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STEP IS SUCCESS!
STEP IS SUCCESS!
STEP IS FAMILY!
STEP IS FAMILY!
STEP IS LIFE!
STEP IS LIFE!
Purpose.
Purpose.
Welcome to STEP; the Science Technology Entry Program at Lynch Middle School and Amsterdam High School.
FMCC STEP is a "Model Program in NY" per the NYS Education Department Audit Dec. 2018
Our goal is to provide transformational STEM experiences for our students so that they will enter college confidently and be prepared to become world-changers in the STEM fields
If you are serious about making the most of your time at GASD and excelling in college within STEM, then STEP is for YOU!
Eligibility?
Eligibility?
We serve 12 students per Grade (Spots limited)
Students must be in grades 7-12th
Qualify for Free /Reduced Lunch (parent must verify)
OR
OR
Be underrepresented in the STEM fields; Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American, Native Alaskan.
Must be College Bound
Have some interest in pursuing a job in the STEM fields.
Have and maintain a solid GPA (80%+)
Success!
Success!
FMCC STEP has a history of excellence. Since its inception in 1998 at GASD our students have achieved BIG things!
Through our services we have a 100% Graduation rate.
Our STEP students win prestigious scholarships and have attended incredible colleges and universities.
Take a look around and see for yourself!
Awards, Recognitions and Prizes
Awards, Recognitions and Prizes
Envirothon (County Winner in 2016, 2017 and 2020)
National Science Bowl Regional (Regional Winner in 2011)
FMCC STEP Scholar's Bowl (Winner in 2019 and 2020)
Research Awards: Senior Division; 4th place (2014), 3rd place (2015 & 2017)
Gates Millennium Winners (2) (Adorno 2015, Maldonado 2016)
Torch Scholars (2) (Adorno 2015, Maldonado 2016)
Original Student Research Projects
Original Student Research Projects
What we do
What we do
After School STEM Workshops
Saturday Academy (HS only)
Tutoring & SAT Preparation
Field Trips
STEM Career Exploration
Professional Conferences
College Readiness
Competitions
Research Opportunities & Internships
Want to know more?
Want to know more?
Check out our "About" Page for more information
Ready to apply? Click Here
What we expect
What we expect
Commitment
Maintain an 80+ GPA
Work towards an Advanced Regents Diploma
Conduct 1 Research Project
Attend College after Graduation
All STEP services and resources are offered at no cost to participants.
Where our Students have Gone...
Where our Students have Gone...
Clarkson University
Columbia University
Le Moyne College
Northeastern University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Russell Sage College
St. Rose
Syracuse University
SUNY Albany, Buffalo, Canton, Plattsburg
Utica College
FMCC, SCCC, HVCC, MVCC
Meet Some of our Alumni...
Meet Some of our Alumni...
Michael DeJesus Class of 2012
Are you a FMCC STEP Alumni with a story or update to share? Click Here!
In their own Words...
In their own Words...
Senior Farewell Astrid (Class of 2020)
Senior Farewell Rachel (Class of 2020)
Alumni "Covid" Encouragement E. Cole (Class of 2015)
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