Students Training for Academic Reinforcement for the Sciences (STARS)
The Mission:
To actively involve high potential minority students in science learning, research training, healthcare awareness; to promote research; and to create support systems for minority students in college that facilitate retention and graduation.

Learning Objectives and Curriculum:
The program includes two six-week academic enrichment sessions over two consecutive summers and a six-week internship in a health care provision site or medical research facility during the third summer. Two series of Saturday Academies are offered during the school year and afternoon tutorial programs are also provided.

The objective of the first two summer sessions is to reinforce the necessary academic skills for students to succeed in their college education. The objective of the Saturday Academies and the on-going tutoring program is to insure that minority students who enter Phase I and II of the program will remain motivated and eligible over the academic year to return for the remaining program phases. The objective of Phase III is to expose students to practical experience in health care provision or medical research to peak their interest.
  • Actively involve high potential minority students in science learning activities and research training
  • Promote research and health careers awareness
  • Motivate students to study science
  • Facilitate minority student entry into postsecondary degree programs that lead to science and medical careers
  • Create support systems for minority students in college and facilitate retention and graduation

Eligibility:
  • Must be an ethnic/racial minority
  • Mattie T. Blount, John L. LeFlore, C. F. Vigor, Ben C. Rain, and
    Williamson High Schools rising juniors
  • 3.0 grade point average
  • 2 courses in science
  • 2 courses in math
  • College bound
  • Motivated, positive attitude, good work ethic
  • Interest in math, sciences, or health related fields