RPI hosts several programs designed to support students throughout grades K-12 and prepare them to pursue undergraduate degrees and professions in one of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The programs range from helping you with your homework to providing opportunities for you to learn about the STEM fields, get hands-on experience to prepare to enter these fields, and explore possible careers in these areas. The programs include:
Tutor Time, the America Reads and the America Counts programs assist local students with reading, math, and other subjects in a safe, encouraging environments. This academic support helps increase students' self-esteem as it develops confidence and a continued desire to learn.
RPI STEP provides assistance to eligible students in acquiring the skills, attitudes and abilities necessary to pursue professional or pre-professional study in post-secondary degree programs in scientific, technical and health-related fields. RPI STEP is funded by the New York State Department of Education.
PREFACE is an immersive, two-week residential summer experience for rising high school juniors and seniors who express an interest in pursuing an engineering or technological career.