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NYU Summer Program for Automation Robotics and Coding (SPARC) is a two-week summer program for introducing students to the basics of robotics, mechatronics and programming. SPARC is best suited for students with an interest, but not necessarily experience in robotics.
Non-credit
Residential
Commuter
Accepts International Students
The Summer Program for Automation Robotics and Coding (SPARC) introduces students to the basics of robotics, mechatronics and programming. This is a 2 week, full-day summer program for rising 9th through 12th grade high school students. Students do not need experience in robotics to participate in SPARC, but should be academically strong students with an interest in robotics and the ability to take initiative. During the program students will learn about applications for microcontrollers, interface sensors and actuators through hand-on manipulation of the components provided in their robotics kit.
On-campus
Coursework
SPARC is robotics at a high level: combining concepts and practices from computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Learn about basic electrical components, circuits, and circuit configurations; microcontroller anatomy, features, and programming; coding key constructs like variables, conditionals, loops, data representations; all while building interactive, robotic devices. The program introduces advanced technical skills like how to interface various electrical and electronic components with the microcontroller and how to perform serial and parallel communication. Other challenging content includes learning to add sensors and actuators, how to acquire measurements from sensors, and how to command the actuators under program control.
Must be Age 14+ the day program begins (minimum 15 years old for housing)
Official Transcript
Unofficial Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Several Essays
Written Answers
English Test C1-C2
Online Application From
Application Fee
Parent/Guardian Consent
1 - Online Application
2 - Applicants are required to submit the following non-refundable application fee: $25.00
3 - A copy of your transcript. If you have taken Algebra II before, your transcript should include a copy of your grade for this course.
4 - Essays
1. Why are you interested in participating in this program? What parts of the program are you most interested in?
We know we're not the only horse in this rodeo! Tell us what makes our program stand out to you? Did a friend attend the program and convinced you its a great opportunity? Have you attended any other NYU programs? (250 words or less)
2. Identify one way that you think [Robotics/Computer Science/Machine Learning/Engineering] can be used to improve our way of life. (500 words of less)
3. What STEM activities have you undertaken in furthering your STEM interest? (up to 250 words)
4. Tell us how you currently make a difference or the ways you plan on making a difference when it comes to supporting diversity in STEM. (up to 250 words)
5 - International Students interested in Tandon Summer Programs are required to have:
A student visa such as the F-1 of J-1. B-1/B-2 or ESTA visas are not permitted. NYU’s Office of Global Services will be able to assist incoming students with obtaining their visas.
Proof of English Language Proficiency.
Deadline
December 15 – Application Opens
April 20 – Application Closes
Jun 20 - Jun 30
1 week
Commuter
Jul 10 - Jul 21
2 weeks
Commuter
Jul 31 - Aug 11
2 weeks
Commuter
$2500 tuition
$225 materials fee (Includes fee for Take-Home Kit)
$100 events fee
$610 for optional housing and approximately $360 for meal plan packages
50% due (1) week of acceptance to hold your spot and the balance due (1) week before your session start date.
Tuition deposit is non-refundable.
**International Students - Please note there are additional fees associated with your visa process.
***Students receive a take-home kit with components that they can use to further develop and build projects on their own.
Financial Aid
Unfortunately scholarships and financial aid are not available for this program at this time.
Official Transcript
Unofficial Transcript
Min GPA Requirement
Several Essays
Written Answers
English Test C1-C2
Online Application From
Application Fee
Parent/Guardian Consent
Application is closed
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