Program for Attracting and Retaining Scholars in Computer and Mathematical Sciences

该提案进一步推进了与当前项目相同的目标，在cems奖学金项目中启动另一个队列，从2004-2005学年开始，每年提供最多10个3125美元的奖学金，为期四年。新方案与现行方案相似，并根据现有方案的经验进行了改进和更改。申请人在招生办公室和高中辅导员的帮助下被招募，并在当地高中进行有针对性的招聘。院系在各自的院系招聘高层次的候选人。学者的选择标准是基于经济需求和典型的学术潜力衡量标准，如SAT分数和GPA。此外，申请者还要提交推荐信、一篇描述职业目标的短文，并在校园里参加个人面试。一旦成为项目的一部分，cems学者就有机会参加旨在帮助他们成功的活动和支持服务，如学生组织、学习小组、部门接待、教师指导和辅导服务。在他们的大学生涯中，cems鼓励学生参加合作教育或实习机会。最后，通过计算机科学产业咨询委员会和阿巴拉契亚州立大学职业发展中心，学者们被定位为利用高科技劳动力中的各种就业机会。

This proposal furthers the same goals as the current program by starting another cohort in the CSEMS scholarship program by offering up to ten $3125 scholarships annually up to four years starting in the 2004-2005 academic year. The new program is similar to the current program with improvements and changes based on experience with the current program. Applicants are recruited with assistance from the admissions office and high school counselors with targeted recruiting in local high schools. Faculties in their respective departments recruit upper level candidates. The selection criteria of scholars are based on financial need and typical measures of academic potential like SAT scores and GPA. In addition, applicants submit letters of recommendation, a short essay describing career goals, and participate in a personal interview on campus. Once a part of the program, CSEMS scholars are given opportunities to participate in activities and support services designed to help them succeed like student organizations, study groups, departmental receptions, faculty mentoring, and tutoring services. During their university career, CSEMS scholars are encouraged to participate in cooperative education or internship opportunities. Finally, through the Computer Science Industry Advisory Board and Appalachian State University's Career Development Center, scholars are positioned to take advantage of a variety of employment opportunities in the high technology workforce.