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MCC STEP Youths Give Presentation on Genesee River to City Officials


About 10 middle and high school students, all participants in the Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Monroe Community College’s Damon City Campus, met with several city of Rochester officials Wednesday, Feb. 11, to present ideas for cleaning up the Genesee River.

The students gave an oral presentation to the city’s “Green Initiative” team at the Center at High Falls. They shared ideas they developed for a research project focusing on a local climate issue. The project examined the causes of pollution in the Genesee River in Rochester, compared the problem with that of the River Seine in France and presented a possible solution.

One of the students, McQuaid Jesuit seventh-grader Deodrick Barnes, and STEP Director Donna Augustine were interviewed by R News:

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STEP is a state-funded program that aims to increase the number of historically underrepresented and disadvantaged students with a desire to pursue college and careers in science, technology, engineering, math, health-related fields and licensed professions.

The program serves about 60 students in grades 7 to 12 throughout Monroe County. To participate, students also must have at least a 2.5 grade point average. They receive tutoring and academic counseling, go on field trips, participate in college preparation and skill-building workshops, engage in summer activities and compete in statewide tournaments.

    Hency Yuen-Eng
    College and Community Relations
    02/13/2009