History of PREP
In 1979, Dr. Manuel P. Berriozabal, a professor of mathematics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, founded the Prefreshman Engineering Program, to identify high achieving elementary and middle school students with the potential and interest in becoming scientists and engineers. PREP successfully developed into a nationally recognized program known as PREP USA.
Jordan PREP
Jordan PREP is a six week program that students participate in for three consecutive summers. Over the three year period, students take a series of classes with a mathematical, logic and reasoning foundation; this includes an intentional and consistent emphasis on application and problem solving.
- Year 1: Problem Solving, Logic and Engineering.
- Year 2: Problem Solving II, Algebraic Structures and Physics.
- Year 3: Statistics/Probability, Technical writing and Computer Science.
Students are prepared to take advanced math, science and technology classes in high school; thus, creating opportunities to successfully pursue STEM studies at the collegiate level.