
STEM Mountaineer Connection – a summer engagement experience where incoming STEM interested students get early exposure to academic material, faculty in a variety of STEM disciplines, and undergraduate research.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best form of contact is via email to sstraps@schreiner.edu. The coordinator of the program is Suzette Straps. During the time of the STEM Mountaineer Connection, you may contact our staff from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (830) 792-7438. If you need to send mail to the STEM Mountaineer Connection, please use the following address:
Schreiner University
STEM Mountaineer Connection Coordinator
Suzette Straps CMB 6247
2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028
After you have been accepted into the STEM Mountaineer Connection, an email will be sent to both your Schreiner and personal emails two weeks after the application deadline closes. Please make sure you read through the e-mail and complete the necessary forms on time.
Check your Schreiner University and personal emails as well as associated junk mail folders. Please make sure your spam filters are set to allow e-mails from sstraps@schreiner.edu. If you have not received an email within two weeks of the application deadline date, please contact us at sstraps@schreiner.edu.
Summer July 10 Noon to July 23 8:00 am. Please share if you will be attending Mountaineer Days 2 (July 9 – 10) or Mountaineer Days 3 (July 23 – 24)
To find directions to the STEM Mountaineer Connection welcome and check-in, please enter the following address into a map search engine.
Delaney Campus Address: https://schreiner.edu/campus-map/
Upon arrival, you may park at Lot B – Delaney Lot | Campus Map. It would be best to park around the housing area. Please use the Campus Map to show you where to go. Do not park in handicap or faculty-in-residence marked spots without proper permits.
Yes! Our staff will coordinate a date and time for students to enroll in their fall classes and will notify the student of the details. We HIGHLY encourage you completing all the Mountaineer Orientation requirements before the start date of the program. See list here: https://schreiner.edu/admissions/student-orientation/
Please contact STEM Mountaineer Connection Coordinator to discuss details.
No. Students will not be allowed to leave campus, or the program, for any reason—no exemptions. The program coordinator should be made aware of any questions or concerns regarding personal conflicts during the program dates as soon as possible.
Please email sstraps@schreiner.edu immediately to let us know.
The STEM Mountaineer Connection is a two-week program for incoming freshmen and transfers of Schreiner University, who are planning to major in a STEM discipline.
The summer program has been designed to help students prepare academically for coursework in the STEM fields, course credit, team building exercises and seminars. Additionally, students will build relationships with peers, faculty, and staff. The program includes faculty introductions, knowledge of STEM experience opportunities, team building exercises and much more. STEM Mountaineer Connection is an elite program that will put you one-step ahead in college.
This program is for incoming freshmen and transfers who are majoring in a discipline in the STEM fields at Schreiner University. We want to help you start your Schreiner University college career on the right foot.
We are expecting 24 participants this summer. Students are selected from a competitive application pool. This number is small and allows great relations to develop with peers, faculty, and staff.
Students will stay at one of the residence halls. Please bring sheets for an extra-long twin size bed, toiletries, towels, tennis shoes, jeans, and swimsuits. You will receive a complete list of what to back for STEM Mountaineer Connection once you receive your acceptance packet.
First, read ALL the program emails. Make sure all your registration paperwork has been completed. Do not forget to bring the paperwork to check-in! Secondly, please register and attend your Mountaineer Orientation before the program starts. Then, get excited for the fun to begin!
Download the MC Agenda
Saturday, July 10
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Welcome Check-In | Mentors |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Introductions | Mentors |
Sunday, July 11
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Aquatic Insect Collecting | Dr. Caesar |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch | |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Math Probability Games | Dr. Mecay |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Activity | Mentors |
Monday, July 12
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | |
9:00 am – 10:30 am | Chemistry of Nanoparticles | Dr. Miller |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Group Picture | Mrs. Straps |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Welcome Lunch | |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Math Probability Games | Dr. Mecay |
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Dinner | |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | What’s hatching? | Mrs. Barlow |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Activity | Mentors |
Tuesday, July 13
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | |
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Engineering | Dr. Bernard |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch | |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Schreiner Software Bootcamp | Mrs. Barlow |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Biology Lab | Dr. Caesar |
Wednesday, July 14
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | |
9:00 am – 10:30 am | Chemistry of Nanoparticles | Dr. Miller |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Achievements/Financial | Mrs. Straps |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch | |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Math Probability Games | Dr. Mecay |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm – 9:00pm | Biology Lab | Dr. Caesar |
Thursday, July 15
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | |
9:00 am – 12:00 am | Engineering | Dr. Bernard |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | World beyond your expectation | Dr. Petrovic |
1:00 am – 2:00 pm | Lunch | |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Caesar |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Activity | Mentors |
Friday, July 16
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Breakfast | |
9:00 am – 10:30 am | Chemistry of Nanoparticles | Dr. Miller |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Financial | Mrs. Straps |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch | |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Forensic | Dr. White |
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner | |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Activity | Mentors |