SUNY Broome’s STEM Division wants you to know the amazing things that are always happening here. We consistently aim to reach students, alumni, industry, community, and beyond. You will not believe what we have been up to!  

Read below and follow the links to learn more!

SUNY Broome Salutes Women During Women’s History Month:
March 2024

“Women’s History Month, observed annually each March since 1987, is a time to recognize the often-overlooked accomplishments of women in education, art, athletics, science, culture, government and society. The theme for Women’s History Month 2024 is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” We strive to lift up all women, and to especially honor those that have actively advocated to empower marginalized populations and foster inclusive and equitable spaces.” 

STEM’s Dean, Dr. Christine Martey-Ochola was honored as one of the highlights! To read all the highlights, go here or to learn more about Women’s History Month, go here. 

SUNY Broome Hosts STEM Pathways Career Exploration Night

February 22, 2024

During National Engineers Week 2024, SUNY Broome hosted its annual STEM Pathways Career Exploration Night for middle school students and their families.

Said SUNY Broome Training, Education and Workforce Development Director Danielle Britton, “Middle school is the right time for students to begin weighing career options and considering what programs and courses may interest them in high school. Understanding the educational requirements now will help students achieve their STEM career goals later.” Go here to read more! 

SUNY Broome Students Celebrate Engineering Week

As part of the celebration of Engineering Week, on February 22, 2024, Robert Lofthouse, Chair of the Engineering Science and Physics Department, and nine Engineering Science students attended the Broome Area Chapter of NSPE-NY Engineering Week Dinner. Read more here! 

Scholastic Science Fair Promotes Student Exploration and Discovery

For nearly twenty years, the Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair (STSSF) has provided local elementary, middle, and high school students with the valuable opportunity to design, implement, and present an original research project. On Saturday, March 16 the STSSF, hosted at SUNY Broome, welcomed over sixty students from twelve schools to celebrate a day of science and exploration. Go here to read more! 

Continuing a Legacy of Care: SUNY Broome Celebrates Revamped Hornet Hope Center

A standing-room-only crowd of campus and community members flocked to the second floor of the Old Science Building on Thursday, March 22, 2024, to celebrate the official unveiling of the Hornet Hope Center, SUNY Broome’s on-campus food pantry and clothing closet. The Center is comprised of two designated, stigma-free spaces full of fresh and non-perishable food, personal care products, household items, and clothing for babies, children, and adults. Read more here! 

Tournament Champions – SUNY Broome Dominates at Rage in the Cage

On March 23, the IEEE Club, including Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology students, joined professor Gary DiGiacomo on a trip to Bloomsburg PA, to compete in the 11th annual National Robotics League “Rage in the Cage” competition. The team was ready to fight with their new and improved designs of “Murder Hornet” and “Push Comes to Shove”. Read more here! 

Online Computer Science AS Ranks Amongst Top in Country

SUNY Broome’s Online Computer Science AS Program has secured an impressive #24 ranking in TechGuide’s 2024 list of Online Associate in Computer Science degree programs. Go here to read more!

SUNY Broome Hosts 13th Annual Robotics Competition

Over 100 middle and high school students from the Southern Tier descended on SUNY Broome’s Applied Technology Building armed with uniquely designed robots and a hunger to compete. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, marked the 13th Annual Robotics Competition, a collaborative event developed by the Eastern Southern Tier STEM HUB, SUNY Broome, Broome-Tioga BOCES, and regional school districts. Click here to read more! 

Dr. Harold Trimm: Bonding SUNY Broome Through Chemistry

For over four decades, Dr. Harold Trimm (CH ’02) has remained synonymous with chemistry at SUNY Broome. A champion of both the College and the universality of chemistry, Dr. Trimm has devoted his life to making science engaging and accessible for two generations of students.

In addition to providing health science and STEM students with a comprehensive foundation in staple courses like general, organic, and biochemistry, Trimm has spent his career developing unique, chemistry-centered specialty courses for academic programs in every division at SUNY Broome. Go here to learn more! 

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Upcoming Events & Reminders

• Last Day to Withdrawal from Courses was 4/15/24
• Binghamton University PharmD Info Session 4/18:
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• STEM Photo Contest: Voting Open 4/22 – 5/3
• Spring 2024 Open House: 4/27
• Hornet Hope Center – SUNY Broome Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
• For more information on the recent FAFSA changes, please see our FAFSA Simplification Act page.