JULY 18-24, 2010

The CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on sophomores and juniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, but want to learn more about the many opportunities in engineering in an interactive atmosphere.

Cornell University's world-renowned faculty and graduate students will lead CURIE participants in classes, lab sessions, and project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities will provide participants with opportunities to network informally with Cornell faculty, staff, and students.

Join us for the CURIE Academy and spend a week making new friends, experiencing life on a university campus, and exploring the many exciting possibilities awaiting you in engineering!

For additional information, contact Debbie Moss at dpeng@cornell.edu or (607) 255-6403.

                DREAM BIG. LOVE WHAT YOU DO. BECOME AN ENGINEER!

CURIE ACADEMY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must be current sophomores or juniors in high school.
• Applications should be accompanied by:
  • A written essay (please type your essay) of no more than 500 words, explaining:
  • why you want to participate in this program
  • what you hope to gain from the experience
  • what interests you about engineering
  • what thoughts you have about your future career
  • A written recommendation from a math or science teacher, or high school counselor
  • An official high school transcript
  • A high school profile (you may obtain a profile from your high school counseling office)
    

The postmark and submission deadline for all completed applications as well as the required supporting documents is March 1, 2010. Students will be notified of their admission status by mid-April 2010.

Applications for the 2010 CURIE Academy will be available by December 2009.

TUITION

Tuition for the 2010 CURIE Academy is $1450 and includes room, board, and research supplies. Tuition is payable to Cornell University after notification of acceptance.

Hewlett-Packard provides funding for a partial tuition scholarship for at least one CURIE Academy participant.