About Our Program

North Country Science & Technology Entry Program (NCSTEP) is a grant-funded program based out of SUNY Potsdam. The goal of this program is to introduce  middle school and high school students to STEM opportunities and encourage those students to pursue STEM fields in higher education or the licensed professions. There are various STEP programs around the state, with NCSTEP being the local program chapter. We  serve students at JW Leary Junior High, Madrid-Waddington, Massena Central High School, Parishville-Hopkinton and Salmon River school districts. 

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The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. A few examples of STEM fields include biology, computer science, electrical engineering and accounting. 

NCSTEP offers a variety of great opportunities that include: 

• College visits to colleges/universities such as MIT, Harvard, Syracuse University, SUNY Canton, St. Lawrence University, Cornell, Carleton College, etc. 

• Hands on Workshops: "Slime Time", "Snowflake Crystals", "Lava Lamps"

• Weekly in-school visits with your NCSTEP counselor(s) 

• Tutoring in academic subjects 

• Summer Residential Camps for rising 7th-9th graders 

• Summer Research Week for rising 10th-12th graders

• NYS STEP Student Conference

• Incentive Trips to Great Escape, Boston, Toronto, etc. 

• Research, Internship and Job Shadow Opportunities 

• Assistance with college applications and financial aid 

• SAT/ACT Fee Waivers

• Tuition assistance for college-level courses taken in high school 

NCSTEP serves economically eligible students and historically underrepresented minorities. In order to become a participant in our program, you must meet all of the below requirements:

• 7th - 12th grade student 

• Enrolled at one of the following school districts: Madrid-Waddington, Massena, Parishville-Hopkinton or Salmon River

• Qualify for or receive Free/Reduced Lunch and/or represent a historically underrepresented minority in STEM (American Indian, African American, Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino)

• Receive math and science grades of 80 or higher

• Interested in pursuing a college degree in a STEM field

The best part about joining NCSTEP is it's free! You'll never have to pay for services, materials or experiences in NCSTEP. 

Head over to the Student Testimonials tab to find out!