Summer Transportation Institute

The Summer Transportation Institute invites Bay Area high school students to learn about transportation careers in a free, three-week on-campus session at San Jose State University. Regardless of their initial interest in transportation, students will be excited about earning college credit while getting an inside look at businesses impacting the day-to-day activities of hundreds of thousands of people. 

A series of comprehensive, fun projects, academic lectures, and eye-opening field trips to local business and transit agencies exposes students to the principles of transportation systems. An introduction to university life and key concepts related to transportation development, construction, business management, technology, intermodal systems, and environmental impact encourages students to pursue college degrees that prepare them for transportation careers.

Student Requirements

• Good academic standing (2.0 or better)
• Completed Algebra 1 and (Freshman) Science 1
• Completed application form. Check out the Application Guide for more information on how to apply.
• Letter/email of recommendation (letters can come from teachers, advisors, mentors, coaches, etc.). Here's a sample of a letter of recommendation. 

Past Program Reports

• MSTI 15-Year Culminating Report (2021)
• 2022 MSTI Program Report
• 2023 MSTI Program Report

Mineta Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) 2024 

MTI's 2024 MSTI will be held weekdays, July 8-26, 2024, M-F 9am-3pm* at San José State University. While engaging in stimulating hands-on STEM activities and venturing on exciting local field trips, students will learn about transportation innovation and earn 3 transferable college credits in Environmental Studies from San José State University. This program is completely free and open to high school students. 

2023 Calendar of Activities | 2023 ENVS 1 Syllabus

2024 Calendar of Activities | 2024 ENVS 1 Syllabus

MTI News Special Feature: 2024 Mineta Summer Transportation Institute