First-Generation College Institute (FGCI)
The First-Generation College Institute (FGCI) is a state-wide, summer initiative at Georgia Tech designed to expand on Georgia Tech’s existing PreK-12 STEM programs to amplify the Institute’s impact by identifying, engaging, and preparing first-generation and limited income 8th-12th students for the transition from high school to college and aptitude in STEM.
This initiative will align with the Institute’s goal to expand access to underserved populations, which includes first-generation students. The First-Generation College Institute is supported by First-Generation Student Programs, CEISMC, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Program Goals
- Uniting first-generation high school students around the shared identity of being a first-generation college student Preparing and empowering first-generation and limited income 8th-12th students for the transition from high school to college
- Connecting first-generation and limited income students with programs, resources, and people that will support their success at Georgia Tech
- Engaging students through high-quality academic and hands-on STEM enrichment learning
Dates and Locations:
June 25th, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm at Georgia Tech's Atlanta Campus. To register for the Atlanta Session, click here.
Questions: summerpeaks@gatech.edu
July 16th, 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm at Georgia Tech's Savannah Campus. To register for the Savannah Session, click here.
Questions: gtsoutreach@gatech.edu
Planning Committee
Meltem Alemdar, Ph.D. |
CEISMC |
Leri Argueta |
Undergraduate Admission |
Sirocus Barnes |
CEISMC |
Susan Belmonte |
CEISMC/Pre-Graduate & Pre-Professional Programs |
Rayne Bozeman, Ph.D. |
CEISMC |
Francisco Castelan |
Pre-Graduate & Pre-Professional Programs |
Tim Cone |
CEISMC |
Jamie White-Jones |
Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain |
Mariah Liggins |
Pre-Graduate & Pre-Professional Programs |
Diamond Mayo |
CEISMC |
Analia Rao |
CEISMC |
Charmaine Troy, Ph.D. |
First-Gen Student Programs |
Heidi Turcotte |
CEISMC |