related advanced Science and Math courses)
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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Cornell University provides room, meals, and project supplies at no additional cost to tuition.
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ELIGIBILITY
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- Rising junior and senior students
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Completed online applications must be accompanied by a:
- Written recommendation from a math or science teacher or from a high school counselor (submission via online form)
- Official high school transcript (submission via online application)
- High school profile (submission via online application)
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