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.
