Webinar: EducationUSA Canada STEM Virtual Showcase by EducationUSA Canada

About This Webinar

Learn about 17 U.S. universities with STEM programs!

The Showcase will begin with a presentation on "Introduction to STEM programs in the USA" by EducationUSA adviser Jenika Heim (11:00-11:15 am ET). Then, every 15 minutes, a U.S. admissions officer will give information about their university including top majors, athletics, special programs, campus amenities, work/internship opportunities, admissions procedures, scholarships, and more!

AGENDA (times are in Eastern Time):
11:00 - "Introduction to STEM programs in the USA," EducationUSA
11:15 - University of Michigan - Flint
11:30 - University of Missouri
11:45 - Kettering University (MI)
12:00 - Binghamton University, SUNY
12:15 - University of Maine
12:30 - East Carolina University (NC)
12:45 - University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1:00 - Hope College (MI)
1:15 - Calvin University (MI)
1:30 - McNeese State University (LA)
1:45 - Bowling Green State University (OH)
2:00 - The University of Texas at Arlington
2:15 - MCPHS University (MA)
2:30 - Illinois Institute of Technology
2:45 - Furman University (SC)
3:00 - SUNY Plattsburgh
3:15 - Rice University (TX)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Samantha Deleon

Jenika Heim

Jenika advises students across Canada on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Binghamton University, State University of New York

Taña Barajas, International Admissions Counselor

Binghamton University is mid-size public research university located about 3 hours northwest of New York City in Binghamton, New York. Binghamton University is the flagship institution for the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Choose from 130 different majors and minors in an campus that offers a small college feel with big university resources.

STEM program highlight: First-Year Research Immersion (FRI)

Bowling Green State University

Can (Jon) Erdogmus, International Recruiter and Advisor

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a comprehensive state public research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio. Founded in 1910 as the Bowling Green State Normal School, BGSU is a Tier 1 National University according to US News and World Report. BGSU offers over 200 undergraduate, 70 Graduate programs in its seven colleges, and enrolls approximately 20,000 students on its campus in Bowling Green, Ohio.
BGSU also has great opportunities for its students, to start their career opportunities even during their studies. BGSU guarantees undergraduate students who complete the Falcon Internship Preparation Program, and meet the required criteria, the opportunity to participate in an internship or other experiential learning activity.

STEM program highlight: Computer Science/Software Engineering

Calvin University

Tara Braun, Associate Director of International

Calvin University was founded in 1876 as a liberal arts institution that equips students to think deeply, act justly, and to live wholeheartedly in the world. Calvin is an active academic community that offers a broad range of majors, professional programs and hosts a diverse campus with 12% of our student body being international.

STEM program highlight: Engineering

East Carolina University

Cathy Knudson, Assistant Director for International Student Recruitment

ECU is a large, public, comprehensive university offering intensive English, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. ECU offers the broadest array of degrees among NC universities with strengths in health sciences, business, and education. Greenville is the 10th-largest city in NC, and the medical and economic hub of eastern NC. We are located approximately 1.5 hours from the state capital, Raleigh, and 1.5 hours from the Atlantic beaches.

STEM program hightlight: Allied health sciences

Furman University

Candice Chan, Dean of International Admissions

Founded in 1826, Furman University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts and sciences universities located only 2 hours from Atlanta, Georgia. The 3.5 sq km beautiful campus hosts 2,800 student, representing 41 states and 32 countries (4% international). The Furman Advantage offers every student an unparalleled educational experience that combines classroom learning with real-world experiences and self-discovery in more than 60 areas of study.

STEM program highlight: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics

Hope College

Jim Crawley, Director of Global Recruitment

Hope College is a liberal arts college located in the tourist town of Holland, Michigan, just minutes from the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan.

With 3,000 students, Hope is big enough for you to have a great selection of academic programs, as well as lots of leadership and involvement opportunities. Offering a 12:1 student to faculty ratio, Hope provides you with the opportunity to work closely with faculty, in the classroom, labs, and even in the community. Hope offers over 50 majors with strengths in STEM, Business, Psychology, and the Performing and Fine Arts.

Hope is SAT/ACT optional and offers up to $25,000 in scholarship to qualified international students. There is no separate application. US citizens may qualify for academic awards, while possibly qualifying for need-based aid when filing the FAFSA.

STEM program highlight: Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology

Claire Johnson, Senior International Admission Counselor

Illinois Tech is a STEM-focused university and is Chicago's only Tech university. We specialize in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology and Architecture.

