STEM-focused recruitment strategies designed to debunk misconceptions and emphasize the exciting opportunities in engineering, technology, computing & information technology, sciences & math.

STEM-focused campus visits and events for prospective students,

guidance counselors, teachers, families and community-based career counselors.

STEM-focused Exploration Day. Local high school students

experienced a variety of STEM workshops on campus.

STEM-focused hands-on activities on campus throughout the year including: STEM-inars, STEM Lectures, Fab Lab QCC and Manufacturing Day.

STEM-focused academic, career, and transfer advising to guide

students in choosing the right career and academic pathway. STEM-focused College & Career Fair.

STEM-focused College Readiness Program

2015 STEAM Ahead Summer Bridge

100% of the students registered in fall 2015 79% registered in spring 2016 90% would participate in future STEM programs. 90% would recommend the program to a friend 73% improved their math scores

Darcy Carlson: STEM Starter Academy Project Coordinator

Quinsigamond Community College: 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606 508-854-4441 dcarlson@qcc.mass.edu

At Quinsigamond Community College