STEM Core Program

Are you interested in pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) degree, but you think you’re not ready or don’t know where to start? STEM CORE is a one-year STEM-preparatory program with an emphasis in math, designed to help students finish prerequisite courses in order to major in the sciences.

Benefits:

The first 20 students to apply will receive use of textbooks and graphing calculators
Tutoring support for courses
Guest speakers and field trips
Resume, interviewing, and networking experience
Opportunities for internship
Academic, personal, and career counseling

Requirements:

Interest in a STEM major
Must commit and enroll in Cohort 1 or Cohort 2 courses (see the table of courses below)
Attend workshops throughout the semester
Participate in an orientation at the beginning of the semester

As a STEM Core student, we will support you through the math and technology course during your first year. After successful completion, you will be ready to start taking higher-level courses in math, technology, and science.

Upon completion of program requirements, students may be eligible for a paid summer internship with a STEM Core Employer/Sponsor or other regional employers.

	Fall 2020 STEM Core Courses
Cohort 1	CHEM 110 Lecture (30516) & Lab (30526) General Chemistry Instructor: Shannon Andrews	MATH 127 (33600/33601) STEM Precalculus I Instructor: Wendy Metzger	Cohort 1 is appropriate for students pursuing biology, chemistry, physics, and more!
Cohort 2	CSCI 114 (31079 or 31080) Programming Fundamentals II Instructor: Chris Merrill	MATH 127 (33600/33601) STEM Precalculus I Instructor: Wendy Metzger	Cohort 2 is appropriate for students pursuing engineering, computer science, math, physics, cognitive science, and more!

STEM Core is limited in capacity, please fill out the form below if you’re interested in enrolling in the one-year program.