The Community STEMM Academy (C-STEMM) CDU Pathways Programs (formerly known as Pipeline Programs) is held in partnership with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and Lynwood Unified School District. The purpose of this program is to expose students in elementary school and middle school to hands-on STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) activities. Community STEMM Academy aims to spark the desire in participating students to pursue careers in STEMM.
Our curriculum centers around the following topics: human anatomy and physiology, space science, earth science, biomedical engineering, global health among others. Our educational strategy involves encouraging students to remain engaged through hands-on activities. We empower our students by providing them with mentorship opportunities with our STEMM instructors and other STEMM professionals from underrepresented communities. We inspire our students to pursue these careers to serve the community and mitigate or reduce the disparities in the healthcare industry and in other STEMM fields.
Schools we service
- Hosler Middle School
- Rosa Parks Elementary School
Student and Instructor Oaths
Our students and teachers make a pledge every session to hold themselves to a high level of excellence. This helps to foster an environment that breeds mutual respect, innovative and out of the box thinking, and an opportunity for curious minds to learn utilizing the scientific method.
STEMM Instructor Application
FAQs
- How can I enroll my child/ children in C-STEMM?
- Only students within the Lynwood Unified School District attending either Hosler Middle School or Rosa Parks Elementary School can participate. Enrollment is decided upon by the school district depending on the class schedule and the teacher available for internal supervision of the program. Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and CDU Pathways Programs (formerly known as Pipeline Programs) is not responsible for recruiting students into the program.