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Dear Colleague:
Current sophomores and juniors interested in joining the 2012–13 Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Boeing Scholars Academy can now apply online.
Students should apply by Tuesday, January 31, 2012, to participate in our FREE, year-round academic enrichment program for 100 soon-to-be juniors and seniors from Chicago-area high schools, which offers
- Hands-on summer experiences in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as well as in architecture, business, and psychology (weekdays June 25–July 20, 2012)
- Periodic workshops during the school year)
- College and career advising support, and)
- Leadership skills training
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Please join us in our outreach by sharing this information as well as our brochure and poster with your Chicago-area networks. Students are strongly encouraged to
- Learn more about the program, eligibility, and the application process
- Register to attend our Information Session for Prospective Applicants, taking place on IIT’s Main Campus on Thursday, January 12, 2012, from 6–8 p.m.
- Apply online
First-generation college students, women, and students from populations underrepresented in STEM fields are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to have demonstrated prior interest in STEM fields.
To invite a representative of the program to speak to your students, contact Tanya Cabrera, outreach coordinator, at tcabrera@iit.edu or 312.567.6943.
Please contact Marya Spont, program director for the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy, at spont@iit.edu or 312.567.5193 with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your support and collaboration.
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Gerald P. Doyle
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Marya Spont
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Vice Provost
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Program Director
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Student Access, Success,
and Diversity Initiatives
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IIT Boeing Scholars Academy
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Founded in 2011, this program is generously supported by a grant from The Boeing Company.
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Office of Student Access, Success, and Diversity | 10 West 33rd Street, Perlstein 101 | Chicago, IL 60616
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