Columbia Engineering Summer High School Academic Program For Engineers Shape 1

Columbia Engineering’s Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a selective pre-college program for rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent high school graduates. SHAPE is geared toward students with an aptitude for STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each 3-week session (July 5 – July 25, 2023; July 26 – Aug 15, 2023) offers college-level, project-based courses in engineering taught by prestigious faculty at Columbia University. Students engage with peers and Columbia University faculty, staff, students, alumni and industry partners through interactive programming, site visits and workshops. Courses and Dates Columbia Engineering’s SHAPE features hands-on, creative problem-solving pedagogy and exposes students to cutting-edge innovative engineering techniques and knowledge on Columbia University’s Morningside campus. Students gain access to our renowned MakerSpace and state-of-the-art research laboratories. SHAPE offers exciting courses in: Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science and AI Data Science and Analytics Electrical Engineering Robotics Sustainability and Environmental Engineering SHAPE consists of two 3-week sessions (students may choose to attend one or both sessions): Session 1: July 5 – July 25, 2023 Session 2: July 26 – August 15, 2023 SHAPE also provides high school students workshops to explore career fields, professional development, and guidance on sharpening one’s college application from admissions officers.  Students in the program will be visiting companies and organizations that showcase the classroom content in practice.  Students are coached and taught to present in a group setting. Upon successful completion of SHAPE, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and a personalized letter of recommendation from their professor. Application Driven by our core mission, Engineering for Humanity, we believe that true innovation is only possible when the field of engineering draws on the talents, perspectives, creativity and intellectual richness of a diverse community. SHAPE encourages applications from under-represented minorities, first generation, low income, and female-identifying students. Students are selected based on the following criteria: Strong academic record (transcript) Demonstrate excitement and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through engagement in challenging courses, activities, projects, etc. (resume and responses to essay questions) Enthusiastic letter of recommendation from teachers, counselors and/or community members Applications for Summer 2023 open on December 15, 2022 . We encourage all students to apply by the priority deadline of January 15, 2023 so their application fee is waived. After the priority deadline, a $50 application fee is required and admissions will be made on a rolling basis based on availability. The final deadline to apply is April 15, 2023. SHAPE is dedicated to supporting students and their families in need of financial assistance. We offer a limited number of need-based scholarships, which cover the full cost of SHAPE.  To be considered for a need-based scholarship, families will need to provide a recent pay stub and complete a Family Income and Expense Worksheet. If not filing a tax return they may submit a Parent Tax Non-Filer Form. SHAPE has a limited number of need-based scholarships, which cover the full cost of the tuition and fees. To be considered for a scholarship we ask parents and students to complete and submit the following documents and SHAPE application (including the requests for transcripts and letters of recommendation) before 11:59 PM on priority deadline (January 15, 2023). Email: shape@columbia.edu for more information. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.