FALL 2016 5th Annual STEM Career Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2016

http://schools.nyc.gov/Students/default.htm


Are you a high school student interested in learning about careers in 

science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)?
If so, register now for the 5th Annual STEM Career Day on Tuesday, November 8!


There are so many STEM careers in unexpected places! High school students interested in learning more about professions in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), are invited to participate in STEM Career Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to learn first-hand about career pathways in these fields by visiting up to two New York City companies for an inside look. High school students sign up for the event individually and travel on their own to the companies. Sessions take place at each company and occur from 10:00-11:30am and 1:00-2:30pm. Registration is required. All participants will receive a free t-shirt and a round-trip MetroCard. Sign up now for this amazing experience! Click here for more information and click here to register. Registration deadline is Friday, October 28, 2016. For questions, email STEMCareerDay@schools.nyc.gov.

Fall 2016 American Museum of Natural History College Fair Friday, October 21, 2016 5-8PM

http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/annual-college-fair/

Fall 2016  American Museum of Natural History College Fair  Friday, October 21, 2016 5-8PM
Date: Friday, October 21, 2016
Time: 5:00-8:00PM

Location: Enter through the First Floor Security entrance: follow the driveway that begins on either side of the Central Park West stairs; you will be walking beneath the main staircase. Follow the signs to the Hall of Ocean Life!

Contact: For more information, e-mail Christine Banks Calderón.

The Museum invites all high school students and their families to its 14th Annual College Fair on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

FREE! Open to the public, no pre-registration required.

[Note: Colleges and Universities must pre-register, as space is limited; schools are currently by invitation only, but we may accommodate more if there is still space.]

Location: Hall of Ocean Life, American Museum of Natural History. Enter through the First Floor Security entrance: follow the driveway that begins on either side of the Central Park West stairs; you will be walking beneath the main staircase. Follow the signs to the Hall of Ocean Life!


Directions: To get to the Museum by subway take the B or C train to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the Museum, the 1 train stops at Broadway and West 79th Street. To get to the Museum by bus take the M79 bus traveling east/west on West 79th Street across Central Park, with a stop next to the Museum on West 81st Street. Other buses also stop at or near the Museum, including the M7, M10, M11, M86 and M104 buses. Need a local map to the AMNH? Click here. Enter through the First Floor Security entrance: follow the driveway that begins on either side of the Central Park West stairs; you will be walking beneath the main staircase. Follow the signs to the Hall of Ocean Life!


This year's confirmed attendees include (with more RSVPing every week!):

American University (tentative)
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
City College (CUNY)
College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Columbia University
Cornell University
Cooper Union
CUNY Welcome Center
Drexel University
Emory University
Fisk University
Hampton University
Hunter College (CUNY)
Ithaca College
LIU
Macaulay Honors College (CUNY)
Marist College
NYU
Penn State University
Reed University
Rutgers University
The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education (CUNY)
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Welcome Center
Swarthmore College
University of Pennsylvania
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Last year's fair attendees included:

Amherst College
Bard College
Barnard College
Binghamton University (SUNY)
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
City College (CUNY)
College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Cornell University
Cooper Union
CUNY Welcome Center
Fisk University
Hunter College (CUNY)
Ithaca College
Lehman College (CUNY)
NYU
Penn State University
Reed University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education (CUNY)
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Welcome Center
University at Albany (SUNY)
University of Pennsylvania
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
York College (CUNY)

Fall 2016 Apply to S-About S-PREP at Columbia University by 9/22! Questions? See Ms. Ossorio in the CAR ASAhumanlyP!

About S-PREP at Columbia University

The State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) is an academic enrichment program designed for students who are seriously interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related STEM professions. The long-range objective of the program is to increase the number of minority in healthcare and STEM fields. The program offers enrichment courses geared towards preparing students for success in math and science. The courses may include, but are not limited to the following: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Embryology, Chemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, and Calculus. In addition, the program offers PSAT and SAT preparation courses provided by Kaplan.

S-PREP consists of two sessions (Summer and Academic Year). Classes are held from Mondays through Fridays in the Summer. While classes are held on Saturdays during the Academic Year, in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center (104 Haven Ave), both morning and afternoon sessions. In addition to the rigorous academic schedule, the program offers mandatory college preparation and career development workshops, college counseling services, field trips and college tours.

Students admitted to SPREP are eligible to apply for a summer research program for high school students run by the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. The BRAINYAC program (Brain Research Apprenticeships In New York At Columbia) admits students with a stated interest in biomedical and specifically neuroscience research who can commit to Saturday afternoon classes starting in January and the four-week summer term (July-August). Starting in January, BRAINYAC students learn basic neuroscience concepts and laboratory skills that will prepare them for their four-week mentored research experience in a CUMC neuroscience lab during the summer. Students receive a stipend for their participation in the program. Admitted SPREP students will receive more information in October about the BRAINYAC program and how to apply.

Are you a WHEELS student with 

a) a serious interest in the field of medicine/STEM 

b) have an 80% average in math/science classes 

c) can commit to a program like this, the deadline for the S-Prep Program at Columbia University has been extended to 9/22.  

Details here-->>http://ps.columbia.edu/education/node/1996

FALL 2016 The High School Law Institute (HSLI) is a free program sponsored by NYU School of Law and Columbia Law School. APPLY NOW!

The High School Law Institute (HSLI)  is a free program sponsored by NYU School of Law and Columbia Law School.  HSLI provides students with a unique opportunity to learn the basics of criminal law, constitutional law, and participate in a mock trial competition.  This enrichment program will not only help students gain a better understanding of the American legal system, but it will also be a great resume-builder.  In addition, HSLI will host valuable events throughout the year, such as College Day, where students can learn more the college admissions process and speak with representatives from nationwide schools.

Classes are held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays, and are taught by trained NYU and Columbia law students. Students can choose to take classes at the NYU or Columbia campus.  Please see the link to the application:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSellUWYntbZ3jvvSlRNY6-zkxUCIUB8ICrHzHdu3PZlzDv2PA/viewform

FALL 2016 SUNY COLLEGE FAIRS in The Heights, y'all... Late September 2016. REGISTER NOW!

https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/event_detail.cfm?eid=169&etyp=STUDENTEVENTS&mindt=2016-09-19%2000:00:00.0&maxdt=2016-09-25%2000:00:00.0&etypid=1

FALL 2016 The 2016-2017 LEDA application is now open!

The 2016-2017 LEDA application is now open!

If you know any high school juniors who have the potential to be LEDA Scholars, they can start their applications at ledascholars.org/application.

Learn more about the LEDA Scholars Program and our eligibility criteria by visiting our website and downloading our flyer and brochure.

Please contact recruitment@ledascholars.org if you or your students have any questions.

The deadline is December 12, 2016. We look forward to reviewing their submissions!

Questions?  Stop by the CAR!

FALL 2016 NYC PARTICIPATORY BUDGET MEETINGS UPTOWN! Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Tuesday Sept 20 at 6PM at the Fort Washington Library (535 W 179th St, New York, NY 10033)

NYC PARTICIPATORY BUDGET MEETINGS UPTOWN!  

Tuesday, September 20, 2016  

It's that time again!  

Our Councilmember has $1,000,000 set aside for the community to decide how to spend. Click this link and make suggestions on the map, or attend the next assembly.

Tuesday Sept 20 at 6PM at the Fort Washington Library (535 W 179th St, New York, NY 10033)

http://labs.council.nyc/district-10/pb/6/

Questions?  Email our WHEELS Family Association President: pres.wheels@gmail.com