iSTEM-Work

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Summer Academy

Dates:

The Morehouse Summer Academy meets:
June 5-30, 2023
Monday through Friday
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Overview:                                

STEM-Work Project will provide underrepresented minority students with STEM challenging technological learning experiences that will increase exposure to innovation and creativity in STEM disciplines.

iSTEM-Work will explore the influence of opportunities on students’ interest by 1) increasing student awareness and knowledge of educational opportunities and careers in STEM disciplines; 2) increasing student knowledge, skills, and practices in STEM application; and 3) increasing participation of underrepresented populations in STEM career paths.

This project will engage Black Male students in grades 6 through 10 in a long-term (3 year) STEM technology program that will include a four-week Summer Program, Hands-on Field Experience, and Saturday Academy during the academic year. This program contains the following culturally sustaining elements: 1) academic and social integration; 2) knowledge and skill development; 3) support and motivation; and 4) academic and social advising, which supplement the formal education that participants receive within their classroom and ultimately impacts students’ confidence, academic outcome, and STEM career choices.

Program Goals
Increase STEM identity in Black Males
Increase the awareness and perception of STEM as a career
Increase broadening participation of underrepresented populations in STEM programs and careers

Sponsor:                                  

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligibility:                               

Black male students currently in grades 7th-9th at any middle school in the Atlanta- metropolitan area.

Housing:                                 

Students will not reside on campus during the summer program

Curriculum:                             

Students will participate in a STEM project-based learning curriculum that will include Science, Mathematics, Innovation, and English. Students will experience innovative instructional methodologies from college professors and conduct scientific research to investigate and solve real world problems.

Cost:                                       

Free

Seminars/Field Trips:               

Cultural/Educational Trips

Requirements:                         

1. Completed Application
2. Two(2) Letters of Recommendations
3. Unofficial Transcript
4. Assessment

Application Deadline:

We are not accepting applications at this time.

 Contact:             

Natasha M. Crosby
Shannon Jolly

istemwork@morehouse.edu                     

Resources

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SMASH ACADEMY

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