The document is a presentation about education abroad and the Polytechnic Institute of NYU. It discusses what education abroad entails, the types of institutions in the US including public vs private, and choosing a program. It provides an overview of NYU Polytechnic, including its academic departments, funding opportunities, research centers, and tradition of leadership in technology and innovation. The presentation encourages attendees to consider their education and career goals in deciding their future path.

1. Kara M. Mitchell Career Counselor Polytechnic Institute of NYU 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO BROUGHT THE WORLD CLOSER FROM A DISTANCE? WE DID AGENDA: Welcome Education Abroad NYU-Poly Questions?

2. Today! Future 2 Future 1 Future 3 Today’s Decisions Shape Tomorrow Decision 2 Decision 1 Decision 3

3. 2 DECISIONS, 2 PATHS, 2 DIFFERENT FUTURES

4. WHAT IS EDUCATION ABROAD? A summer camp far from home? Language School for a couple of weeks? One course away from home? University exchange programs for one semester? A Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D.?

5. EDUCATION ABROAD NETWORK AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE CREDENTIALS

6. EDUCATION IN THE U.S. Different from the system offered in other countries Formal vs. Informal Lecture vs. Seminar Participation, papers and examinations Degrees are recognized and respected One year of practical experience In other countries, you may have to leave immediately

7. TYPES OF INSTITUTIONS IN THE U.S. Colleges Tend to be smaller than universities and usually do not offer doctoral degrees Universities Offer a wide range of graduate programs, including doctoral degrees Institutes Typically a school that is part of a larger University

8. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS Public Enrollments of 20,000 or more Funded by the state International students are considered out-of-state residents Private Supported by tuition, investment income, research contracts and donations Charge the same tuition to all students Private Universities have large enrollments Private Colleges enroll less than 2,000

9. ACCREDITATIONS A major indicator of quality Degree may not be recognized Make sure programs are endorsed by an established accrediting body or bodies NYU-Poly is accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

10. CHOOSING A PROGRAM IN THE U.S. Size and scope = many options A seemingly daunting task Research your choices and follow this four-step process: Step 1: Define Your Education and Career Goals 1-to-1 Transition, Hybrid Career Option Step 2: Consult an Advising Center Step 3: Develop a Short List of Programs Step 4: Decide Where to Apply

11. CHOOSING A LOCATION The United States is geographically large Climates, cultures and environments vary From big cities to farmlands to rural areas Colleges and Universities are all over Larger cities tend to be more multi-cultural and cosmopolitan

12. CHOOSING A LOCATION Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Alley Location defines your potential employment

13. CHOOSING A LOCATION New York City vs. Buffalo, New York

14. AN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Engineering Applied Science Mathematics Technology Management Financial and Risk Engineering Humanities and Social Sciences An Entrepreneurial Incubator and New Media Venture Fund

15. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AT NYU-POLY Your program from a research intensive institution NYU is ranked 34 th in the nation Life changing experience in New York City NETWORK AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE CREDENTIALS

16. THE SCHOOL Rooted in i 2 e - the key to 21st century education in engineering and technology A tradition, built over 150 years, of using applied science, technology, and engineering to improve the world New York City Diverse and Global 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO “INTEGRATED CIRCUITS” INTO MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY? WE DID i 2 e represents invention, innovation and entrepreneurship.

17. Education Rooted in i 2 e Classroom Lectures, Lab Courses Research Lecture Students (Undergrads, Grads) Faculty Nurturing Company Other Activities IP Portfolio Independent Study Project Based Learning Research Participation Advisor Raise Funds Development Research

18. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Students learn (and faculty participate) in an i 2 e environment Using our intellectual enterprise to benefit society Company formation and job creation for Brooklyn, NYC and beyond Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology BEST, an entrepreneurial incubator New Media Venture Fund Center of Innovation for Technology and Entertainment 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO “INTEGRATED CIRCUITS” INTO MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY? WE DID

