IEEE-TryEngineering Summer Institute

Sparking enthusiasm for engineering and technology in the next generation.

IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute

Sparking enthusiasm for engineering and technology in the next generation.

TryEngineering Summer Institute (TESI) is an exciting nine-day on-campus engineering summer program for high school students. TESI positions budding innovators for long-term success in academics and in life by having them engage in hands-on challenges, work directly with professional engineers, and build skills and conceptual knowledge through this immersive program.

TESI Scholarships ensure all who are interested and qualify, regardless of ability to pay, have the opportunity to experience this exciting summer program.

9-day

co-ed summer program that explores multiple engineering disciplines

30

full scholarships awarded for immersive program in 2024

$96k

in scholarship funding provided in 2024

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