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PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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IChIME

(New Jersey Institute of Technology)

Program began: 1980 - Students enrolled: 24 - Sponsored by: Industrial corporations
Contact Information:

Reginald P.T. Tomkins, Associate Chairperson for Graduate Studies & Industrial Relations

161 Warren Street

Newark, NJ 07102-1982

Phone: (973) 596-5656

Fax: (973) 596-8436

Email: tomkinsr@adm.njit.edu
Program Description:

The Introduction to Chemical Industry for Minorities in Engineering (IChIME) program is a four-week project designed to

give post-eighth-grade minority students an opportunity to increase their understanding, awareness, and

participation in the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering. The program includes formal classroom work,

laboratory activities, projects, seminar sessions, and field trips. Participants learn about chemistry and chemical

engineering, environmental science, computer programming, and applications.
Location of Program Services:

College campus
Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 7th

School(s) Served: Schools in Essex County and Union County

School District: Passaic, Essex and Union

County or City Served: Passaic, Essex and Union

Region served: Northern NJ
Program Services (Academic):

Accelerated

Study

Math/Science

Critical Thinking

Grade - Attendance
Program Services (Other):

Social Skills

Leadership

Fairs

Cultural Activities
Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer

During School Hours
Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

Middle School Students

Minorities

Historically underrepresented minorities

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