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Ashley Simmons

Director, Science Technology and Entry Program

K-12 University Center
Academic Affairs

585-475-4617
Office Location
088-1002

Ashley Simmons

Director, Science Technology and Entry Program

K-12 University Center
Academic Affairs

585-475-4617

In the News

  • March 20, 2024

    Two high school students standing next to a research poster

    STEP scholars place first at upstate regional science competition with guidance from RIT faculty

    Two high school STEP scholars, Calvin Davis and Alexia Savage, worked together on a research project that they showcased at various Junior Science and Humanities Symposium competitions. They first presented at the Central/Western New York Subregional JSHS competition, held in January at RIT. They placed first, which punched their ticket to the two-day regional event in Albany.

  • January 10, 2024

    RIT students working with local youth by showing robotics project on a TV screen

    STEP scholars work with RIT students for unique connections in STEM

    The Science and Technology Entry Program at RIT's K-12 University Center often teams up with RIT students and campus groups. STEP Director Ashley Simmons said those collaborations allow STEP scholars to learn firsthand what it’s like to be in various majors and programs, by gaining new perspectives, engaging in peer mentorship and networking opportunities, and building confidence.