University of Massachusetts Boston
SUMMER
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
Please type or print legibly using black ink. Only
completely filled out applications will be considered.
STUDENT DATA
Last Name First
M.I. Date
of Birth
Home Address City State Zip Code
Email Address Social Security Number Age
Name of High School Address City/State Zip Code
Name of Guidance Counselor Telephone Number E-Mail address
Gender: ○Male
○Female Current
Classification: ○Freshman ○Sophomore
○Junior ○Senior
What grade are you in during the
2013-2014 School Year? ○8th ○9th ○10th ○11th
○12th
Awards/Achievements/Organizations
(Attach additional sheet if necessary) _______________
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STANDARDIZED
TEST SCORES (Optional)
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Highest Math
Completed__________________ Grade Received________ Overall GPA __________
I heard about the STI Program
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PARENTAL/GUARDIAN
DATA
Last Name
of Mother, Father or Legal Guardian First M.I.
Home Address (If different from above) City/State Zip Code Telephone
Number
Occupation Employer E-Mail Address Work
Telephone Number
Required Essay: A typed, double-spaced 250-word essay entitled, “How the
Applications from students with disabilities are highly
encouraged. Please describe any accommodations you may need:
Application checklist:
Enclose (1) completed application form
(2) one letter of recommendation (3) unofficial school transcript, (4) essay,
(5) most recent MA health form from your physician (within a year of
application date).
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: FC/FS Submit applications by e-mail to
tomas.materdey@umb.edu |
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Phone: 617-287-6431 or 617-287-6435; Fax: 617-287-6053 E-Mail: summer.institute@umb.edu or
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date Applicant’s Signature Date
University of Massachusetts Boston
July 7-18, 2014
Sponsored by the
The Summer Transportation Institute (STI) is a two-week non-residential program (Monday to Friday) that introduces high school students (who are rising 9th-12th graders at the end of the 2013-2014 academic year) to transportation-related careers. Participants will learn about air/land/water modes and safety issues via hands-on projects, field trips to research facilities, and interactive seminars. Academic enhancement activities are integrated into the program that develops skills such as leadership, problem solving, oral and written communication, project management, and use of computers. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the program. The Institute is free of charge.
Transportation is
omnipresent in our civilization, it is important that people and goods get to
their destination on time in a safe and efficient way. This requires a joint effort of people from
many different disciplines. Exciting opportunities exist for young
professionals to help meet tomorrow’s transportation challenges with their
creativity, hard work, and knowledge of the latest technologies. Participants
will be exposed to the following modes of transportation:
BY AIR Air transportation plays an important role in
people’s travel for business or pleasure and for the transportation of
specialized cargo items. It also plays a vital role in the opening of new
markets both domestically and globally.
BY LAND Trucks transport food, clothing and other
necessary goods across
BY WATER Sea and inland rivers form an important part of our
transportation system. The
In view of the importance
transportation plays in our nation’s economy, the U.S. Department of
Transportation has established the National
APPLICANTS
REQUIREMENTS
Be a rising 9th
– 12th grader at the end of the
2013-2014 academic school year
Have a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Have successfully completed
at least one course of high school algebra
Have a strong interest in
math, science or computer technology
Be committed to complete a
four-week non-residential program on the Campus of the
Then you are invited to apply to participate
in the
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the attached
application and submit it along with the following supporting documents:
(1)most current academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
(2)a typed, double-spaced 250-word essay entitled, “How the Summer
Transportation Institute Can Assist Me in Reaching My Career Goals.”
(3)one letter of recommendation, from teachers who are familiar with
your character, academic abilities, and accomplishments.
(4) most recent MA health form from your physician (dated within a year of the application date).