CSTEP
CSTEP: Empowering Future Innovators
Welcome to the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), where ambition meets opportunity!
Our program is dedicated to transforming the lives of students from underrepresented groups, guiding them towards professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields.
CSTEP Scholars are not just students; they are trailblazers, visionaries, and future leaders, driven by a passion to make a difference.
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the nation's top programs, CSTEP offers a life-changing experience that equips scholars with the tools and confidence to excel in their chosen fields.
Our mission is to uplift historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups from New York State, empowering them to pursue professional licensure and careers in STEM and health-related fields. We provide a wealth of professional development opportunities and support services, ensuring our scholars not only succeed but thrive.
From our pre-freshmen summer bridge program to conducting groundbreaking research at national laboratories, participating in impactful internships, and presenting at prestigious conferences, CSTEP Scholars are prepared to lead and innovate.
CSTEP Resources
- Peer and professional tutoring
- Workshops and seminars
- Individualized advisement sessions
- Campus visits and mentoring
- Mini review sessions in Math and Science
- Open Bio Lab review sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Financial support for internships and research
- Assistance with securing externships, internships, and research opportunities
Program Services
- Supervised training in research methods
- Graduate/professional school admissions preparation
- Standardized tests preparation
- Academic and career development activities
Join CSTEP and become part of a vibrant community that fosters growth, innovation, and excellence. Together, we can achieve greatness and shape a brighter future!
CSTEP Application
Students Earn Best Poster Award During Women in Computing Conference
Hemmattie Gobind, a Math/Science major, and Jasmatie Lutawan, Computer Science major, presented their poster “The Programming Alchemist” during the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) New York Celebration of Women in Computing (NYC-WiC) held in Lake George April 12 and April 13. They were the only students from a community college who presented and they were recognized with the Best Poster Award. Read more about these CSTEP students.
CSTEP Students Publish Research
Two CSTEP students, Elizabeth M. Rivera and Hafsah Zorqane, published an article in "The Umbrella," the SUNY Applied Learning Newsletter. Read their article, "Examples of Applied Learning as Practiced by the SUNY Schenectady’s CSTEP+LSAMP Community Applying Scientific Research Projects to Better the Local Environment and Community Through Education"