Transportation Camp

The Transportation Camp 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.

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

Transportation Camp scholarship funding for 2019 is provided by the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics. Past funding was 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
   

The UB Transportation Camp is sponsored by the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics.