The STEM concentration at 日博体育app gives students an opportunity to go beyond the classroom offerings 而且 dive into their STEM interests. Students choose the path that works best for them to complete the concentration. 这包括独立研究, looking at STEM careers 而且 networking with professionals, being engaged in clubs 而且 special events on 而且 off-campus, 而且 taking a wide variety of STEM classes with the guidance of the concentration coordinators.
This concentration is geared towards students who want to have enriching experiences in STEM during their course load at 日博体育app. Students will work with the STEM coordinators to design a variety of experiences that students will find challenging 而且 engaging. Students will then submit the activity that they completed to keep track of their progress. We believe that STEM students should have experiences that relate the work in STEM with other departments within 日博体育app to make a well-rounded student while increasing the exposure of the student to STEM.
Students can apply spring of 9th grade or during their 10th grade year. They must start by 11th grade in the fall to achieve the certificate.
- One trimester independent study that is not offered within the 日博体育app curriculum with a presentation given to the department.
- Actively participate in STEM week (in one of two ways)
- Coordinate a presenter over the course of two years during STEM week OR
- Be a presenter for STEM Week (2 times, not in the same year)
- Peer tutor in a STEM discipline (minimum one trimester per year)
- Senior project focusing on STEM 而且 getting approval from STEM Coordinators
- Attend a speaker event outside of 日博体育app
- Shadow a professional within a STEM career for an agreed upon amount of time
Community Based: Points Needed for Completion (10pts)
- 参加一个 日博体育app STEM club for a trimester. (1pt)
- 参加一个 summer experience in STEM (internship) 而且 give a talk in a general level class about it. (3分)
Community service hours giving back to 日博体育app or local community (STEM related) approved by the concentration coordinators. (2分)
Enriching activities: Points Needed for Completion (10pts)
- Visit a college 而且 sit in on at least 1 college STEM class. (2分)
- 参加夏季STEM课程或项目 approved by the concentration coordinators. (3分)
- 参加一个 日博体育app travel experience (minimum 5 days) that is tied to STEM. (3分)
- Travel to a science/math/engineering expo or conference. (1pt)
Additional opportunities may be available to students as they move through their 抑制浓度. Students are encouraged to work with the coordinators to explore STEM-related activities that interest them.