2019 STEM Research Academy
The STEM Research Academy is a two-semester program which will allow 25 high school students to take a spring pre-college science course to introduce them to the expectations of working in a research lab environment. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to participate in a six week paid summer research experience with a Baruch College faculty member.
Program Details:
· Spring 2019: Introduction to Research / DNA Detectives Course: (End of January to May / Wed & Fri / 4:30pm-6:00pm). The objective of this course is to learn about the nature of DNA and genetic variation, deepen students’ appreciation of biodiversity by providing opportunities for the students to develop, and practice sterile lab techniques, good record keeping habits, and proper measurement skills.
· Summer 2019: Research Internship: (July to August / Mon through Thurs / approximately 9:30 am – 4:00 pm). A six week paid structured laboratory internship where students will be matched with a Baruch College faculty member and lab team.
Eligibility:
Be a current NYC public high school 11th grader
Overall H.S. average of 80+
75 or above on the English Language Arts (ELA) Regents or 480+ on SAT Verbal/Critical Reading or 50 on PSAT Verbal/Critical Reading
80+ on any Math Regents Exam AND 75+ on the Living Environment Regents Exam
**10th graders with an overall 80+ (overall average, English average, Math average, and Science average) will be considered**
Paper Application: www.baruch.cuny.edu/collegenow
Deadline for application and ALL supporting documents: December 7th, 2018
Spring 2019 College Credit Courses:
Current 11th and 12th graders at your respective high school can apply to enroll in one of the following college credit bearing courses for FREE:
Business Fundamentals (3 Credits) – Mon & Wed 4:10pm-5:30pm
Psychology (3 credits) – Tues & Thurs 4:10pm-5:30pm OR Online Hybrid (will meet Wednesdays in person; 4:10pm-5:30pm)
Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) – Tues & Thurs 4:10pm-5:30pm
Journalistic Writing – (4 credits) - Mon & Wed 4:10pm-5:30pm
Sociology (3 credits) – Mon & Wed 4:10pm-5:30pm
Cultural Anthropology (3 credits) – Tues & Thurs 4:10pm-5:30pm
Speech Communications (3 credits) – Mon & Wed 4:10pm-5:30pm
Personal Finance (3 credits) – Tues & Thurs 4:10pm-5:30pm
Writing I (3 credits) – Tues & Thurs 4:10pm-5:50pm
Critical Health Issues (3 credits) – Online Hybrid (will meet Mondays in person; 4:10pm-5:30pm)
Program Details:
All courses will take place afterschool at Baruch College from January 28th – May 22nd
Eligibility:
· Students must be a current NYC public high school 11th or 12th grader
· Have the following test scores: PSAT/SAT Verbal (Min. 480) OR English Language Arts Regents (Min. 75), OR ACT English Score (Min. 20)
· Students who use PSAT scores to qualify for admission into the program, must have an overall GPA of 85
Note: Acceptance into the College Now program at Baruch College is contingent on students meeting the program criteria as well as space availability in our courses.
Online Application: www.baruch.cuny.edu/collegenow
Deadline for application and ALL supporting documents: December 7th, 2018
If you have any questions please let us know!
College Now, Collaborative Programs
Baruch College – City University of New York
55 Lexington Ave. VC 5-237
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (646) 312-4295
Fax: (646)312-4296
www.baruch.cuny.edu/collegenow/