Program Services
- CSTEP provides academic enrichment and research experience in STEM content areas.
- Projects consist of academic year and summer components including:
- Supervised training in research methods
- Graduate/professional school admissions preparation
- Standardized tests preparation
- Academic and career development activities
- The following describes services available to CSTEP students...
Counseling/advising
CSTEP staff will assist you with career, personal, and academic advising and counseling,
helping you to resolve problems, answer questions, or program plan.
Tutoring
CSTEP offers group or individual tutoring primarily in math, science, and technical
classes. Some tutors hold office hours while others are available by appointment.
Peer support groups
Each of the six disciplines covered by CSTEP has its own group which is used for peer
support, mentoring, networking, career exploration, educational and socialization
activities.
Enrichment activities
CSTEP sponsors workshops dealing with topics related to academic success such as:
test taking strategies, math and science study skills, time management, stress management,
writing and political advocacy skills. Attendance at professional conferences, field
trips, or guest speakers is encouraged to increase knowledge about potential careers.
Research internships
Students are paid an hourly wage to work with a professor in a laboratory setting,
thereby gaining knowledge of the research process. Internships in other areas are
also strongly encouraged. Assistance in obtaining them is provided.
Preparation for licensure or admission to graduate school
CSTEP staff will assist students in developing plans to improve performance on licensure
examinations as well as assist students with the application process for admission
into graduate or professional school.
References
CSTEP staff will provide employment, scholarship or educational references for students
who have been active participants in the CSTEP program.
