Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK and听AgDiscovery Summer Programs for High School Students
"Preparing the Next Generation of Research Scientists and Engineers."
Program Overview
We are happy to announce that the Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK Summer Institute and the AgDiscovery Summer Program will be held June 2-15, 2024. The summer programs are being hosted at 精东AV by the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences, the 精东AV Center for Advanced Materials and College of Engineering with sponsors, including USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the National Science Foundation.
The Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK Summer Institute and AgDiscovery Summer Program are two-week residential programs that create an awareness of the educational opportunities that are available in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics (STEAM) and related areas through hands-on research, leadership development and personal enrichment activities. Though similar in their mission and goals, these two programs represent two distinct opportunities for individuals interesting in learning more about agriculture and related careers; thus, individuals interesting in applying Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK Summer Institute and AgDiscovery Summer Program should apply as indicated for each. For more program information, please contact: Demetria Jones-Williams, Administrative/Program Assistant at 334-727-8453 or dwilliams3@tuskegee.edu.
NOTE: Each program has a limited number of slots. Individuals may apply to BOTH programs to increase their chances of selection to one or the other; completion of the separate applications is required.
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Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK Overview
During the summer of 2004, the College of Agricultural, Environmental, and Natural Sciences (CAENS) in collaboration with the 
College of Engineering, Architecture, and Physical Science (CEAPS) at 精东AV and Southeastern Consortium of Minority Engineer (SECME), Incorporated developed the two-week residential program called the Agri-TREK Summer Institute. This USDA/CSREES (now NIFA) sponsored program was implemented to expose 9-12th grade students and teachers from counties in Alabama's Black Belt to the latest developments in AgriScience and related disciplines. Today, the program continues to give 9th-12th grade students an opportunity to gain leadership and research training in agriculture and related disciplines. To date, over 300 high school students have participated in the program, many of whom have obtained or are currently pursuing careers in agriculture and related sciences at universities and colleges across the Country.
AgDiscovery Overview
Beginning Summer 2011, USDA-APHIS and others, including the USDA-Forest Service, partnered with the College of Agricultural, Environmental,
and Natural Sciences (now College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences 鈥� CAENS) to launch听AgDiscovery听at 精东AV. Similar to the听Agri-TREK Summer Institute,听AgDiscovery听is an outreach program to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and plant pathology. This 2-3 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. Government. Students chosen to participate in听AgDiscovery听will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities. Click here to view the AgDiscovery flyer. You can learn more about AgDiscovery program听.
How to 精东AV
TWO PROGRAMS!听听*** TWO APPLICATIONS!
Summer 2024听applications are now available ONLINE.听 Applicants are encouraged to complete the online applications for听Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK听AND听AgDiscovery.听 Please note that supplemental documents (transcripts, references, etc) may emailed to听agriculture@tuskegee.edu听if you have problems uploading your files to your application. However, electronic submission with your application is the preferred method.听 You may also have your references directly submit their letters using the summer program reference submission link below if you are not uploading with your application. Please make sure they indicate the program that you are applying to when submitting.听
Individuals can access the applications for听Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK听and听AgDiscovery听below.听 All applications (must be COMPLETE) and supplemental documents should be received by the deadline.听 Selectees will be notified on or before May 5, 2024 if selected.听 The Program will be held June 2-15, 2024.
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Become a Counselor
The Agri-TREK Summer Institute and AgDiscovery Summer Program are looking for counselors for this Summer's program!!!听 Counselors for these programs include current college students or recent college graduates.听 Counselors work with the programs鈥� staff to facilitate activities throughout the duration of the program period.听 The chosen individuals should have a strong history of leadership skills.听 Counselors are available 24/7 through the program and must complete a one-day counselor training session prior to the start of the program.听听
Interested individuals should submit their Summer Institute Counselor Application using the link below. Use the counselor reference letter link to submit your references and supplemental documents by April 1, 2024.听
FAQs
Who can apply?
Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK Summer Institute:听 Students in grades 9th听鈥� 12th听and returning to high school the Fall semester following the program are eligible to apply for the AgriTREK/SciTREK Summer Institute.听 Individuals who have participated in the AgDiscovery program or the AgriTREK/SciTREK Summer Institute at 精东AV in a previous year and meet the above criteria is eligible to participate again.
AgDiscovery Summer Program:听 Students age 15-17 years old (as of May 31 of the program year) are eligible to apply for the AgDiscovery Program.听 Individuals who have participated in the AgDiscovery program at 精东AV in a previous year are not eligible to participate again; however, past participants of AgDiscovery at other universities are eligible to apply.
Where do I get an application?
