Incoming STEM freshmen at Kentucky Wesleyan College have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural STEM Summer Bridge Program from July 17-July 23. Provided by a $50,000 grant, the free program will allow first-year STEM students to live on campus, eat in the dining hall, and gain important skills for their college journey.
Attendees will get to know faculty, staff and current students while participating in hands-on laboratory activities designed to prepare students for college classwork.
Participants will also be assigned a Student Success coach who will guide them throughout their first year at Wesleyan, helping them identify and develop strengths and areas of challenge, connecting them to resources on campus, and serving as their mentor throughout their college experience.
“The transition from high school to college is a big change,” said Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Christina Starkey. “Learning to balance classes, study time, involvement in athletics and/or clubs and personal life can be the key to earning your degree. We want to provide our attendees with every resource available to help them succeed.”
Several activities during the Bridge Program include:
- Field trip to Lincoln State Park in Indiana
- Field trip to Mammoth Cave National Park
- Laboratory experiments and activities led by biology, chemistry, math and physics faculty and students
- Social activities to build community with other KWC students and faculty
- Informational sessions on available campus resources
- Career Panel with KWC STEM alumni and other young local professionals
For questions and more information, contact Starkey at [email protected].
