Biology Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

 

Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program Description

 

The Biology Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is funded by the New York State Education Department, and is designed to:

Increase the number of economically disadvantaged students and others who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.

For a list of Professions Licensed, Registered, or Certified by the Board of Regents please visit the Office of Professions.

 

For Information Contact:

  • Professor Craig Hinkley Ph.D
    CSTEP Program Director

  • Kingsborough Community College
    Biology Department
    S-229
  • 718-368-5783
 

Eligibility

  • Must be a New York State resident
  • Must be economically disadvantaged, and/or
  •  In need of, or would greatly benefit from, academic enrichment or support in the STEM areas (to be determined locally)
  •  Enrolled full time (12 hours or more per semester)
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (exceptions are made on conditional basis)
 

Benefits

CSTEP program fosters a cooperative learning environment with support services that enhance each student's academic growth and professional potential.

  • Research opportunities
  • Opportunities to present research at conferences
  • Academic and career planning
  • Special skills development workshops
  • Supplemental academic supplies and study resources
  • Eligible For Book Vouchers
  • Individual and group tutoring

  • Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists (MACUB)
  • Annual BQS Regional C/STEP Conference
  • Visit the American Museum of Natural History/New York Aquarium
  • Visit the Dolan DNA Learning Center
  • PTA Students Visit the LIU Cadaver Lab
  • Beach Clean-Up
  • SUBMERGE
  • Kaiser Park
  • Attend and participate in KCC's Annual Bio Scholars Day
  • Participate in a Faculty Mentored Research Project if eligible
  • Prepare and present posters of their research at conferences
  • Visit Bio classes at KCC to recruit future students for the CSTEP Program

Students meet with academic advisors and receive personalized academic support, including educational pathways, course selection, and tutoring.

The program works intimately with Center for Career Development & Experiential learning to guide students on future career options and prepare them in the workforce.

All student services helping to prepare students to join the workforce

List of Internships: explore internship opportunities offered in various fields

KCC career coach: explore career options in the NY-NJ-PA areas

 

Application Process

Fill out the mandatory application form.

All completed application forms can be submitted by:

Email to [email protected];

OR

Submit in-person to S-218 of the Science (S) Building.

Eligible candidates will meet with program director.

Interested candidates will be assigned research mentors based on availability.

Student Project Presentations 

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