Nursing
Brenau University
The Nursing Department works with several Hall County elementary and middle schools to promote nursing as a career; and participates in the Lumpkin County High School health occupations program by serving on its advisory board and working with school nurses.
Nursing faculty also teach in the FireSpark! summer enrichment programs to promote health careers to high school students.
Dr. Cathy Dyches
770-534-6260
Health and Human Services Academy
Emory University
Partnership with Booker T. Washington High School program which promotes student participation in health and science careers by enhancing student achievement, graduation rates, and college entry.
Students have opportunities to “shadow” health professionals and to participate in internships. Teachers benefit via professional development opportunities such as workshops and internships.
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Pat Marsteller
404-727-9696
Kessler-Edison Trial Techniques Program
Emory University
Emory Law School utilizes elementary and high school students as witnesses and jurors in mock trials with law students, and are taught about the practice of law and the justice system.
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Molly O'Brien
404-727-5478
Career Awareness in Science and Engineering (CASE)
Georgia Institute of Technology
One-week commuter summer program designed to motivate 5th and 6th-graders to learn about engineering and scientific principles, and begin planning for a career in engineering or a related field.
Lunch, field trip, engineering related experiments, and other activities included.
Lytia R. Howard
404-894-2440
Career Discovery Program
Georgia Institute of Technology
Rising high school juniors and seniors learn about the history and practice of architecture and receive personal career counseling.
Students practice drawing techniques, learn principles of design, and build models in the design studio.
Carol Whitescarver
404-894-1096
Engineering Career Conference
Georgia Institute of Technology
Through the Women in Engineering program, this program intends to recruit more women to engineering fields and increase the retention of women majoring in and considering careers in the field.
Students learn about the academic requirements necessary to be successful in engineering undergraduate programs and have the opportunity to explore different areas of engineering through laboratory visits to all engineering departments. Participants are junior and senior women interested in engineering and nominated by their advanced math and science teachers.
Mahera (Mimi) S. Philobos
404-894-7010
Freshman Engineering Workshop (FEW)
Georgia Institute of Technology
One-week commuter summer program for 7th and 8th-graders in metro Atlanta to explore the field of engineering.
Encourages students to begin planning for a career in engineering or a related field. Hands-on projects, panel discussions, field trips, and lunch provided daily.
Lytia R. Howard
404-894-2440
Minority Introduction to Technology and Engineering (MITE)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Two-week residential summer program designed to motivate rising senior minority students to consider engineering as a major in college and as a career.
Involves classroom instruction, field trips to major corporations, and hands-on projects. Sponsor corporations and friends of Georgia Tech provide housing, meals, and matriculation.
Cynthia Warner
404-894-2298
Operation Reach
Georgia Institute of Technology
K-12 schools are invited to tour Georgia Tech’s engineering schools, laboratories, and/or research areas, and to attend lectures on an engineering subject of their choice.
Cynthia Warner
404-894-2298
Pre-College Engineering Program (PREP)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Two-week residential summer program designed to motivate rising junior and senior high school students to consider engineering as a career.
Matriculation, transportation to field trips, and classroom instruction are provided.
Cynthia Warner
404-894-2298
SECME/PREP
Georgia Institute of Technology
On-campus program designed to encourage high school students to consider careers in science, math, engineering, and technology.
Includes SAT preparation
Donna Whiting
404-894-5185
Gustavia Evans
404-894-3342
Sophomores Exploring Engineering (SEE)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Two-week commuter program open to 9th-graders who demonstrate a consistent interest and aptitude in math and science.
Includes lectures, field trips, hands-on experimentation, and group projects.
Lytia R. Howard
404-894-2440
SummerScape
Georgia Institute of Technology
A Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) two-week science and engineering summer camp held at Georgia Tech for middle grades students.
Designed to promote interest in science, math, and engineering among girls and underrepresented groups. Includes an intensive professional development experience for middle school science, math, and technology teachers interested in creating a gender equitable climate in their schools and classrooms. A part of the University System of Georgia’s Post-Secondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP).
Donna Whiting
404-894-5185
Allied Health High School Summer Program
Georgia State University
Part of the Partnerships for Health Professions Education Project.
