CUNY‐High School Initiative in Remote Sensing of the Earth  Systems Science and Engineering (HIRES) – Reception and Network


The CREST Hires 2017 kicked off on June 13, 2017 with a reception and networking for  students, parents, instructors and program administrators.

Click here for 2017 HIRES Welcome Reception Presentation

The reception and networking included:

  • Introductions to CCNY, NOAA, and CUNY CREST
  • An overview of CREST facilities and state-of-art-technology
  • The History of SHIP and its transition to HIRES
  • HIRES core Elements

Also on the agenda:

  • Timeline and expectations/outcomes of students throughout the summer
  • Summer 2017 timetable – at-a glance
  • Opportunity to meet the HIRES team and Research Advisors

HIRES formally begins later this month on June 30th with student orientation.


HIRES 2017 Orientation Week details can be found here.

HIRES 2017 Photo Gallery can be found here.