START STEM Through Authentic Research Training

There are so many fields in the world of STEM! START classroom outreach exposes students to an array of STEM topics through virtual and in-person visits, demonstrations, tours, and interactive classroom learning experiences on UK campus and beyond. START puts STEM within reach by showcasing many areas of study and available career pathways. START helps students envision their future in STEM.

The START Apprentice Program pairs rising high school Juniors and Seniors, age 16 and older, with near-peer UK students and faculty who have been trained as Mentors. Together, Apprentice/Mentor experience authentic STEM research training in campus labs and beyond, access the STEM community, and receive coaching and academic development while gaining robust tools for sustained success.

You don't need to be a STEM major to be a START Mentor. START is currently recruiting UK undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about student access. The START Apprentice program pairs high school students with a UK Mentor who has received credentialed training from START. You have so much to offer an aspiring STEM student. Get Involved and serve as a START Mentor!