State University of New York at Stony Brook

Science & Technology Entry Program

Overview

STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) is a New York State Education Department effort which began in 1986 to encourage and prepare more underrepresented minorities and low income secondary school students for entry into scientific, technical, health, and health related professions, including many areas where licensure is required. The program at Stony Brook offers enrichment experiences through the exposure to the University’s rich academic resources.

Selection Criteria

… New York State resident

… Member of defined ethnic minority or student who meets the economic criteria

… Student who shows ability or potential for college level study

Services

Academic enrichment, tutoring, supportive counseling, laboratory experiences, and opportunities to explore scientific research are offered to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors through:

A network of STEP clubs and advisors at participating schools
A residential summer program at the campus and fall and spring programs for:

… Lab exploration in marine and health sciences, geosciences, anatomy, computer science and engineering

… SAT preparation

… College-credit courses

… Internships

… Mentoring

3. The Parent Advisory Council—a support group.

State University of New York at Stony Brook

Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program

Overview

The goal of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is to promote academic excellence and to provide support services for its participants. The mandate of this New York State Education Department-funded program is to increase the numbers of underrepresented minority and income-eligible college students pursuing degrees in scientific, technological, health, and health-related fields of study, including many areas where licensure is required.

Selection Criteria

… New York State resident

… Member of defined ethnic minority or student who meets the economic criteria

… Full-time matriculating student at the University at Stony Brook

Services

… Tutoring/study groups/preparation for professional school exams

… Academic/career advisement

… A pre-freshman summer residential program for credit and academic enrichment

… Pre-professional internship placements at the campus, the University’s Hospital and Health Sciences Center, and in the community

… Leadership training through mentoring

CSTEP is funded by the New York State Education Department

and administered through the Department of Technology and Society,

College of Engineering and Applies Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook

The State University of New York is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.