S-STEM Team

Summer Bridge Course

This summer bridge course, led by dedicated faculty and supported by experienced peer mentors and the STEM Success Coordinator, is designed to help students transition smoothly into college life. These courses focus on developing effective study habits, reinforcing key math concepts, and introducing strategies for maintaining mental health and personal resilience. As a key component of the S-STEM program, these courses also emphasize community-building through peer mentorship. Upper-level students serve as mentors, offering guidance on navigating academic challenges and campus life, while fostering a strong sense of connection and belonging within the Michigan Tech community.

Summer Bridge Faculty

Adrienne Minerick

• Distinguished Professor, Chemical Engineering
• Affiliated Professor, Biomedical Engineering
• President, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

• minerick@mtu.edu
• 906-487-2796
• HSTEM 259

Michelle Jarvie-Eggart

• Assistant Professor, Engineering Fundamentals
• Affiliated Assistant Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
• Affiliated Assistant Professor, Psychology and Human Factors

• mejarvie@mtu.edu
• 906-487-1105
• Dillman 205B

Briana Bettin

• Assistant Professor, Computer Science
• Assistant Professor, Psychology and Human Factors

• bcbettin@mtu.edu
• Rekhi Hall 202

Kathryn Hannum

• Assistant Teaching Professor
• Coordinator of Student Programs
• Policy and Community Development Program Advisor

• khannum@mtu.edu
• 906-487-2824

Sunyoung Ahn

• Assistant Teaching Professor Biomedical Engineering

• sahn@mtu.edu
• 906-487-1949
• H-STEM 334

Peer Mentors