Professors

JUMP into STEM is an online competition designed to motivate student engagement, especially among minority and female students, in STEM field research and innovation.

Involving All Interested U.S. College and University Departments

A key aspect to engaging students is connecting the JUMP into STEM program with the university/college architecture, engineering, and computer science departments. Interested universities and colleges can partner with JUMP into STEM to incorporate JUMP into STEM challenges into course work as a specific course requirement with an associated grade and/or as an extracurricular activity with eligibility for bonus credits.

JUMP into STEM objectives:

Motivate creative thinking and ideation for advancement of buildings research and innovation
Cultivate advancement of women and minorities in the STEM fields
Offer real-world challenge opportunities as alternative curriculum for university and college professors

Access to Industry Expert Presentations

Each JUMP into STEM challenge will be complemented and supported by a recorded webinar designed to elaborate on the challenge topic to inspire student participation and ideation.

JUMP into STEM is a flexible platform for university and college professors to engage students in real-world STEM Challenges.

Benefits of JUMP into STEM partnerships:

Modular or extracurricular content for architecture, engineering, and computer science departments
Challenges for students on real-world research and marketplace questions
Growth and reward opportunities in the STEM fields for students
Problem-solving and intellectual engagement with other students around the country
Access to building-related science content and industry expertise

Universities and colleges can partner directly with JUMP into STEM. If interested, please contact Melissa Lapsa.