STEM Bridge Program
The STEM Bridge Program is dedicated to fostering synergies in STEM education among local high school students by providing them with immersive, hands-on experience in university-level research during the summer. The program targets students from underrepresented groups in STEM and includes supervised research and weekly seminars with invited speakers. The FDT laboratory hosts a study group of 4-6 students each summer, offering them a unique opportunity to partake in federally funded research projects (e.g., NSF). This exposure to high-level research enhances the academic profiles of students and inspires them to pursue further studies and careers in STEM.
Summer 2024 Cohort Gallery
Richardson IQ HQ Lecture Series
Richardson Innovation Quarter (IQ) is a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in the heart of the DFW metroplex. The IQ is home to a dynamic ecosystem of startups, corporate research and development centers, manufacturers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Through a powerful economic development initiative, the City of Richardson and UT Dallas have teamed up to establish a new Headquarters (HQ) for the IQ. As a featured speaker in the Explore Research Innovation Lecture Series at IQ HQ, Dr. Yousefi engages with the community and shares insights from the latest advancements in air-sea interactions and marine renewable energy systems with the public. These lectures serve as a platform for community engagement, inspiring collaboration, and showcasing the transformative work at UT Dallas. Dr. Yousefi’s contributions reflect the innovative spirit and dedication to impactful research that continue to shape the future of the region and beyond.
Young WISE Investigator Program
The Young WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Investigator Program at the University of Texas at Dallas is a year-long outreach initiative aimed at inspiring and advancing STEM education among high school students from Richardson and Dallas ISDs. Through hands-on, university-level research, students gain invaluable exposure to STEM fields. As program partners, we actively support the initiative by hosting students in our labs, organizing lab tours and research demonstrations, and serving as judge panelists during the final poster competition.