Planning Grant for Infrastructure in Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (ITEMS) at Lawson State Community College (LSCC)

科技、工程、数学和科学基础设施规划补助金(ITEMS)将使劳森州立社区学院(LSCC)能够评估其科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)基础设施的现状；为该机构提供机会来确定和描述SMET基础设施发展的挑战和障碍；并制定行动计划，让更多的社区大学生参与STEM领域。该规划补助金将引领更有针对性的努力，旨在填补LSCC的STEM基础设施空白，并帮助为当前和未来的劳动力培养熟练的STEM专业人员。拟议的努力涉及与工商界的伙伴关系。

The Planning Grant for Infrastructure in Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (ITEMS) will enable Lawson State Community College (LSCC) to assess the current status of its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) infrastructure; provide the institution the opportunity to identify and describe the challenges and barriers to SMET infrastructure development; and, develop a plan of action to engage more community college students in STEM fields.This planning grant will lead the way for a more focused effort designed to fillthe STEM infrastructure gaps at LSCC and help prepare proficient STEM professionals for the current and future workforce. Proposed efforts involve partnerships with business and industry.