Early IDentification

Program for Talented Minority High School Students

Illinois Institute of Technology

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 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...surfing the World Wide Web...or creating your own homepage...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 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 and take college-level "mini-courses". Topics of study include: physics, math, computer science, and several engineering disciplines: mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer, civil, chemical, and metallurgical.

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 its 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 five-week Early IDentification (EID) program to give talented minority high school juniors a head start on college.

When? and Where?

The Early ID program runs from July to early August (exact dates TBA), Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm on IIT's main campus and allows students to interactively explore science and engineering disciplines, as well as strengthen important academic skills.

How Much Does the Program Cost?

There is no fee for the Early Identification Program. Participants may receive a partial lunch stipend

Who is Eligible?

African American, Latino or Native American students who have completed their junior year of high school and have completed at least three years of math and two years of science with a B average grade or better in those courses.

How Do I Apply?

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The Early IDentification (EID) program is funded by the Illinois Institute of Technology and various private foundations and government organizations.

Comments from past EID participants:

"Early ID gives you a basic idea of different types of engineering fields. You get to meet the teachers and students involved in those fields."

"I got a lot out of this program, but top among them is confidence. I got a 'feel' for college life."

"I liked the bridge building contest by Professor O'Leary. I liked how everyone was put to work with a team and was able to configure a schematic bridge."

"I really liked the instructors and the facilities that this program had to offer. The introduction to the different types of engineering was excellent."

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