Summer 2021 Program
**Workshops subject to change**
Monday
Engineering Projects
Advance Computer Science, Video Gaming, Applied Mathematics, & Engineering Design at Samueli Academy
Tuesday
Guest Speakers & Life Skills Workshops Guest speakers from STEM Professions, Colleges, Businesses, and Community leaders
Wednesday
Year 1 STEM Research Paper -
Scholars research and present STEM subjects and interests
Year 2 Educational Business Plan-
Scholars research universities (cost, programs, statistics), Scholarships to be better informed come graduation
Thursday
KHAN Academy SAT/ACT Prep
Advanced Writing, Mathematics Tutoring, and College Essay Guy Workshops and Activities
friday
Science Fridays Workshops spotlighting different STEM/ biomedical careers, including guest speakers, workshops, and mentors from our partners at Edwards Lifesciences
What Commitment Means
Time Management
60 workshops a year
Summer:
Monday-Friday
for 8 weeks
Fall and Spring:
2 Saturdays a Month
Special Event:
class time TBD
Attendance
Mandatory attendance for class workshops, study trips, and class meetings. You are asked to dedicate around 200 hours and attend 60 different workshops per year.
Participation
100% participation with interacting with guest speakers, workshops, activities, and projects
Personal Investment
You are investing 2 Years and 2 Summers to set your path to reach your goals.
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College to Career Readiness
STEM Program Time Line
10th GRADE RECRUITMENT
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Meet with High School Counselors to start the selection of students for the next cycle
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Distribute information to Counselors, Math & Science Teachers
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Conduct Information Sessions for all the schools
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Distribute Application
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Interview and select participants for the program
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Select Summer Staff Assignments
12th GRADE SUMMER
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Eligible students receive laptop and stipend
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Educational Goal Setting: University Application Process, Study Trips, Entrance Planning, Financial Aid, Alumni/Recruiter presentations
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College Readiness: University options, applications, Personal Essay, and Portfolio Development
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Educational Business Plan:
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Create professional College profile
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Build a resume
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Construct 10 essays
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Research and select top 10 Colleges and Scholarships
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Obtain 2 letters of recommendation
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Design Contact Card
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Implementation plan
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Parent Workshops
11th GRADE SUMMER
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KHAN Academy SAT/ACT online assignments and College preparation
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Personal Development: Business Etiquette, Dress for Success, & Academic Ethics
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Science and Engineering workshops
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STEM Research paper
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STEM Career Awareness: Study Trips to Science-based Industries, Entrepreneurial aspects of the Sciences, Business Aspects of the Sciences
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Parent Workshops
12th GRADE SCHOOL YEAR
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Follow implementation plan
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Complete college and scholarship applications
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Edit and submit essays
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Complete FAFSA application
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STEM Workshops and Guest Speakers
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College Readiness: University options, applications
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Parent Workshops
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Professional Development Workshops
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Soft Skills
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LinkedIn
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Leadership
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Financial Aid package comparisons
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Final College selections
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GRADUATION
11th GRADE SCHOOL YEAR
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KHAN Academy SAT/ACT online assignments and College preparation
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STEM Career Awareness: Study Trips to Science-based Industries, Entrepreneurial aspects of the Sciences, Business Aspects of the Sciences
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Educational Development
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$500-$800 Stipend
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STEM Project and activities
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Alumni and AISS partners networking
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Parent Workshops
GRADUATE SUMMER
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Scholarship Applications and Grants follow-up
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Evaluation of University Admittance and Financial Aid Packages
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Selection of Edwards Scholars
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Recruit Alumni Advisors
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