This free two-week day camp provides a comprehensive introduction to the transportation field through immersive activities and expert interactions at a major university.
The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) at the University of Minnesota is a free, two-week day camp designed for middle school students entering grades 7-9. The program aims to create awareness and stimulate interest in transportation-related careers and enhance STEM skills. Participants engage in hands-on lab activities, learn from experts, and go on exciting field trips around the Twin Cities to locations such as an airport, transit facility, construction site, or maintenance facility. Students will explore how different parts of the transportation system work together, design and build a model bridge, and gain a feel for college life by touring the University of Minnesota campus. The curriculum covers various aspects of the transportation field, including aviation, and emphasizes the application of math and science in real-world scenarios.
A typical day includes hands-on lab activities, presentations by transportation experts, and field trips to various transportation facilities around the Twin Cities.
This camp is best for middle school students entering grades 7-9 who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, have completed or are qualified to enroll in pre-algebra, and have an interest in engineering, science, transportation, or technology-related careers.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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