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Summer Opportunities Parent School Community Council

March 9th 6:00 – 7:00pm

Tonight’s Agenda

• Welcome• University of Pittsburgh

– Gene Team, Investing Now• Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh• Carnegie Mellon University

– SEE, SAMS, SUCCEED• Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy• Question and Answer Time

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University of Pittsburgh

• Department of Biological Sciences– Rebecca Gonda, Ph.D.– High School 2 College Gene Team

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Department of Biological SciencesOutreach Programs

High School to College Summer Gene Team

Dr. Becky GondaOutreach CoordinatorDepartment of Biological Sciences

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Gene Team H2C

• Exclusive to Pittsburgh Public students (PPS)

• Research project from a Pitt Research Lab

• Team with PPS, Academic Resource Center, and Office of Administration and Financial Aid for college prep

• Gene Team Science Corps


Gene Team 2017

• June 19‐July 14, 2017

• 9am‐5(ish)pm, Monday‐Friday

• Application due March 31st, 2017

• Interviews through April (18 students will be accepted)

• Notification in early May


Benefits

• $500 stipend

• Bus pass if needed

• Opportunity to work on current, cutting‐edge research in a team setting

• Work on college preparation

• Present data to University scientists


Contact

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Dr. Becky GondaEmail: [email protected]: 412-383-5739

University of Pittsburgh

• INVESTING NOW– Emiola Jay Oriola, Associate Director– Pre-College STEM Program

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INVESTING NOWPRE-COLLEGE DIVERSITY PROGRAM

HISTORY AND PURPOSE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phP-xDho5AQ&t=37s

• INVESTING NOW, created in 1988, is a college preparatory program created to stimulate, support, and recognize the high academic performance of pre-college students from groups that are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors and careers. The purpose of the program is to ensure that participants are well prepared for matriculation to the collegiate level.

OUR PRIMARY GOALS

1. Create a pipeline for well-prepared students to enter college and pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors;

2. Encourage and support students’ enrollment and achievement in advanced mathematics and science courses;

3. Ensure that the participants make informed college choices; 4. Support and encourage parents and teachers in their role as

advocates for their children 5. Coordinate partnerships between the University of Pittsburgh’s

Swanson School of Engineering and local and regional schools.

FOCUS AREAS

STUDENT SUPPORT: Academic advising, tutoring, workshops on academic success

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT: Summer enrichment session, hands-on science and engineering

COLLEGE PLANNING: College preparation and financial aid workshops, SAT preparation

CAREER AWARENESS: Career awareness seminars, summer research

PARENT INVOLVEMENT: College planning and financial aid workshops, transition to high school

sessions, program volunteers and facilitators

RECENT PROGRAM STATISTICS

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Enrolled in College

97% 94% 94% 100% 100%

Enrolled in STEM majors

53% 64% 76% 85% 56%

Enrolled in Engineering

21% 28% 53% 37% 19%

INVESTING NOW Alumni Statistics

Highlights: The Class of 2015 has 100% enrolled in college, 71% in STEM majors, 39% in an engineering major and 13% in the Swanson School of Engineering here at the University of Pittsburgh. The Class of 2016 statistics has 100% enrolled in college, 78% Honors/High Honors, and 54% STEM Majors.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INVESTING NOW STUDENT

ADVISING SESSIONS: Students will meet one on one with their grade specific advisor quarterly

(4 times a year)We generally discuss tools for high school success, college preparation,

career options, stumbling blocks that may hinder future goals, and the overall well being of the student.


TUTORING: INVESTING NOW students who have a C or below in any math or

science course are required to register for tutoring.

We hire honor students from the University of Pittsburgh to tutor math and science courses.

INVESTING NOW students who have higher than a C in a subject can still register for tutoring.

Once a week, one hour session.


WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES: Hands on Science & Engineering : Electrical, Biology, Dentistry, etc. Educational development: Study Skills, Academic Check Up, etc. College Planning workshops: Preparing for College, Career Awareness Leadership activities: Community service, SPEAK UP oratorical

experience


Summer Program Rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will participate in a 5 week (20 day) interactive summer

program from June 26th through July 27th. Classes will be from Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm There will be three classes in the morning (Science, Math, Writing), lunch at noon (not

provided), and then an interactive engineering project from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Students are allowed to miss up to 3 days.

ATTENDANCE

• Students are expected to attend all fall activities, scheduled advising and tutoring sessions pertaining to their grade regularly and punctually.

