Topics Covered
We will discuss a wide variety of topics in computer science and mathematics. This Year's theme will be Computational Thinking and Computational science. We wish to look into interdisciplinary applications of these two and apply them to solve problems in different disciplines.

Prerequisite
Acceptance into the SSTEM scholarship program or permission of one of the program directors.

Required Texts
None
Handouts and research papers will be distributed in class.

Grading Policy
The following grading scale is used in this course:
                        Mentoring and Services (A list will be provided in class) 26%
                        Semester Project 18%  (9% team effort + 9% individual effort)
                        Class attendance and participation 26%
                        Group Meetings 26%  (Note that absences in group meetings affect the project grade as well)
                        Individual Assignments(internship applications, resume, short article,..) 4%

Class Attendance
All S-STEM Scholars are required to attend this Seminar in order to receive the scholarship.  Except in extreme circumstance (you are required to provide evidence), you will lose 5% of your semester grade for each unexcused absence.  Please note that the project you will work on as a team is extremely important and you are equally responsible to participate and contribute to the success of the project.  As such, attending the team's weekly meetings will be significantly important and will receive grades.