2021 Pre-College STEM Pathway Program @Florida Tech
6-Week Virtual Summer Program
June 21-July 30, 2021
Specifically designed to prepare students with diverse backgrounds for basic math and science courses that are essential for STEM majors.
At no cost to incoming Florida Tech students
Contact Dr. Munevver Mine Subasi 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 to request funding
Email: math@fit.edu
Register Online!
Introduction to Genetics & Biochemistry
College Algebra Review
- Live Virtual Lectures: 9:00-10:00 AM, Monday through Thursday
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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
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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