This summer, a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are offering pre-college programs that prepare and motivate high school rising and graduating seniors to choose and enter college programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY

Tuskegee University's College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical
Sciences is offering high school rising and graduating seniors summer programs with activities designed to motivate and prepare students for study and careers in engineering. Students will also have access to campus resources including computers, libraries, athletic facilities and health services. Summer programs at Tuskegee include:

MITE

Minority Introduction to Engineering (MITE) is a two-week program designed to introduce high school students to various aspects of engineering. The program includes laboratory demonstrations; design projects; lectures on college admission; financial aid; cooperative education career opportunities and field trips.

FASTREC

Freshman Accelerated Start-up and Training for Retention in Engineering Curricula (FASTREC) is an eight -week program offered to high school graduates who are interested in engineering careers and are eligible for admission into Tuskegee University. Students pursue an intensive course of study in mathematics, science, engineering, graphics and freshman orientation. Students can earn up to seven credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Industry sponsor award scholarships of up to $5,000 per year to selected students depending on their academic performance in the program.

FPCIS

The Feeder Program in Computer Science is a two-to-four week enrichment program for high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year. The program includes computer-related laboratory demonstrations, website development, design projects, an over view of the college environment, career opportunities and field trips.

PREFICS

Pre-Freshman Program in Computer Science is an eight-week program that earns college credit for high school graduates entering Tuskegee as computer science majors. Tuskegee offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with general or information systems options. FPICS and PREFICS are housed in the College of Business and Information Science.

For further information contact:

Toya Dean,
Assistant to the Dean for Student Development and Special programs,
Tuskegee University,
Tuskegee Alabama,
Phone 334-727-8946 or 334-727-8355
Fax 334-727-8090
email: tdean@tuskegee.edu

visit the university website at www.tuskegee.edu


SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are offering students entering grades nine through twelve opportunity to participate in the Engineering Summer Institute. ESI is an intensive four-week program running Monday, June 13 through Friday, July 8, 2005. Classes offering enrichment in STEM applications are held on Mondays through Thursdays. Field trips to industrial facilities such as Exxon Chemical, General Motors, and Dow Chemical USA, including visits to companies such as Delphi Packard Electric, Tobasco Factory, and IMAX & Aquarium are reserved for Fridays. This activity provides
participants with a first hand look at commercial engineering  opportunities.
Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and must include in their application a current transcript; recent standardized test scores; a letter of recommendation from a current, or recent, math or science teacher; plus a 250-word essay entitled "Why I Want To Participate in Engineering Summer Institute". The essay should include information on the student's goals and academic interest that might be helpful in evaluating the application. Submit application to:

Mrs. Janifer B. Peters,
Associate Director, ESI College of Engineering,
Southern University,
Baton Rouge, LA. 70813
Voice 225 771 3798
Fax : 225-771-5721
email peters@engr.subr.edu