Welcome to Metro State STEPS!

Strides Toward Encouraging Professions in Science is a collaborative training program between Community College of Aurora (CCA), Community College of Denver (CCD), and Metropolitan State College of Denver (MSCD). STEPS is funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health Bridges to the Future Program.

• Increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in Biomedical Research.
• Increase the number of minority students pursuing graduate degrees in the Life Sciences.
• Increase the number of minority students receiving Bachelor's degrees in the Life Sciences.
• Increase the number of minority students transferring from 2 year to 4 year colleges to major in the Life Sciences.

• Help you explore the many opportunities that exist in Biomedical Research
• Outline the sequence of college courses and extracurricular activities that can prepare you for a successful career in Biomedical Research
• Provide tutors to help you in your college courses
• Provide access to a laptop computer & software
• Provide a Summer Enrichment Seminar to prepare you for your Internship
• Place you in a paid internship (160 hours @ $1840.00) at the University of Colorado Health Science Center or National Jewish Medical and Research Center
• Pay for lab supplies, travel and registration to conferences.

Updated on November 1, 2007