Overview:
The Northeastern University Summer STEM Program (NUSSP) was an academic program run by the Center for STEM Education, which takes an active role in shaping education in students entering grades 6, 7 and 8.
This two week academic day program emphasized increasing students’ mathematics/science skills, introducing them to college life, and stimulating their interest in science and engineering as a potential career path and supports historically under-served and underrepresented students with limited opportunities.
Each day, students participated in activities that included problem solving, study, research, writing and communication skills incorporated with biology, chemistry, physics, design concepts, and field excursions. Activities were led by Northeastern graduate students and supported by undergraduate science and engineering students. Every lesson was followed by hands-on activities to ensure full understanding of the subject being taught.
The program was held on the campus of Northeastern University located at 360 Huntington Avenue in Boston, MA 02115.
Program Theme:
- The theme or focus of this summer program was designing a more resilient city in this rapidly evolving shared economy.
- Students learned about Natural Disasters and their impacts on Boston and how we can design and develop/re-develop the city to bounce back from these events.
- This program was drawn upon from lessons and activities originally developed by Colin Bergmann on Systems Thinking and Urban Resilience.
Mission Statement:
The mission was to enable youth entering grades 6, 7, and 8 to develop and achieve their full potential through support of social, recreational, and STEM-based educational programs.
Core Principles:
- Encourage education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Encourage and motivate youth to pursue STEM careers
- Foster teamwork, leadership, and citizenship
Goals:
- To educate students in STEM skills
- To engage students in the practical aspects of STEM
- To introduce students to college life
- To inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields
Strategies:
- Teach hands-on, minds-on STEM activities
- Incorporate activities that enhance communication skills (written and oral)
- Integrate field excursions to expose students to real-world STEM applications
- Develop projects and activities that require teamwork and cooperative learning
- Present opportunities for students to interact with engineers, scientists, researchers, and other professionals
Videos
NUSSP 2019 Slideshow
- 2019 Final Projects
NUSSP 2018 Slideshow
NUSSP 2017 Video
