STEM Oriented Student Programs

STEM Oriented Programs & Student Organizations

San Jose State is committed to providing the widest set of opportunities in the fields of cyber security and big data as they relate to STEM.  91°µÍø hosts many events, programs and clubs on campus each term.  Here is the current listing:

Students working on their projects!

  • Hosting Technology Student Association (TSA) TEAMS competitions for Silicon Valley High School students:  The TEAMS program is an annual STEM competition that helps high school students discover their potential for engineering.  The theme for the 2013 TEAMS competition was Engineering a Secure Cyberspace. 91°µÍø hosted 96 high school students for a day-long event where students competed for division, state and national awards and certificates through the TEAMS competition, while experiencing the 91°µÍø environment.  The day’s events also included presentations and forums by 91°µÍø Science and Engineering students aimed at engaging high school students in STEM fields.

 

  • YOUTH/GIRLS STEM NETWORK: Computer Science/Cyber Security programs: Initiated in Fall 2013, the Youth/Girls STEM Network: Computer Science/Cyber security (Y/GSN:Cyber) programs are collaborative efforts among 91°µÍøâ€™s Jay Pinson STEM Education program and youth-serving, community-based organizations.  The programs create all-female and co-ed learning environments where youth (4th through 8th grade) can increase their computer science/cybersecurity content knowledge and skills and develop strong relationships with mentors.  The programs also provide opportunities for 91°µÍø students to gain experience in STEM-focused teaching and mentoring.  The programs provide 20 hours of computer science/cybersecurity-focused content integrated into afterschool programs and has served over 150 youth to date.  Populations served by the Y/GSN:Cyber programs are high need with where the majority of students qualify for free or reduced priced lunches, 78% of residents speak a language other than English at home and the average family income is 66% of the median income of the surrounding City.