The Discovering STEM in ACES Program (DSAP) is a one week (July 14-20, 2024) in campus program that exposes students to immersive experiences to showcase what the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has to offer. Each student will participate in a series of STEM-related learning activities designed to support their understanding of how food, agriculture, human, and environmental systems are connected to their career goals.
APPLICATION CLOSED FOR SUMMER 2024!
We strongly encourage the participation of traditionally underrepresented ethnic minority groups, under-resourced communities, students with disabilities, and/or urban areas to apply.
Participation in the Discovering STEM in ACES Program (DSAP) does not guarantee admission to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Program Requirements
- In state (Illinois) high school students only.
- Applicants must be current high school sophomores (10th) or juniors (11th).
- Rank top 25%; and have a B average in Science (natural sciences), Math and English.
- Display an interest in learning about STEM areas in required online application writing prompts.
- Commit to the program dates Sunday: July 14-Saturday: July 20, 2024.
- Submit online application
- Upload current high school official transcript.
- If admitted, there will be a non-refundable $50 programmatic fee.
Program Information
Students will be able to learn and explore Agriculture and STEM related areas listed below.
- Children, youth, adults, and family health
- Contemporary social issues, policy and law
- Companion animal and equine sciences
- Crop sciences and plant biotechnology
- Ecology and conservation
- Engineering and technology
- Food safety and food security
- Health, nutrition, and well-being
- Leadership, education and communications
- Pre-Veterinary + medicine
- Sustainability in food and environmental systems
Students will experience the following:
- College readiness workshops
- Inclusive and campus cultural awareness
- Student services presentations
- Student housing and so much more!
Contact Information
For more information, contact Diana Rodríguez, Program Director at drodrgz1@illinois.edu.