The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) increases the number of historically underrepresented and *economically disadvantaged students pursuing careers leading to professional licensure or professions in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.

CSTEP Programs provides students with academic enrichment and research experience in science, mathematics and technology content areas. Programs consist of summer and academic year components including:

• Supervised training in research methods
  
  
• Internships
  
  
• Graduate/Professional school admissions counseling
  
  
• Standardized test preparation
  
  
• Academic and career development activities

CSTEP Improves Student Readiness through support services such as:

• Enriching science and mathematics instruction
  
  
• Learning science content through research based practical training
  
  
• Introducing inquiry based learning techniques
  
  
• Providing standardized graduate school test preparation
  
  
• Assisting students with the graduate/professional school application process

CSTEP Increases Career Awareness through by:

• Providing practical training to link coursework to careers
  
  
• Convening career development conferences
  
  
• Displaying student accomplishments through presentations, competitions and awards
  
  
• Providing graduate and professional school recruitment opportunities

There are fifty-one (51) CSTEP Programs housed at institutions of higher education and/or professional schools across New York State. Admission to a CSTEP program is competitive and requires students to participate in an application process. Please refer to the listing of regional programs by town/county (on the left) to find out if there is a program at your institution.

*Economic eligibility guidelines are determined by the state of New York. Students who are not underrepresented (e.g., Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Alaskan Native, or American Indian) must meet these income guidelines. Please click here for an economic eligibility chart.

Impact and Accomplishments:

CSTEP Results:

• Over 70% of CSTEP students matriculate in STEM and health related fields
  
  
• On average, more than 15% of CSTEP graduates enter licensed professions each year
  
  
• Over 5,500 underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students participate annually in CSTEP
  
  
• CSTEP seniors graduate at a higher rate than non-CSTEP peers
  
  
• CSTEP graduates pursue graduate programs and licensure at a higher rate than their non-CSTEP peers.

Additional Information About CSTEP:

NYSED Website:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/colldev/
CollegiateScienceandTechnologyEntryProgram.htm

NSF Press Release: Entitled: President Bush Honors Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring - http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=100381