Free program for incoming freshmen Incoming UMD Freshman pursing a STEM-based degree Math ACT score is less than 27 Placed in Pre-calculus, College Algebra or Basic Math for Fall 2015 * And at least one of the following: Qualify for a Pell Grant American Indian, African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino/Chicano or Native Hawaiian Woman interested in engineering, computer science or physics Non-traditional student Veteran English as a Second Language, ESL First Generation College Student STEM Summer Camp Online Summer Math Course Eligibility Jump start your STEM career by taking one of our free online summer math courses For example, if you are to be placed in Precalculus Analysis in the fall, then you can instead take Precalculus Analysis online in the summer and start in Calculus I in the fall. The summer course uses a series of online, self-guided modules, which allow students to move at their own pace. When students are ready they take a test and if they achieve 70% or greater they can register for the next math course. 9 weeks are allowed to complete an online summer math course. Expect to dedicate 50 - 150 hours June 21 - June 26 Online summer math course students are invited for this optional free camp at UMD Free round trip transportation from Twin Cities to UMD Housing and meals provided Mini biology and chemistry prep courses Participate in fun activities at UMD and in the greater Twin Ports area Meet UMD faculty, staff and returning students Explore STEM careers and majors Register for fall classes Have a seamless transition to college life! Important Dates Priority Registration Application Deadline Jun 21- Aug 21 Online math program at own pace May 29 *For math placement information go to (2 study sessions in Twin Cities area) z.umn.edu/mathplacement Jun 21- 26 Aug 25 STEM Summer Camp Last day to take written final exam to test into next math class Apply by May 29th d.umn.edu/scse/summerstem (late apps accepted if space available) Questions? Contact Rachel Breckenridge [email protected] Sponsors: MN Office of Higher Education Swenson College of Science & Engineering Office of Cultural Diversity Overview Additional Resources The Math Prep for STEM Careers is a free summer bridge program offered to incoming UMD freshmen from underrepresented groups in STEM. The program consists of two parts: a five-day summer camp where students participate in activities designed to increase persistence to complete a STEM degree, and an online summer math course (Basic Math, Intro to Algebra, College Algebra, or Precalculus Analysis). UMD Department of Mathematics and Statistics Bridge Program Director and Math Instructor, Rachel Breckenridge [email protected] d.umn.edu/scse/summerstem The model is to “study-then-test-out” of prerequisite courses to Math 1296 (Calculus I). Students work through a 9-week summer online math course for which they are placed by their math ACT. Two study sessions are offered in the Twin Cities where students can meet with the UMD math instructor to get additional help and ask questions. In addition to having the potential of moving up in the sequence of required math courses, students benefit from doing math over the summer prior to their first college-level math course. Applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in both the summer camp and online math course. Goals of Program: 1. Increase student preparation for college level mathematics and science. 2. Increase student persistence to pursue a STEM undergraduate degree at UMD. Swenson College of Science and Engineering Associate Dean SCSE, Penny Morton [email protected] www.d.umn.edu/scse Office of Cultural Diversity Director, Susana Pelayo-Woodward [email protected] www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/ocd Summer Bridge Program for Incoming UMD Freshmen from Underrepresented Groups
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