The Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) is a six-week program that supports high school students from underrepresented and underserved communities who are passionate about STEM. Participants take rigorous courses in math and science, engage in hands-on projects, and build strong academic foundations for college. Alongside academics, SAMS emphasizes mentorship, leadership development, and community building. The program helps students prepare for higher education while experiencing life at Carnegie Mellon.
Using equations and formulas to represent and predict real-world situations.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Hands-on projects in math and science build foundational problem-solving and design thinking skills.
Rigorous science courses and research projects directly prepare students for physics-focused higher education.
Intensive science coursework and lab techniques provide core preparation for chemical engineering study.
Mentorship and academic foundation in STEM equip students for research-focused academic careers.
Hands-on lab work and scientific research training align directly with medical research methodologies.
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