SCC STEM Professionals in Native Society (SPINS)

该项目正在招聘、保留、支持和安置在普通科学、计算机科学、数学、自然资源、生物学、化学、工程和其他符合条件的STEM领域攻读副学士、学士学位和研究生学位的学生。在该项目的整个生命周期中，至少有30个奖学金被授予。S-STEM为学者提供一系列的支持服务，以提高成功的机会，成功的参与者被安置在工作岗位上或提供继续教育的机会。学者支持是通过自然群体提供的，这是美国印第安人科学与工程学会(AISES)的一个分会，并为学者提供长辈导师，以提高文化相关性和提高学生保留率。其他学生支持元素包括：学生跟踪、内部评估、传播、队列、研究和实习机会、导师、强大的教职员工支持，以及对基础设施改善的承诺。该项目预计将成为其他类似项目的典范，特别是在其他部落学院和大学。

This project is recruiting, retaining, supporting, and placing students pursuing Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees in General Science, Computer Science, Math, Natural Resources, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and other eligible STEM fields. A minimum of 30 total scholarships are being awarded over the lifetime of the project. S-STEM scholars are provided an array of support services to improve chances of success, and successful participants are placed in jobs or provided opportunities for further education. Scholar support is offered through natural cohorts, an American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter, and by providing Elder Mentors for the scholars for cultural relevance and to improve student retention rates. Other student support elements include: student tracking, internal evaluation, dissemination, cohorts, research and internship opportunities, mentorships, strong faculty support, and a commitment to infrastructure improvements. This project is expected to serve as a model for other similar projects, especially at other Tribal Colleges and Universities.