CEISMC Student Enrichment Programs - High School Programs

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Each program below requires a completed application packet and a $15 non-refundable Application Fee (checks only) to be considered for selection to the program. Applications are now available.

All complete applications will be reviewed. Applicants selected to participate in a program will be notified, and the associated Program Fee will be assessed.

Career Discovery in Architecture
Date: June 7-18 (M-F)
Program Fee: $600
Grade: Rising 11-12
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Application Deadline: March 26

Application Closed

The 2010 Career Discovery Program in Architecture is a two-week program that offers high school students, who are considering careers in architecture, the opportunity to explore principles of design and the practice of architecture with faculty members and professional architects. Professor Charles Rudolph has developed a broad and engaging curriculum that reflects his passion for and knowledge of architecture and his love of teaching.

The program of study includes drawing exercises, model-building projects, and field trips that provide the opportunity to see design and construction professionals in action.
Career Discover also offers one-on-one guidance to help participants make decisions about applying to an architecture program. The drawings and documents produced during the Career Discovery classes also can be included in the participants' college admission portfolios

This program is offered in partnership with the College of Architecture. The College of Architecture provides some financial assistance for qualified participants. The program fees include more than $100 of supplies for the participants to keep.

The Chemistry of Biofuels Date: June 7-11 Program Fee: $285 Grade: Rising 11-12 Time: 9:00 - 3:00 Application Deadline: March 26 Application Closed
Have you ever wondered how a car can run off of old french fry grease? Advances in bio-technology have made it possible for corn and other biomass materials to be turned into a source of alternate energy. Increasing the use of biofuels, particularly for transportation, is one strategy for moving towards a more carbon-neutral energy system. This advanced topic institute, presented by the Georgia Tech School of Chemistry, explores the chemistry and environmental impact of different biofuels, from biodiesel, to ethanol, to butanol. The program is open to high school students who have successfully completed high school biology.
Life on the Edge: Astrobiology Date: July 12-16 Program Fee: $285 Grade: Rising 10-12 Time: 9:00 - 3:00 Application Deadline: March 26 Application Closed
Life has filled all the nooks and crannies of planet earth, including the extreme environments - hot, cold, acidic and dry. Learn about the possibilities and limits to life, here on earth and around the solar system. This program, developed by the Georgia Tech Schools of Chemistry and Biology and sponsored by the NASA Astrobiology Institute, will enable students to find, grow and scientifically study ‘extremophiles’ to learn how they have adapted to life on the edge.

Wall Street on West Peachtree
Date: June 21-25
Program Fee: $285
Grade: Rising 10-12
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Application Deadline: March 26
Application Closed

The Georgia Tech College of Management will host a one-week program on Finance and Investments. Each day, hundreds of billions of dollars exchange hands on the major U.S. stock exchanges. This course will introduce students to this exciting, fast-paced world. During the five day program, students will learn the fundamentals of personal finance, risk and return, and how stocks are traded. Students will gain hands on experience by managing their own portfolio and participating in a simulated trading environment identical to that used by Wall Street traders. The course will meet in the College’s state of the art trading floor and will include presentations by leading investment professionals in the Atlanta area.

Hovercraft
Date: June 28-July 2
Program Fee: $285
Grade: Rising 10-12
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Application Deadline: March 26
Application Closed

In the context of designing and building a variety of hovercraft, participants will learn essentials of engineering design and the physics that keeps hovercraft aloft and moving. Students will build their own hovercraft and test them in various environments. This program is supported by the Federal Highway Administration through the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program.

Hands-On-Tech - HOT Days @ GT
Offered by the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Session I:
Date: June 7-11
Session II:
Date: June 14-18
Program Fee: $150
Grade: Rising 10-11
Time: 9:00-3:00
Application Deadline: April 1
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Application Closed

HOT Days @ GT is a summer program run solely by the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Georgia Tech. While CEISMC helps to publicize this program, CEISMC does not process any of the applications. The application for this program is completely separate from the application for CEISMC's other programs featured on this site. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kristen Anderson at 404-894-9827 or kristen.anderson@ece.gatech.edu.

Hands-On-Tech – HOT Days @ GT is a one-week long summer enrichment program designed to introduce students to Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) concepts. Program attendees will be exposed to a wide variety of hands-on activities, including building a computer, working with robots, using music synthesis technology, building simple digital logic circuits, constructing a speaker from common household parts, and tours of various research labs. The activities will be supervised by Georgia Tech ECE faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students. All rising 10th and 11th grade high school students with an interest in hands-on activities are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in gender and ethnic diversity, so we especially encourage girls and minorities to submit applications.

Nanotech Explorations
Two Sessions Available
Session I
Date: June 14-18
Session II
Date: June 21-25
Program Fee: $285
Grade: Rising 10-12
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Application Deadline: March 26
Application Closed

Nanotechnology is an exciting new technology where the disciplines of science and engineering interconnect. Through nanoscale science and engineering, scientists are able to manipulate individual atoms and molecules to make new devices and materials. The ability to create structures whose size is measured in the billionths of meters promises to be the basis for a broad range of new products and processes. During this five-day course, students will explore what is unique about nanotechnology, complete hands-on activities on nano to learn about current application, tour research laboratories, and explore societal issues of new technologies. The course is designed to introduce students to nanotechnology research and development issues. In the process, students will explore chemistry, physics, and physical science as well as learn about the tools of nanotechnology. This program is offered in partnership with GT's Microelectronics Research Center and the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network.

CSI: GT
Two Sessions Available
Session I
Date: June 21-25
Session II
Date: July 19-23
Program Fee: $285
Grade: Rising 8-9
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Application Deadline: March 26
Application Closed

Grab a pair of examination gloves, and get ready to explore one of the fastest growing and most exciting fields in science – Forensics Science. During this week students dive into forensics, learning through case studies, mock crime scenes, and hands-on lab work. Students will learn and explore traditional fingerprinting, blood splatter patterns, DNA fingerprinting, and many other techniques used in real crime investigation. The week will culminate with a mock crime scene investigation – a realistic mystery to solve!
This program is offered in partnership with the Society for Science & The Public and the Caterpillar Foundation. The School of Chemistry and the Department of Biomedical Engineering also provide support.

iPhone Camp! -Mobile Applications
Date: July 12-16
Program Fee: $285
Grade: Rising 9-12
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Application Deadline: March 26
Application Closed

Have you ever wondered how all of those apps for the iPhone got created? Have you ever wanted to create your own video production so the world can watch it on it a smartphone? You could be the next big app developer!

iPhone Camp! is a fun-filled opportunity for high school students to learn the basics of content and application creation for mobile devices. Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of user interface design, mobile websites, and software development. All participants leave with their very own mobile app that they can share with the world.