National Summer Transportation Institute

The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) program is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides 30 high school students with a great chance to investigate careers and educational opportunities in today's transportation industry and beyond.

You will participate in discussions, hands-on design competitions, and trips to study local and regional transportation hotspots. You will also spend time with industry role models and a diverse group of students.

You can request to talk with university faculty from areas that you're interested in, as well as staff from university admissions and student life.

NSTI requires a separate application. Students are responsible for their own travel to/from UB campus in the week. NSTI scholarship funding is provided by a Federal Highway Administration grant.

• One-week non-residential program
• High school students only (Rising 9th grade to rising 12th grade)
  
• Participation is completely free and students will receive free field trip transportation and lunches.
• Learn about transportation engineering through awesome hands-on activities and group projects.
• Tour the regional traffic operation center and transit authority in Greater Niagara Falls and Buffalo region.
• Tour of Buffalo International Airport and Air Control Tower.
• Cruise along Erie Canal in Lockport.
• Spend time with professionals from transportation authorities and industry.
• Leadership and communication training program
• College preparation and admission process
• Minority or underrepresented students are encouraged to apply.

Date: August 14 - 18, 2017
Location: 140 Ketter Hall, UB North Campus