Students present STEM Summer Research Academy work

Given the transition to remote learning, the STEM Summer Research Academy was conducted completely online. Students from Westchester Community College and Mercy College were joined together for 4-weeks to conduct research in the following disciplines: Biology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics and Psychology.

There were 22 WCC students and 4 WCC faculty who participated this year. This is the fourth year this program has been conducted through a partnership between the two colleges.

Our WCC faculty who took part in the Summer Research Academy were:

• Dr. Margaret Eiden (Biology)
• Judith Bukofser (Biology)
• John Watkins (Cybersecurity)
• Juan Rodriquez (Cybersecurity)

View the research presentations which took place online on Friday, June 19, 2020:

• Presentations in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Mathematics
• Presentations in Biology and Psychology

View the Program for the STEM Summer Research Academy Presentations.

For more information on this program, contact:
Diane Krusko
WCCMercySTEM@sunywcc@edu

About Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides over 31,000 full-time and part-time students with an education taught by award-winning faculty at one of the most affordable tuition rates in New York State. WCC offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including innovative programs in such high-demand fields as cybersecurity, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and digital filmmaking. The college reflects the rich diversity of its region and was the first SUNY campus to be designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Westchester Community College Foundation

Since its founding in 1969, Westchester Community College Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) has raised funds to meet college and student needs not covered by public funds, distributing over $2 million in scholarships annually. Through its fundraising and programmatic activities, the Foundation supports the college’s efforts to provide access to quality education and skills for success.