Fredonia Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP)

The Fredonia Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is one of 117 STEP projects across New York State, funded by the New York State Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Access, Support, and Success (OPASS). This program seeks to increase the number of historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged students in grades 7-12.

Mission:

To increase the number of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students prepared to enter college, and improve their participation rate in mathematics, science, technology, health-related fields, and the licensed professions.

Students conducting Real-Time Meteorology with Dr. Jabot, SUNY Fredonia.
Students conducting Real-Time Meteorology with Dr. Jabot, SUNY Fredonia.
Students Served:

  • Students in grades 7-12; who identify in a minority population(s) and/or; are identified as economically disadvantaged 
  • Currently serving 107 students; goal 200

Partner districts: 

  • Dunkirk CSD, 
  • Gowanda CSD, 
  • Olean CSD
  • Randolph Academy CSD and 
  • Salamanca CCSD