WELCOME to the Costa Rica and Panama EducationUSA STEAM Open House!

This event will take place from 9 am - 2 pm Costa Rican time, which is 10 am - 3 pm in Panama.

During this virtual gathering you will have an opportunity to sit down and chat with representatives from 40 different colleges and universities from the United States and explore your study options as an undegraduate and graduate student.

The fields of study featured during this event are within STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) and all related areas of specialization and application.

Additionally, you will have access to listen to guest speakers who will provide information and answer questions on admissions requirements, the application process, innovative programs and opportunities to complement your academic experience in the United States.

Register today to save your seat! There are limited spaces!

Informative Sessions:

9 am CR / 10 am PAN | Opening Remarks | Welcome to the STEAM Open House

- Erika Mouynes, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama

- Addie Schroeder, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy, San José

9:30 am CR / 10:30 am PAN | Gaining Work Experience in the US: The Optional Practical Training Program

- Duvan Ramírez, CRUSA Alum, University of Wisconsin Green Bay student

- Genesis Espinoza, SENACYT/IFARHU Scholar, University of Arkansas alum

10:30 am CR / 11:30 am PAN | Preparing A Fabulous Arts Application: Portfolios, Auditions, and More!

- Sofía Fernández, admitted to Berklee College of Music

- Adriana Faraudo, Savannah College of Art and Design

11:30 am CR / 12:30 pm PAN | Student Panel: Studying STEAM in the U.S.

- Francisco Saenz, Princeton University Ph.D. student

- Isaac Rodríguez, Tufts University

- Dr. Samantha De Leon, admitted to Cornell University Ph.D. in Human Development

12:30 pm CR / 1:30 pm PAN | Women in STEAM: Inspiring Stories

- Susana Lau, Founder Etyalab/Fulbright - SENACYT Scholar in Information Technology

- Dr. Sandra Lopez, Chief of Virology & Biotechnology at the Gorgas Memorial Institute of Health Studies

1:30 pm CR / 2:30 pm PAN | The Student Visa

- Landon Taylor, U.S. Consul General, U.S. Embassy in Panama

Participating universities:

Augustana College

Broward College

California State University, East Bay

California State University, San Bernardino

Calvin University

Chapman University

Drake University

Felician University

Flagler College

Full Sail University

Georgia Gwinnett College

Gonzaga University

Hope College

Indiana Institute of Technology

Keck Graduate Institute

Lone Star College

Loyola Marymount University

Marian University - Indianapolis

New York Institute of Technology

New York University, Tandon School of Engineering

Northampton Community College

Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University

Nova Southeastern University

Old Dominion University

Pittsburg State University

Santa Rosa Junior College

The University of New Mexico

Trine University

University of Central Missouri

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Kentucky

University of Saint Francis

University of South Alabama

University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of the Incarnate Word

Washington State University

Wichita State University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute