National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Camp
Northeastern State University will host the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Camp for 30 high school students between grades nine to twelve. Led by the Environmental, Health, and Safety Management program director, Dr. Doug Martin, the camp will host the students on NSU’s Tahlequah campus.
The academic camp will provide the opportunity for the bright students from Northeastern Oklahoma to learn more about the U.S. transportation system through several activities, workshops and field trips.
During the camp, students will increase their knowledge through field trips to the Tulsa Port of Catoosa and to a bridge construction project. Students will also be able to attend a laboratory covering flight dynamics and aviation and complete marker-space laboratory activities. Several workshops to discuss driver safety and robotics are also on the itinerary, along with the impact of transportation on supply chain management.
With a science based educational experience, the students are positioned to broaden their horizons while exploring their interest in the U.S. transportation system.
College credit is available for the high school students attending the NSTI Camp with a variety of workshops to prepare them for their future endeavors. While getting a taste of NSU’s vibrant campus, they will build their knowledge on ACT preparation, time management, library skills development and possible career opportunities in the U.S. transportation system.
The camp will be free for students chosen to attend from the rigorous selection process. A grant from the Federal Highway Administration will cover the cost of accommodation, food and the activities planned during the students stay. The camp is also sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
Other than the vast educational development opportunities, the NSTI Camp also aims to promote team building and growth among the young minds attending. Fostering connections within the students who come from highschools around Northeastern Oklahoma will encourage future cooperation and teamwork. Recreational activities such as a ropes course and attending a play or musical will push the students outside of their comfort zone.
The NSTI camp is a wonderful event supported by the Federal Highway Administration and Oklahoma Department of Transportation. With NSU’s knowledgeable faculty and position to provide a unique insight into the U.S. transportation industry, the camp is bound to shape the future of these attending students positively.
For further information on the NSTI camp please email Dr. Doug Martin at marti223@nsuok.edu or visit the website at https://cbt.nsuok.edu/nsti_summer_transportation_institute.aspx.
