This program provides an extremely conprehensive academic support system for students at the Shiprock Campus. Recruitment Students are recruited from high school graduating classes as well as first semester college freshmen. Recruitment is focused on students with proven solid academic backgrounds and a strong interest in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Provide research experiences for scholars in national laboratories, universities, and industry to expose scholars to scientific career opportunities and actual scientific applications. Selected students must attend the SHP Summer Institute where courses such as Introduction to Discrete Math, Introduction to Trigonometry, and Integrated Science are taught.
Students earn nine credit hours of elective courses at the successful completion of the program.
Students also participate in college enrichment workshops, develop team-building techniques, and engage in outdoor activities. At the conclusion of the program, the students present descrete math proofs at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and New Mexico State University.