What is the STEM Institute

  • The STEM Institute was initiated in 1992 with NASA and CASHEE support to ensure that Hispanic Americans, female, and other under-represented minority students achieve academic excellence by means of a continuous programmatic support during their pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate years.
  • The STEM Institute prepares students for the greater demands of college-level study and helps them adjust to campus life. It offers academic and tutoring support services designed to help students prepare for these new challenges.
  • Learn more..

STEM Offers you

WHILE YOU ARE STILL IN H.S.:

  • Non-Credit for calculus I
  • Non-Credit for Engineering/Earth Sciences
  • FREE breakfast and lunch (for eligible students)
  • FREE textbooks and public transportation (for eligible students)
  • TWO elective high school credits for each successfully completed course
  • Academic and tutoring support services to help students be prepared for these new challenges
  • Career Information and Development Sessions
  • Information on College and Opportunities

Next STEM session?

The next STEM session will be offered from:

  • Summer 2012 (six weeks) TBA
  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Want to learn more?

Visit our online five minute tour to the program:

Who is eligible for STEM?

  • High School Average of 85% or higher
  • Math Average of 90% or higher
  • Math A Regent 90% or higher (10th & 11th)
  • Math B Regent 90% or higher (Calculus I)
  • Demonstrated “Ganas” – Spanish for commitment to succeed in science, engineering or mathematics
  • Consistent good grades in Math and Science

Courses Offered this Summer

▶ Group A
1. Calculus I (elective HS credit)
2. Engineering Design 10100 (Non-credit)
Pre-requisite: Pre-calculus or a grade of 90 or better in Math B

▶ Group B
1. Calculus I (elective HS credit)
2. Engineering 103 (Intro to Computer Methods) (Non-credit)
Pre-requisite: Pre-calculus or a grade of 90 or better in Math B

▶ Group C
1. College Pre-Calculus (1 elective HS credit)
2. General College Physics (1 elective HS credit)
Pre-requisite: A grade of 90 or better in Advanced Algebra or its equivalent

▶ Group D
1. Honor HS Geometry (1 elective HS credit) * NEW
2. MUST check one course:
A. General College Chemistry (1 elective HS credit)
B. College Critical Writing & Reading (1 elective HS credit)
Pre-requisite: Non-ESL students. Pre-requisite: A grade of 90 or better in Advanced Algebra or its equivalent.

▶ Group E
1. Advanced College Algebra & Trigonometry (1 elective HS credit) Pre-requisite: A grade of 90 or better in Algebra.
2. MUST select ONE course:
A. General College Chemistry (1 elective HS credit)
Pre-requisite: HS average of 90 or better
B. College Critical Writing & Reading (1 elective HS credit)
Pre-requisite: Non-ESL students

▶ Group F
1. Engineering 103 (Computer Methods) (Non-credit)
2. * Research. MUST select one area:
A. Electrical Engineering
B. Civil Engineering
C. Mechanical Engineering
D. Science (Biology, Physics or Chemistry)
Pre-requites: Calculus I or AP Calculus AB with a grade of 90 or better

* Note: (1) US Citizenship required for Research component
(2) Students who conduct research will receive a small stipend.