A science-based pre-college program <p>Are you planning on studying a STEM-related program &mdash; science, engineering, technology, math, computer science or a related field &mdash; in college and looking for a pre-college program that will jump-start your academic career?</p> <p>STEM Boot Camp is an immersive one-week summer camp for incoming UW-Whitewater students who have social, educational, and economic barriers to a career in STEM. It is held on campus during August and continues to support students through their first year.</p> <p>Unlike most pre-college programs in Wisconsin, STEM Boot Camp is not only free &mdash; it pays a generous stipend to support scholars, many who rely on summer income. SBC also pays off financially by greatly reducing course failures and smoothing the path to graduation.</p> <p>SBC students have significantly increased course pass rates and graduation rates and have made meaningful contributions to the campus community. Our alumni have gone on to attend competitive research and graduate programs, and to work in diverse science fields.</p> False