Overview
Students who have participated in ESMI previously are not eligible to reapply.
Opportunity Description
The Office of Inclusive Excellence's Engineering Summer Math Institute (ESMI) is an 8-week summer program during which participants enroll in a summer math class (MATH 1920, 2930, or 2940) and participate in an applied math project under the guidance of the ESMI math instructor. Throughout the summer, students also participate in peer-facilitated collaborative learning workshops to support their coursework. At the end of the summer, all ESMI participants present their work at the Office of Inclusive Excellence Summer Research Symposium.
Benefits:
- Tuition is provided for your summer math course MATH 1920, 2930, or 2940
- $2000 stipend
- Limited meal plan
- On campus housing
- Limited summer meal option included
- Additional assistance and support with math courses
- Required individual and small group advising and tutoring
Application:
- Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- The application includes 3 short-answer questions. Within these questions, please answer each of the following discussion points (maximum of 200 words each):
- Briefly explain why you are interested in participating in ESMI and how the program can help you reach your short-term academic goal(s).
- If you need a summer course to stay on track for affiliation, please explain why.
- Discuss any lived experience(s) that have impacted your advancement or ability to advance in a STEM field.
- Upload unofficial transcript
- Upload resume
Priority consideration is given to those students who must take or retake a summer math course in order to stay on track for affiliation.
