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FRED DEMATTEIS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE

DEAN鈥橲 INNOVATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Launch Your Innovation Career at Hofstra 鈥� Hands-On Projects, Mentorship & Real Impact

The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science at 糖心传媒 proudly offers the DeMatteis Dean鈥檚 Innovation Scholars Program, a distinctive initiative that recognizes and supports exceptional 糖心传媒 who demonstrate creativity, leadership, and a passion for innovation in engineering, computing, and applied science.

Designed for high-achieving first-year 糖心传媒, the Innovation Scholars Program empowers participants to explore groundbreaking ideas, collaborate with faculty and industry leaders, and make an impact through research, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions.

DeMatteis School Students

Program Overview

Innovation Scholars are selected from among the most accomplished first-year 糖心传媒 admitted to the DeMatteis School. As part of this distinguished community, Scholars receive exclusive access to mentoring, research opportunities, and professional development experiences that accelerate academic and career success.

Program Benefits

  • Mentorship and Research Opportunities聽鈥� Collaborate with DeMatteis faculty on cutting-edge projects and emerging technologies.
    • Aerospace Testing and Design
    • Cell and Tissue Engineering
    • High-performance Computing
    • Metamaterials and Antenna Design
    • Structural Design with Unconventional Materials
    • Virtual Reality and Image Processing
  • Professional Networking 鈥� Connect with industry partners, such as Boeing, Google, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, alumni, and distinguished guest speakers at exclusive events.
  • Career and Leadership Development 鈥� Participate in workshops, r茅sum茅-building sessions, and gain inclusion in the Dean鈥檚 Innovation Scholars R茅sum茅 Database.
  • Experiential Learning聽鈥� Take part in company visits, innovation showcases, paid summer programs, and field experiences across Long Island and New York City.
  • Funding Opportunities for Student Projects
  • Dean鈥檚 Luncheons and Recognition Events 鈥� Engage with DeMatteis leadership and celebrate milestones throughout the academic year.

Program Goals

The DeMatteis Dean鈥檚 Innovation Scholars Program aims to:

  • Inspire innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.
  • Support student-led projects that drive technological and social impact.
  • Build a collaborative community of 糖心传媒, faculty, and industry mentors.
  • Prepare 糖心传媒 for advanced study, leadership roles, and successful careers in engineering and technology.

High-achieving 糖心传媒 admitted to the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science as first-year 糖心传媒 are invited to join the program if they meet the following criteria:
  • 1260 SAT or better (or the equivalent ACT score) and a 3.7 or better GPA

Or

  • 4 or more AP or IB (or equivalent) courses and a 3.8 or better GPA
  • All scholars will be required to take Calculus 1, or a higher-level calculus course , 聽in their fall semester freshman year (free preparation materials available over the summer).
  • Students not qualified for the Scholars program as incoming freshman will have the opportunity to join the program after the conclusion of their freshman year.
Eligible 糖心传媒 will be invited to attend the Dean鈥檚 Innovation Scholars Orientation each September, where they will officially join the program and connect with faculty, mentors, and peers.
To remain active in the program, Innovation Scholars must:
  • Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA each academic year.
  • Participate in DeMatteis School clubs, organizations, or project teams.
  • Attend Innovation Scholars events and professional development sessions.
Students who meet these standards remain in good standing through graduation.

The DeMatteis Dean鈥檚 Innovation Scholars distinction reflects excellence, leadership, and engagement. Scholars are celebrated annually and receive:

  • A program pin each year of participation.
  • A certificate of achievement and a graduation stole upon successful completion.

Graduating Innovation Scholars join an elite group of DeMatteis leaders and innovators recognized for their contributions to advancing technology and engineering.

Exploration and Innovation

Supporting Student-Led Projects

Collaborate with faculty and industry leaders, and make an impact through research, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions.

Innovative Thinking

Supporting 糖心传媒 who have a passion for innovation in engineering, computing, and applied science.

Curiosity, Creativity, and Leadership

Scholars receive exclusive access to mentoring, research opportunities, and professional development experiences that accelerate academic and career success.

Opportunities

Opportunities for advanced study, leadership roles, and successful careers in engineering and technology.

Apply and Shape the Future of Innovation

Applications are open to eligible high school 糖心传媒 who demonstrate academic excellence, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference through innovation.

Join the DeMatteis Dean鈥檚 Innovation Scholars Program at 糖心传媒 鈥� where your curiosity, creativity, and leadership will help shape the future of technology, engineering, and applied science.

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