Carolina Institute for the Multicultural Approach to Science (CIMAS)

CIMAS is a summer program for 60 high school students designed to increase the number of ethnic minority students entering college degree programs in science and mathematics and ultimately pursuing careers in these disciplines. The program offers summer academies utilizing mathematics problem solving sessions to develop skills in analyzing and finding solutions. Computer science sessions offers integrated courses of scientific study to address real world problems. Students study the science of photography, environmental biology, and chemistry. In the fall, students participate in two Saturday session workshops. The program exposes talented and interested minority students and their families to a wide range of hands-on exploration and educate CIMAS scholars and their families on the rich development of science and mathematics in ethnic cultures. The program is designed to provide role models for the CIMAS scholars by allowing them to interact with minority scientists and peers from other states.