The Family Science Academy objective to increase science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) awareness among Cincinnati Public School students, but is open to students from Greater Cincinnati. For six summer weeks at the Academy, children carry out hands-on physics and chemistry experiments in college labs. Meanwhile, their parents are required to attend workshops designed to help them learn how to encourage their children to pursue STEM majors. The objectives of the program are: 1) show the relevance of math/science to the (STEM) careers, (2) increase parents' understanding of their role in the academic and social development of their student, (3) increase the understanding of the impact of globalization and the skills needed for our students to compete. (4) increase the awareness of the historical achievements of African Americans in math/science. (5) increase parents' understanding of the academic preparation necessary for students who will consider a (STEM) major.
