Strategic Initiatives
STEM Starter Academy has been supporting community college STEM students earn degrees and certificates since 2014. The Department of Higher Education wants to continue to support community college students in their education as they pursue bachelor’s degrees at our public 4-year institutions.
David Cedrone
Associate Commissioner
Workforce & Economic Development & STEM
(617)-994-6904
dcedrone@dhe.mass.edu.
Allison Little
Assistant Commissioner
P-16 Alignment & Outreach
(617) 994-6935
alittle@dhe.mass.edu
2014 – Present
State
Public Community Colleges & State Universities
STEM Starter Academy has been supporting community college STEM students earn degrees and certificates since 2014. The Department of Higher Education wants to continue to support community college students in their education as they pursue bachelor’s degrees at our public 4-year institutions.
Students transferring from one of the fifteen community colleges in Massachusetts and transferring to these programs will either run in-person or virtually, depending on the status of social distancing and campus policy at that time.
STEM transfer academy programs will allow you the opportunity to get a jump start on your time at the university. Students who participate in Summer Transfer Academy will:
The Summer STEM Transfer Academy program has been suspended for Summer 2025. Please reach out to Allison Little alittle@dhe.mass.edu, Assistant Commissioner of P16 Alignment and Outreach, with questions.
Day in May - TBA: In-person Transfer Session
Day in June - TBA: In-person Transfer Session
Day in August - TBA: In-person Transfer Session
June 1
Rolling admissions will be accepted afterwards until spots are filled
Biology, Chemistry (including concentrations in Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry), Computer Science, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, Geography (including concentrations in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience, International Development, and Geography for Educators), Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, (including concentrations in Pure Mathematics and Statistics), Physics (including concentrations in Astrophysics and Optics), Photonics and Optical Engineering
Alexandra Zilz
SSTA Coordinator
azilz@bridgew.edu
Late May through Late July 2024 Orientation Session, In-person
August 12, 2024
1-Day Transfer Orientation Sessions,
In-person
Mid-August 2024 – Mid-September 2024:
Two (2) Social Events for Networking with faculty/staff and current STEM major
September 1, 2024 – n.d. (on-going):
Follow-up Support Activities, Varies
OPEN AND ROLLING ADMISSIONS for SUMMER 2024! Applications accepted on a rolling basis as space is available, with first decisions made by May 5, 2024.
Science and Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Environmental and Earth Science, Engineering Technology, Exercise & Sports Science, Geographic Science and Technology, Mathematics, Public Health Science
**Students may be eligible to apply for the pre-health professions programs, including: Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Dental Medicine, Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Early Acceptance Program for Doctor of Pharmacy
Heather Thomas
MassTransfer Coordinator
hbthomas@fitchburgstate.edu
7/8/2024 – 8/16/2024:
Free 3 Credit junior level summer course, Remote with asynchronous and synchronous components each week
7/8/2024 – 8/16/2024: “Get to know UMass” orientation sessions, Weekly, remote, synchronous, 1 hour sessions
9/9/2024 – 9/13/2024: Follow up activities welcoming matriculated students to campus, In Person
Applications will continue to be accepted through June 30, prioritized by date received.
All students in The College of Engineering and STEM majors within the College of Natural Sciences
Stephen Fernandez
Engineering Engagement Specialist
spfernandez@umass.edu
July 15, 2024 – August 22, 2024: Coursework (Bio 290)
MW, 10am – 1pm
In-person, UMB campus
July 15, 2024 – August 22, 2024: Meetings/Workshops
M or W (once a week)
In-person; UMB campus
After Bio 290 (in afternoon)
1.5 – 2 hours
(priority) June 17, 2024, late applications accepted only if seats are available
Biology
Must have successfully completed Precalculus (or higher) & General Biology II (Bio290 pre-requisites)
Alexia Pollack
Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
csm.a2b@umb.edu
7/8/24 – 8/15/24: FREE STEM Course; Choose a class that counts toward your 4-year degree
TBD: Welcome Event, In person
TBD: Transfer Success Workshops, Various options
TBD: End-of-Summer Celebration, In person
Preferred deadline: May 31; will accept applications through the end of June depending on availability
All students interested in majoring in Engineering, Sciences, Economics, Nutritional Science, Exercise Science, Medical Lab Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and other STEM programs.
Judy Marshall
Senior Administrative Assistant
to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Stem_Academy@uml.edu
7/23/2024 – 8/1/2024: Course, In person
Rolling admissions. Final deadline 7/15/2024
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Environmental Science
Daron Barnard
Director, Aisiku STEM Center
dbarnard@worcester.edu
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