Young students' imaginations will soar to even greater heights this summer as Penn State New Kensington blends its traditional Kids in College program with the new Pennsylvania STEM Initiative.
The Pennsylvania STEM Initiative is a statewide effort, dedicated to preparing the commonwealth for global competitiveness through a strategy of enhanced education and career development opportunities for students. STEM initiatives are designed to increase the number of grade-school students, especially females, minorities and the underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers while continuing the development of effective strategies to retain, recruit and re-train our incumbent workforce in these critical fields.
In support of this new national and state initiative, Penn State New Kensington has included more STEM-based camps in the annual Kids in College schedule. A variety of topics ranging from science, rocketry, robotics and oceanography to painting, drawing, acting and movie-making will be offered throughout the summer. In addition, SAT preparation and multi-media classes, as well as sports camps, will be offered from June to August.
A limited number of scholarships are available from Sen. Sean Logan and the Grable Foundation. Students are encouraged to register early.
"We are excited about the growing movement of the nationwide STEM Initiative that is spawning new camps," said Nancy Miller, area representative for the campus' Continuing Education office. "We encourage families with financial need to participate in the scholarship program."
To register for summer programs, call (724) 334-6010.
For more about the STEM initiative at the campus, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42135.htm#NEWS42135 online.