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WCC Mercy STEM Scholars Program

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STEM Scholars Overview

Team STEM  supports students from groups typically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields through mentorship, advising and professional development. TEAM Stem is a joint program between Mercy College and WCC to support students to successfully complete their chosen academic program and earn a baccalaureate degree in one of six STEM majors.

  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Liberal Arts: Math&Science (Biology)
  • Liberal Arts: Math&Science (Mathematics)
  • Liberal Arts: Social Science (Psychology)

Benefits of being a Mercy STEM Scholar:

  • Support from peer-mentors, faculty and other STEM Scholars
  • Participate in workshops and group activities with fellow STEM team members, including: mentoring, STEM careers, internships; pursuing a four-year college degree
  • Be invited to participate in the Summer Research Academy (more details below).

News

Each summer, faculty and students come together at Mercy College to work on authentic research projects in the Summer Research academy. This program is for STEM Scholars at WCC, but is also open to Mercy students who are interested in gaining research experience. Summer research has many benefits for students: gaining hands on experience in STEM fields will aid in success in graduate school and other career pathways.

SUMMER RESEARCH ACADEMY – FINAL PRESENTATIONS 2019-2022

2022 Summer Research Academy

Final Presentation Day – Friday, June 24, 2022

2021 Summer Research Academy

Final Presentation Day – Friday, June 25, 2021

2020 Summer Research Academy

Final Presentation Day – Friday, June 19, 2020

2019 Summer Research Academy