Michael and Jennifer Ternoey
The Glassman Penn Scholars Program is a transformative five-week summer pre-college initiative for rising high school seniors. This program is tailored for gifted students from the Philadelphia Schools who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The program aims to give students a competitive advantage in college applications and preparation for a rigorous STEM-based education. Its key objectives are to:
The inaugural cohort will consist of 20 students. A team of Penn Engineering professors and veteran high school educators will design each course. In addition to advanced academic training, students will receive support in college application strategies, resume building, personal branding, effective communication, networking, and leadership development.
This initiative is designed to help students sharpen their academic and professional skills, boost their self-confidence, and prepare them for a successful future in STEM fields.
Key Dates:
If you have questions, contact:outreach@seas.upenn.edu
Program Director
Graduate STEM Coordinator
Program Faculty
AI/Mathematics
Computer Science/Robotics
Teacher Faculty
Physics
College and Workforce Readiness Coach
“The University of Pennsylvania has a beautiful campus in the middle of the City of Philadelphia. We embrace our connections with the city and with our community, and we are committed to a plan of having a student body representative of our surrounding population.”
— Dr. Vijay Kumar, Dean of Penn Engineering
