Supporting students in STEM, health, and licensed professions at SUNY Fredonia.
The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program is a New York State Education Department grant funded opportunity program designed to help economically eligible students enrolled in majors that are based in STEM or the licensed professions. Support focuses on preparing the student to succeed academically, professionally, and personally while completing challenging course work. Through academic support, enrichment activities, and career preparation, CSTEP helps students stay on track to graduation and beyond.
At SUNY Fredonia, CSTEP offers more than academic assistance. Students become part of a supportive community that emphasizes hands-on learning, professional development, and preparation for graduate school and careers.
CSTEP students receive a wide range of academic and professional support, including:
- One-on-one tutoring provided by the learning lab
- Career and graduate school preparation, including workshops and advising
- Hands-on learning opportunities, such as research and applied projects
- STEM enrichment activities and club meetings
- Educational field trips to labs, industry sites, and conferences
- Financial support and stipends for eligible activities including research
- Mentorship and community with peers, faculty, and staff
- Micro-credentials
Upcoming CSTEP events:
Club Meetings:
February 2nd: CSTEP Club Meeting: Learn about tutoring services and play Jeopardy for a chance to win a 50 dollar bookstore gift card
March 2nd: CSTEP Club Meeting: Guest speaker: Kirsten DiCarlo will present on how to effectively present research
April 13th: Guest speaker: Dr. Roger Orcutt will discuss career and his research in microbiology
Innovation Management Micro-credential:
January 30th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Laser Cutting/Engraving
February 6th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Digital Manufacturing
February 13th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Digital Manufacturing
February 20th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: A.I Prompt Engineering
February 27th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: A.I Prompt Engineering
March 6th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: A.I Prompt Engineering
March 13th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: A.I Prompt Engineering
March 27th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Exploring Drone Technology
April 3rd: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Exploring Drone Technology
April 10th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Exploring Drone Technology
April 17th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Exploring Drone Technology
April 24th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Innovation Management Overview
May 1st: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Innovation Management Overview
May 8th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Innovation Management Overview
May 15th: Innovation Management Micro-credential: Innovation Management Overview
Field Trips:
February 18th: Field trip to the Erie County Forensic Lab - Transportation and lunch provided at Hoaks Lakeshore Restaurant
Support services are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Please see the list of eligible majors below:
- Accounting MBA or Bachelors
- Biochemistry
- Biology B.S or M.S
- Adolescence Education: Biology
- Chemistry
- Adolescence Education: Chemistry
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S
- Communication Disorders and Sciences
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Cooperative Engineering
- Earth Science
- Adolescence Education: Earth Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Geology
- Health Professions Advising
- Math Education
- Mathematics
- Adolescence Education: Mathematics
- Mathematics: Middle Childhood Specialist
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Molecular Genetics
- Adolescence Education: Physics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Public Accountancy
- Speech-Language Pathology
Apply to Join CSTEP Today
If you are interested in applying to be part of CSTEP, please fill out the attached Microsoft Forms application below. Once your application is submitted, we will reach out to you with more information.