Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)

Helping students in STEM take a step in the right direction.

St. Joseph’s University, New York’s new CSTEP program aims to support students pursuing jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and health careers through mentoring and research opportunities as well as career preparation.

The goal: To guide and empower students enrolled in STEM and Nursing majors that are under-resourced with the opportunity to work in mathematical, scientific, technological and health-related fields and licensed professions.

CSTEP Program Services at SJNY

Program Benefits

CSTEP grants its SJNY students with an array of services designed to assist them academically, professionally, financially and personally to become leaders in their respective fields. Also note that students enrolled in the CSTEP program receive these services for free.

Academic Enrichment

The CSTEP program offers academic enrichment and research experience in STEM content areas. Students receive supervised training in research methods from SJNY faculty, graduate/professional school admissions and standardized test preparation, as well as participate in academic and career development activities. 

Endless Opportunities

Through the CSTEP program, students are eligible for stipends for research and summer workshops, research presentation opportunities (local, regional and national), tutoring help in subject areas, industry and research internship opportunities and preparation for licensing exams and standardized tests. 

Eligibility for the CSTEP Program

CSTEP serves collegiate students all over New York State.

To be eligible, students must be:

• Enrolled at St. Joseph's University, New York.
• Economically disadvantaged and will benefit from academic enrichment.
• Be pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or health related fields.
• Be a NYS resident
• Be enrolled as a full-time student
• Be in good academic standing

How does CSTEP define their Income Eligibility Criteria?

We are a New York State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program, so we must follow the income guidelines.

Application Process and More Information

You can contact us regarding the NYSED CSTEP income eligibility criteria at [email protected].

To apply fill out this brief online CSTEP application. Upon review, we will invite selected students to be accepted into this program.

Program Contacts

• Kelly Cortes
  Long Island CSTEP Lead
  631.687.5197
  [email protected]
• Elizabeth Zollinger
  Brooklyn CSTEP Lead
  718.940.5758
  Lorenzo Hall, 3rd floor
  [email protected]
• Rae Winkelstein 
  Brooklyn CSTEP Coordinator
  718.940.5896
  Lorenzo Hall, First floor
  [email protected]
• Kathleen Blumenthal
  Long Island CSTEP Coordinator
  631.687.1426
  O'Connor Hall, N304 and N304A
  [email protected]