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Governor's School for Emerging Technologies

The Governor’s School for Emerging Technologies is designed to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through study of current topics in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, and other emerging technologies. The school capitalizes on partnerships with a unique array of high technology research and development organizations located across the State of Tennessee to provide students with the opportunity to learn from leading researchers and experience cutting-edge research facilities through weekly field trips. Previous partners for high school summer enrichment programs have included , , , and the . On the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ campus, students will engage in traditional classes, discussions, laboratory exercises, team projects and individual research projects. Students may earn one credit in introduction to emerging technologies (Engr 1220).

 

Student Applications and Guidance Counselor Instructions

Download and print the current student applications and instructions by to go to the . Be sure to look at other resources here as well. For convenience, the application is also available here as a fillable .pdf.

Application Notes

• • The mathematics and science prerequisites are not required to be completed by the application deadline. They are expected to be completed by the start of the Governor’s School program (June 2024).
  • Test scores are helpful but are not required. If updated test scores are received after the application has been submitted, we will accept them via email (gset@tntech.edu) from the counselor until acceptance decisions have been made.
  • Within a few days of receiving of the application, we will email confirmation of our having received the application to both the counselor’s email address and the student’s email address.

Important Dates

• • Applications must be received via email to gset@tntech.edu by Jan. 19, 2024 - extended to January 26, 2024.
  • Notice of selection via email on March 4, 2024 p.m. (All applicants will receive an email regarding their selection status.)
  • March 25, 2024 Invitations emailed to alternates as necessary.
  • June 2, 2024 GSET begins
  • June 22, 2024 GSET ends

 

Contact

Cory Gleasman, Ph.D.
Chris Wilson, Ph.D.
Directors, Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½
Phone: (931) 372-3175
Email: gset@tntech.edu

Mailing Address