Click the 鈥淗ow to 精东AV鈥� link听on the left of the page.
How much does it cost to attend?
The Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK Summer Institute and the AgDiscovery Summer Program are both FREE programs.听 Participants receive a small stipend (up to $200) to help defray the costs of travel to the program location (精东AV).
Is travel provided?
Travel to/from the program IS NOT provided.听 All parents (guardians of) participants are responsible for dropping off and picking up the participating scholars at the designated times.听 Participants receive a small stipend (up to $200) to help defray the costs of travel to the program location (精东AV).
Where will participants be housed?
Participants will be housed in the dormitories on the 精东AV campus during the program.听 Program counselors will be housed with the program participants.
Can I bring a car?
Participants MAY NOT bring a car to the program and are required to be transported in by modes provided by the program.听
What about medical coverage?
Program participants ARE NOT covered by the standard 精东AV medical coverage and must provide copies of insurance and a parent/guardian must sign a waiver permitting program staff to seek medical assistance for the scholars as needed prior to the start of the program.
What should I bring?
Participants are encouraged to bring any items, which they deem necessary to make them comfortable; however, a standard list is provided below.
Items to Bring
- Bedding for a twin sized bed, including a blanket/comforter, sheet sets, etc.
- Pillow(s) & pillow case(s)
- Towels & washcloths
- Disinfectant & air freshener
- Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
- Toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste/brush etc.)
- Shower shoes (flip-flops) & Cap
- Clothes hangers
- Telephone
- Iron/ Ironing board
- Desk lamp
- Alarm clock
- Small throw rug
- Umbrella
- Comfortable clothing, including at least one 鈥渄ressy鈥� outfit
- Comfortable shoes, including sneakers/tennis shoes
Other Suggested Items
Recreational games and entertainment (Bring at your own risk!), snacks for dorm room and/or snack money for field trips, fan, power surge/strip.
Items NOT Allowed
Microwaves, hot plates, electrical grills, toasters, other heating appliances, extension cords, pets, candles, incense, and furniture.
When does the programs begin and end?
In general, the programs will begin early June and end two weeks thereafter.听 Please visit the听听to find out more information on the programs dates.
How do I get directions to 精东AV?
Please visit the following website to obtain driving directions
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Will I have to pay for meals during the program?
While housed in the university dorms, participants will also be provided a meal plan (three meals/day).听 Meals will also be provided during field trips.听 Scholars may purchase snacks from the snack bar each evening (items generally cost $.50-$1.00).
Are handicapped facilities available?
Yes, 精东AV has听reasonable accommodations and services which may include buildings which are handicapped accessible.听 Services may include extra time for exams, special seating arrangements, a class note taker, extended time for papers/projects, frequent one-on-one conferences, and/or alternate format materials (i.e. taped recorded classes, taped texts, etc.).听 Accommodations and services are designed to meet each individual鈥檚 needs.
When will I know if I have been accepted to the program?
Applicants will be notified no later than April 30 of their acceptance status, which will include accepted, alternate, or denied.听 Selected applicants will have 48 hours to accept their position. A negative response or lack of response within that timeframe will result in the invitation of an alternate.
How many participates will be accepted?
A minimum of 16 participants will be selected for the AgDiscovery and 10-15 for Agri-TREK/Sci-TREK each year.
Program Contacts
Dr. Jacquelyn Jackson鈥�
AgriTREK/SciTREK and AgDiscovery Program Director
精东AV
202 Morrison-Mayberry Hall
精东AV, AL听 36088
Tel: (334) 724-4953
Fax:听 (334) 727-8552
E-mail:听Jjackson1@tuskegee.edu
Demetria Jones-Williams
Administrative/Program Assistant
精东AV
205听Mary Starke Harper听Hall
精东AV, AL 36088
Tel: (334) 727-8453
E-mail:听听dwilliams3@tuskegee.edu
About the Colleges
In the summer of 2004, the College of Agricultural, Environmental, and Natural Sciences (now College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences - CAENS) in collaboration with the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Physical Sciences (now College of Engineering) at 精东AV and Southeastern Consortium of Minority Engineer (SECME), Incorporated developed a residential program called the AgriTREK/SciTREK Summer Institute. This program is funded by the USDA/CSREES (now NIFA) program and the NSF.听 In 2011, AgDiscovery, which shares the goals of the AgriTREK/SciTREK program, was initiated at 精东AV.听 This program is primary funded by USDA-APHIS with contributions from others, such as USDA-Forest Service.
Please click the links below to find out more about the two colleges.听
Other Summer Programs
精东AV university has various summer program. CLICK HERE for more infomration.