High School Initiative in Remote Sensing of the Earth Systems Science & Engineering (HIRES)

High School Initiative in Remote Sensing of the Earth Systems Engineering and Sciences (HIRES), an innovative program within the City University of New York Remote Sensing Earth System (CUNY CREST) Institute, The City College of New York, provides advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) research opportunity to New York City (NYC) students. HIRES is part of the NYC Science Research Mentoring Consortium funded by the Pinkerton Foundation.

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The program aims to recruit and train a student community with little or no access to high quality STEM education. Each student is assigned a research project and mentors (graduate students & faculty) to undertake cutting-edge research with a focus in climate, water, weather, ecosystem services, social, and environmental justice. Additionally, over the course of seven to eight-weeks, each summer, the students participate in various professional development activities, technical workshops in remote sensing, python, and geographical information system (GIS) conducted by dedicated faculty, educational field trips, and improv and public speaking workshops by Irondale- a local theater group that helps inculcate STEM and research identity early-on for students who may otherwise not consider STEM as even a potential career opportunity. 

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HIRES focuses on STEM education which is an increasingly important part of the today’s workforce and economy. The program provides and encourages high-quality science and technology activities and initiatives in after-school programs. In 150 high students from 68 high schools mentors worked with nearly 80 faculty, post-doctoral and graduate student on authentic research projects across 20 discipline.

• You can demonstrate the necessary skill levels in reading and writing by meeting any of these criteria
  • SAT Critical Reading score of 480 or higher
  • ACT English score of 20 or higher
  • N.T. State English Regents score of 75 or higher
• You can satisfy the mathematical skill requirement if you meet any of these criteria:
  • SAT Math score of 500 or higher
  • ACT Math score of 21 or higher
• N.Y. STATE REGENTS
  • Score of 70 or higher in Algebra I (Common Core) AND successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or higher-level course
  • Score of 80 or higher in either Integrated Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry AND successful completion of the Algebra 2/Trigonometry or higher-level course
  • Score if 75 or higher in one of the following
    • MATH A or MATH B
    • Sequential II or Sequential III
• Applicants must be:
  • New York City Department of Education (Charter or Public High School) Students
  • Academically strong, highly motivated students
  • Passionate for science, technology, engineering, and math
  • Responsible students who have demonstrated: an ability to make and fulfill commitments, timeliness, and persistence
  • Students who are currently enrolled in (or have completed) algebra 1 & 2 with a minimum average of B, and/or pre-calculus
• Students from demographic groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines and careers, including women, students of color and those from low income backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.

• March 

• Student application (personal information and statement of interest)
• High School transcript
• Copy of regents score or PSAT score or SAT score
• Teacher recommendation letter

• April