Inspiring Tomorrow's Innovators

Discover engineering, data science, and problem-solving through hands-on experiences designed for K–12 students and educators. Explore camps, competitions, classroom programs, and professional development opportunities from Georgia Tech ISyE.

How to Get Involved as a Student

Discover opportunities for prospective students to engage with Georgia Tech and explore the field of Industrial Engineering.

  1. Exposure
  2. Competition
  3. Camp
  4. Research
  5. GT ISyE

What Do Industrial Engineers Do?

Industrial engineers are the ultimate problem solvers who turn complex, chaotic processes into smooth, super-efficient systems. Think of them as real-life puzzle masterminds: while other engineers design individual objects like cars, smartphones, or bridges, industrial engineers design the entire step-by-step process that builds, moves, and improves those things. When you get a package delivered to your doorstep in a single day, zip through a rollercoaster line at a theme park, or see a hospital emergency room run seamlessly, you are experiencing the magic of industrial engineering. By combining math, technology, and human behavior, they figure out how to eliminate waste, lower costs, protect the planet, and keep workers safe. Ultimately, industrial engineers spend their days making the world run faster, safer, and infinitely better for everyone on Earth.

Student Programs
Explore camps, competitions, and research opportunities that are built to help high schoolers succeed.

Teacher Programs
Learn more about Georgia Tech workshops and research opportunities that help you expand your skillset.

School Programs
Request a school visit and learn more about Georgia Tech admissions and Industrial Engineering.

ISyE K-12 Programs

Student Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

Seth Bonder Summer Camp in Computational and Data Science

The Seth Bonder Summer Camp in Computational and Data Science is intended for high school students with little or no background in data science and computer programming and an interest in engineering. The camp only requires that participants are able to use a browser and have the desire to learn computational and data science through meaningful and exciting applications in machine learning, optimization, computational social science, and genomics.

Prerequisites

No prior programming experience needed — all you need is a web browser!

Student Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

GT Industrial Engineering Olympiad in Probability and Statistics

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering is proud to organize a probability and statistics competition for high school students. Are you strong in math? Have you taken the AP-STAT course already? If so, then come and join us!

Dates

1st Round

April TDB, 2027 

4:00pm – 8:00pm EST

Virtual

2nd Round

April TDB, 2027 

10:00am – 3:00pm EST

Georgia Tech Campus

Student Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

Class Visits for High School Students

High school 10th-12th graders are invited to observe an ISyE probability and statistics class to get a better understanding of what it is like to be an ISyE student. During the visit, they will also enjoy lunch with current students and tour the Georgia Tech campus. Participants must be currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed, AP statistics in order to participate in this visit.

Student Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

iExperience

Through immersive, hands-on experiences, students explore how industrial engineers solve real-world problems, improve systems, and create innovative solutions that impact industries across the globe. Whether visiting campus, shadowing a current student, or participating in our summer program, students gain an authentic look at life as a Georgia Tech ISyE student while learning about academic pathways and career opportunities.

Dates

iExperience

April TDB, 2027 

Georgia Tech Campus

Student Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Scholars Academy

Through this research program, high school students will be introduced to quantitative research and data analysis through R. Because the program mirrors the structure and expectations of undergraduate research, students will gain valuable experience that will prepare them for college. Students will work as one research team (up to six students) to develop a single, high quality, quantitative research proposal, culminating in a submission to the American Research Association (AERA) READY Program by October 29, 2026. If selected, the students will be prepared to attend and present at the AERA annual meeting in 2027. All students who are active participants will receive a certificate of completion. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand knowledge and build an incredible college application!

Dates

Research Scholars Academy

June TDB, 2027 

Georgia Tech Campus

Teacher Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

Professional Development for Teachers

Would you like to incorporate industrial engineering methodologies and applications into your curriculum? If so, ISyE can help. Industrial engineering tools can be used to enhance a variety of subjects, and ISyE faculty are available upon request to help local high schools incorporate such content into their curriculum.

Teacher Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

Math Teachers Day at Georgia Tech

Math Teachers Day is an annual event hosted at Georgia Tech under the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), designed to bring math teachers together for connection, learning, and shared inspiration. Founded in 2022, the event has grown quickly each year, and we were thrilled to welcome 50+ teachers at our most recent gathering. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning, we’re excited to have you with us. Math Teachers Day is an annual event hosted at Georgia Tech under the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), designed to bring math teachers together for connection, learning, and shared inspiration.

Dates

Math Teachers Day

December 2, 2026

10:00am – 2:00pm EST

Georgia Tech Campus

School Programs ISyE K-12 Outreach

Informational Visits to Local High Schools

Local high schools are encouraged to schedule an informational visit from ISyE representatives to give students a better understanding of the School and industrial engineering as a major. Students will view a one-hour presentation given by an ISyE faculty member and a current student.

K-12 News

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Student Programs

High School Adventures in IE: iExperience Summer Camp

From the outset, students are engaged in a hands-on journey through visits to corporate giants like The Coca-Cola Company and PwC. These excursions not only showcase real-world applications of IE but also provide insights into life as a Georgia…

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Still Have Questions?

Have questions about our K-12 outreach initiatives? We're here to help. Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community partner, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our programs, opportunities, and ways to get involved.

 

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Schedule a conversation with a member of our K-12 team, and we will help you find the resources that best support your goals.

 

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