The objective of Office of STEM is to support the advancement of science and engineering education from early childhood through graduate and doctorate studies in an effort to enhance college and career readiness. Programs such as the Technician Pipeline Program and the Graduate Research Scholars Program, among others, directly contribute to innovation activities at Corning.

Technology Community Pipelining and Recruiting Governance Team
The Governance team is comprised of managers from Human Resources, chiefs of staff from Corning’s Research, Development and Engineering department, as well as other senior leaders.  This team serves as an information-sharing body for all activities related to talent pipelining and recruiting, including the intern program, campus and conference recruiting efforts, and vetting nominees for national diversity awards.

The TPP was introduced in 2008 to optimize the scientist-to-technician ratio in Corning’s Technology Community and increase the number of under-represented minorities and women in technician roles by establishing a comprehensive, fully customized talent pipeline.

To apply for the next TPP cohort, please complete the electronic Candidate Questionnaire, Candidate Resume, and Candidate Essay or download the questionnaire and essay in PDF format. If completing the PDF forms, please return to OfficeOfStem@corning.com with a Subject Title of: TPP Application Materials. Following review, a representative will reach out with additional information and next steps.

Additionally, all applicants are required to attend a mandatory information session. Information sessions will be held virtually. 

The Summer Science Research Experience (SSRE) is for rising High School seniors. This unpaid experience is designed to allow students who demonstrate a high interest and competency in science, technology, engineering, and math the opportunity to enrich their skills through practical application in a real-world setting.

Students are matched with a mentor in one of Corning’s research, development, or engineering laboratories and work on real world projects for a period of six weeks throughout the summer. The high school researcher will be responsible for an experimental process that contributes to the overall research goals of the laboratory site.

Researchers are selected on the basis of interest, aptitude, experience in basic laboratory techniques, and a successful interview. Students are matched with mentors based on mutual interest and students' experience. Throughout the summer, researchers work onsite in their mentors’ labs or work sites, learning and participating in the ongoing, day-to-day activities of the lab. At the end of the summer, students will be required make a formal presentation that describes the research work they were involved in.