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One of a kind programming!
One of a kind programming!
History
History
FMCC STEP has been serving students at GASD since 1998 and we have a growing group of incredibly talented alumni charting their paths in STEM. STEP is a NYSED Grant funded program that offers students STEM opportunities, free of charge to the student. Additionally colleges recognize and highly value students' participation in STEP when reviewing college applications. CSTEP, the collegiate version of STEP also exists in over 45 NYS Colleges and Universities (public and private). As a STEP participant our students have top priority in CSTEP programs which allows the support and STEM programming to continue well into college. Thus, a STEP student could belong to this pipeline of wonderful programming from 7th grade all the way through graduating with their Bachelor's degree in college. STEP is like no other program around. We encourage you to check us out, and be a part of our award winning history of programming!
Services We Provide
Services We Provide
You can't grow if you don't learn. You can't learn if you don't come. Join STEP today and take full advantage of all we have to offer!
After School Workshops
After School Workshops
Each week after school our Middle and High School STEP program meets to explore the world of STEM. Simulate and Solve a Cholera Outbreak? Design and Build a Bridge? Build a Hydraulic Robot? Use Forensics to solve a Crime? These are just a few of the awesome things you might do after school.
Busing and Snack Provided. Day of week determined each semester.
This year we are Virtual Only due to Covid-19
Saturday Academy
Saturday Academy
Saturday Academy takes our programming to a whole new level. Each week busing and food is provided as we venture out on Saturdays to explore more STEM. Visit a museum, head to FM to be in the labs, go on a hike, spawn trout at SUNY Cobleskill or head out of town to NYC for MoMath, or Syracuse for the MOST Museum, even Corning NY for the Museum of Glass.
Saturday Academy takes you where you have never gone before. Sign ups each weekly.
Research Conference
Research Conference
Every year we pick 8-12 top STEP students to head to our NY Statewide STEP Conference where students meet other STEP students from around the state. Spend 3 days and 2 nights with us exploring STEM workshops, a college fair, great food, a dance party and more.
More importantly this is where our students present their original research to STEM professionals to win statewide medals or trophies. We've won many trophies! Looks great on your college application!
Daily Tutoring and Support in School at AHS and LLA
Daily Tutoring and Support in School at AHS and LLA
In both buildings we have a tutor and staff on hand to help you with whatever you need. We offer tutoring on all your subjects to keep those grades up and be prepared for your college entrance exams (SAT and ACT). Make the most of your time in our program! Have a question? Need to talk? Get some help. Come for food, support, laughs, whatever you need. You're part of the family!
In both buildings we have a tutor and staff on hand to help you with whatever you need. We offer tutoring on all your subjects to keep those grades up and be prepared for your college entrance exams (SAT and ACT). Make the most of your time in our program! Have a question? Need to talk? Get some help. Come for food, support, laughs, whatever you need. You're part of the family!
Events and Competitions We Participate In
Events and Competitions We Participate In
Boost your College Application by participating in activities that will get you recognized!
We compete in the Regional NYS Envirothon--a hands on competition where teams of 5 answer questions (all outdoors) in areas of the Environment (Soils, Aquatics, Forestry, Wildlife and a Special Topic.
We have won three times (2016, 2017 & 2020) and competed at the State Level!
A competition not for the faint of heart. The DOE National Science Bowl takes place at the GE Research Laboratory in Niskayuna. This quiz style competition, revolving around Math, Science, Space and Energy, is recognized around the country and top prize yields a 4 day trip to DC to compete with teams from around the country and many scholarship opportunities. Join our team!
We won our Regional in 2011 and headed to DC!
Our "Day of Service", The Future Women of STEM brings over 150 Middle School girls from around the region to participate in STEM workshops and activities to show them how incredible STEM can be. Our FMCC STEP female students help at this event and share their experiences and journeys towards college.
Become a STEM mentor at this event and share your story!
A homegrown competition started at FMCC, this event takes competing to a new level. Teams participate in quiz style head to head rounds as well as two "Challenge Rooms" where teams are asked to compete a challenge by utilizing their STEM knowledge, teamwork and engineering skills.
FMCC STEP has won twice, in 2019 and 2020!
How do I win awards/scholarships and get accepted to my top college? (click here)
How do I win awards/scholarships and get accepted to my top college? (click here)
- Work hard, through tutoring and support, to maintain a 90+ GPA-- The reality is you are compared to other applicants....rise to the top!
- Rock the SAT/ACT - through test preparation-- More schools are getting away from standardized test scores, but it always helps to do well on them!
- Attend School...always...absenteeism will affect your grades
- Participate in clubs, sports, music, and/or drama,..& STEP of course! Show you are a well rounded and interesting person. Expand your horizons!
- Compete in STEP competitions or do Original Research- This will set you apart from other applicants when applying hands down.
- Connect with a few teachers/mentors- You want people who know you well to write you STELLAR recommendations! They are critical. Ask early.
- Give back through community service, religious or charitable organizational involvement or service learning. Learn to be about others.
- HUNT FOR OPPORTUNTIES- Things don't fall in your lap. Search for conferences, summer camps, scholarships, grants, etc. It's all out there!
We will help you get there!
We will help you get there!
STEP STAFF
STEP STAFF
Our STEP team wants nothing more than for you to succeed! As our current students will attest to, the staff will do whatever they can for you and will be like a second family to you. Support. Tutoring. College Application Help. Encouragement and A LOT OF LAUGHS! They are professional STEM mentors for any part of your journey through middle school, high school, college and beyond.
Luke Prime
Luke Prime
STEP Coordinator
Kathie LaBarge "Mom"
Kathie LaBarge "Mom"
Saturday Academy Coordinator
Emily Potter
Emily Potter
STEM Mentor and Tutor (AHS)
Micheal DeJesus "Mr. D"
Micheal DeJesus "Mr. D"
STEM Mentor and Tutor (LLA)
FMCC STEP Alumni Class of 2012
Amanda Boice
Amanda Boice
STEP MS Lead Teacher
LLA Math Teacher
Laurie Lazinski
Laurie Lazinski
STEP Instructor and Mentor
FMCC Chemistry Professor
Heather Heider
Heather Heider
STEM Student Success Coordinator
Dr. Flor Trespalacios
Dr. Flor Trespalacios
STEP Instructor and Mentor
FMCC Health & Sciences Professor
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