National Summer Transportation Institute (UM-NSTI)

Coastal regions are home to more than half the U.S. population and generate more than 55% of the nation's GDP, yet face growing threats from erosion, flooding, sea level rise, and hurricanes. The University of Miami hosted this summer program to engage the next generation in STEM fields and coastal transportation infrastructure. Participants took part in lectures, hands-on lab activities, and competitions, developing critical thinking, teamwork, and career skills along the way. Recruitment targeted at least 70% participation from students who are underrepresented in engineering.