CURIE Academy is a one-week program for high school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on rising juniors and seniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, but want to learn more about it in an interactive atmosphere.

Non-credit

Residential

Financial Aid

Final project

CURIE Academy seeks to develop literacy surrounding engineering as a major course of study in college, showcase career and graduate school pathways in engineering, and demystify the admissions process. CURIE Academy recognizes that not all students have equitable access to STEM educational opportunities and resources. Therefore, we strongly encourage girls whose backgrounds and lived experiences are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, or who may not have access to robust, STEM-related curricular resources, to apply for CURIE Academy.

CURIE Scholars spend a week on the Cornell campus, living in dormitories, and networking with current Cornell Engineering students, faculty, and a diverse group of participants from across the country. Participants attend daily classes in one area of study led by a Cornell Engineering faculty member, and work cooperatively under the supervision of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students to execute and present a research project. Additionally, students participate in nine (9) field sessions across our engineering majors, as well as a field session focused on the admissions process. Discover more about CURIE Academy, and consider spending part of your summer with us!

CURIE Academy offers its scholars an authentic college experience. CURIE Scholars participate in daily interactive academic, research, and social activities designed to build literacy surrounding various engineering fields, academic and career pathways, and demystify the STEM admissions process.

Field Sessions
CURIE Scholars participate in nine (9) field sessions led by Cornell Engineering faculty across each of Cornell Engineering’s major fields of study.
In these sessions, participants learn about the field, related curriculum, current trends and research,
Each field session includes interactive and hands-on experiences.
Additionally, Cornell Engineering Admissions provides a 10th field session that demystifies the admissions process for students interested in pursuing their post-secondary studies at Cornell.
Research Project
CURIE Scholars attend classes under the auspices of a Cornell Engineering faculty member.
CURIE Scholars work in small collaborative groups.
The faculty and a team of post-docs, graduate students, and/or undergraduates instruct and mentor CURIE through a curriculum which culminates into a specific project.
Groups present their findings or outcomes on the final day. Parents or guardians are welcomed to attend the final presentations.
Social Activities
CURIE program assistants lead the cohort in social activities and friendly engineering competitions.
Social activities may include group outings to the Lindseth Climbing Center, Treman State Park, bowling at Helen Newman Hall, and more!

Cornell Engineering: CURIE Academy Summer Program

Jul 16 - Jul 22

1 week

Residential

1450 USD

CURIE Academy tuition – $1,450.00*
Includes room, board/meals, and research supplies
Payable after notification of acceptance/admission
We strive to make the program accessible for our participants. We encourage applicants who are concerned about affordability to apply for a scholarship.

Financial Aid

Scholarships for tuition and/or travel are available based upon demonstrated need.
To be considered for a scholarship, submit the Financial Assistance Form in conjunction with the CURIE Academy Application and supporting documents by March 1, 2023.
If admitted to CURIE Academy, scholarship awards will be included in the notification.