STEM-PACTS: Summer Bridge Program

There is Podcast of this Workshop Available Upon Request.
The provided document outlines the STEM PACTS (Pathways for Acceleration Completion and Transfer Success) project, a Department of Education grant-funded initiative at Miami Dade College aimed at increasing STEM degree attainment among Hispanic and low-income students. This project establishes various support services, including personalized advisement, mentorship programs, undergraduate research, internships, and a tutoring center. A key component is the Shark PALS (Peer Academic Leaders for STEM) program, which offers students opportunities to mentor others, conduct STEM activities, and develop professional skills through various events and roles like lab assistants and research interns. The document details the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations for students participating as Shark PALS, including conduct guidelines, reporting duties, and eligibility criteria for both volunteer and stipend positions.