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Free two hours of college credit with Newman University’s STEM program

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Newman University STEM Exploration Program

Free Two Hours Of College Credit!

The Newman STEM Exploration Program is designed to encourage high school students, especially first generation and low-income students, to explore and investigate the possibility of a career in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field. Over an 8 week period students can earn two hours of college credit upon successful completion of the program. Each participant will:

  • Earn 2 hours of free college credit with a pass/fail grade upon successful completion of the program
  • Attain hands-on experience conducting faculty-led STEM laboratory experiments and activities
  • Perform group and individual analysis of experiments
  • Learn from college faculty through engaging demonstrations
  • Engage with guest speakers from a variety of STEM-related fields to discuss the career opportunities possible with a STEM education
  • Experience college life as an authentic Newman University student including the privileges of a student ID

Cost?

FREE!!!

Newman University is proud to have the generous support of Evergy as sponsors of the 2021 Newman STEM Exploration Program.

When?

8 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 – 5:30 PM starting March 1 and ending on Thursday, April 28 (Program will not meet March 15 & 17 for Spring Break)

Where?

State-of-the-art Bishop Gerber Science Center located on the Newman University campus: 3100 W McCormick St; Wichita, KS 67213

Who can apply?

Any high school sophomore, junior, or senior who has completed at least one high school science and math course. Consideration may be given to high achieving freshmen high school students. 

You do not have to be committed to a STEM-related career to attend NSEP.

How to apply:

  1. Complete this online application for program admission: Newman STEM Exploration Program APPLICATION

Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received and spots will be filled on a first-come-first serve basis. Limited spots available!

All application materials must be received no later than February 16, 2022!

Questions? Contact:

Ryan Huschka, NSEP Director
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Newman University
3100 McCormick
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: 316-942-4291 x 2428
E-mail: huschkar@newmanu.edu

 

When: Begins March 1, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Newman University
Cost: FREE
For More Information: http://www.newmanu.edu/nsep

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