Tuesday, December 15, 2015

We are seeking nominations of students for the BMCC STEP Spring 2016 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

 

Dear all,

 

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) is now accepting applications for the SPRING 2016 session.

·  Application Deadline: JANUARY 22ND, 2016

·  Application Webpage: http://bit.ly/bmccstepapp​

WHAT IS STEP?

STEP programs are designed to increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health related fields and the licensed professions.  BMCC STEP provides NYC students in the 9th through 12th grades with a range academic of enrichment courses, research experience, and special programs in science, mathematics and technology content areas.

 

Any student who is intrigued by a possible career in a STEM(Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) field is highly encouraged to apply.  Students who seek to gain a competitive edge for the SAT or a specific course are also encouraged to apply to this program.


PROGRAM DETAILS

BMCC's Spring 2016 STEP Session will run on Friday's from February 5th to May 13th, 2016.  STEP workshops & courses are held on Fridays from 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
For a full calendar, please visit: 
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/research/page.jsp?pid=1482&n=STEP%20Calendar

 

All STEP participants attend an academic enrichment course in either Biology, Chemistry, Math, Robotics, GIS (Geographic Information Science) or SAT prep.

Subway access and meals are provided to all participants of the program.

 

Research opportunities are available in Biology, Chemistry, Math, GIS and Engineering.  Students accepted into the research program will work with mentors in BMCC science labs to design, complete, and produce a poster presentation on a research project in one of the abovementioned content areas.

 

We have also expanded our program to include a TUTORING STEP component!  All students will have access to tutoring in the core areas of Mathematics, English and Chemistry.  More information can be found on our website.

 

APPLICATION

The BMCC STEP Application can be found at: http://bit.ly/bmccstepapp

Attached for your records and distribution to interested students is a BMCC STEP description.  If possible, please post and distribute.  

Complete applications & accompanying materials will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Decision Letters will be emailed to applicants on a rolling basis (weekly).

 

If you have any questions or would like additional information about BMCC STEP, please feel free to contact the STEP Coordinator(s).  

Contact information has been provided below.

 

​Daavid Moseley​

STEP Coordinator

Phone: 212-220-8000 ext. 5059

Maisha Phillips

STEP Coordinator

Phone: 212-220-8000 ext. 5059

 

​or visit: 

The BMCC STEP webpage: http://bit.ly/bmcc-step

The BMCC STEP Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bmccstep

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