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 one of 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 one of our public 4-year institutions.
Students transferring from one of the fifteen community colleges in Massachusetts and transferring to any public 4-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field are welcome to apply to Summer Transfer Academy program. 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 2023 Summer STEM Transfer Academy application is now live, and students can check individual university program information for specific application deadlines? In the interim, please reach out to Allison Little alittle@dhe.mass.edu, Assistant Commissioner of P16 Alignment and Outreach, with questions.
May 23 (9 am – 3 pm): In-person Transfer Session
June 20 (9 am – 3 pm): In-person Transfer Session
July 19 (9 am – 3 pm): 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, 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 Adams
SSTA Coordinator
a10adams@bridgew.edu
SUMMER SESSION A (Classes start 5/22/2023)
5/22/2023: Orientation Session, In-person
5/22/2023 – 6/25/2023 (5-week courses):Summer Class, Varies
5/22/2023 – 7/9/2023 (7-week courses): Summer Class, Varies
5/29/2023 – August 2023:
Weekly Support Activities
(4 sessions total), In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
TBA: Fall Semester Transfer Orientation, In-person
9/1/2023 – On-going: Follow-up Support Activities, Varies
SUMMER SESSION B
7/10/2023: Orientation Session, In-person
7/10/2023 - 8/13/2023 (5-week courses):Summer Class, Varies
7/13/2023 –8/31/2023 (7-week courses): Summer Class, Varies
7/17/2023 – August 2023:
Weekly Support Activities
(4 sessions total), In-person (remote synchronous as needed)
TBA: Fall Semester Transfer Orientation, In-person
9/1/2023 – On-going: Follow-up Support Activities, Varies
OPEN AND ROLLING ADMISSIONS for SUMMER 2023! Applications accepted on a rolling basis as space is available, with first decisions made by May 5, 2023.
Biology & Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Geographic Sciences, Engineering Technology, Exercise & Sports Science, Mathematics
**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
Gretchen Mayhew
Associate Director, Freshman Admissions
Interim Associate Director, Transfer Admissions
gmayhew@fitchburgstate.edu
05/22/2023 – Varies: Summer Course; Student program specific – summer course available on all modalities
05/22/2023: Summer Reception; Online – synchronous
08/07/2023 – 08/31/2023: Summer Networking; 4 meetings online-synchronous meetings
09/01/2023 – 09/02/2023: Fall kick-off; In-person campus reception and networking activities
June 30
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Food & Nutrition and Food Science
Dr. Vinay Mannam
Associate Professor
vmannam@framingham.edu
07/03/2023 – 08/11/2023: Interdisciplinary Capstone Course Computer Science Academic Session; Synchronous online – 9:00-1:00
7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 – 6 days
Asynchronous for research methodologies, learning practices in STEM disciplines 9:00 – 10:00am
07/05/2023: STEM Guest Speaker, Synchronous: 12:00 – 1:00pm
07/10/2023: Student Persistence; Biology Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
07/17/2023: Library Information Session; Chemistry Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
07/24/2023: Registrar Information Session; Mathematics Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
July 27: RegHealth Services Overview Psychology Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
08/07/2023: Financial Matters: Financial Aid, Student Accounts
Environmental Studies Academic Session, Synchronous: 9:15 – 10:00am
10:00 – 1:00 (includes working lunch)
Rolling
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics
David Eve
Associate Professor
d.eve@mcla.edu
Spring 2023 – Early Summer 2023:Recruitment at Community colleges, In-person recruitment by community college program staff at their home institutions
In-person & synchronous online recruitment sessions by Salem State STEM faculty
Mid-July 2023 – Late-August 2023 Summer Academy, In-person (with remote pivot as-needed for COVID safety)
Summer 2023 – End of Spring 2024 Semester Continuing Academic Year Support: Transfer Orientation & Ongoing Cohort meetings, In-person and synchronous online
July 7
Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geological Sciences, Mathematics
Brian Travers
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
cas@salemstate.edu
7/17/23 – 8/25/23:
Junior Writing Coursework, Remote with asynchronous and synchronous components each week
7/17/23 – 8/25/23: “Get to know UMass” orientation sessions, Weekly, remote, synchronous, 1 hour sessions
8/23/23: Campus Tour and
Lunch, In person
Priority: Apr 15, 2023 Final Deadline: Jun 17, 2023
All majors within The College of Natural Sciences, The Manning College of Informatics and Computer Sciences, and The College of Engineering
Dr. Stephen Fernandez
Engineering Engagement Specialist, College of Engineering
spfernandez@umass.edu
July 17, 2023 – August 23, 2023: Coursework, MW, 10-1
Remote/Synchronous
July 12, 2023 – August 23, 2023: Meetings/Workshops, W, 4-5:30 Remote/Synchronous 1st meeting – in-person
Final meeting; in-person
(priority) June 16, 2023, late applications accepted only if seats are available
Biology
Alexia Pollack
Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
csm.a2b@umb.edu
June 2023 – TBD: University Orientation, In-person
June 2023 – TBD: Program
Orientation, In-person
July 10 – Sept 21, 2023: Various sessions throughout program, In-person, Synchronous remote
Sept 2023: End of program
wrap-up, In-person
June 1
Astronomy, Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics
Joyce Yokel
Administrative Assistant, College of Engineering
JYokel@umassd.edu
7/5/23 – 8/14/23: FREE STEM Course; Various options
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 majors in Engineering, and Sciences, Economics, Nutritional Science, Exercise Science, Medical Lab Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences
Summer I (May 22 - June 30, 2023)
or Summer II (July 5 - August 15, 2023):
Free Summer I or Summer II Course
May 22, 2023 – August 24th 2023: Summer workshops, Remote and in-person
May 9
Biology, Chemical & Physical Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Environmental Science, or Mathematics
Arne Christensen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
achristensen@westfield.ma.edu
7/31/2023 – 8/11/2023: Course, In person
June 30
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Environmental Science
Daron Barnard
Director, Aisiku STEM Center
dbarnard@worcester.edu
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