Pueblo -- Colorado State University - Pueblo and the Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation (CO-AMP) announce a one-week summer bridge program in July for minority students entering college in the fall of 2004 intending to major in science, math, engineering, or technology. Transfer students also are welcome.

The program starts Sunday, July 25 with an afternoon check-in and reception for parents. The program ends the afternoon of Thursday, July 29. During the program, students are encouraged to live in CSU-Pueblo residence hall; talk with professors in science, math, engineering, and technology and tour labs; receive an introduction to academic majors and the advising system; tour a local company to learn about jobs in these fields; experience a "mini course" with reading, lecture, homework, and quiz; and participate in recreational activities with CSU-Pueblo students. Students pay only $50 for the program.

Students who complete the program will receive one credit hour of academic credit and will learn valuable skills to help ensure success in college.

While the program is targeted at minority students, all students are welcome to apply. Students must be intending to major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

For more information, contact Department of Engineering Chair and Professor Jane M. Fraser at (719) 549-2036.

Colorado State University - Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and outreach, CSU-Pueblo is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall quality of services provided to its students.