The ITECH-STEM INFUSE -College Pathways Mentorship Program is supported by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the UH-STEM Center at the University of Houston. The ITECH-STEM INFUSE Program is a mentorship program that connects high school students with college mentors in Medicine, Engineering, and Computer Science to help them prepare successfully for college and future STEM careers.
INFUSE by ITECH-STEM, College Pathways Mentorship Program
PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES
The ITECH-STEM INFUSE Program is a mentorship initiative that connects high school students with college mentors in Medicine, Engineering, and Computer Science to help them successfully prepare for college and future STEM careers. Through structured guidance, college mentors share their experiences navigating admissions, selecting the right high school courses, building strong extracurricular profiles, securing internships, and developing professional networks.
Program Impact
The program provides workshops, small-group mentoring, and personalized college readiness planning, empowering students with the knowledge, confidence, and strategies needed to pursue competitive university programs. By leveraging near-peer mentorship and service learning, INFUSE creates a supportive pathway that infuses knowledge, skills, and opportunity into the next generation of STEM leaders. Please view the FAQ here: http://www.itechstem.org/INFUSE
Community Partners:
- UH-STEM Center
- College of Medicine
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CUIN) (College of Education)
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William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (College of Engineering)
- Teacher Education Program at College of Education
- ITECH-STEM, and CodeCougars (STEM Curriculum),
- DISTCO (Digital Storytelling Curriculum, Workshops, and Challenges)
- Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS Program (Outreach to underserved population),
- ACES Institute at COE (Reaching out to 3rd Ward students),
- Local school districts: (Recruitment)
- Faculty from Learning Design and Technology program at COE (Program Development)
- TEACH Houston (Recruitment)
