Seidenberg Summer Scholars Experience 2013
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When: July 7th - 12th Where: Pace University, 163 William Street, NYC Who: 24 of the top computing students from around the United States who are entering their senior year of high school Theme: Software development, App development and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Application Deadline: April 19th
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The 8th annual Ivan G. Seidenberg Scholars Summer Computing Experience hosted by Dean Amar Gupta, the faculty, staff & students of the Seidenberg School and Pace University.
Goals
- To identify and develop the top students of computing in the nation entering their senior year of high school in fall, 2013.
- To participate in a creative, interactive, and entertaining multi-day technology development experience that leverages mobile apps to address societal needs.
Process
As a participant, you will be part of a dynamic, hands-on program that brings top students of science, technology, engineering and math to New York to work in teams to learn and deploy cutting edge software and system design to address problems in society. Based and Pace Universities Downtown Manhatten campus, located in the heart of New York's technology boom, the program gives you the opportunity to work in teams with other top students from around the nation in conjunction with Pace students, faculty, and Pace partners from around the world. You will also visit exciting destinations throughout New York, and we provide all your meals and house you in dorm rooms at our New York City campus.
Creative problem solving is what we're all about at Pace. We've invited you to apply to our 8th annual Summer Experience program because we think you might have what it takes to become a Seidenberg Scholar: a desire to pursue a computer science degree combined with talents and interests in areas outside of computing. The Summer Experience is renowned as a top tech program for gifted and talented students from across the country. We have had students from 38 states that have gone onto top Universities, including Pace University.
It's that dynamism-the ability to think creatively and apply your technological knowledge to other disciplines-that could make you a good candidate for our Summer Experience, and beyond that, for possible acceptance into our Seidenberg Scholars program. Today, a computer science graduate can occupy an almost limitless number of roles, ranging from internet security designer to digital artist. And as you can see, we ask you to play a number of different roles during your week in New York.
College Student
We realize you still have a year of high school left, but we also know you're capable of handling college-level material. In community service collaborative sessions called design sprints, we help you expand your already considerable knowledge of information technologies by showing you how to apply it to real-life situations. And because only 24 students participate, you can speak freely with Pace students, professors, and administrators.
Team member and Innovator
You're also part of a team with an important task: to use software development, app building, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools, among others, to build useful solutions for the NYC community. At the end of the week, your team presents its solution to the audience-great practice for when you attend academic conferences in college.
Traveler
You're spending the week in the country's most exciting city, and we're going to make sure you see as much of it as you can. Our planned events include exploring neighborhoods like Little Italy, Chinatown, Midtown, and Downtown; visiting the Museum of Natural History; touring the South Street Seaport; and attending a Broadway show. And if you have any energy left, you can use your free time to add even more experiences to your visit.
