Farmingdale State College
Science and Technology Programs (STEP and CSTEP)
The Science and Technology Programs at Farmingdale State
College, a campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), are made up of
two main academic components: the Collegiate Science and Technology Program
(CSTEP) and the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP).
Farmingdale’s CSTEP and STEP are part of the state-wide educational programs
that are sponsored and funded by the Department of Education of the State of New
York. The primary objectives of the programs are to promote science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education among underrepresented
students and to enhance their participation in licensed professions and higher
education.
Collegiate Science and Technology Program (CSTEP)
The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
(CSTEP) was established at Farmingdale State College during the academic year
1999-2000. It is one of only 49 programs in New York State. The primary
objectives of CSTEP are to develop and retain students enrolled in the
undergraduate programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) and to prepare them for careers in the licensed professions, and to
pursue higher studies and research in STEM fields. CSTEP accomplishes its
objectives by offering instructional programs, enabling participation in
scholarly activities, conducting conferences and workshops, providing support
for guided research and industry sponsored internship programs, and conducting
programs aimed at developing skills and competencies for ethical and
professional practice in the student’s chosen field. While CSTEP brings togther
faculty and students from a broad spectrum of academic programs on campus to
undertake projects of mutual interest, it promotes and enables collaborative
activities with the science and technology programs at other institutions in
the region. CSTEP also serves as an excellent tool to promote science,
technology, engineering and mathematics education at the middle and high
schools by enabling its members to serve as mentors for STEP students.
Becoming a member of CSTEP
CSTEP
is designed for New York State residents (including permanent resident aliens)
who belong to groups historically underrepresented in scientific, technical,
health-related, or licensed professions or who are economically disadvantaged,
and who demonstrate interest in, and potential for, a CSTEP-targeted
profession. CSTEP students must be enrolled full-time and in good academic
standing in an approved scientific, technical, health-related, pre-professional
or professional undergraduate or graduate program of study.
Anyone meeting the criteria and interested in becoming a
member of CSTEP should contact the CSTEP office.
CSTEP Office Address:
CSTEP Program Coordinator
Room 144C, Lupton Hall
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Fax: 631-420-2194
Science and Technology Program (STEP)
The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) was
established at Farmingdale State College during the academic year
1989-1990. It is one of about 50 programs in New York State serving
middle and high school students. STEP offers academic programs, enrichment
activities and support services aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies
necessary for students in grades 7 – 12 for entry into college- level programs
in science, engineering, technology, health sciences, and licensed
professions. The academic programs offered by STEP include lab-based
instruction in such areas as mathematics, biosciences, physical sciences,
health sciences, computer applications, engineering technology, aviation,
management technology, and written communication. The enrichment programs
of STEP include college-level courses, in-school tutorials in mathematics and
sciences, team work and leadership development opportunities as well as
hands-on projects in science and engineering technologies. The support services
offered by STEP include academic counseling and advising, college entry test
preparations, arrangements for summer internships, field trips to industry
sites and academic institutions, and opportunities for
participation in regional conferences.
Becoming a member of STEP
In order to become a member of STEP, a student must meet
the following eligibility criteria:
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New York State resident
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Member of defined ethnic minority or
student who meets the economic criteria
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Student who is enrolled in one of
the STEP partner school districts and shows ability or potential for
college level study
Anyone meeting the criteria and interested in becoming a
member of STEP should contact the STEP Office.
STEP Office Address:
STEP Program Coordinator
Room 144C, Lupton Hall
SUNY – Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Fax: 631-420-2194
Project
Leaders - Science and Technology Programs
Beverley
Theodore, Senior Project Leader
Neville
Perkins, Senior Project Leader
Glenys
Hernandez, Project Leader
Mel
Pilar Espillat, Project Leader
Melissa
Baptiste, Project Leader
Latoya
Morgan, Project Leader
Sasha
Lee Daws, Project Leader
Sherice
Spencer, Project Leader
Program
Directors and Support Staff – Science and Technology Programs
Prof.
Gregory Maninakis, Electrical Engineering Technology
Prof.
Harry Dathatri, Electrical Engineering Technology & Solar Center
Prof.
Marjenah Issapour, Electrical Engineering Technology & CISCO Networking
Academy
Prof.
Ramon Gonzalez, Aviation
Prof.
Robert Temme, Aviation
Prof.
Serdar Elgun, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Prof.
Susan Conforti, Medical Laboratory Technology
Prof.
Kenya Beard, Nursing
Dr..
Frances Santiago-Schwarz, Bioscience
Dr. Yeshwant Purandare, Chemistry
Dr. Bala Veeramacheneni, History, Economics &
Politics
Dr.. Francine Federman, Computer Programming &
Information Systems
Mr.
Jeff Hung, Institute for Research & Technology Transfer
Mr.
Kenneth Tax, Technology Computer Center & CISCO Networking Academy
Mr.
Carlos Jativa, Electrical Engineering Technology
Mr.
Larry Lopez, Aviation
Mr.
Adrian Sinnott, Aviation
Administrative
Staff - Science and Technology Programs
Beverley
Theodore, Senior Project Leader
Neville
Perkins, Senior Project Leader
Ms.
M. Prema, Program Coordinator
Dr.
Pavan Vaddadi, Program Coordinator
Dr.
V. Raju, Director
Science
and Technology Programs – Contact Information
Program Coordinator
Room 144C, Lupton Hall
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Tel: 631-420-2788
Fax: 631-420-2194
Science
and Technology Programs - Director
Dr.V.Raju, Room 144C, Lupton Hall
Farmingdale State College, State University of New York
Campus
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Tel: 631-420-2788; Fax: 631-420-2194
Science and Technology Links
- Institutions with STEP
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/step/Roster05-06.doc
- Institutions with CSTEP
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/COLLEGIATE/CSTEP2006/05-06Roster.doc
- List of graduate schools by field of study in the USA
- Professional Licensing Information
http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm
- Teacher Certification and licensing
http://usny.nysed.gov/licensing/teachercertlic.html
- State University of New York
Current STEP and CSTEP News
Long Island Conference on Science, Health and
Technology - April 17 - 18, 2008
A two-day conference featuring a keynote
address by an expert on workforce needs, research papers by faculty and
students, poster sessions by students, panels and workshops on a variety of
topics related to advances in biosciences, health sciences, engineering
technologies, and management, in addition to a graduate program fair.
Farmingdale
State College Summer Camp in Applied Science, Computers, Engineering and
Technology 2008
Applied Science, Computers, Engineering and Technology (ASCET) Camp is a summer program for students in grades 7-12. A series of commuting day camps will be held for five weeks, starting June 23, 2008 at Farmingdale State College, on Broadhollow Road/Route 110 in Farmingdale, NY. ASCET camps will mix learning with fun and adventure. Based on an innovative curriculum, the camps will provide the students hands-on experience, group activities, peer competition and extra curricular activities. The primary objective of the camps is to introduce the students to promising careers in science, engineering and technology. Students may select from among the following programs: