In the summer of 2016 the NASCENT Center will be hosting a 1-week Pre-College Summer Program for rising high school students interested in engineering and nanotechnology.  You can download a one-page flyer for the program here.  You can also find more details about the program, as well as a link to the application form, below.  Note the application deadline is May 1, 2016We encourage you to apply!

Program Highlights

  • Be mentored by internationally recognized faculty, researchers, and industry leaders
  • Learn about cutting edge nanofabrication techniques, nanomaterials, & nano-enabled devices in electronics, healthcare, energy sectors
  • Build your resume and get a jump start on college application preparation
  • Present your work to a scientific audience
  • Gain valuable experience performing research
  • Learn how to think like a true innovator
  • Have fun!!!!

Research Themes

  • Flexible Nanoelectronics
  • Nanomedicine
  • Nanoscale Energy Systems

Application Details & Logistics

  • Dates: June 6 (Monday) – June 10 (Friday), 2016.
  • Location:  The NASCENT Center, UT Austin Pickle Research Campus, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 160, Austin TX  78758.
  • Designed For:  Rising 10th - 12th graders.
  • Application Deadline:  May 1, 2016
  • Cost:  $500
  • Scholarships:  A limited number of scholarships may be available.  If you apply you will automatically be considered.
  • Questions?  Contact Risa Hartman at:  rhartman “at” nascent-erc.org