Since its inception, the program has been held at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey, and aims to educate scholars in the fields of engineering and technology.
This program is tuition-free and receives funding from sponsors, alumni, the state of New Jersey, Rutgers University, and others.
Following a competitive process at each high school in which dozens of students may express interest in attending the program, we generally receive between 300 and 400 applications from these nominees.
Of the nominees, who are the best and brightest students at their respective schools, fewer than 25% generally receive offers of admission."
→ The student must have a very strong interest in engineering and technology and be committed to the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of opportunities in that field.
The student should have primarily “A” grades in honors math and science classes and outstanding scores on standardized achievement tests.
"New Tech," taught by Blase Ur, stresses the importance of security and understanding in today's increasingly technology-oriented world.