SFA STEM Academy
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SFA STEM Academy
Inspiring the next generation of Mathematicians, Scientists, and Engineers
{The mission of the SFA STEM Academy is to engage high school students in real-world applications of the STEM disciplines within an encouraging community of SFA faculty and high school teachers who support and inspire them both academically and interpersonally.
Mission
{The primary objective of the SFA STEM Academy is to engage academically capable high school students in real-world, problem-based, integrated research/field experiences where science and mathematics are brought to life.
Primary Objective
Key PlayersSFA Faculty
Area Master Teachers
High School Students
Target Population
NISD high school students with:
Good academic standing (“B” average in science and math courses)
Good attendance/tardy record Successful completion of
Algebra 1 Interest in STEM disciplines Aptitude in mathematics Enthusiasm for learning Investigative nature Team player mentality
Program Components Rigorous program of coursework in science and mathematics STEM elective courses that integrate science and
mathematics in real-life, problem-based experiences Research and field-based experiences with SFA faculty
utilizing SFA laboratories, equipment, and facilities for a half day every three weeks
Cohort design that encourages cohesiveness among academy participants (students, teachers, and SFA faculty) and serves as a community of support and scholarly enrichment
Selective pathways for upper-level students allowing them to investigate specific areas of interest with SFA STEM faculty while gaining college credit in science and mathematics
Peer-mentoring system
STEM Endorsement vs. SFA STEM Academy: What’s the Difference?
Rigorous set of coursework that enhances college readiness
High School graduation with a minimum of 15 college credit hours in science and mathematics
Ongoing interaction with SFA STEM faculty Opportunity for real-life investigation and field
experiences Individualized research project opportunities Utilization of SFA laboratories, equipment, and facilities Personalized attention from SFA STEM faculty and NISD
master teachers Community of support with mentorship experiences Opportunities for exposure to research activity Opportunity to enter a STEM career path fully qualified
Why choose this academy?
Selective PathwaysSF
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yPathway 1:
General STEM
Biology and Applications
Chemistry and Applications
Physics and Applications
Mathematics and Applications
Pathway 2: Chemical and Life
Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Applied Chemistry
Pathway 3: Mathematics and
Engineering
Applied Physics
Applied Mathematics
Engineering
Sample high school degree plan
Sample high school degree plan
Sample high school degree plan
STEM Elective Courses
STEM 1, STEM 2, General STEM, Chemical and Life Sciences, Math and Engineering
Six, six-week sessions Project-based Integrated curriculum of the science and math the students are
taking that year Held at SFA or field sites (1/2 day every 3 weeks) and NHS
(regular class period) SFA faculty member(s) and NHS teacher (involved in the
academy) deliver each course SFA faculty, master teachers and STEM Academies Coordinator
are currently developing the courses
STEM Research Project
Applications available beginning tonight and are due by March 24th.
Application packets can be attained in two ways: Directly following our meeting tonight, or From Katy Gibbs or Michelle Baggett
anytime until March 24th. Applications should be returned to
Katy Gibbs or Michelle Baggett.
Student Applications
Questions?