Innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Workforce Development Project (iSTEM-Work)

Program Overview                                                                                                                

iSTEM-Work Project will provide underrepresented minority students with STEM challenging technological learning experiences that will increase exposure to innovation and creativity in STEM disciplines.

iSTEM-Work will explore the influence of opportunities on students’ interest by 1) increasing student awareness and knowledge of educational opportunities and careers in STEM disciplines; 2) increasing student knowledge, skills, and practices in STEM application; and 3) increasing participation of underrepresented populations in STEM career paths.

This project will engage Black Male students in grades 6 through 10 in a long-term (3 year) STEM technology program that will include a four-week Summer Program, Hands-on Field Experience, and Saturday Academy during the academic year. This program contains the following culturally sustaining elements: 1) academic and social integration; 2) knowledge and skill development; 3) support and motivation; and 4) academic and social advising, which supplement the formal education that participants receive within their classroom and ultimately impacts students’ confidence, academic outcome, and STEM career choices.

Program Goals

  1. Increase STEM identity in Black Males
  2. Increase the awareness and perception of STEM as a career
  3. Increase broadening participation of underrepresented populations in STEM programs and careers





Student Information

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Date of Birth*

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Primary language(s) spoken at home (Please mark all that apply)*
Who do your reside with?*
Disability Status (Please mark all that apply)*
What accommodations for your disability are needed?*
Select the math courses completed (Please mark all that apply)*

Student Questions Part 1

1. What is your favorite subject in school?*
2. What subject in school do you find the most challenging? *
3. Does your academic record accurately reflect your effort and ability?*

Student Questions Part 2

1. How did you hear about this program? (Check all that apply)

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Name*
Parent/Guardian 2 Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Highest Educational Level Obtained*
Parent/Guardian 2 Highest Educational Level Obtained
What is your average annual household income?*
Does your child receive free or reduced lunch?

Emergency Contact Information

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School Counselor Information

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Recommendations 

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Recommender 2: Name*

Transcript

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