FOCUS

The FOCUS Program has been developed to provide undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) majors the opportunity to provide support to science teachers and students in area schools while also developing their own teaching skills.

At the heart of the program is a service learning experience that provides STEM majors the opportunity to spend three hours per week in a high-needs, urban school setting serving as an instructional support specialist.

FOCUS participants also spend one hour a week in professional development session designed to increase their pedagogical skillset.

Program Incentives

• The chance to deepen your knowledge of science education
• Receive two elective credits in your major discipline
• Earn a stipend for your participation in the program
• A service learning opportunity in your local community

Program Requirements

In order to participate in the STEM FOCUS Program students must meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate STEM major (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Completion of at least 12 hours of college science or math courses