This tuition-free, highly selective residential program offers a unique opportunity for top New Jersey high school juniors to engage in college-level engineering coursework and novel research projects at no cost to their families.
The Governor's School of New Jersey in Engineering & Technology (GSET) at Rutgers University is an intensive, tuition-free, residential summer program for high-achieving high school juniors. Students engage in advanced computer science and engineering through a rigorous academic program that includes four academic courses and a small group research and design project. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and current research trends. Scholars collaborate on novel research projects, culminating in a conference-style final paper and presentation at a research symposium. The curriculum also incorporates workshops, site visits to local corporations like Bloomberg, Google, and Lockheed Martin, and activities with professors and professionals. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while exploring various engineering disciplines and potential career paths.
A typical day involves attending four academic courses, working collaboratively on a research and design project, participating in workshops, and engaging in activities with professors and peers.
The program is best for highly motivated and talented New Jersey high school juniors with a strong interest and outstanding abilities in engineering and technology, who are eager to engage in challenging academic work and collaborative research.
Rutgers University, School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ
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