STEP Student Success

STEP is a new program, funded by the NSF, that is beginning in the summer of 2009.

Our inaugural STEP class consists of 9 women and 6 men. The average Math SAT score of an incoming STEP student is 575.  Their average high school GPA is 3.5.   Most have not had previous research or work experience.  8 are registered for a CHEM/MATH FLC 7 are registered for a BIO/PSYCH FLC.  

The projects they are working on include biology, chemistry, engineering, physics and psychology projects. 

Our first year STEP students are : Matthew Pickett (ENGR), Chelsea McBride (BIO), Ryley O'neal (BIO), Brian Redden (ENGR), Zachary Love (CHEM), Timothy Simpson (BIO),  Julie Finell (CHEM/BIO), John Knudsen (BIO), Kirsten Reeves (CHEM), Katherine Gaskin (PSYCH/BIO), Ryan Groom (ENGR), Lamenda Kallam (BIO), Jazmine Carpenter (IT) Arianne Gauthier (CHEM/BIO), Shelby Parsons (IT).

Our peer-mentors are Mark Bradle (CHEM) and Jenna Eagle (PSYCH). 

STEP STUDENT TESTIMONIALS!

"When I first entered the STEP program, I was incredibly nervous about the new environment I was going to be placed in. I was scared I wasn't ready for the independence of living on my own for even a month with people I didn't know. I was very wrong about it and I'm glad I was! Through the STEP program, I met some new friends who I know I will keep in touch with after our time at college ends. So many awesome memories were created that I feel the STEP kids and myself will never forget. Also, getting to meet the professors who I have or will have in the future was a big advantage because it makes it less hard to come to them when I need help in classes. In fact, the professor who I worked under has given me advice about college life and has said she'd be here to advise me whenever I need it. Having a professor do that for you is such a BIG honor and I definitely appreciate it. I know that if I was not in the STEP program over the summer, I would not have had this opportunity to meet such awesome people and become so familiar with AASU and it's professors. "

One of our students, Kate Gaskin, made this great brochure about what STEP meant to her.  If you are still nto convinced, please read this!

Last updated 10/30/09 by Dr. Nivens

Contact

College of
Science and Technology
Dr. Delana Nivens
CST Director of STEP and Undergraduate Research
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 912.344.2964
Fax: 912.344.3413