19. Engineering & Media Center for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications (CATT) Institute for Mathematics and Advance Supercomputing (IMAS) Wireless Internet Center for Advanced Technology (WICAT) Center for Finance and Technology (CFT) Institute for Technology and Enterprise (ITE) Applied Science Cooperative Bio-Active System (C-BAS) Center for Biocatalysis & Bio Processing of Macromolecules Center for Drug Delivery Research (CDDR) Urban Systems Urban Security Initiative Urban Utility Center 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO TURNED CELLPHONES INTO LIFE LINES? WE DID RESEARCH CENTERS

20. STUDENT SNAPSHOT 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO WORKED MIRACLES TO PRODUCE THE MIRACLE DRUG? WE DID For more information, please visit http://survey.poly.edu/ Undergraduate Total: 1541 SAT: 1220 Graduate FT: 1563 PT: 879 AVG GRE: 1253 Countries: 53

21. 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO “INTEGRATED CIRCUITS” INTO MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY? WE DID LOCATION

23. APPLICATION PROCESS STUDENT PROFILE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES RESUME STANDARIZED EXAMS GRADES APPLICATION ONLINE OR PAPER APPLICATION FEE INTERVIEW REFERENCE LETTERS PERSONAL STATEMENT SUPPORTING MATERIALS

24. ADMISSION 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO TURNED CELLPHONES INTO LIFE LINES? WE DID GRE = good quantitative GRADES = good grades, good school TOEFL = 79 IBT (ESL OPTION) 2 Letters of Recommendation Declaration of Finance (I-20) Statement of Purpose

25. 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO “INTEGRATED CIRCUITS” INTO MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY? WE DID ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Programs Chemical and Biological Engineering 2 Civil Engineering 10 Computer and Information Sciences 4 Electrical and Computer Engineering 8 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 2 Chemical and Biological Sciences 8 Humanities and Social Sciences 6 Mathematics 2 Physics 1 Financial and Risk Engineering 4 Technology Management 6

26. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Merit-Based Programs Scholarships GRE/GMAT scores, Grades & Extra Curricular From 25-100% For Example: GRE 1100 Quant 730 GPA 2.5 1 Academic Award 25 – 30% 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO WORKED MIRACLES TO PRODUCE THE MIRACLE DRUG? WE DID

27. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO BROUGHT THE WORLD CLOSER FROM A DISTANCE? WE DID Skill-Based Programs Graduate Assistantships 700 GA positions in all NYU schools Internships Research & Teaching Fellowships

28. A TRADITION OF LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO WORKED MIRACLES TO PRODUCE THE MIRACLE DRUG? WE DID Nobel Laureates Gertrude Elion, Medicine Rudolph Marcus, Chemistry Martin Perl, Physics Current Corporate Leaders Ursula Burns, President of Xerox Corporation Robert Stevens, CEO of Lockheed Martin Herb Henkel, CEO of Ingersoll-Rand Inventors Gordon Gould: Laser Jerome Lemelson: Fax Machine and 500+ additional patents Innovators Jasper Kane: Mass production of Penicillin Paul Soros : Ports and Shipping Entrepreneurs Joseph Jacobs: Jacobs Engineering Eugene Kleiner : Kleiner, Perkins

29. CONCLUSION 150 YEARS OF POLYTHINKING WHO “INTEGRATED CIRCUITS” INTO MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGY? WE DID

30. QUESTIONS www.poly.edu

31. CHOOSING A PROGRAM 1-TO-1 TRANSISTION Engineering to Engineering HYBRID CAREER OPTION Engineering to Business RETURN ON INVESTMENT What are you looking to gain?

32. What will YOUR DECISION be?

33. Student Foundation in Organized Knowledge : Classroom Lectures, Lab Courses, Project-based Learning Cultivating Intellectual Robustness : Social, Emotional, Productivity, Strategic intelligence Cultivating Inquisitiveness : Independent Study, Research Participation Cultivating Inventiveness : Inventiveness-spine, Projects, Seminars, Clubs, Competitions