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 a state college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field are welcome to apply to a 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 bridge will:
If you have any questions, please contact Allison Little, Assistant Commissioner of P-16 Alignment and Outreach, at alittle@dhe.mass.edu or the contact for your specific program.
*Program and application dates differ for each institution.
*Program instruction and events may be conducted exclusively as, or in any combination of the following: in-person (following safety regulations and guidance); remote synchronous (live sessions/classes); or remote asynchronous (students access pre-prepared lessons and coursework, instead of a scheduled live class).
July 6: In-person (if allowed, otherwise remote/synchronous)
July 7: Remote/synchronous
July 6 – Aug. 9: PHIL111 Course, remote/semi-synchronous
Aug. 5 – Aug. 6: Remote/synchronous
June 1
Applications due June 1. After June 1, applications accepted on a rolling basis, space permitting.
Biology, Chemistry (including Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry), Computer Science, Geography (including Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience, International Development, and Geography for Educators), Earth Sciences, Environmental Geosciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, (including Pure Mathematics and Statistics), Physics (including Astrophysics and Optics), Photonics and Optical Engineering
Alexandra Adams
a10adams@bridgew.edu
May 17 & May 28: Orientation, Remote synchronous (Must attend 1 of 2 sessions offered)
May 31 – June 25: Weekly support acitivies (pre-course), Remote
June 7 – July 9: Course dates, Remote synchronous (In-person if feasible)
Aug 23 – Aug 27: Fall Semester Orientation, In-person
Aug. 30 – ongoing: Follow up support activities
May 14
Biology, Exercise & Sports Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science
Aug. 16 – 27 (mornings): Course work; In-person 4 days, hybrid (per
student choice) 6 days
Aug. 16 – 27 (afternoons): Orientation & Advising; In-person 4 days, hybrid (per
student choice) 6 days
July 31
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Food & Nutrition and Food Science
Dr. Larry McKenna
Associate Professor,
Chair and Program Co-Coordinator
lmckenna1@framingham.edu
June 2: In-person campus visit
June 16: Remote synchronous session (transition to MMA)
June 28– Aug. 9: Course work (delivery mode and meeting times vary)
June 30: Remote synchronous session (wellness)
July 14: Remote synchronous session (career services)
July 28: Remote synchronous session (regimental program)
Aug. 11: Celebration, In-person
Oct. 20: In-person lunch & check-in
Rolling applications as space is available, first acceptance decisions made May 15.
Marine Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Emergency Management, International Maritime Business, Marine Transportation, and Marine Safety, Science and Environmental Protection
Wendy Maynard
Assistant Registrar
wmaynard@maritime.edu
June 21 – June 30: Online
More details to be posted soon.
Rolling
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences,
Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Psychology
July 12 – Aug. 21: Wednesdays 6–9 p.m.
June
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Geography, Mathematics,
July 6 – Aug. 13:
Junior writing course for STEM majors
Class time: 7.5 hrs/week; Anticipated additional work time: 15 hrs/week
Remote synchronous & asynchronous
Weekly virtual Co-curricular Activities:
1-2 hrs/week, Remote synchronous
July. 6 – Dec. 20:
Virtual check-ins between students and
CC STEM Coordinators
Aug. 11: Remote synchronous meeting (all CC STEM Coordinators & program participants)
Sept. 7 – Dec. 20:
1-2 Monthly cohort meetings, Remote synchronous (may be in-person if safe)
Aug. 13 – Dec. 20:
Outreach from academic college staff, Remote synchronous & asynchronous
Student check-ins with Student Success and
Diversity Transfer Mentoring Program and
The College of Engineering Center for Equity
and Inclusion, Remote synchronous & asynchronous
May 15
Applications considered on a rolling basis afterwards if space is available.
All majors within The College of Natural Sciences; The College of Information and Computer Sciences; and The College of Engineering
Dr. Stephen Fernandez
Engineering Engagement Specialist, College of Engineering
spfernandez@umass.edu
July 14–Aug. 25: Transition Workshops, Wed, Remote synchronous
July 19–Aug. 25: Course Work, Mon & Wed, Remote synchronous
June 21
Biology, Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, Mathematics
July 12 – Aug.13: Remote 3-credit course
July – Sept.: Remote orientation/workshops (Dates TBD)
June 1
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science/Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Physics, Marine Science (and additional STEM majors/degree programs may be eligible at the discretion of the University)
Joyce Yokel
Administrative Assistant, College of Engineering
JYokel@umassd.edu
TBD: Orientation, Remote synchronous
July 7 – Aug. 13:
Principles of Cell
and Molecular
Biology
Additional Supplemental Instruction
Remote synchronous
TBD: Student Success workshop, Remote synchronous
TBD: End of Program celebration, in-person optional
June 8
All STEM majors
Summer I (May 17 - June 25)
or Summer II (July 6 – August 13)
May 17: Welcome orientation, in person
May 24 – June 11: multiple check-in sessions; Remote synchronous, individual and small group
July 12: Workshop on experiential learning, in person
July 20– Aug. 5: multiple check-in sessions; Remote synchronous, individual and small group
July 12: Workshop on goal development, in person
Aug. 26: Workshop, in person
Sept 1 – Sept. 30: Follow up activities, Remote synchronous
May 10
Biology, Chemistry, Computer & Information Systems, Computer Science, Environmental Science, General Science, Mathematics
Jennifer Hanselman
Dean, College of Mathematics and Sciences
jhanselman@westfield.ma.edu
Aug. 2 – Aug. 25: Course & orientation, Blended (Remote synchronous, asynchronous, and in-person)
July 15
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Mathematics, or Earth, Environment, and Physics
Daron Barnard
Director, Aisiku STEM Center
dbarnard@worcester.edu
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