Emphasizes science enrichment, SAT preparation, and stimulates interest in health careers.
Stephanie Summers
404-651-0410
Shadow Day Program
Kennesaw State University
6th-graders from Sammye S. Coan Middle School interested in pursuing teaching as a career spend the day on campus and “shadow” education majors.
KSU partners with the Atlanta Chapter of The Links, Inc., Project Lead: High Expectations program to choose students for this project.
Loretta M. Howell
770-423-6718
Health Careers Pipeline Summer Program
Morehouse College
Six-week summer experience for Atlanta Public Schools 8th and 9th-graders.
Program exposes students to opportunities and expectations of a health career.
Thomas J. Blocker
404-681-2800 x3214
Inspiring Careers in Engineering, Mathematics and Science (ICEMS)
Morehouse College
Three-year program fosters excellence in engineering, math, and science to increase the number of minority scientists and mathematicians.
Held on Saturday mornings and Monday afternoons, the program targets 6th-graders, who are committed to remaining in the program through 8th grade.
Robert Dixon
404-681-2800 x2615
Annual Symposium on Career Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences
Morehouse School of Medicine
Offered in cooperation with the Association of Minority Health Professional Schools, this three-day symposium exposes talented minority high school students to opportunities in the fields of biomedical science.
Provides information and support to facilitate students’ ongoing success and continuation in the biomedical sciences, education, and professional training programs. Provides opportunities for students to interact with minority and other health professionals and scientists who can serve as role models and mentors.
L. Vernon Allwood
404-752-1659
Medical Post Program
Morehouse School of Medicine
In cooperation with Explorer Scouts of America, this academic-year program encourages 8th to 12th-graders to explore careers in medicine, allied health, and biomedical science through hands-on experimentation, case studies, workshops, mentorships, field trips, and community partnerships.
Alex Adams
404-752-1914
L. Vernon Allwood
404-752-1659
Apparel and Textile Engineering Technology (ATET) Program
Southern Polytechnic State University
The program’s recruiter makes presentations in high school math, chemistry, and science classes.
K-12 groups are invited to tour ATET facilities. Program sponsors a scholarship with the area 4-H clubs in fashion/design/textiles.
Leslie Schwartz
770-528-3175
Biomedical Summer Science Program
Spelman College
Partnering with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, this six-week residential program offers talented Georgia high school students an opportunity to cultivate interest in the biomedical sciences by exploring current biomedical issues while enhancing skills in critical thinking, technology, communication and math.
Applicants must be 12th-graders enrolled in a Georgia high school, have a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and have demonstrated an interest in science and math. Stipends are awarded to students accepted to the program, based on participation. Room and board are provided; travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant. Students may not participate in other summer activities or programs concurrently with the program, which runs from mid-June to late July.
Bernice Green Cooper
404-215-7920
Georgia Journalism Academy
University of Georgia
A week-long summer program to give high school students an intensive, hands-on learning experience at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Students receive training in newspapers/magazines, TV broadcast, graphic design, advertising/public relations, and online media from faculty, graduate students and professional journalists. Legal and ethical issues, international communication and career aspects also are discussed.
Margaret Weston
706-542-5022
Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA)
University of Georgia
Non-profit organization devoted to assisting high school journalism programs in Georgia by encouraging production of quality publications through instruction and contests.
GSPA provides information to member staffs and teachers through a newsletter, Web site and listserv; and provides instruction through workshops, curriculum resources, critique services, and special speakers upon request. Membership is open to all Georgia middle, junior, and high schools that have school-sponsored publications, including newspapers, yearbooks, literary magazines, television/radio programs, and online media.
Margaret Weston
706-542-5022
High School Residency Program (HSRP)
University of Georgia
Co-sponsored by the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and the Terry College of Business, this program encourages high school students to consider careers in accounting.
Activities include speakers from national, local, and regional accounting firms, industry professionals, and UGA; and interactive workshops designed to give students hands-on experience with accounting issues.
Mark Dawkins (UGA)
706-542-3632
Julie Anderson (GSCPA)
404-231-8676 x817