CIA STEAM Camp 2023
NSHSS and our partner, the Central Intelligence Agency, are hosting an amazing opportunity for rising junior and senior high school members who are passionate about exploring STEAM education in college and are curious about the application of STEAM within the CIA!
Hundreds of members will apply for this event, but only a few NSHSS scholars will be selected to participate in a STEAM Camp at the CIA Headquarters.
On August 10, 2023, 22 well-deserving NSHSS scholars will participate in a 1-day, full-immersion CIA STEAM Camp at the Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters in Langley, VA! Participants will learn firsthand about the inner workings of the Agency and the Intelligence Community through engaging in STEAM challenges and Directorate Briefings and get a chance to tour the CIA headquarters and Office of Strategic Services (OSS) museum filled with historical CIA artifacts, exhibits, and collections. The day will end with a visit to the CIA Store before heading back to Washington, D.C., to attend Scholar's Day!
Location: CIA Headquarters (Langley, VA)
When: August 10, 2023
*Please note: this is an application-based event. The review committee will choose and invite the top 22 applicants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 7, 2023.
Application Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen either by birth or naturalization
- Must have a valid US government issues REAL ID and/or a valid US government-issued passport
- Must be a rising junior or senior in high school or a college freshman or sophomore
- Personal Statement:
- In approximately 500 words, please respond to all of the questions below:
- Question 1: What area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math (STEM) interests you and why?
- Question 2: What motivates you to become a leader in a STEAM field?
- Question 3: What intrigues you about the work of the Central Intelligence Agency? How have you imagined the integration of STEAM into the CIA's mission?
- Question 4: Describe any school or community STEAM activities in which you have participated in the last three years (i.e., science fairs, math club, after-school programs, summer programs, etc.). Have you received any awards/recognition or held office in any of these activities?
- In approximately 500 words, please respond to all of the questions below:
- Resume
- Transcript
- Test Scores -- SAT and/or ACT
- A color headshot
*Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered for this event.
Deadline to apply: July 7, 2023 (EST)
CIA STEAM CAMP AGENDA
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7:30-8:00 AM |
Pick up NSHSS at Gaylord National Resort, Oxon Hill, MD |
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9:00 AM |
NSHSS arrives at the VCC for badges/check-in |
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9:30 AM |
NSHSS arrives at the main entrance OHB |
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9:45 AM |
Photo on the seal; information session on the seal/memorial wall/OSS museum |
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10:15 AM |
NSHSS walks to (Room)/Break |
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10:30-11:00 AM |
Introductions, Student Programs Briefing |
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11:15-12:45 PM |
Lunch (provided); Recruiter Round table/Break |
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12:45-1:45 PM |
STEAM experiment |
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1:45-2:00 PM |
Walk to Museum/Break |
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2:00-3:00 PM |
Guided Museum tour |
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3:00-3:30 PM |
EAA Store |
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3:45-4:00 PM |
Closing Remarks |
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4:00-4:30 PM |
Walk to the bus/break |
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4:30 PM |
NSHSS departs back to the hotel |
Join Scholar's Day DC after the CIA STEAM Camp!
NSHSS's largest scholarly event will take place the following weekend at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on August 11-12, 2023! Join NSHSS members, families, and educators to take part in this exciting 2-day event full of professional development workshops, networking opportunities, a college and career fair, and the prestigious Member Recognition Ceremony to honor all members for their academic achievements.
Read more about Scholar's Day DC
Coming from out of town or staying the weekend for Scholar's Day, DC?
NSHSS has reserved a block of rooms at the Gaylord National Hotel at a discounted rate for its members and families to enjoy the Scholar's Day weekend without any distractions!
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