National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

About the NSTI

The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) program is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides 30 high school students with a great chance to investigate careers and educational opportunities in today's transportation industry and beyond.

Students participate in discussions, hands-on design competitions, and trips to study local and regional transportation hotspots. They also spend time with industry role models and a diverse group of students.

NSTI scholarship funding is provided by a Federal Highway Administration grant.

Program Details

One-week non-residential program
High school students only (rising 9th grade to rising 12th grade)
Participation is completely free and students will receive free field trip transportation and lunches
Learn about transportation engineering through awesome hands-on activities and group projects
Tour the regional traffic operation center and transit authority in Greater Niagara Falls and Buffalo region
Tour of Buffalo International Airport and Air Control Tower
Cruise along Erie Canal in Lockport
Spend time with professionals from transportation authorities and industry
Leadership and communication training program
College preparation and admission process
Minority or underrepresented students are encouraged to apply

NSTI through the Years

For five consecutive years, SSISTL core faculty members Dr. Qing He, Dr. Adel Sadek and Dr. Qian Wang have being awarded grants by the Federal Highway Administration to host the NSTI at UB.