STEM program highlight: Computer Science

Kettering University

Scott Travis, Director of Specialty Admissions

Kettering University (~2200 students in Michigan, U.S.A.) is a leader in Engineering, Automotive Systems, Data Science, Life Sciences, Math and Business Management.
Students benefit from small hands-on classes, workshops and laboratories, and paid co-op and internship positions with our 500+ corporate partners.
Starting salaries of last year’s graduates: $78,000 USD.

STEM program highlight: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Management

McNeese State University

Samantha Farraj, Assistant Director of International Recruiting

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana is home to approximately 7,500 students. McNeese awards bachelor and master degrees and offers over 80 degree programs. Excellent programs, generous scholarships for international students, hands-on learning with faculty mentors and a warm, sunny environment is what makes McNeese the perfect choice!

STEM program highlight: Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Chemical)

MCPHS University

Christina Cormier, Associate Director of International Admission

MCPHS is a healthcare-focused university with more than 100 health sciences degree programs designed to empower you with the skills you will need in your future career, including direct pathways to medicine, pharmacy and optometry! Our goal is to offer Canadians seamless transitions from undergraduate programs to graduate school, helping you reach your goals in a hub a medical innovation.

Rice University

Jessica Griffiths, Associate Director of Admission

Rice University is a comprehensive research university located on a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas. Rice produces the next generation of leaders and advances tomorrow's thinking. As a leading and interdisciplinary research university, Rice is devoted to generating significant positive potential for society by championing the spirit of inquiry, imagination and individual action.

Rice offers more than 50 undergraduate majors across six divisions of study, including architecture, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences. Additionally, minors, interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs complement our comprehensive curriculum, with multiple opportunities for research and collaboration.

STEM program highlight: Engineering and Natural Sciences

State University of New York - Plattsburgh

Peter Rodenberg, International Admissions Assistant

Study in New York at the State University of NY (SUNY) at Plattsburgh! Our students enjoy living and learning experiences like those at many private colleges: excellent career development services, low student-faculty ratio, small classes, and instruction by faculty, not graduate students. With many opportunities for undergraduate research and hands-on learning, our graduates are well-prepared for employment or further study. Imagine what you will accomplish!

STEM program highlight: Computer security, economics, biomedical science

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Ruby Cheng, Director of International Enrollment Program, APR

Established in 1965, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) is the fastest growing campus within the University of Colorado System. UCCS is recognized for its teaching achievements, excellent academic programs, exciting research accomplishments and opportunities, and state-of-the-art facilities. It offers 45 bachelor's, 22 master's and five doctoral degrees through their six colleges and schools. The recently released rankings by U.S. News and World Report places UCCS ninth (9th) among public regional universities of the western United States. UCCS enrolls above 12,000 students in variety of programs at affordable costs. Therefore, UCCS stands at a good position from the admission point of view.The College of Engineering and Applied Science at UCCS is one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the country. At UCCS, you will find a variety of leadership development programs, research opportunities and over 2,000 on-campus job opportunities to prepare you for success. Accepted international students are also eligible to apply for consideration of merit-based scholarships during their studies at UCCS.

STEM program highlight: Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Data Analytics and Systems Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Game Design and Development.

University of Maine

Lucy Sommo, Director of International Recruitment

The University of Maine is the flagship public research institution in the state of Maine. We offer over 100 undergraduate programs and welcome students from across the globe. Our Canadian students receive our in-state tuition rate, which makes Maine a very affordable university.

STEM program highlight: Engineering

University of Michigan - Flint

Tai Kim, Associate Director of International Admissions

University of Michigan - Flint is one of the three campuses of the world-renowned University of Michigan system. UM-Flint offers small classes with an emphasis on hands-on learning and student engagement.

STEM program highlight: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Actuarial Mathematics, 2+2 Engineering Transfer Program with the College of Engineering at UM-Ann Arbor

University of Missouri

Shannon O'Hagan, Assistant Director

Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri (Mizzou) is a top-tier research institution, and one of only 34 public U.S. universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Mizzou offers 300 degree programs and is home to 30,000 students. Our educational philosophy, the Missouri Method, emphasizes learning through real-world experience.

STEM program highlight: Engineering

The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Engineering

Lin Larson, Director of Student Recruitment

UT Arlington is a growing public, large, diverse Carnegie Research-1 powerhouse committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement. An educational leader in the thriving North Texas region, we are dedicated to producing the lifelong learners, problem solvers, and critical thinkers to meet regional, national and global demands.

STEM program highlight: Engineering