IlT Summer Program for Talented
Minority High School Students
Summer 1997
The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private teaching and research university with programs in engineering, science, architecture, business, design and law. Offering innovative curricula and close personal attention to it's students, IIT is committed to educating a diverse community of scholars and achievers who will shape the future.
Since 1974, IIT has sought to increase the number of minority students seeking college degrees in science, engineering, and math. To help achieve this goal, we offer a six-week Early IDentification program to give talented minority high school juniors a head start on college.
The Early ID program runs from July 7 - August 15, 1997 on IIT's main campus.
Who is Eligible?
African American, Latino or Native American students who have completed their junior year of high school and who have completed at leastthree years of math and two years of science with a "B" average grade or better in those courses.
The Discovery Zone
You will explore math, science, and computer science concepts and learn how they are relevant to engineering studies. You will discover your creative and innovative nature and develop important interpersonal skills by working in teams on an invention and design project.
Whether you are working in laboratories...examining a computer chip...studying Newton's laws of motion...or surfing the world wide web...you will engage in hands on activities which provide the training and experience to help you excel in college and beyond.
Excellent Adventure
You will visit major corporations, meet engineers, and see the practical application of engineering theories. You will go on museum field trips and participate in cultural and social activities. In fact, you will have so much fun exploring math, science, and engineering, you will be surprised at how much you learn!
Higher Education
You will learn about college life, take college-level "minicourses" and may gain academic credit toward your undergraduate degree. Topics of study include: physics, math, computer science, and several engineering disciplines inluding: mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer, civil, chemical, and metallurgical.
How Do I Apply?
Complete the Early ID Application and have a math or science teacher fill out the Teacher Evaluation form. The application deadline is May 30, 1996.
For more information or to obtain an application, call Brian Bonds, IIT Undergraduate Admissions Office, at (312) 567-5158 or Cheryl Caplan, Pre-College Programs Co-ordinator, at(312) 567-5216.
How Much Does the Program Cost?
There is no fee. Early ID is funded through grants from the Polk Bros. Foundation, IIT, and the National Science Foundation.
Comments from a past student:
"Early ID gives you a basic idea of different types of engineering fields. You get to meet the professors and students involved in those fields. "
-Esteban Perez,
Morgan Park H. S.
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