CSTEP Forums

During regular semesters NSEC closes once a week, from 11:45am to 1:30 pm to prepare for the CSTEP Forums that begin at noon.

These forums are facilitated by faculty, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Health or Licensed (STEMHL) or higher education professionals, or business representatives specialized on a topic related to preparing and persisting towards career goals. 

Spring 2025 Forum Schedule

Date Presenter Topic
March 12 Kate Torrey - Senior Program Director, CSTEP, McNair/ LSAMP - Rochester Institute of Technology Paid Summer Research Opportunities at Rochester Institute of Technology
March 19 Marshann Thomas - CSTEP Program Director, Dr. Ryan Clemens - LSAMP Program Director & Kelly T. Mullaney - CSTEP/LSAMP Tech Coordinator (MCC) CSTEP Orientation I
March 25 Marshann Thomas - CSTEP Program Director & Kelly T. Mullaney - CSTEP/LSAMP Tech Coordinator (MCC) CSTEP Orientation II (Room 9-147 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm)
March 26 Dr. David Dean, Principal Investigator at University of Rochester Gene Therapy lab and professor at the Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology (URMC) Paid Summer Research Opportunities at University of Rochester
April 2 LaToya D. Collins - College Orientation & Success - Academic Foundations Professor (MCC) Leading Through Uncertainty: Leadership and Management
April 9 Christopher K. Kumar - Department Chair, Engineering Science and Physics (MCC) Careers In Engineering
April 23 Rebecca Mack - Career Services (MCC) From Student to Professional: A Guide to Career Readiness
April 30 Priscilla Parker - Financial Aid (MCC) Financial Literacy: Financial Coaching
May 7 Dr. Andrew Knapp - Psychology Professor (MCC) Strategies to Reduce Test Anxiety: Lessons from Learning Theory
May 14 William Hunt - Department Chair, Engineering Technologies (MCC) Careers in Electrical Engineering Technology