UNITE
JETS coordinates UNITE with funding from the U.S. Army Research Office. The UNITE program is targeted toward talented high school students and helps prepare them for college through summer classes. These summer classes introduce students to an academic experience which closely parallels that of a first-year student in a university engineering program. Through academic classes, hands-on activities, and team-based learning, the students explore the connections between math and science and real world applications.
A 2007 UNITE student during a bridge testing project
at the University of Delaware
The UNITE program is organized on the following campuses:
2009 Program Site and Dates
Florida International University
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009 |
Morgan State University
July 5, 2009 - August 1 ,2009 |
New Jersey Institute of Technology
July 6, 2009 - August 6 , 2009 |
New Mexico MESA
June 2, 2009 - July 31, 2009 |
Savannah State University
June 22, 2009 - July 24, 2009 |
Texas Southern University
June 1, 2009-June 26, 2009 |
University of Delaware
June 21, 2009 - July 17, 2009 |
University of Detroit - Mercy
July 6, 2009-July 31, 2009 |
Florida International University
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
The UNITE Program at Florida International University selects students from nearby Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Lead teachers, counselors, STEM department chairpersons recommend students who are interested in STEM areas. Students must have a good disciplinary record, a "B" or better grade point average is required in the Mathematics, Science, and English courses, and the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Contact:
Dr. Berrin Tansel: (305) 348-2928 or tanselb@fiu.edu
http://web.eng.fiu.edu/~jets/
Morgan State University
July 5, 2009 - August 1 ,2009
Morgan State University (MSU), along with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), offer an initiative to expose more students to the exciting field of robotics. The program is a four week interactive program to provide theoretical and hands on training in the field of robotics. This residential program provides the opportunity to introduce Robotics and Engineering to raising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested in pursuing STEM careers. There is also computer programming, oral and written communication skills, and professional/personal development. The presenters and instructors are comprised of members from Morgan State University Alumni and Corporate/Government agencies.
Contact:
Maisha Drew: (443) 885-4490 or atmo@eng.morgan.edu
http://www.soe.morgan.edu
New Jersey Institute of Technology
July 6, 2009 - August 6 , 2009
The UNITE program at NJIT is coordinated in conjunction with the FEMME8 and FEMME Academy programs, challenging rising ninth and tenth grade females to improve their math and science backgrounds, while encouraging them to pursue STEM careers, with an ultimate goal of increasing the number of women in these fields. Two groups of 25 students each will participate in this part-commuter, part residential program that extends learning outside the classroom, helping shape the minds of tomorrow's female innovators.
Contact:
Suzanne Berliner - Heyman: (973) 642-4795 or berliners@adm.njit.edu
http://www.njit.edu/precollege
New Mexico MESA
June 2, 2009 - July 31, 2009
This eight-week intensive program has been in existence for nearly 20 years, challenging over 80 students annually to enhance their academic skills through advanced course work, providing a summer experience opportunity to students with limited resources. All classes participate in a Career Panel at the University of New Mexico and visit Kirtland AFB, in addition to various other field trips, guest speakers, and other hands-on learning experiences.
Student Application
Contact:
Pamela Caudill: (505) 366-2500 or pjc@nmmesa.org
http://www.nmmesa.org
Savannah State University
June 22, 2009 - July 24, 2009
Savannah State University is conducting the JETS-UNITE summer program in conjunction with the pre-established Upward Bound program for the third year in a row in 2009. This high quality program will serve the top 25 academically talented students to provide Math/Science and hands-on activities/field trips in engineering disciplines to increase their interest in pursuing sciences and engineering programs.
Contact:
Dr. Asad Yousuf: (912) 695-5501 or yousufa@savstate.edu
http://www.savstate.edu/scitech/engtech/ssu-jets/
Texas Southern University
June 1, 2009-June 26, 2009
The Summer Pre-college engineering program is organized by the Department of Engineering Technologies of Texas Southern University. The summer bridge program is designed to provide academic instruction and mentorship to 9th-12th grade high school students. It is geared towards ensuring that participants have the proficiency in mathematics, science and computers required for high school completion and college entry. The program incorporates classroom tutoring, hands-on activities, field trips and career counseling sessions.
Contact:
Dr. David Olowokere: (713) 313-7719 or olowokeredo@tsu.edu
http://engineering.tsu.edu/academics/summer_program.html
University of Delaware
June 21, 2009 - July 17, 2009
The FAME/UNITE/MERIT/UD summer residential program seeks to increase the participation of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and other youth in engineering and other science professions through a four-week residential (home on weekends) academic enrichment program. The program provides a simulated college experience while supplementing the student's high school curriculum.
Contact:
Michael Vaughan: (302) 831-6315 or vaughan@udel.edu
http://www.engr.udel.edu/rise/fame/index.html
University of Detroit — Mercy
June 21, 2009 - July 17, 2009
The University of Detroit — Mercy UNITE program is intended for students who want to prepare themselves for college. UNITE meets daily (approximately 8:30 am to 3:30 pm) and is designed to resemble a university freshman engineering curriculum. The goal is to introduce students to the subjects and skills necessary to succeed as an engineering student. Classes involve hands-on activities emphasizing teamwork. Students will take five classes daily — Persuasive Speaking, Computer Applications, Trigonometry, Physics, and College Writing — taught by University professors. Students can earn two college credits per course. Applicants who have less than a 2.25 GPA, any grade below a D or poor citizenship/conduct marks will not be considered for this program. Those students who do get considered will be invited to the interview phase. At that point, a personal essay and teacher letter of recommendation must be submitted.
Contact:
Dan Maggio: (313) 993-1435 or maggiodd@udmercy.edu
http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/pre-college/unite/
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