Programs PECAP

Pitt Engineering Career Access Program (PECAP)

The Pitt Engineering Career Access Program (PECAP) is designed to develop and implement programs that promote and support the academic excellence of high achieving pre-college and undergraduate students from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.  PECAP programming includes advising, tutoring, mentoring, workshops, summer enrichment programs and parental involvement.  PECAP includes a pre-college component, INVESTING NOW and a college component, the Pitt EXCEL Program. These two initiatives provide a continuous pipeline for students from groups traditionally underrepresented to prepare for, enter and graduate from the University of Pittsburgh as STEM majors.

PECAP goals

• Create a pipeline to facilitate entry into graduate education and STEM careers for students from traditionally underrepresented groups
• Provide enrichment experiences that will encourage students to excel academically, professionally and socially
• Enhance the analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills of participants
• Provide community building activities that will help students to develop a supportive and diverse peer network

PECAP Components

PECAP consists of Pre-College and College components. The College Component is called the Pitt EXCEL Program. The PECAP components sponsor summer and school year programs that focus on academic enhancement for students interested in careers in engineering, math, or science.

The Components and Programs are divided as follows:

Pre-College

• INVESTING NOW

College - Pitt EXCEL Program

• SEA - Summer Engineering Academy
• SRI - Summer Research Internship

PECAP Office Locations

INVESTING NOW
4119 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Ph: 412-624-0224
Fax: 412-624-8869

Pitt EXCEL
4170 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Ph: 412-624-9625
Fax: 412-624-2827

Components

• - Pre-College
• - College

Presentations