New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | 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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