Summer Program for Automation Robotics and Coding (SPARC)

Build your own robots this summer at NYU!

NYU Tandon's Summer Program for Automation Robotics and Coding (SPARC) is a two-week program that introduces rising 9th through 12th high school students to the basics of robotics, mechatronics and programming. Led by NYU Tandon faculty and graduate students, SPARC gives students hands-on experience building robots.

Through classes and workshops, you’ll learn about the electrical components and circuits, microcontrollers, and computer programming that goes into building robots. You’ll gain extensive hands-on experience using tools and software to build two fully functional robots. At the end of the program, you’ll put your robots to the test in a fun “mobile manipulator challenge.”

Daily classes and activities are designed to maximize hands-on learning and challenge students to apply design thinking to come up with creative engineering solutions.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants will be high school students currently enrolled in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have successfully complete Algebra 2 (or equivalent) and have had some computer programming experience (in any language). Competitive applicants will have a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent.

To apply, submit the online application, which includes the following components:

• Questions related to your personal and academic information
• High school transcript
• Four Short Essay Responses
• International students are required to submit proof of English language proficiency

Two-week summer program

Session 1:

Orientation June 14; Program Dates June 17 - June 28

Session 2:

Orientation July 1; Program Dates July 8 - July 19

Session 3:

Orientation July 26; Program Dates July 29 - August 9

Classes runs every Monday-Friday.