Saint Peter's University will once again be holding a summer STEM camp hosted by the SURGE and NOYCE grant faculty.   This program will be open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors and take place the last two weeks in July 2021.  Right now we are planning for a virtual camp with the possibility of in person depending on COVID-19 guidelines. More details are in the attached flyer and application form.  Space is limited so applying early is beneficial.  There is no cost to the student for attending this camp.  

RYSCE STARS STEM Camp

Research for Young Scholars and Community Engagement 

STEM, Achievement, Retention and Success Program

(DOE Grant PO31C160038)

Saint Peter’s University Summer 2021, July 19th-July 30th 

The Program

Saint Peter’s University has been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Education for a project titled, SURGE (STEM Undergraduate Retention Graduation and Empowerment). The SURGE initiative is designed to further increase enrollment, retention, academic performance and graduation of Hispanic students in STEM disciplines at Saint Peter’s. RYSCE STARS is a highly competitive program with limited capacity for high school students through the SURGE initiative that offers research experience and community outreach.   

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (equivalent) or better 

• Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior

• Have sincere intentions to pursue a degree in a STEM field

Special consideration will be given to those who

Have high academic achievement and plan to purse STEM careers

Are low income 

Are members in a group underrepresented in earning STEM degrees 

Tentative Schedule (PENDING COVID RESTRICTIONS, MAY BE ALL VIRTUAL OR VIRTUAL WITH ONE OR TWO IN PERSON DAYS)

All scheduled days will begin at 9 AM and end at 3 PM with breaks.

Week 1: Introductory Workshops (July 19-23)

The first week participants will be provided a basic understanding about the following:

• Proper methods for conducting research 

• Interactive labs with researchers in Computer Science, Chemistry with modeling, and Anatomy and Physiology

• Laboratory Safety

• Field trip (Pending COVID restriction)

Week 2: Community Engagement (July 26-30)

Students will have the opportunity to work with Saint Peter’s University scientists and students:

• introduction with researchers and interaction labs in various STEM fields including Psychology, Environmental Science, Ecology and Physics

• Hands on research with university scientists and students

• Field trip for service hours (PENDING COVID RESTRICTIONS)

Additional Programming Information

• There will be no cost to the students.  

• Students must attend each day to fully participate in research projects and community service.

• Students may need to provide their own lunch, especially on field trip days.

• Students must provide their own transportation to and from Saint Peter’s University campus each day.

RYSCE STARS* HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPATION APPLICATION

2021 Summer Experience

All information requested in this application is for the purpose of determining your eligibility for RYSCE STARS Program. All information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.

* Supported by DOE GRANT PO31C160038

You can also apply online through this link  https://forms.gle/j2NQWGJnmyku4JPJ6