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About STEP
About STEP
The RIT Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a state-funded grant program that provides academic enrichment to underrepresented students in grades 7-12 through activities such as hands-on workshops, tutoring, mentoring, college and career exploration, field trips, summer camps, and leadership training. STEP assists students in preparation for careers in science, technology, math, health-related fields, and state licensed professions. Currently, RIT STEP offers services and activities to eligible students from Edison Career & Technology High Schools, Roth & Burger Junior High Schools, Rush-Henrietta High School, Greece Olympia and Greece Athena Middle School.
The RIT Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a state-funded grant program that provides academic enrichment to underrepresented students in grades 7-12 through activities such as hands-on workshops, tutoring, mentoring, college and career exploration, field trips, summer camps, and leadership training. STEP assists students in preparation for careers in science, technology, math, health-related fields, and state licensed professions. Currently, RIT STEP offers services and activities to eligible students from Edison Career & Technology High Schools, Roth & Burger Junior High Schools, Rush-Henrietta High School, Greece Olympia and Greece Athena Middle School.
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
- Academic eligibility requires a GPA of 3.0 (students with a 2.5 or higher GPA may be accepted on a probationary basis).
- Be a New York State Resident
- Be a member of a historically underrepresented group from the math, science, technology, and health-related fields as stated by the NYS Education Department.
- These are:
- African-American/Black
- Latino/Hispanic
- Native American/Alaskan Native
- and/or economically disadvantaged (any ethnicity)
STEP Activities:
STEP Activities:
STEAM Saturday
RIT Connections
Lego Robotics
Leadership Development
Research Experiences
Parent Engagement
Hands on Workshops
School Break Activities
SAT/ACT prep classes
Annual STEP conference
Tutoring Academic competitions
Mentoring Summer Programming
Field trips
Achievement Recognition
College & career exploration
And more…
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