Ready, Set, Summer: For NYC High Schoolers, ARISE Offers Hands-On STEM Experience

Want to spend this summer learning, creating, and innovating? At the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, research is a way of life, as students and faculty strive to solve our most pressing real-world problems. Now, Tandon is seeking applicants for the Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) program this summer. ARISE provides an exciting opportunity for New York City-based high schoolers to participate in college-level scientific research. What’s more, it’s completely free.

If you’re highly motivated and passionate about STEM, we want to get to know you! We believe cultivating a more diverse talent pool in STEM benefits society and science, so we’re focused on increasing representation and building an inclusive research environment. Plus, all ARISE participants get to attend workshops and other activities to prepare for college and beyond.

 

 

If you’re accepted to ARISE, you’ll spend your days conducting research in NYU faculty labs and receiving mentorship from NYU researchers. “Here, you get to learning something new,” affirms Ben Esner, Director for the NYU Center for K12 STEM Education. The Center runs ARISE in partnership with the New York City Science Research Mentoring Consortium (SMRP). “Research is about discovery and knowledge, successes and failures, and ARISE is about giving students that authentic research experience. You’re in an externally funded lab that is dedicated to discovering things that people don’t already know.”

ARISE applicants have the opportunity to contribute to applied research at 32 different NYU labs. Subject areas include anthropology, biology, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, and aerospace engineering. This year, research projects include the ethical use of artificial intelligence, ways to maximize solar cell efficiency, and building robotic arms to help archaeologists.

“The ARISE program was an amazing experience. I learned so many relevant, important things—how to conduct research, work in a lab, read and write scientific papers, present my research, and more. It solidified my desire to become a scientist and prepared me for a future in the field. I can honestly say that these past two months have changed me as a scientist and a person.” – 2020 ARISE Student

In addition to five weeks of hands-on research experience, ARISE offers a number of other benefits, including college advisement. For instance, all participants attend two weeks of workshops, including “Dimensions of Scientific Inquiry,” a unique seminar on scientific ethics. Moreover, all participants receive training in presenting and public speaking with the Irondale Ensemble Project. Throughout the summer, students build a community of like-minded peers as well as strong relationships with renowned academics in the field. Lastly, upon completion of the program, you’ll present your findings and receive a $500 stipend.

“This was the best summer ever. I had so much fun and learned so much. In addition to learning about college and my future, I found amazing friends and mentors. Overall, the ARISE experience couldn't have been better.”– 2020 ARISE Student