Penn State Abington and KleinLife, a Philadephia-based community resource, are offering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses for students in grades 6 through 12 this semester.
The dual-enrollment classes are held at KleinLife (10100 Jamison Avenue), about 15 minutes from the Abington campus.
Dubbed The College-Bound STEM Academy, the partnership includes the following options:
- Grades 11 and 12
- Statistics and computer science courses are taught by Abington faculty and allow students to earn college credits*. Students who later enroll at Abington are eligible for a $4,000 scholarship.
- When: Two evenings a week from mid-September through mid-December.
- Cost: From $250 for three college credits
- Grades 9 though 12
- Math enrichment classes include pre-algebra, algebra I, and trigonometry. Students who complete specific enrichment classes are eligible for introductory statistics, computer science, or calculus courses.
- When: Begins in October
- Free
- Grades 6 through 12
- STEM Workshops teach technical skills and theory to students of all abilities and interests.
- When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Oct. 21 through Dec. 18
- Cost: $99
“The College-Bound STEM Academy embodies Penn State’s land-grant mission to provide robust educational resources in our communities as a means of creating access to higher education. We are grateful to KleinLife for collaborating with us to provide transformational educational experiences,” said Gary Liguori, Abington chancellor.
To enroll and to apply for scholarships, you can click here.
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