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
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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.
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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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