WELCOME TO VAUGHN’S SUMMER 2023 PROGRAMS

Explore Futureproof Career Possibilities in STEM

For summer memories that will last a lifetime, high school students may enroll in one of these free STEM-focused programs that pave the way to exciting, in-demand, futureproof careers. Earn college credit while you learn about engineering, gain valuable industry know-how and HAVE FUN with peers. Choose one of the six program offerings that’s best for you, ranging from computer engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity to unmanned aircraft systems and more.

Propel Forward: FAA-UAS Certificate Program Cohort IV Summer: July 10 - August 4
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Upward Bound July 10 - August 11
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Summer Engineering Experience Program (SEE-STEM) July 10 - August 10
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Computer Engineering Summer Academy Program July 17 - August 24
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Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) July 17 - August 11
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Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Academy July 17 - August 17
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Propel Forward: FAA-UAS Certificate Program

What does it take to create an unmanned aircraft system (UAS)—better known as a drone? In addition to classroom learning, students will receive collaborative, hands-on experience designing, building and testing drones that meet FAA regulations.

Upward Bound

First-generation and underrepresented students can benefit from this federally funded program Vaughn offers. It is packed with instruction, tutoring and counseling in a variety of subjects including mathematics, science and literacy, as well as college entrance preparation. Only available to students from specific high schools - see eligibility section for details.

Summer Engineering Experience Program (SEE-STEM)

Each accepted applicant will learn how to be a Vaughn College student from both an academic and social perspective, as well as have the chance to enroll in IBM courses that lead to earning AI and cybersecurity certificates.

Computer Engineering Summer Academy Program

In this program, students will have the opportunity to learn basic and intermediate skills and concepts behind computer engineering, including blockchain technology, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Thanks to the New York State Department of Education, Vaughn College is able to provide academic opportunities and support to students from under-resourced communities.

Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Academy

Opportunities to attend college and participate in math, science, technology and health-related fields are available to students from under-resourced communities through the STEP Academy.

TryEngineering Summer Institute

Vaughn is proud to host the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) TryEngineering Summer Institute again this summer. This STEM-focused camp gives high school students access to the College’s state-of-the-art flight simulator complex and engineering labs, and discover what a career in engineering is really like through field trips and hands-on experiences. FULL PROGRAM INFO HERE
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