ESMI is an 8-week summer program during which participants enroll in a summer math class (MATH 1920, 2930 or 2940) and participate in an applied math project under the guidance of the ESMI math instructor. Throughout the summer, students also participate in peer-facilitated collaborative learning workshops to support their coursework. At the end of the summer, all ESMI participants present their work at the Cornell OIE Summer Research Symposium.
Eligibility:
- Open to all rising sophomores or juniors in the College of Engineering who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Experienced situations or conditions that impacted your advancement or ability to advance in a STEM field, including but not limited to the following examples:
- Being a first-generation college student.
- Experiencing housing, food, economic, and/or other forms of significant insecurity.
Please note: previous participants are not eligible to participate in ESMI.
Requirements:
- Must be available for the entire duration of the program: Sunday, June 14 - Friday, August 7, 2026 (8 am-5 pm)
- Must attend and actively participate in all ESMI activities, such as advising meetings, workshops, and collaborative learning group sessions
- Complete prerequisites for the intended math course during ESMI with the required grade.
Priority consideration is given to those students who must take or retake a summer math course in order to stay on track for affiliation.
Benefits include:
- Tuition for one summer math course (MATH 1920, 2930, or 2940)
- $2,000 stipend
- On-campus housing or limited off-campus housing support
- Limited summer meal option included
- Additional assistance and support with math courses
- Required individual and small group advising and tutoring
Program Dates: Sunday, June 14 - Friday, August 7, 2026
Apply for ESMI:
- Submit this application by 11.59 pm Sunday, March 22, 2026.
- The application includes a few short answers. Within these questions, please answer each of the following discussion points (maximum of 200 words each):
- Briefly explain why you are interested in participating in ESMI and how the program can help you reach your short-term academic goal(s).
- If you need a summer course to stay on track for affiliation, please explain why.
- Discuss any lived experience(s) that have impacted your advancement or ability to advance in a STEM field.
- Upload unofficial transcript.
- Upload resume.
For more information about ESMI, contact:
Yasas Vithanage (he/him)
yas-sas v-tha-ne-gay (pronounced)
Assistant Director for Undergraduate Engagement
CornellEngineering
Office of Inclusive Excellence
yv48@cornell.edu
607-255-3817
Carpenter Hall 103B
Ithaca, NY 14853