Homestead Campus

STEM WAVE

Summer Institute

This summer 2024, STEM Wave will offer a FREE 6-week summer program for eligible high school students from June 17th – July 26th at the MDC Homestead Campus. The program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. The STEM Wave Summer Institute seeks to introduce high school students to vast career options in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); promote student interest in STEM college pathways; and provide an inviting learning space through student exploration and development.

Dual Enrollment

The STEM Wave Summer Institute offers four STEM focused dual enrollment courses. Participating students will select one or two dual enrollment courses to complete during their time at the summer institute. Thus, earning 3 to 6 college credits by the end of the summer program.

Dual Enrollment Courses Offered to Summer Institute Students:

  • AST1002 - Descriptive Astronomy
  • PSC1515 - Energy in the Natural Environment
  • CAI1001C - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Thinking
  • CGS1060C – Introduction to Computer Technology & Applications

What are the Benefits of Dual Enrollment?

  • It saves you and your parents money because dual enrollment students are exempt from paying tuition, fees, and books
  • It will take you less time to attain a college degree or certificate because you will get credits that are transferrable to a college or university

Eligibility Requirements

Please note the eligibility requirements students as outlined in your application.

High School Students (Current 9th, 10th and 11th Grade)

AST1002, PSC1515, CGS1060C: Require a 3.0 GPA and passing test scores in at least Reading & Writing OR Math.

CAI1001C: Requires a 2.5 GPA, and test scores are preferred but not mandatory.

Graduating 8th Grade students entering 9th Grade in August 2024:

Must have a 3.0 GPA and pass all three sections of the ACCUPLACER test, without exceptions.

Auxiliary Courses

The STEM Wave Summer Institute offers four auxiliary courses to assist students in developing the soft and life skills that are crucial skills necessary for success.

  • Financial Literacy
  • Nutrition
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills

STEM Workshops, Activities, & Fieldtrips

Summer Institute students will have the opportunity to participate in weekly experiential learning workshops, activities and fieldtrips.

Prior Trips and Workshops:

  • MDC Wolfson AI Center
  • MDC Cybersecurity Center
  • MDC Aviation Center
  • STEM Bowl Competition
  • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration: NASA
  • Patricia & Phillip Frost Science Museum
  • Patch of Heaven Sanctuary

STEM Student Leadership Council

Student leaders participate as Institute Counselors during our summer program. Leaders guide the staff and institute director regarding STEM-focused trips, presentations, and other experiences.

NASA Curriculum

STEM Wave employs NASA curriculum to deepen student knowledge concerning the celestial world around us.

Institute Hours

The STEM Wave Summer Institute will run for 6 weeks through the Summer B academic term.

Monday's-Friday's 8:00AM-2:30PM

Participant Requirements

Highschool students must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0

Highschool students must obtain a passing score on Accuplacer, SAT, or ACT

Parent Council

The STEM Wave Parent Council consists of parents whose children are in the STEM Wave program at MDC- Homestead Campus. Parents serve as volunteers assisting the Summer Institute by chaperoning field trips, assisting auxiliary course instructors with classroom management duties, and advising the institute director concerning enrichment options for students. Parents are also provided with supplemental workshops such as Financial Literacy and Financial Aid.

Partner Schools

The STEM Wave Summer Institute actively recruits from local area high schools that currently participate in the dual enrollment program.

The MDC-HC STEM Wave partner schools are:

  • Center for International Education
  • Homestead Senior High
  • M.A.S.T. @ Homestead
  • Mays Conservatory of the Arts
  • Miami Community Charter School
  • Somerset South Homestead
  • South Dade Senior High

If you would like to partner with the STEM Wave program, please contact us at 305-237-5229.