Clarkson University has been awarded $1,306,910 by the New York State Education Department for continuation of Clarkson's grade 7-12 educational outreach program, IMPETUS for Career Success. IMPETUS stands for Integrated Math and Physics for Entry to Undergraduate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
The five-year funding provides college and career readiness opportunities to economically disadvantaged students in grades 7 through 12.
The key components of the IMPETUS program include an afterschool program, monthly visits to the Clarkson campus, mentoring and tutoring services, a state-wide research competition, and a summer roller coaster day camp.
Approximately 150 students from 11 local school districts participate annually. The participating districts are Gouverneur, Heuvelton, Colton-Pierrepont, Madrid-Waddington, Harrisville, Brasher Falls, Potsdam, Norwood-Norfolk, Herman-DeKalb, Malone, and Ogdensburg City.
IMPETUS one of the NYSED Science and Technology Entry Programs (STEP) and is motivated by the growing national efforts focused on preparing students in STEM and inspiring them to pursue careers in STEM fields.
The IMPETUS for Career Success program continues the tradition of successful partnerships between Clarkson University and St. Lawrence County school districts, which are committed to leveraging the educational expertise of Clarkson’s science and engineering faculty and student body to improve the quality of public school education in the North Country.
Clarkson University Awarded $1.3 Million by New York State Education Department for Grade 7-12 STEM Outreach
As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. We ignite personal connections across academic fields and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. With its main campus located in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the New York Capital Region, Beacon, N.Y., and New York City, Clarkson educates 4,300 students across 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions. Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5% in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.
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