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| | Proyecto Science |
| | (New Jersey City University) |
| | Program began: 1997 - Students enrolled: 90 - Sponsored by: Shell Oil Corporation, New Jersey City University, |
| | Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and participating school districts. |
| Contact Information: |
| | Julio Guillen, Professor of Mathematics |
| | 2039 Kennedy Boulevard |
| | Jersey City, NJ 07035 |
| | Phone: (201) 200-2307 |
| | Fax: (201) 200-3288 |
| | Email: jguillen@njcu.edu |
| | Web site: http://www.njcu.edu/programs/proyectoscience/ |
| Program Description: |
| | Proyecto Science's mission is to identify middle and high school students with an interest and potential for careers in |
| | engineering, science, technology and other mathematics-related areas and to reinforce their pursuit of these fields. |
| | The goals of the program are to develop abstract reasoning and problem solving skills necessary for successful |
| | college studies in mathematics, to acquire hands-on experience in science, mathematics and engineering projects |
| | and to acquire expertise in the use of modern technology and the Internet as instruments for learning. Students |
| | participate in classes and activities related to mathematics, statistics, programming, robotics, engineering, music, |
| | photography, journalism, career awareness seminars and field trips. There is no charge for the students and |
| | several participating school districts provide transportation and lunch for their students. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| | Elementary, Middle or Secondary School |
| | Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 7th grade |
| | School District: Bayonne, Jersey City and West New York |
| | Communities served: Jersey Journal Hudson County Science Fair |
| | County or City Served: Hudson County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Accelerated |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| | Use and applications of technology |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Fairs |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Mentoring |
| | Personal Counseling |
| | Cultural Activities |
| | Chess instruction and tournaments |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both |
| | On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - High |
| | Middle School Students |
| | Gifted |
| | This program encourages the participation of low income and historically underrepresented minorities, but is |
| | not limited to these groups. |
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20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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