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Operation STEM

Operation STEM (OpSTEM) is a program that offers interactive and engaging experiences for incoming first-year students (OpSTEM Scholars) pursuing STEM degrees. OpSTEM's primary mission is to provide students with the resources needed to excel in their precalculus-calculus courses, develop successful academic practices, and collaborate with their peers pursuing STEM degrees. 

THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE STUDENT

Operation STEM annually serves approximately 100* freshman OpSTEM Scholars who will engage in:

  • 2-week Summer Bridge Experience and Onboarding to CSU
    1. AKA "OpSTEM Summer Institute"
  • Supplemental Instruction led by STEM Peer Teachers (150 minutes per week) *
  • Academic Course Guidance
  • Scholarships for OpSTEM Scholars
  • STEM Professional Speaker Series
  • College Success & Professional Development Workshops
  • Free Summer Calculus Course for eligible Scholars

*In addition to the 100 OpSTEM Scholars, we provide academic support to an additional 500+ students in a variety of math courses each semester.

ANY GIFT YOU’RE ABLE TO GIVE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The following amounts can alleviate budget restraints. Each represents amount per student: 

  • $25       Materials for academic year
  • $50       Meals for academic year 
  • $200     Half Summer Institute Student Stipend
  • $300     Fall or Spring Student Stipend
  • $400     Full Summer Institute Student Stipend
  • $500     Half cost for student participation in OpSTEM
  • $1,000  Full cost for student participation in OpSTEM

On behalf of current and future OpSTEM Scholars, we thank you for your support! 

For more information, please visit our website: https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/operationstem 

2024 OpSTEM Scholar Cohort


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Rank Department Raised
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2 Lacrosse $56,468.83
3 The Weston Ideation Lab $55,060.00
4 Men's and Women's Tennis $45,593.00
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3 Men's and Women's Tennis 182
4 Men's Golf 168
5 Swimming & Diving 150
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