KEYSTONE Program
Are you an incoming first-year or transfer student interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields?
If so, we invite you to learn more about the KEYSTONE (KEYs to Success Through Year ONE) Program at Elmhurst. Specifically designed for first-year and transfer students, KEYSTONE features special opportunities that will support your academic growth and guide you toward a rewarding career in math or science.
Program Components
The KEYSTONE Program includes:
- Science Bootcamp course focused on research methods in January (first-year students) or August (transfer students)
- STEMinar focused on career exploration of STEM fields
- Peer mentoring
The KEYSTONE program was developed through National Science Foundation Grant DUE-1160956 and continued as part of National Science Foundation Grant DUE-1929882.
Contact Us for More Information
KEYSTONE Program Co-Directors
Stacey L. Raimondi, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
Elizabeth (Liz) A. Majka, Ph.D.
Associate Chair and Associate Professor, Psychology