GSET is a tuition-free, highly competitive residential program offering hands-on research and advanced engineering coursework to New Jersey's most talented high school juniors.
The Governor's School of Engineering & Technology (GSET) at Rutgers University is a tuition-free, intensive residential summer program for high-achieving high school juniors. Students engage in rigorous coursework, hands-on research, and immersive academic exploration in engineering. The program emphasizes current research trends and teamwork, providing a unique, non-traditional, and inspirational learning environment.
Participants collaborate on novel research projects, culminating in a conference-style final paper and presentation at a research symposium. They also take four academic courses, including core subjects like Robotics and Modern Physics, and choose from various electives. The curriculum is supplemented with life-skills workshops, site visits to local corporations, and activities with professors and professionals, fostering strong academic relationships and an understanding of future career prospects.
A typical day involves attending core and elective academic courses, working collaboratively on a research and design project, and participating in workshops or site visits to corporations.
The program is best for talented and motivated high school juniors who have a strong interest in engineering and technology, excel in honors math and science, and are eager to collaborate on challenging research.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
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