2021 Pre-College STEM Pathway Program @Florida Tech

Specifically designed to prepare students with diverse backgrounds for basic math and science courses that are essential for STEM majors
 
6-Week Virtual Summer Program
June 21-July 30, 2021 

 

Register Online!

College Algebra Review

Applied Statistical Analysis

Introductory Chemistry

Calculus Refresher

Introduction to Genetics & Biochemistry

Introduction to Physics

 
At no cost to incoming Florida Tech students 

Contact Dr. Munevver Mine Subasi (math@fit.edu) to request your free registration code

 

Rising 10-12th grade high school students

$300 per course

Partially sponsored by Leonardo DRS and Collins Aerospace

Contact Dr. Munevver Mine Subasi (math@fit.edu) to request funding

 
College Algebra Review
  • Live Virtual Lectures: 9:00-10:00 AM, Monday through Thursday

  • Course Description: Review of fundamental topics in algebra required for college level math courses.

  • Faculty Supervisor: Dr. W. Girton, Department of Mathematical Sciences

 
Applied Statistical Analysis
  • Live Virtual Lectures: 10:15-11:15 AM, Monday through Thursday
  • Course Description: Introduces the powerful research tool of statistical analysis using R-Statistical software and utilizes the “inquiry-based” learning strategy, in which the students actively participate in the learning process through investigative research and cooperative learning.
  • Faculty Supervisor: Dr. R. Turingan, Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences
Introductory Chemistry
  • Live Virtual Lectures: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Monday through Thursday

  • Course Description: Covers the foundations of modern chemistry, focuses on tackling scientific problems with the eye of a chemist, and provides a hands-on (virtual) experience on how to collect data and write lab reports.

  • Faculty Supervisor: Dr. J. Smeltz, Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences

 
Calculus Refresher
  •  Live Virtual Lectures: 1:00-2:00 PM, Monday through Thursday
  • Course Description: Provides the review of key mathematical concepts to help students gear up for fast-paced college level Calculus course.
  • Faculty Supervisor: Dr. W. Girton, Department of Mathematical Sciences

 

 

 
Introduction To Genetics & Biochemistry
  • Live Virtual Lectures: 2:15-3:15 PM, Monday through Thursday
  • Course Description: An introduction to fundamental principles of biology, including the building blocks of cells, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration, as well as classic and modern genetics.
  • Faculty Supervisor: Dr. A. Palmer, Department of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences
Introduction To Physics
  • Live Virtual Lectures: 3:30-4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
  • Course Description: A basic introduction to Newton's laws, kinematics, energy, and momentum, in preparation for University Physics 1.
  • Faculty Supervisor: Dr. C. Palotai, Department of Aerospace, Physics, and Space Sciences

 

 
Enrichment sessions
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Friday
 
  • Career panels with industry partners and STEM professionals
  • Undergraduate program expo
  • Florida Tech orientation
  • Residence life @Florida Tech

2020 Pre-College STEM Pathway Program

Florida Tech is offering a 6-week, virtual Pre-College STEM Pathway Summer Program, beginning on June 22, 2020. In response to the disruptions caused by the pandemic of COVID-19, our 6-week summer program is specifically designed to prepare students with diverse backgrounds for the basic math and science courses that are essential for their STEM majors. Whether you are a high school student (with or without IB or AP credits), a freshman, or a transfer student, we believe you would benefit greatly from attending one or more of our basic, college-level math and science classes. Your experience will include virtual enrichment sessions, in which you will meet with STEM professionals from academia and industry who will help you explore career and internship opportunities. The courses developed by Florida Tech faculty and graduate students will include live virtual sessions with your instructors. Because this is a non-credit program, it will include a variety of learning activities that are meant to serve as enrichment opportunities in place of exams and assessments. Students who complete the course activities will be provided with certificates of completion.

The program is FREE for all students who have already committed to joining Florida Tech in the Summer of 2020 or beyond.

Full or partial funding is also available for high school students based on need. Email Dr. Munevver Mine Subasi (msubasi@fit.edu) to receive a special discount code.

You can choose one or more from a menu of four courses included in the Program. Please use the links below to register the course(s) you are interested in.

Pre-College STEM Pathway Program @FloridaTech

When: June 22-July 31, 2020
Who: Rising 10-12th graders, freshman, or transfer/transient students
Fee: $300 per class

Fall 2019 Events

Regional Meeting for Mathematics Department Heads/Chairs

  • Description: This half-day meeting is organized to establish a regional network of Heads/Chairs of Mathematics Departments in the State of Florida. This first meeting will aim at initiating discussions in an informal setting, where the leaders can exchange ideas to discover new strategies for curriculum development, increase retention and success rate in gateway math courses, improve faculty engagement, and maximize the visibility of mathematics departments.
  • Organizer: Munevver Mine Subasi, Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Engineering and Science, Florida Institute of Technology
  • When: 11:00AM-6:00PM, Saturday, November 9th, 2019
  • Where: Florida Institute of Technology, 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Registration: by Friday, November 1st, 2019 – Please RSVP by email to msubasi@fit.edu
  • Registration Fee: None
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner provided
  • Additional Activities: Campus Tour – Harris Student Design Center, Digital Scholarship Lab, Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design & Larsen Motorsports, and more

Differential Equations Modeling Contest @Florida Tech

 

SCUDEM IV 2019

SIMIODE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS MODELING CHALLENGE

hosted by

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Florida Institute of Technology

Build real-world mathematical modeling skills!

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Network with peers!  MathBowl!

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Faculty Development Modeling Workshop!

Saturday, November 9th, 2019 

 Register online by

October 25, 2019

https://simiode.org/scudem/2019/registration

Form a team and challenge yourselves in a friendly community to learn and show your skills in this unique competition for modeling with ordinary differential equations!

Registration for teams of three high school or undergraduate students is open now.

Modeling challenge begins on Friday, November 1st, 2019, at each team’s individual home campus.

Teams and coaches gather on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at Florida Institute of Technology to present their models and meet with peers!

When: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, November 9, 2019

Where:

  • Evans Library – Room 204
  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901

Questions? Please Contact:

Dr. Jonathan Goldfarb