Up to one hundred twenty high school students from six local districts are recommended for participation in STEP by their advisors and teachers. Students must belong to a black or hispanic minority ethnic group or meet low-income requirements. Students should also be enrolled in an at-grade level math course, have an interest in technology, science and/or mathematics, and have the approval of a parent or guardian. Please contact the school district liaison, project director, or project office for more information and application materials.

Instructors and speakers are recruited from the local high schools, the campus faculty and student body, and the community at large. Topics must be related to mathematics, the sciences, technology or licenced professions. Please contact the project director or the project office for more information and application materials.