2. SBP – Summer Bridge Program
The Summer Bridge Program (SBP) is a one-week, on-campus experience for incoming scholars. During the SBP, each scholar is paired with a student ambassador. Ambassadors are academically talented juniors and seniors who might be leaders of professional societies. The SBP offers a makerspace experience in which scholars build a sample product. The SBP incorporates professional field trips and seminars. Professional field trips may include visits to science museums. Seminars are administered by trained personnel, covering topics such as motivation and learning strategies for college success, study skills, and time management. Scholars will participate in daily reflection sessions to contextualize their experiences.