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

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 rotating roster of around 50 different NYU labs. Subject areas include anthropology, biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, machine learning, 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.

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I've learned a variety of new skills at ARISE! I learned how to find research papers, think about my research from an ethical stand point, present to people, apply my skills in a different field, plan projects, design posters, make slides, explain my research in a more simple manner, work in an office environment, use rhino 3d, use a water jet, and improvise when needed. Overall ARISE has taught me so many skills and was an exceptional experience. – 2023 ARISE Student

So many things! Data analysis, WGM Sensor, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, Biological Aggregate studies, Graphing, Proteins & Chemicals, Research, Scientific/Technical Writing, Professional and public speaking skills – 2023 ARISE Student

In addition to 4 weeks of lab safety training and six weeks of hands-on research experience, ARISE offers a number of other benefits, including college advisement. For instance, all participants attend four 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. They also get advice on college majors from the NYU network, financial aid advising, one on one application writing support, and hear from industry professionals on their career path. 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 at an NYU Colloquium as well as AMNH’s Symposium and receive a $1000 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