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About STEM Legacy
STEM Legacy offers student support services, academic assistance, and innovative programming to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students at Miami Dade College Wolfson campus. If you are majoring in these fields, this program was designed to assist you achieve academic success and offer you a wealth of opportunities.
Academic Services
STEM AXIS
STEM AXIS is located at Wolfson Campus in room 2214. It offers a place to study, tutoring in math and science, and advice on effective study skills. Visit us and connect to students pursuing similar interests.
Peer-led Team Learning (PLTL)
Improve your science and math grades by signing up for PLTL when your professor offers it. PLTL are small group sessions that meet on a weekly basis to review course material in a supportive learning environment.
Specialized Courses
These web-enhanced science courses integrate principles learned in the classroom with hands-on laboratory work. Each course offers project-based learning opportunities geared toward real-world situations.
COALESCE
Through COALESCE (Creating Opportunities for Applied Learning Experiences in Science, Computing, & Engineering), students have the opportunity to work with faculty who are involved in research projects in STEM. Students also have the opportunity to be placed in STEM internships in partnership with MDC Works.
Student Services
Opening Gateways Summer Bridge Academy
The Summer Bridge Academy provides a supported learning environment that reinforces math skills, peer learning, mentorship, financial literacy, and emotional intelligence skills that are important to success in college. Students can earn up to $450 for participating in program activities during their first year at Miami Dade College!
Academic Advising and Coaching
Individual advising and coaching offers the support needed to develop a solid academic plan based on your career path. Assistance with goal-setting, academic resources, and career planning are also offered.
Wolf Pack Mentoring
Be ‘Part of the Pack!’ Peer mentors play the role of both mentors and mentees by receiving guidance from faculty to maintain academic excellence, while supporting first-year-students that are transitioning to college life.
Events and Workshops
Social events and workshops on completing undergraduate research, becoming career-ready, and maintaining your health and wellbeing are among the many activities designed to introduce you to your peers, expose you to STEM related topics, research and development, and career opportunities.