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United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Requirements
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image Unofficial Transcript
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image 1 Recommendation
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Jul 17 — Jul 20
Jul 31 — Aug 03
Price range
450 USD — 750 USD
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Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
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Key Facts

Are you an aspiring scientist or engineer looking to learn about how people create materials that improve our lives?
Explore materials science and engineering while learning about nanotechnology and sustainability during a week-long Summer Institute!

Interest Areas:
Engineering
Physical Sciences
Research
STEM
Technology & Innovation
Grade:
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
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Academics

The Drexel University Materials Science & Engineering Summer Institute will give rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are aspiring scientists and engineers the chance to learn about how atomic elements arrange themselves to form the materials that are all around us. Furthermore, the Summer Institute will emphasize how variables in processing of materials determine physical, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.
Through science and engineering activities, students will gain an understanding of how materials impact the fields of energy, biotechnology, electronics, and aerospace. Sustainability and nanotechnology will be a theme woven through all of the modules.

Format

The MSE Summer Institute will be either in-person or online depending on the week.

Program Details

This one-week program will be offered either in person at Drexel and online through Zoom in 2023:
In person 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day
Online 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM each day
You may pick more than one.

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Eligibility

High School students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2023

Application Components
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image Essay
image 1 Recommendation
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image Parent/Guardian Consent

As part of the online application, students must upload a PDF, Word, or text file with a short essay (100-300 words) that answers the following two questions:
1. What material is most interesting to you and why?
2. Why do you want to be part of the Summer Institute?

Transcript details:
Please submit an electronic copy of an official or unofficial transcript. This can be done by the applicant, a parent, or a school representative.

Recommendation Letter details (optional):
Please have the recommender submit their letter through this application website.

Tuition & Aid
In-Person Sessions
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750 USD
Online Session
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450 USD

Financial Aid:

No financial aid is available.

Materials Science and Engineering Summer Institute image
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United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Requirements
image Official Transcript
image Unofficial Transcript
image Essay
image 1 Recommendation
image Online Application From
image Parent/Guardian Consent
image
Jul 17 — Jul 20
Jul 31 — Aug 03
Price range
450 USD — 750 USD
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Need Help?
Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
Speak with an adviser Learn more in the blog

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