Overview
The CS3 My Streetscape Summer Research Institute (formerly the My Streetscape Summer School) is an interdisciplinary education program on urban technology and trust organized by the Trust Collaboratory and the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) at Columbia Engineering. The program is part of the Columbia Engineering E.N.G. program and is designed for high-school students who wish to hone their interests in engineering and the social sciences, regardless of their level of experience or knowledge.
For six weeks, students learn and conduct research alongside Columbia University scholars to develop their academic and professional skills. Participating students gain deep insights into the methods, strategies, and data used by engineers and social scientists who share the belief that technology when it is introduced in consultation with local communities, can improve the livability, safety, and inclusivity of New York City.
Marrying the social sciences with engineering: Our program trains students for "field work" in the neighborhood where they conduct interviews with residents and gather data.
Visualizing social issues in the neighborhood: Students explore how technology shapes social life in Harlem through the photovoice method with Taylor Alarcon.
Success: The first My Streetscape cohort celebrates the conclusion of six weeks of learning at Columbia.
Program Goals
Program Details
- Six-week session: July 8 - August 16, 2024
- 20 hours per week
- In-person sessions hosted at the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3) on Columbia University's Manhattanville Campus
- Students are paid $15 per hour.
- Student Responsibilities:
- Attend all summer program activities
- Complete assigned research project, final presentation, and report
- Attend a Fall 2024 community-facing event that presents students’ research findings and project contributions to the public.
- Complete program assessment surveys
Eligibility
- Rising high school senior (current 11th graders).
- U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Interest in engineering and social science research.
- Must attend a high school located in NYC, strong preference for students at Harlem schools or Harlem residents.
Application Requirements
- Completed application form through the E.N.G. program
- The deadline to apply is March 26, 2024.
Information Sessions
Learn more about the My Streetscape Summer Research Institute by joining one of our upcoming information sessions via Zoom. Program administrators will provide more details about the program and answer questions. Click on the links below to register.
- Wednesday, November 29th at 12PM EST
- Thursday, November 30th at 5PM EST
- Monday, December 4th at 12PM EST
- Tuesday, December 5th at 5PM EST
- Tuesday, December 12th at 5PM EST
- Monday, February 19th at 4PM EST
Student Voices
“This program helped me expand on certain aspects of engineering that I didn’t know much about, especially research. Now I know that speaking directly to the community and finding out their perspectives are methods I’d need to use as an engineer.”
— Christopher Grullon
