This enrichment program was established in 1987 to assist students from racial and ethnic backgrounds who have historically been underrepresented in careers in the scientific, technological, health-related and licensed professions
St. John's University in articulation with the New York State Department of Education has made a commitment to service the youth of the community in grades 7-12. This partnership of providing quality instruction, career and academic counseling, tutoring and educational workshops is provided during the fall and spring semesters.
A pending form may be downloaded by clicking on Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) application (PDF) and mailed to:
St. John's University
St. John Hall, Room 216
8000 Utopia Pkwy
Queens, NY 11439
Applications may also be obtained by calling 718-990-6565 or writing to:
Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)
St. John's University
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Contact Information
Cecelia M. Russo
Associate Director, STEP, Queens Campus
St. John's University
St. John Hall, Room 216
Tel 718-990-6565
Fax 718-990-2158
[email protected]
stepforleaders.org
Additional Information
Scientific Inquiry
This course will explore scientific topics through the use of traditional classroom lectures and hands-on activities, interactive sessions in SJU science labs, internet resources, field trips, and workshop presentations from professionals and scholars in the fields of STEM-L. Students will also explore career opportunities in STEM-L fields.
Mathematical Inquiry
This course will demonstrate the practical uses of mathematics, particularly as they relate to science and technology. It will also attempt to de-mystify mathematical problems by teaching students how to read and speak the language of mathematics. In conjunction with these aims, emphasis will be placed upon review for standardized tests, such as the PSAT and SAT examinations. Scholastic Math has been ordered for the classes. This is read in class and the students are encouraged to complete the activities at home.
Parent Advisory Board
Interested parents of students meet with administrators to plan workshops on Financial Aid and Careers.
| Acupuncture | Midwifery |
| Architecture | Nursing |
| Athletic Training | - Registered Professional Nurses |
| Audiology | - Nurse Practitioners |
| Certified Shorthand Reporting | - Licensed Practical Nurses |
| Chiropractic | Occupational Therapy |
| Clinical Laboratory Technology | - Occupational Therapists |
| - Clinical Laboratory Technologists | - Occupational Therapy Assistants |
| - Cytotechnologists | Ophthalmic Dispensing |
| - Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Optometry |
| Dentistry | Pharmacy |
| - Dentists | - Pharmacists |
| - Dental Anesthesia/Sedation | - Pharmacy Establishments |
| - Dental Hygienists | Physical Therapy |
| - Certified Dental Assistants | - Physical Therapists |
| Dietetics-Nutrition | - Physical Therapist Assistants |
| Engineering | Podiatry |
| Interior Design | Psychology |
| Land Surveying | Public Accountancy |
| Landscape Architecture | - Certified Public Accountants |
| Massage Therapy | - Public Accountants |
| Medical Physics | Respiratory Therapy |
| Medicine | - Respiratory Therapists |
| - Physicians | - Respiratory Therapy Technicians |
| - Physicians, 3-year limited license | Social Work |
| - Physician Assistants | Speech-Language Pathology |
| - Specialist Assistants | Veterinary Medicine |
| Mental Health Practitioners | - Veterinarian |
| - Creative Arts Therapists | - Veterinary Technician |
| - Marriage and Family Therapists | |
| - Mental Health Counselors | |
| - Psychoanalysts |
For more information on careers in mathematics, science, technology and the licensed professions log onto:
www.op.nysed.gov/home.html
Pre-Collegiate and Collegiate Preparation Programs
www.highered.nysed.gov
New York State Career Zone
www.nycareerzone.org
Explore Health Careers
www.explorehealthcareers.org
| DATE | DESCRIPTION |
| January 25 | Orientation/Classes |
| February 1 | Classes |
| February 8 | Classes |
| February 29 | Classes |
| March 7 | Classes |
| March 14 | Classes |
| March 18-Wednesday | STEM DIVERSITY CONFERENCE, Farmingdale, NY permission slip |
| March21 | Classes |
| March 28 | Classes |
| March 27-29 | NYS STUDENT STATEWIDE CONFERENCE permission slip |
| April 4 | Classes |
| April 25 | Classes |
| May 2 | Classes |
| May 7 | Closing/Graduation DAC 416 at 5:30 p.m. |
All students are expected to sign in on Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. Pick up notebook/lanyard in Assembly rooms.
If a student is to be absent, a written note must be provided to the office before the absence. Excused absences are for school exams, trips, and family events. If a student is involved in an extracurricular activity for which s/he must be absent for more than three classes, the student should withdraw from the program. This of course excludes unplanned illnesses. In this instance, an email to [email protected] or call must be placed to the office no later than 10:30 a.m. on the Saturday of the absence.
Students who must leave before Noon on a Saturday, must provide documentation in writing and be signed out by parent in SJH/room 216.
Classes are held in St. John Hall, Rooms 212, 213, and 214; Assembly in 211 and 215
Workshops/Trips TBA