UW STEM Bridge Program for Incoming Engineering & Science Students
STEM Bridge Class of 2011
The UW STEM Bridge helps incoming first-year engineering and science students make a smooth transition to college. During the four-week program, STEM Bridge students:
- Attend academic workshops to prepare for the rigors of college mathematics.
- Get connected to resources offered through the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, the College of Engineering, and other departments and programs throughout the UW.
- Engage with an academic community that will become a vital part of a successful transition to the UW.
- Participate in STEM research and engineering design activities and learn about STEM professions.
The College of Engineering, Student Academic Services (SAS) is partnering with the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) grant to provide a summer bridge experience for students preparing to study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
2012 Schedule: August 20 through September 14
The STEM Bridge takes place during (but is not part of) the UW’s Early Fall Start program. Participants are registered for a 3 credit academic course and participate in activities as follows:
Program Schedule
Mondays' through Thursdays' daily schedule includes:
- Academic workshops run for 2 to 3 hours each day.
- A variety of presentations, workshops, labs, and other activities centered around the study and practice of science and engineering.
Fridays: Industry and lab tours and time to work on group projects.
Some weekend and evening activities will be included in the program.
Program Costs and Housing
The 3-credit STEM Bridge course is a part of the student’s fall registration. Students who take 15 credits or less during the fall will not owe any additional tuition.
Participants are encouraged to live on campus during the four-week program.
Learn about the housing application, scholarships and costs at Student Housing for UW STEM Bridge.
Applying for UW STEM Bridge Program
The 2012 UW STEM Bridge Application is now available! Click on the link to complete the on-line application or to simply connect with MSEP or UW LSAMP. UW STEM Bridge submission deadline is Friday, June 15, 2012.
Contact the Bridge Adviser
Scott Pinkham
MSEP Program Coordinator
301 Loew Hall
msep@uw.edu
(206) 543-1770
Contact Engineering Advising
Student Academic Services
301 Loew Hall
(206) 543-1770
engradv@uw.edu
For admissions questions, contact:
Dan Feetham
Academic Advisor
Student Academic Services
dfeetham@u.washington.edu
340 Loew
(206) 685-2426
About the Program
The UW STEM Bridge is sponsored by the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation grant and two diversity programs within the College of Engineering office of Student Academic Services:
MSEP - Minority Scholars Engineering Program
WISE - Women in Science and Engineering
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