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National Summer Transportation Institute

NSTI Students reviewing traffic safety with the Brookings Police Department.
NSTI Students reviewing traffic safety with the Brookings Police Department.

Our 2024 NSTI Camp was a Success!

Get Pre-Registered for the 2025 Dates today.

2025 Camp Dates: June 1-7

Are you a South Dakota high school student interested in learning more about engineering and transportation?

Then, the South Dakota State University’s National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) may be right for you! All selected students will receive scholarship for a week-long residential camp sponsored by South Dakota Department of Transportation. The scholarship will cover the cost of on-campus housing, food and workshops so the camp is free!

During your camp you will be introduced to different aspects of transportation engineering, such as planning, materials and transportation modes among other topics. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate in hands-on lab activities in workshops and learn from experts about the transportation sector and the problems transportation engineers solve.

At the end of the summer camp students will have a better understanding of related degrees and career opportunities involved in Transportation.

Campers will:

  • Tour Local Businesses to better understand all traffic management types.
  • Tour Brookings Regional Airport to learn about operations and take flight in your own flight simulator.
  • Learn the importance of soil, asphalt and concrete materials.
  • Learn how renewable energies can impact transportation.
  • Learn about different types of transportation: air, water, solar and space.
  • Nightly Activities include: bowling, movie, archery, ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Miller Wellness Center and cricket with the dean.
NSTI students assembling an autonomas vehicle.
NSTI students testing cement.

Application Deadline: May 10, 2025

For addition information feel free to Contact:

Rouzbeh Ghabchi - Camp Director

*More information is also provided on the registration form.

Free Summer Camp!

Eligibility Criteria

Entering grades 9–12 (as of 2025–2026 school year) - Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0) - Completed algebra (or will be qualified to enroll in coming school term) - Interested in engineering, science, transportation or technology.

2024 NSTI Summer Camp

FREE and FUN Engineering Summer Camp!
Sound too Good to be true?

Watch this short video to see all the fun Activities. Then all you have to do is Apply.