FRED DEMATTEIS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
Launch Your Innovation Career at Hofstra — Hands-On Projects, Mentorship & Real Impact
The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science at Hofstra University proudly offers the DeMatteis Dean’s Innovation Scholars Program, a distinctive initiative that recognizes and supports exceptional students who demonstrate creativity, leadership, and a passion for innovation in engineering, computing, and applied science.
Designed for high-achieving first-year students, the Innovation Scholars Program empowers participants to explore groundbreaking ideas, collaborate with faculty and industry leaders, and make an impact through research, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions.
Program Overview
Innovation Scholars are selected from among the most accomplished first-year students admitted to the DeMatteis School. As part of this distinguished community, Scholars receive exclusive access to mentoring, research opportunities, and professional development experiences that accelerate academic and career success.
Program Benefits
- Mentorship and Research Opportunities – Collaborate with DeMatteis faculty on cutting-edge projects and emerging technologies.
- Aerospace Testing and Design
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- High-performance Computing
- Metamaterials and Antenna Design
- Structural Design with Unconventional Materials
- Virtual Reality and Image Processing
- Professional Networking – Connect with industry partners, such as Boeing, Google, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, alumni, and distinguished guest speakers at exclusive events.
- Career and Leadership Development – Participate in workshops, résumé-building sessions, and gain inclusion in the Dean’s Innovation Scholars Résumé Database.
- Experiential Learning – Take part in company visits, innovation showcases, paid summer programs, and field experiences across Long Island and New York City.
- Funding Opportunities for Student Projects
- Dean’s Luncheons and Recognition Events – Engage with DeMatteis leadership and celebrate milestones throughout the academic year.
Program Goals
The DeMatteis Dean’s Innovation Scholars Program aims to:
- Inspire innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Support student-led projects that drive technological and social impact.
- Build a collaborative community of students, faculty, and industry mentors.
- Prepare students for advanced study, leadership roles, and successful careers in engineering and technology.
- A minimum high school GPA of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Enrollment in Calculus I or higher during the first semester.
- Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA each academic year.
- Participate in DeMatteis School clubs, organizations, or project teams.
- Attend Innovation Scholars events and professional development sessions.
The DeMatteis Dean’s Innovation Scholars distinction reflects excellence, leadership, and engagement. Scholars are celebrated annually and receive:
- A program pin each year of participation.
- A certificate of achievement and a graduation stole upon successful completion.
Graduating Innovation Scholars join an elite group of DeMatteis leaders and innovators recognized for their contributions to advancing technology and engineering.
Exploration and Innovation
Apply and Shape the Future of Innovation
Applications are open to eligible high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference through innovation.
Join the DeMatteis Dean’s Innovation Scholars Program at Hofstra University — where your curiosity, creativity, and leadership will help shape the future of technology, engineering, and applied science.
Transform your analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities into innovative solutions. Our engineering and applied science programs combine rigorous technical training with experiential learning, preparing you for success in rapidly evolving technological fields.