• Procedures related to absences:• 1) Students should contact the office by the RSVP date if they cannot attend an

activity.• 2) If the student misses more than two required activities, the parent will be

notified. • 3) After a third absence, parents will be contacted to schedule a meeting to

discuss attendance.• 4) After the fourth absence, the student will be removed from the active

participation roster.

PROGRAM CRITERIA

Applicants:• Must have an academic grade point average of 2.75 or

higher• Must have a math/science grade point average of 3.0 or

higher• Should have an interest in a STEM (science,

technology, engineering or mathematics) field and/or a high proficiency in math and science.

There is no cost to participate in the program!!

HOW TO APPLY

• Completed applications should be submitted via email, mail or fax w/ required paperwork (250-word essay, teacher or counselor recommendation, PSSA scores and most recent report card)

• Application due date: March 31, 2017

• Students will be notified about acceptance status in April

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Email: [email protected]

• (P) 412-624-0224 - (F) 412-624-8869

• Website: www.engineering.pitt.edu/InvestingNow

• App due date: March 31, 2017 by 5:00 pm. Submit application via email, mail or fax w/required paperwork (250 word Essay, PSSA scores if taken, most recent report card & teacher recommendation).

University of Pittsburgh3700 O’Hara St. 152 Benedum HallPittsburgh, PA 15261

• You will be notified by mail near mid-April whether you’ve been accepted/ waitlisted or denied.

THANK YOU!

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

• Programs and Partnerships– Ginny Beck, Coordinator of Volunteer

Services

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Carnegie Mellon University

• College of Engineering– Alicia Angemeer, Ph.D.– Summer Engineering Experience for Girls

(SEE), Summer Academy for Mathematics and Sciences (SAMS)

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Summer Engineering Experience for Girls (SEE)

If you…are a girl who will be entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2017enjoy math and science, hands-on activities, learning about real world

applications of engineering

SEE is for you!

SEE is a free two-week program that gives girls an opportunity to explore

multidisciplinary engineering activities focused on the theme of energy. Girls

explore ways in which to create efficient and environmentally friendly uses of energy.

In addition to conducting hands-on activities, they have an opportunity to research and

present their findings on a topic that interests them about engineering and energy.

SEE instructors and staff are committed to encouraging girls to sustain and realize their interest

in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

SEE 2017 runs from July 10 – July 21, 2017

Application deadline is May 1

To apply for SEE:

1)Downloadable application from SEE web site

2)One-page essay: Why you are interested in SEE? What do you

hope to learn in this program?

3)Copy of last report card

4)Teacher Recommendation: downloadable form from SEE web

site

http://www.cmu.edu/ices/outreach/see/

SUMMER ACADEMY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE Purpose:Enhancing the academic preparation of ethnic minority students and other underrepresented populations in STEM

fields

Program Description:The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a six-week, rigorous residential experience for students who

have a strong interest in computer science, engineering and/or natural science. Carnegie Mellon subsidizes the cost of tuition, room and board for all participants

The program’s curriculum focuses on assisting students in developing mastery and execution of critical concepts in higher-level, collegiate math, programming, and science. In addition, students will participate in one six-week hands on project designed to expose and engage them to the wonder and excitement of problem solving and innovation. Project outcomes will be showcased to the campus community during the program’s closing symposium.

Targeted Audience:• Rising high school seniors

• Ethnic minority students ● Economically disadvantaged• Under resourced school districts ● First Generation • Underrepresented groups in STEM Program dates: July 1 – August 11, 2017 Questions: [email protected]

Carnegie Mellon University

• Department of Engineering and Public Policy– Brian Sergi, Ph.D. candidate– SUCCEED Student Program

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SUCCEEDSummer Center for Climate, Energy, and

Environmental Decision Making

At SUCCEED, students learn about energy, climate change, and the environment.

Time in the classroom is split between lecture and interactive demos.

We also take field trips to nearby power plants and energy sites.

Program details

• July 17 – 21 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm each day)• Open to rising 10th and 11th graders• Entirely FREE! (with breakfast and lunch provided)

• We can also provide city bus passes for transportation

Apply online: http://cedmcenter.org/succeed/

Questions?Succeed‐[email protected]

Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy

• Science Department– Craig Kozminski, FACE Coordinator– Summer Dreamers Academy, ALCOSAN

Clean Water Academy, Pittsburgh Citiparks, Pittsburgh SciTech Website

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