The STEM Summer Institute is what we are most known for. Every summer, since the summer of ’92, the Summer Institute offers students an intensive and enriching 4-6 week program in college -level study. Students from all over New York City are given the opportunity to gain elective credits, and take entry-level STEM courses students at CCNY take, opening doors to a limitless, successful future.
Summer Institute Grades 9-11:** Current 12th graders are welcome to apply (without earning credits).
Students must enroll in 2 classes to participate a morning and an afternoon section, 9:00AM - 4:00PM daily. This year the Summer Institute classes will be scheduled for 4 Weeks July 5, 2023 - August 4, 2023 Mondays - Thursdays (In-person), Fridays (Hybrid tutoring support/ HW Help), Closing and Awards Ceremony (Tentative Aug 4, Aug 8, Aug 11 or Aug 12).
All Classes are eligible for 1 HS elective credit upon succesful completion. Additional CN eligible classes are only for Rising 11 & 12 graders (current 10th & 11th graders).
Students would need to complete an additional registration via CN.
Fundamentals of Algebra & Geometry: (Algebra I) This course combines the study of some pre-algebra and algebra topics with introductory geometry topics. This course includes the study of formulas, algebraic expressions, first degree equations and inequalities, the rectangular coordinate system, area, perimeter, and volume of
geometric figures, and properties of triangles and circles.
The basics of algebra include numbers, variables, constants, expressions, equations, linear equations, quadratic equations. Further, it involves the basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division within the algebraic expressions.
Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry: (Algebra II)
This course reviews basic concepts of algebra and
teaches equations, inequalities, problem solving; relations, functions and
transformations; linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions; exponential and
logarithmic functions; trigonometric or circular functions; trigonometric identities;
inverse functions and equations, triangles; systems of equations and inequalities,
conic sections; polynomial and rational functions; sequences and series.
Precalculus Math 19500 (College Now):
This course covers Intervals, inequalities, operations on functions, inverse functions, graphing polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and formulas. Prereq.: Advanced Algebra & Trig or Math Diagnostic placement. Eligible for additional 3 CN Credits.
Calculus I (College Now):
This course covers Limits, continuity, derivatives, differentiation and its applications, differentials, definite and indefinite integrals. Prerequisite: Precalculus Math 19500 or Math Diagnostic placement. Eligible for additional 4 CN Credits.
Financial Management:
Students will understand and learn that managing personal finances are key to one’s future financial success. This course develops students' understanding and skills in areas of behavioral finance, budgeting, managing bank accounts, credit management, and investing. Students are challenged to take short-term and long-term actions to begin healthy money habits.
Creative Writing & Reading:
This course provides an opportunity for upper class high school students to pursue advanced creative writing work. The purpose of this course is three-fold: 1) to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative/creative literature, thus deepening their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers, 2) to enable students to create works of
literature in various genres, including, but not limited to: short story/fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, and poetry, and 3) to prepare students with the reading, analytical, and writing skills necessary for success in this course and later in their college work.
The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods,concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. Reading is accompanied by thoughtful discussion and numerous opportunities for creative writing across all genres. The course emphasizes creative writing, and the strengthening and developing of student technique. Therefore, success relies heavily on the actual
creative writing.
General Chemistry:
This course covers the qualitative and quantitative aspects of scientific measurement, the nature of matter, gases, liquids and solids, energy, atomic theory, properties of elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure and properties, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and solutions.
Ideas of Physics Phys 1000:
An introductory survey course in general physics, where you will have ample opportunities to improve your critical thinking and problem-solving skills through analyzing real world situations. The fundamentals of physics will be explored in a student-centered learning environment. It is recommended that students have an understanding of Algebra II and Trigonometry. Eligible for additional 3 CN Credits.
Among the topics covered in the class are mechanics (static, dynamics), uniform circular motion, work power and energy, optics (rays and waves), and electricity (static and current). The course extensively uses algebra, trigonometry, and graphical methods.
In college-level introductory physics courses, students will learn key physics concepts and develop problem-solving skills. Students will develop the necessary scientific skills to make real-world connections as the topics develop. Students will learn how to explain physical phenomena using scientific laws and mathematical formulas. The course includes labs and projects. To demonstrate their skills, students can work individually or in groups on projects or labs. As part of every unit, students must complete a project or lab that illustrates or explains a physics concept. Exams are given at the end of each unit and at the end of the semester. The course concludes with a final exam and final project/lab.
ENGR 10100: Rocketry or Robotics Focus
An introduction to engineering practice through hands-on investigations, computer applications, and project design. Presentations in the fields of Rocketry structures or Robotics. This is a hands on project base class. Eligible for additional 1 CN Credits.
Startup Garage Entrepreneurship & App Design:
This course demands extensive teamwork and personal initiative. You will need to spend considerable time on research, learning and team meetings.This course provides real world, hands-on learning on what it’s like to actually start a high-tech company.
This is a practical class – Our goal, within the constraints of the classroom and a limited amount of time, is to create a "real" entrepreneurial experience with all of the pressures and demands of the real world in an early stage start up plan.
Students will be talking to partners, and competitors frequently. Students will use a business model to brainstorm each part of a desired company and submit a business plan.
Finally, based on the customer and market feedback gathered, you would use agile development to rapidly iterate your product to build a virtual App customers would actually use or buy. (Leads to the Congressman App Design Challenge 2023).