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CATALYST Academy

July 14–20, 2013

The CATALYST Academy is a one-week summer residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

The mission of the CATALYST Academy is to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines. Therefore, applications from students from backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) critically underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged.

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

This summer, spend a week making new friends; experience life on a university campus; and explore the many exciting possibilities awaiting you in engineering!

Learn about the CATALYST Academy application requirements and tuition information further down on this page!

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CATALYST Academy

Eligibility Requirements

  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in high school

Application Requirements

Step 1:  

Complete the CATALYST Academy Online Application which includes:

  •  A written essay with a maximum of 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


  • PREVIEW CATALYST Academy Application
    • We only accept online applications, this is a preview only
    • Use this preview as a resource prior to entering your data on the live CATALYST application


Step 2:

Submit the required supporting documents listed below:

  • Completed CATALYST Academy Recommendation Form from a math or science teacher or a high school counselor
  • Official high school transcript
  • High school profile (may be obtained from your high school guidance office)

Submit the completed required supporting documents, to the following address:

The CATALYST Academy
Diversity Programs in Engineering
146 Olin Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

 

Tuition

CATALYST Academy tuition - $1450.00

  • Includes room, board, and research supplies
  • Payable after notification of acceptance


Financial Assistance

  • Financial assistance for tuition and/or travel is available based upon demonstrated need.
  • Submit the Application for Financial Assistance in conjunction with applying for CATALYST Academy.
  • Financial assistance awards will be included with the notification of acceptance.

To apply for financial assistance, submit the following:


Deadlines


Online application: 11:59pm, Thursday, March 1, 2013.
Postmark Deadline for Supporting Documents: March 1, 2013.
Admission Status Notification:  mid-April, 2013.


Contact us:

DPENG@cornell.edu

607 255-6403

 Motorola logo CATALYST Academy is sponsored in part by generous grants from the Motorola Foundation and Cornell alumnus Dick Rothkopf '67. 
HP logo Hewlett-Packard also provides funding for an annual tuition scholarship for at least one CATALYST Academy participant.