Call for Applications - My Streetscape Summer Research Institute 2024

Applications for this interdisciplinary program on urban technology and trust for high-school students close on March 26, 2024! Apply !

The CS3 My Streetscape Summer Research Institute (formerly the My Streetscape Summer School) is an interdisciplinary education program on urban technology and trust organized by the Trust Collaboratory and the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) at Columbia Engineering. The program is part of the Columbia Engineering E.N.G. program and is designed for high-school students who wish to hone their interests in engineering and the social sciences, regardless of their level of experience or knowledge.

For six weeks, students learn and conduct research alongside Columbia University scholars to develop their academic and professional skills. Participating students gain deep insights into the methods, strategies, and data used by engineers and social scientists who share the belief that technology when it is introduced in consultation with local communities, can improve the livability, safety, and inclusivity of New York City.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Six-week session: July 8 - August 16, 2024
- 25 hours per week
- Students are paid $15 per hour for six weeks
- In-person sessions hosted at the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) on Columbia University's Manhattanville Campus

Student Responsibilities:
- Attend all summer program activities
- Complete assigned research project, final presentation, and report
- Attend a Fall 2024 community-facing event that presents students’ research findings and project contributions to the public.
- Complete program assessment surveys

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