Aurora Science and Tech High School

Hello Owls,

Welcome to 2024! There is a lot to look forward to during the second semester of the school year. AST will open up to visiting career and college reps coming to the Future Center as well as an opportunity to apply to many different summer programs during seminar. We are also starting to lay the foundations of our internship program by starting to compile family businesses run by the AST community.

Ms. Valles

Upcoming Events

 Calling all small business owners!

Do you or your family own a small business you would like to share with our community? AST is working to compile a list of businesses and services within our community, and there is an opportunity to sign up for an intern for the ‘24-’25 school year.

Fill out the AST Business Directory here.

College Outreach

High School High Scholar (9th only) → Application due January 15!

[HS]2 is a STEM-based, college access program for first-generation and/or low-income students. Students apply to [HS]2 during the fall of their freshman year, and upon admission, commit to attend the program for three summers in Colorado. Students graduate from [HS]2 the summer before their senior year and return to their home schools equipped to apply to college. Students’ five weeks in Carbondale, CO are full of academic rigor, adventure, and close-knit community. Students engage in six hours of academic classes daily and spend afternoons participating in various extracurricular opportunities.

The Summer Multicultural Engineering Training (SUMMET) program is an engineering, science and technology program designed for rising juniors and seniors who are from underrepresented populations, including ethnic/racial minorities, women and prospective first-generation college students.

SUMMET combines coursework, hands-on projects, team-building activities and social events. SUMMET provides exposure to the lifestyle, opportunities and challenges of college, and is designed to help build skills and experiences for a smooth transition from high school to college. SUMMET is a one-week residential program, allowing participants to live on campus for the duration of the program, experience life as a college student and participate in STEM-related curriculum instruction.

Community Resources

Teen Science Scholar @ Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Each year, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science interviews and selects 20 Teen Science Scholars to work as interns within the Science Division.

TSS is intended for high schoolers from underserved and/or underrepresented communities or schools. These internships provide hands-on opportunities to carry out scientific work alongside DMNS scientists, while exploring opportunities in museum and STEM careers. Scholars also participate in professional development activities, including public speaking, planning for college, and honing skills for joining the workforce. At the end of the summer, Scholars celebrate and present their work and experiences during a Showcase event.

At Minds Matter Colorado, we know that you’re a high achiever. Your grades are good, you do well in school while juggling all the other things you have going on in your life, and you may even have some big dreams. College. A career. Financial stability. Taking care of your loved ones. What you may not have is the resources, support, or even the knowledge of how to start on that future. That’s where Minds Matter Colorado comes in. 100% of Minds Matter Colorado graduates have gotten into college with scholarships. We’ll connect you to the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create your future, and change the world. And the best part? Minds Matter Colorado is free to you and your family.

ChickTech's free mentorship program is designed to provide valuable insight, offers community,  guidance, and support to students who are interested in STEM by pairing them with a mentor and peers with similar interests.

Roundup River Ranch offers old-fashioned, pure fun camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families. At our beautiful Colorado ranch and through year-round activities, we offer our campers and families the chance to enjoy the most extraordinarily ordinary joys of childhood. Building Boxes for Camp Online and Joy Delivered! – an opportunity for individuals or groups to package fun supplies to be shipped to our Outreach Camp participants. This option is available at our camp location and in Denver.

Scholarships

If you are interested in looking for scholarships already, you can check out this website and sign up for their newsletter if you would like to receive it.

Studentscholarships.org

Have a great weekend!