NYU Tandon Summer Series
Kick off your summer with special opportunities for first-year students!
You’re making an exciting and important decision about your future, and we’re thrilled to offer myriad ways to get ahead on your journey this summer. These opportunities are available exclusively to first-year undergraduate students who have accepted their place at Tandon; join us for our events to learn more about Tandon and earn prizes before you get to campus!
Mini Lectures: Learn at Your Leisure
July 2024
Before you get to Tandon, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the faculty at Tandon's various academic departments as they host mini lectures throughout the summer. These mini lectures are a perfect way for students to learn more about a topic of their interest and engage with your potential professors before you begin classes in the fall!
Check out our upcoming mini lectures below and stay tuned as more are added throughout the summer!
Please join Salim Arfaoui, Industry Assistant Professor at NYU Tandon in the Computer Science and Engineering department, as he presents a mini lecture on social engineering.
Tuesday, July 2nd at 1:00PM - Session Recording Here
Mini Lecture: Chemical Engineering
Please join Rastislav Levicky, a professor at NYU Tandon in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department, as he presents a mini lecture on chemical engineering, including information on what the CBE department has to offer at NYU Tandon.
Tuesday, July 16th at 1:00PM - Register here
Mini Lecture: Eccentric Engineering: Experiments in Art and Ecology
Please join Tega Brain, an Industry Associate professor and artist at NYU Tandon in the Integrated Design and Media department, as she presents a mini lecture on some of her recent artwork that asks questions about how our technologies connect us with the environment around us and the complexities of that relationship.
Tuesday, July 23rd at 2:00PM - Register here
Data Services at Dibner Library
This session is an introduction to the resources and guidance available to Tandon students and community in Dibner! You'll also get a chance to meet someone from Data Services, a joint department between NYU Libraries and NYU IT. Data Services provides assistance in data finding, cleanup, management, visualization, and more.
Wednesday, July 24th at 1:00PM - Register here
Mini Lecture: Writing Proofs: Some Approximations of What Mathematicians Do
Please join Ken Cereste, a professor in the NYU Courant Department of Mathematics, as he hosts a mini lecture on the ins and outs of being a mathematician!
Thursday, July 25th at 3:15PM - Register here
Academic Prep Series: Ready, Set, Learn
Academic Skills Workshops
August 2024
This August, you can build or strengthen vital skills that can help you excel in the independent learning environment that makes college both invigorating and challenging. Our team of first-year advisors are gearing up to host a series of interactive workshops; take a look below at some of the topics that will be covered this summer. Check back soon for registration details!
You’ve heard high school is different from college, and you have some ideas of what to expect. But do you know how your high school study habits might translate to the college environment? This workshop will help you to gain insight into what kind of learner you are, and how you can apply this knowledge to begin figuring out which study techniques work best for you.
Tuesday, August 6th at 10:00AM - Zoom link
Motivational Styles presented by Sita Dwarika
Core motivation is the driving force behind your behavior and decision-making. During this workshop, the first-year advisors will discuss the various motivational styles and ways to help you gain a better understanding of what motivates you.
Thursday, August 8th at 10AM - Zoom link
Time Management presented by Tassamai Sawetpibul
Set yourself up for success by learning how to organize your time! During this session, advisors will discuss the differences between high school and college, and the strategies you may need to use to adjust your time management techniques accordingly. The goal is to make sure you’re able to balance your studies, while enjoying your college experience!
Tuesday, August 13th at 10:00AM - Zoom link
Group Dynamics presented by Jason Le
Now that you have learned about the expectations of a college student, and you have gained some insight on how you manage your time as well as what motivates you, find out how you can synthesize this information within the context of the study cycle and group work. Join us to learn how to set yourself up for success starting with your first day of class to your final exam.
Thursday, August 15th at 10AM - Zoom link
Summer Series Raffle
For every Summer Series event students attend, they'll be entered into a raffle to win prizes, including a portable and movie passes! Be sure to attend for a chance to win!