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STEM MAGNET PROGRAMDR. KIMBERLY BOLIG
DIRECTOR, STEM EDUCATION CENTER
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AGENDA
• Why STEM?
• Why STEM Magnet?
• Overview of program
• From our instructors
• From our students
• Requirements to apply
• How to apply
• Acceptance process
• Requirements upon acceptance
• STEM Magnet 2015-2016
• Questions?
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WHY STEM?
• STEM careers:
• make a difference in the world
• use creativity and imagination
• explore and experiment
• travel
• collaborate
• pay well
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WHY STEM MAGNET
• Take college courses while still staying
in high school
• Join a cohort of STEM-interested
students from 11 school districts
• Get up to 30 credits for college before
freshman year
• Have opportunity to interact with
professionals in the field
• Workshops to prepare for college and
career
• But don’t just take my word for it …
• Dr. John Polhill, Professor
Math, Computer Science, & Statistics
• Matthew Yackiel, Class of 2015
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WHY STEM MAGNET
• Take college courses while still staying
in high school
• Join a cohort of STEM-interested
students from 11 school districts
• Get up to 30 credits for college before
freshman year
• Have opportunity to interact with
professionals in the field
• Workshops to prepare for college and
career
• But don’t just take my word for it …
• Dr. John Polhill, Professor
Math, Computer Science, & Statistics
• What our students say …
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“I’m glad I’m in the program because it is really
beneficial and will help me with what I want to
do in life. … The professors are open and easy
to talk to here. I like having the ability to go to
them with questions. The program also gives me
the chance to meet students in other schools who
want to go into the same career. I think it is
definitely a great program because it helps with
the transition into college.” — Katelyn, Berwick
Area High SchoolI like the supplemental experience that I get in
science and technology in the program that I
don’t get in high school. I’m planning on going
into mechanical engineering because I like that it
is creative; you get to design and build new
things that weren’t there before. Now I’m getting
experience and knowledge to do this plus I’m with
students from the area who have the same
interests but sometimes different insights.” —
Stephen, Central Columbia Area High School
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REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
• Current sophomore
• Math
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• Two years of science
• Science teacher, math teacher or
guidance counselor recommendation
• Minimum 95% attendance record
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HOW TO APPLY• Application
• Academic distinctions or honors
• Essay
• Teacher/Guidance Counselor
Recommendation
• Financial Aid Application
www.bloomu.edu/stem
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ACCEPTANCE PROCESS
1. APPLY BY APRIL 15, 2015
2. RECEIVED EMAIL CONFIRMING APPLICATION RECEIPT
3. REVIEWED BY PANEL OF REGIONAL LEADERS
4. NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE BY MAY 1, 2015
5. CONFIRMATION INFORMATION MAILED ALONG WITH SUMMER
SCHEDULE
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REQUIREMENTS UPON ACCEPTANCE
• 2-YEAR COMMITMENT
• 4 DAYS PROGRAMMING IN SUMMER – Knoebles 7/10
• ENROLLMENT IN 2 COURSES PER SEMESTER (SUMMER OPTIONAL)
• WINTER PROGRAMMING DURING BREAK
• WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND PARTICIPATE
• COMPLIANCE WITH BLOOMSBURG POLICES
• PARTICIPATION IN ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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STEM MAGNET 2015-2016
• 2 COURSES IN FALL & SPRING – Begin 8/24
• STUDY LAB
• WINTER BREAK 2015 PROGRAM
• SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS
• BLOOMSBURG FAIR WEEK
• TUTORS & PROFESSOR HOURS
• FIELD TRIPS
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FALL 2015 COURSES
• ENGINEERING TRACK
• CRYPTOLOGY (MWF 12-12:50)
• JAVA 1 (TH 12-1:45)
• STUDY (MWF 1-1:50)
• HEALTH SCIENCES TRACK
• MEDICAL ETHICS (MWF 12-12:50)
• VISUAL BASICS 1 (TH 12:30-1:45)
• STUDY (MWF 1-1:50)
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COST
$700 – $930 per semester
$100 - 200 books per semester
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QUESTIONS?
DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 15