Emerging STEM Scholars Academy track
The Emerging STEM Scholars Academy track is designed for 15 Student Support Services participants who will attend at least one in-person class at UAF for the upcoming fall semester.
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ESA STEM includes a nine-day intensive summer bridge program and two-year cohorted learning community:
Summer bridge
- One-credit math preparation course to ensure correct placement from ALEKS math placement exam
- Behind-the-scenes tours of campus and research facilities
- Assistance with financial aid, admissions and course registration issues
- Panel discussions with professors, current and past students, and administrators
- Exciting outdoor Alaska field trip with staff and faculty
Year 1 fall courses for 2022 ESSA
- College Success Skills — DEVS F110 (1 credit)
- Intro to Psychology — PSY F101X (3 credits)
- Bi-weekly academic coaching session with SSS advisor
Year 1 spring course for 2022 ESSA
- Writing for the Sciences — WRTG F213X (3 credits)
Year 2 fall and spring STEM workshops
- TBD
Meet the 2022-23 ESSA team: