The National Summer Transportation Institute (Nsti): 10 Years Motivating Minority Students Toward Professions In The Transportation Industry

Abstract

Ten years have passed and it seems as it was yesterday when a group of minority students gathered at the South Carolina State University (SCSU) to participate in the first pilot Summer Transportation Institute (STI). Today, more than 40 Institutions of Higher Education serve as Host Sites to offer STIs around the nation with a common format that has evolved from the pilot program. The objective of this program is to expose high school students to the many opportunities available in the field of transportation and to inspire them to pursue professions in the transportation industry through a variety of educational, motivational, recreational, and cultural activities. In addition, the institute provides supplementary experience and training in mathematics, science and technology needed for a better involvement in the careers related to the transportation field.