Generation FINN

Wolfson Campus

What is Generation FINN?

Generation FINN is a free 6-week Dual Enrollment summer program, June 23-July 31st (Mondays-Thursdays) offering in-person courses. Students select two courses and an activity track (STEM, Business, or Liberal Arts) for hands-on activities, and can earn up to 6 college credits. The program also includes optional 'Field Trip Fridays'. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. Deadline to apply: May 30, 2025.

Eligibility: Dual enrollment students with a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA and test scores for all three areas (reading, writing, and math). Middle School students must meet the 3.0 GPA requirement and pass all 3 sections of the college placement examination.

Generation FINN Schedule

*Programming is subject to change.

June 23rd - July 31st
8:00am - 11:20am (Lecture)
11:30am - 12:15pm (Lunch Period)
12:30pm - 1:30pm (Activity. See accordions below)

In-person Orientation on June 13th, 10:00am-1:00pm (lunch will be provided)

Monday:

  • STEM: Polyp Problems: Bleaching with Frost Science Museum
  • Liberal Arts: Flight Simulation & Airplane Making
  • Business: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Tuesday:

  • STEM: Microplastic Not Fantastic with Frost Science Museum
  • Liberal Arts: Everglades Rising (Odyssey Earth)
  • Business: Creativity and Ideation

Wednesday:

  • STEM: The Tale of the Overfished Fish with Frost Science Museum
  • Liberal Arts: AI Assisted Short-Play Writing  (Learning Resources)
  • Business: Market Research Basics

Thursday:

  • STEM: Meet the Museum Experts from Frost Science Museum
  • Liberal Arts: VR Role Playing Your Play (Learning Resources)
  • Business: Introduction to Prototyping (w/ Maker Space)

Monday:

  • STEM: Criminal Justice (Marice)
  • Liberal Arts: The Cost of College
  • Business: Branding Basics (w/ The Idea Center)

Tuesday:

  • STEM: Political Science & STEM Civic Engagement (TBD)
  • Liberal Arts: Credit & Debit Cards
  • Business: Business Model Introduction

Wednesday:

  • STEM: Criminal Justice (Marice)
  • Liberal Arts: How Credit Scores Work
  • Business: Value Proposition Development

Thursday:

  • STEM: Criminal Justice (Marice)
  • Liberal Arts: Real World Wallets
  • Business: Presenting Ideas

Friday:

  • 4th of July: Holiday

Monday:

  • STEM: Biology/Chemistry
  • Liberal Arts: Journalism
  • Business: Marketing Assets with Generative AI (w/ Learning Resources)

Tuesday:

  • STEM: Aviation
  • Liberal Arts: Florida Map, Part 1 (HistoryMiami)
  • Business: Marketing, Sales and Customer Engagement

Wednesday:

  • STEM: Circuits
  • Liberal Arts: Florida Map, Part 2 (HistoryMiami)
  • Business: Digital Marketing and Social Media

Thursday:

  • STEM: Math
  • Liberal Arts: Primary Source: Green Book (HistoryMiami)
  • Business: Marketing Feedback and Refinement

Monday:

  • STEM: Fashion: Textile & Materials
  • Liberal Arts: Estimating Carbon Storage in Trees (Dade Heritage Trust)
  • Business: Getting and receiving feedback

Tuesday:

  • STEM: MAGIC Tour & VR Simulations
  • Liberal Arts: Improvisation in Theater
  • Business: Prototype Refinement and Collaboration

Wednesday:

  • Special Event: Plaza Palooza

Thursday:

  • STEM: iPhone App Dev
  • Liberal Arts: Music
  • Business: Improve & Public Speaking Workshop (w/ TBD)

Friday:

  • Campus Activation: Orchid Plantings on Campus w/ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 9am–12pm (max of 30 students)

Monday:

  • STEM: Cybersecurity
  • Liberal Arts: Artmaking – South Florida Wildlife Rescue Unit (PAMM)
  • Business: Financial Basics

Tuesday:

  • STEM: Programming Robotics
  • Liberal Arts: Changemaking
  • Business: Productivity for Entrepreneurs & Risk Management

Wednesday:

  • STEM: Mini Robotics Competition
  • Liberal Arts: Teen Arts Council (PAMM)
  • Business: Mock Customer Interaction

Thursday:

  • STEM: Fashion Illustration
  • Liberal Arts: Hopscotch for Civic Education (Engage Miami)
  • Business: Pitch/Public Speaking Rally (w/ Learning Resources)

Monday:

  • STEM: AI Tools for Music & Gaming
  • Liberal Arts: Resume Skills
  • Business: Pitching Basics

Tuesday:

  • STEM: Climate Change, Pt 1 (CLEO Institute)
  • Liberal Arts: Civic Education Monopoly (Engage Miami)
  • Business: Pitch Practice Coaching

Wednesday:

  • STEM: Climate Change, Pt 2 (CLEO Institute)
  • Liberal Arts: Interview Skills
  • Business: Final Showcase Presentation

Thursday:

  • Completion Ceremony

Supporting Program for Math Students

Gateways Math Academy
Students who intend to register for MAT 1033 (Intermediate Algebra) or MAC1105 (College Algebra) can attend the Math Academy for additional support June 16th - June 20th

  • 8:00am - 2:30pm (Lecture/Peer-Led Team Learning)
  • 11:30am - 12:30om (Lunch Period, Lunch provided

Upon successful completion of the Math Academy and enrollment in one of the math courses, students will receive a stipend of up to $500 at the Closing Ceremony on July 31, 2025.

Supportive Services

Become a Sponsor

Providing free lunch is a core component for the summer program given the need as it may be the only healthy option students may have. We are still in need to help cover costs for the Completion Ceremony. Contact Melissa Dynan, Business Development Manager, at 305-237-3294 or mdynan@mdc.edu 

Become a Community Partner

Community Partners utilize their expertise to provide an hour-long interactive activity to support what is being taught in the classroom in STEM, Business and Liberal Arts. Join us! Contact Melissa Dynan, Business Development Manager, at 305-237-3300 or mdynan@mdc.edu 

Apply Now

Generation FINN is a fun, educational summer dual enrollment experience, June 23rd-July 31st available at NO COST!

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Wolfson New Student Center
wnsc@mdc.edu 
305-237-3300
www.mdc.edu/wolfson

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