Expanding Undergraduate Educational Opportunities in Science, Mathematics, and Technology

为了增加有资格从事科学、数学、工程和技术（STEM）职业的毕业生人数，该机构将向2012届全日制学生颁发14个四年奖学金，这些学生必须证明经济需要，表现出学术前途，并宣布有意主修其中一个合格的学科（生物学、化学、计算机科学、工程科学、数学科学和物理学）。该项目建立在从以前的NSF资助的CSEMS奖学金计划的经验教训。特别是，颁发的奖项数量较少，但数额较大，以便将努力集中在一小部分学生身上。虽然参与的学生越来越少，但这种方法提高了这些学生中任何一个成功的机会。 学习的过程中包括在主要的要求很高的课程，以及在文科坚实的基础。这种背景不仅提供学科专业知识，而且还提供在当今全球工作场所取得成功所需的批判性思维和沟通技能。通过参加第一学期的课程，正在学生中建立一个群体，该课程旨在使他们适应大学生活和科学。在随后的学期，他们在会议上与其他STEM学者和科学教师讨论科学和他们的研究兴趣。一些奖学金的学生正在通过洛约拉赞助的豪伯奖学金计划参加指导夏季研究经验。 其他人正在利用学院实习协调员协调的实习机会。在整个学术生涯中，这些学生将受到PI和CoPI的密切监测和建议，并提供适当的支持服务。学生的成绩正在通过成绩、奖学金和奖励以及学生调查等方面进行认真跟踪。

With the goal of increasing the number of graduates qualified for careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM), this institution is awarding 14 four-year scholarships to full-time students in the class of 2012 who demonstrate financial need, show academic promise, and declare an intent to major in one of the eligible disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics). The project builds upon the lessons learned from a previous NSF-funded CSEMS scholarship program. In particular, fewer but larger awards are being given so that efforts can be focused on a small group of students. While fewer students are participating, this approach is improving the chances that any one of these students will succeed. The course of study includes a demanding curriculum in the major as well as a strong grounding in the liberal arts. This background provides not only disciplinary expertise, but also the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in today's global workplace. A cohort is being established among the students through participation in a first-semester course designed to orient them to college life and the sciences. In subsequent semesters, they are meeting in sessions to talk about science and their research interests with the other STEM scholars and science faculty. Some of the scholarship students are participating in mentored summer research experiences through the Loyola-sponsored Hauber Fellowship program. Others are taking advantage of internship opportunities coordinated by the college's Internship Coordinator. Throughout their academic careers, these students will be closely monitored and advised by the PI and the CoPIs, with appropriate support services provided. Student success is being carefully tracked in terms of grades, scholarships and awards, and student surveys.