STEM START 2025 welcomes first-year EKU students majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture with selected concentrations that involve Horticulture, Engineering Technology Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Wildlife Management. Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis; please contact stemcenter@eku.edu with questions. Apply here today!
What?
STEM START is a 4-night, 4-day workshop designed to equip students with the skills needed for success in college. During this project-based experience, students practice and apply fundamental concepts and skills relevant to their majors and interact with current students, faculty, and staff in the College of STEM. Participation in this program helps ensure STEM Students arrive ready to succeed!
Apply Today
We’re glad that you are interested in applying to STEM START 2025! Participation is limited to a total of 45 students, with participants from each major being accepted on a first come, first served basis. Applying early is encouraged to secure your seat. The application deadline is July 1, 2025. Apply here today!
Why?
Completion of undergraduate STEM degrees continues to lag workforce demands. STEM START 2025 is designed to bridge gaps between high school and college such that students are ready for success in college-level coursework on the first day of classes. By leveraging practices shown to build students’ persistence and sense of preparedness, we aim to increase retention and graduation rates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics program