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JCC to Host Future Women in STEAM Summer Academy
Published: June 02, 2026 at
09:30 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
Jefferson Community College to Host Future Women in
STEAM Summer Academy
Application and Letter of Recommendation Due June 15,
2026
Watertown, N.Y. - Jefferson
Community College (JCC) will host Future Women in STEAM Summer Academy, a
free interactive experience designed to empower young women entering grades
8–10 to explore pathways in science, technology, engineering, art, and
mathematics (STEAM) on July 27-30, 2026. STEAM Summer Academy, a four-day
program - Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., includes
breakfast and T-shirt. To apply, submit an application
and high school counselor recommendation by June 15, 2026. The program is
limited to 20 students.
“We are proud to
provide opportunities that encourage young women to explore and engage with
STEAM fields in meaningful and creative ways,” said Dr. Daniel J. Dupee,
II, President. “The Future Women in STEAM Summer Academy is designed to
inspire curiosity, build confidence, and help students envision themselves
as the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.”
STEAM Summer
Academy features hands-on learning experiences, interactive activities, and
career exploration opportunities designed to inspire the next generation of
innovators and leaders in STEAM-related fields. Students selected for the
academy will be notified by July 1, 2026.
Donna Stevenson,
JCC Associate Vice President for STEM, Health Professions, and Business
says, “Programs like this help students build confidence, foster curiosity,
and envision future academic and career pathways. We are excited to provide
students with an opportunity to discover the many possibilities available
in STEAM fields.”
The Future Women
in STEAM Summer Academy is free to attend.
To apply and
learn more, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu or contact the Jefferson
Enrollment Services office at (315) 786-2437.
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers more than 50 associate degrees, certificates,
and microcredentials for career preparation and
transfer. The college also provides local access to bachelor’s and advanced
degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops
and seminars; business and industry training; community-based research;
forums for the productive discussion of ideas and regional issues through
the Center for Community Studies; and cultural enrichment opportunities
that serve the entire tri-county region—Fort Drum’s military installation
among them. Jefferson, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education, currently serves approximately 2,400 students, many of whom are
service members and their families. Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu for
more information.
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