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Registration for the 2023 Unite summer program is open!
Apply to the Unite program here. Please note that each site may have additional application requirements. Please check with the site you are interested in attending for this information.

The 2022-2023 Unite sites are below. Unite is a four-to-six week, pre-collegiate, academic summer program for talented high school students from groups historically underserved in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Please contact the site director at the university of your choice for the application process and the eligibility requirements in February 2023 for the 2023 summer Unite program 

Funded by the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and administered by the Technology Student Association (TSA), Unite is designed to encourage and help prepare students to pursue college-level studies and, ultimately, STEM careers in fields such as engineering. View the Unite press releases, blogs, spotlights, and alumni/alumnae profiles here.

2022 - 2023 Unite Sites

COLORADO

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of Colorado (UCCS) 
Colorado Springs, CO
Ms. Vicki Taylor 

6/5/23 - 6/30/23
In-Person
This program supports Pre-Collegiate high school students that are interested in exploring career opportunities in the area of engineering and technology. The Pre-Collegiate program recruits students that are rising 10th-12th grade students that are first generation, low income and/or military dependent.

 

FLORIDA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Florida State University (FSU)
Tallahassee, FL
Ebe Randeree 
Dr. Faye Jones 
5/30/23 - 6/29/23 
In-Person
FSU iCamp is offered to rising 9-12th graders from Leon, Gadsden, or Wakulla Counties who are interested in developing or enhancing their technology and computing skills, and aspire to a STEM major and career. Preference will be given to eligible students who are nominated by a STEM teacher at Title I schools or who apply through the AEOP online registration system.
Miami Dade College (MDCH)
Homestead, FL
Ms. Jasmine Johnson 
6/19/23 - 7/28/23 
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 12th grade students enrolled in the Miami Dade College, Homestead Upward Bound program.

 

GEORGIA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Savannah State University (SSU) 
Savannah, GA
Dr. Asad Yousuf 
6/5/23 - 7/10/23 
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 10th through rising 11th grade students enrolled in the Savannah State University Upward Bound program.

 

INDIANA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of Indianapolis (UIndy) 
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Paul Talaga 
David Olawale

6/19/23 – 6/30/23 and 7/10/23 – 7/21/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th through 12th grade students from the Indianapolis area.

 

KANSAS

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of Kansas (KU) 
Lawrence, KS
Ms. Marilynn Chavez 6/5/23 - 7/14/23 
In-Person
Applications accepted only from students enrolled in the KU Upward Bound program, or the KU Upward Bound Math Science-LT program.

 

MARYLAND

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Morgan State University (MSU) 
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Candice Marshall 
6/21/23 - 7/28/23 (Hybrid – virtual for 5 weeks, last week on campus)Applications will be accepted from rising juniors and seniors anywhere!

 

MASSACHUSETTS

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Massachusetts Institute of Tech (MIT) 
Cambridge, MS
Douglas X. Shattuck 
6/20/23 – 7/21/23   
In-Person
The program is open to returning participants and rising 9th – 12th grade students in the Greater Boston area.

 

MISSOURI

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Dr. Tracey Hermanstyne
Ms. Lauren Johnson 
7/7/23 – 8/2/23 
In-Person
Applications accepted from 9th through rising 12th grade students enrolled in St. Louis Metropolitan area high schools in Missouri who have an interest in Science and Research.

 

MISSISSIPPI

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Jackson State University (JSU) 
Jackson, MS
Dr. Francis Tuluri 
6/5/23 - 6/30/23 
In-Person
Applications accepted only from rising 9th-grade level (going from 8th grade to 9th grade) students centered around Jackson State University within a radius of about 30 miles, targeting students having interest in pursuing STEM careers. For more information about qualifications, eligibility, and the application process, please visit www.jsums.edu/unite

 

MONTANA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Montana Tech (MT)  
Butte, MT
Amy Verlanic
Adam Maes

6/25/23 - 7/28/23 
In-Person
Applications accepted from low-income, first-generation students who have completed 8th grade and will be attending Anaconda, Butte, Helena, or Capital high schools in Montana. For more information about qualifications and the application process, please visit 

https://institute.mtech.edu/trio_ub/

 

NEW JERSEY

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) 
Newark, NJ
Ms. Kerry Eberhardt 
7/5/23 - 8/3/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 10th grade girls living within commuting distance of NJIT. 

 

NEW MEXICO

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Albuquerque, NM
Ms. Elsa Castillo 

6/5/23 – 6/30/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th, 10th and 11th grade students from any school within the state of New Mexico. 
Please contact the University of New Mexico UNITE Team for details at ess@unm.edu (Subject Line: UNITE program)

 

NORTH CAROLINA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Fayetteville State University (FSU)
Fayetteville, NC
Ms. Kendra Simon 
6/5/23 - 6/30/23
In-Person 
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 12th grade students who are currently enrolled in the FSU TRIO Talent Search program at Fayetteville State University.  
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (NCAT)
Greensboro, NC 
Dr. Robert Cobb, Jr. 6/19/23 - 7/21/23
Virtual
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 12th grade students currently participating in the NCAT Educational Talent Search program. 

 

OKLAHOMA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Mr. Hieu Lê 
6/12/23 – 7/21/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 12th grade students who are new or continuing Upward Bound participants from across five school districts in rural, north-central Oklahoma. 

 

PENNSYLVANIA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Philadelphia, PA
Ms. Chanda Jefferson
7/10/23 - 8/4/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th and rising 10th grade students enrolled in Philadelphia (PA) Public Schools.

 

PUERTO RICO

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus (UPR)
San Juan, PR
Dr. Jose Nieves 
Peter Feng
6/12/23 - 7/11/23   
In-Person
Applications will be accepted from rising 9th through rising 11th grade students from the Puerto Rico area.  Applications for the 2023 summer program will be accepted until Monday, April 3rd, 2023.

 

TEXAS

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
San Antonio, TX
Stephanie Weiss-Lopez 6/5/23-6/30/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 10th grade female students from the San Antonio area.
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)
Odessa, Texas
George Nnanna, Ph.D. 7/10/23 – 8/4/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 12th grade students enrolled in Permian High School, Odessa High School, Midland High School, Early College High School, UTPB STEM Academy, and New Tech high schools in Odessa and Midland Texas.

 

VIRGINIA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Virginia State University (VSU)
Petersburg, VA
Dr. Michael Rainey 6/20/23 - 7/16/23   
In-Person
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 11th grade students from all schools within a 50-mile radius.
Virginia Tech (VT)
Blacksburg, VA
Ms. Frances Clark 6/12/23 - 6/30/23 and 7/10/23 – 7/28/23   
In-Person

Applications accepted from high school students enrolled in the VT Upward Bound program.  New students may apply, but must attend a target high school, or live in the target area at the time of admission.  For more information and to apply https://trioprograms.vt.edu/upwardbound.html

 

WEST VIRGINIA

SiteDirectorProgram Dates
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Dr. Shelvy Campbell 

6/4/23 - 6/29/23     
On-site Residential
Applications accepted from rising 9th through rising 12th grade students from surrounding states or other states if willing to travel.

 

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Questions? Please contact Mimi Leonard.