St. Thomas Aquinas College is thrilled to announce the continuation of its highly acclaimed STEM Exploration Summer Program, made possible by the generous grant renewal and support from Veolia. This annual program, now in its third year, promises an exhilarating one-week residential experience designed to ignite passion for STEM in rising junior and senior high school students.
Under the guidance of esteemed faculty and industry experts, participants will delve into diverse STEM disciplines, earning three transferable college credits through the College’s “SCI 100: STEM Exploration” course. Beyond the classroom, students will embark on captivating off-site STEM excursions, interact with members of the esteemed STEM@STAC Advisory Board, and gain valuable insights into potential STEM career paths.
Dr. Bianca Wentzell, Dean of the School of STEM at St. Thomas Aquinas College, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are so excited to offer our STEM Exploration Summer Program again this year. In past years, students have noted that this immersive experience has inspired them to embark on career paths in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Biology, and more. We cannot wait to meet this year’s cohort of students.”
This transformative program priced at a discounted rate of $1,000, covers housing, dining, and an immersive educational experience, providing an accessible gateway to valuable college credits (a $3,500 standalone value). Scholarships are available to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all interested students.
“Our support of St. Thomas Aquinas College’s STEM Exploration Summer Program is very important to our organization,” said Chris Graziano, vice president and general manager of Veolia operations in New York. “As a world leader in the environmental services industry, this partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to the community and sustainability. We think it is one of the most unique initiatives in the Hudson Valley.”
Applications are currently open and will be accepted through May 1, 2024. For further details and to apply, please visit stac.edu/STEMexplore.
A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass. Veolia North America has more than 7,000 employees working at more than 250 locations across the continent.
About St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, providing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM. The College is recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, and by Colleges of Distinction in its New York edition for Business, Education, and Career Development. The College is also recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Program institution. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.