UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, established in 1945, offers 28 academic and professional degree programs and has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students. The School's distinguished faculty are leading research to address many of the critical challenges of the 21st century, including renewable energy, clean water, health care, wireless sensing and networking, and cybersecurity. Ranked among the top 10 engineering schools at public universities nationwide, the School is home to nine multimillion-dollar interdisciplinary research centers in wireless sensor systems, nanoelectronics, nanomedicine, renewable energy, customized computing, and the smart grid, all funded by federal and private agencies.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology.

Iowa State University

Iowa State University is the nation's most student-centered public research university.

union county public schools

Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina. It serves approximately 41,500 students at 53 schools and has approximately 5,000 staff members.

Mississippi State University College of Business

Founded in 1915, Mississippi State University's College of Business is the oldest college of business in the state of Mississippi and one of the oldest in the South. The college is one of 568 colleges of business worldwide fully accredited at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and one of 171 colleges with accountancy accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB – International). The College of Business offers degree programs that lead to bachelor's master's and doctoral degrees. In developing its degree programs, the college has the following objectives: to provide a general education in addition to professional preparation; to build and strengthen communication and problem-solving skills; and to prepare graduates to meet the challenges of an ever-changing society.