NYU Tandon Summer Series | NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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!


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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


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


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


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 


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! 

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.

Tuesday, August 6th at 10:00AM - RSVP now!


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? In this workshop, we will discuss study tips and practices within the context of the study cycle.  Learn how to thrive at your new academic home starting with your first day of class to your final exam.

Thursday, August 8th at 10AM - RSVP now!


Learn the art of time management! During this session, the first-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 - RSVP now!


Set yourself up for success by learning how to navigate group dynamics! During this session, we will discuss how to navigate different learning styles and how to effectively communicate and collaborate with different members of your group on projects or assignments. We want to make sure you're able to be a key member of your team that will make your group projects and other collaborations successful and memorable!

Thursday, August 15th at 10AM - RSVP now!



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!