The Baruch College Now STEM Research Academy is designed to provide NYC public high school students with an opportunity to build their science knowledge and skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. Twenty-five students will be selected based on NY State High School Regents Exams in English and math, GPA, writing sample, and transcript review.
The Academy uses a two-semester (spring and summer) program model. Students selected are enrolled in a college-credit research methods course during the spring to strengthen necessary skills, such as formulating a strong research question, designing testable experiments, performing literature searches, and reading scientific literature. The course goal is to introduce students to the expectations of working in a research lab environment. Upon successfully completing the spring course (with a minimum grade of C), students will be matched with CUNY research faculty and participate in a structured six-week summer research experience program.
Students will meet in a hybrid format from January to mid-May, with an in-person session on Wednesday afternoons. If students want to continue with the program in the summer, research internship experiences will be offered from the middle of July to mid-August, four days a week.
Location(s)
- Baruch College, New York, New York
Schedule
- January-May for only the spring term
- January - August for the spring term and summer internship
Cost/Compensation
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current NYC Public High School 10th or 11th grader when applying by December
- An overall 80+ average
- Additionally, priority will be given to students from our partner high schools and those from historically underrepresented groups in science (e.g., African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American Indian, and Alaskan Native).
Although the program is primarily designed for high school juniors, 10th graders with the following grades will be considered:
- An overall 80+ average
- 80+ English average
- 80+ math average and 80+ science average
Deadline
- December
Application or Entry Requirements
- An online application,
- Copy of your high school transcript, and
- One page essay introducing yourself, discussing your areas of interest in science, explaining what you hope to gain from this program, and what makes you a great candidate.
Notifications of Decisions
- Students will be informed of decisions in mid December.
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Applications will be available in early October.
- Student orientation in January.
- Mentor/mentee meet and greet in June.
- End of summer Project Fair in mid August.
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The City University of New York (CUNY) is a public university system in New York City, established in 1961. CUNY is the largest urban university system in the United States, with 25 campuses and over 275,000 students. CUNY offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including liberal arts, sciences, business, education, engineering, and more. With a mission of providing access to higher education for all, CUNY is renowned for its commitment to social mobility and equity. CUNY’s renowned faculty includes Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other distinguished scholars. CUNY also has many notable alumni, including former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, writer/activist Audre Lorde, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
