STARS: Sycamore Technology Academics & Recruitment Scholarships

该项目为印第安纳州立大学(ISU)两个工程技术学士学位项目(计算机工程技术和机械工程技术)的学术天赋和经济困难的学生提供20个奖学金。该项目开发了新的支持机制，包括多学科研讨会、行业论坛和在线学术/社交网络，以补充成熟的学生支持服务，如学习社区和合作社/实习生。学生和行业专业人士之间的互动有助于提高学生的关注度和兴趣，增强学生的教育体验，并为学生的持续成功建立反馈和交流的关系。妇女和代表性不足的少数群体也被招募为该项目的参与者。一名独立的评估员参与了项目评估。

This project is providing 20 scholarships to academically talented and financially needy students at in two baccalaureate degree engineering technology programs (Computer Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology) at Indiana State University (ISU). The project develops new support mechanisms including multi-disciplinary seminars, industry forum, and online academic/social networking to compliment mature student support services, such as learning community and co-ops/interns. Interactions among students and industry professionals help increase the focus and interest of students, enhance the educational experience of students, and build a relationship of feedback and exchange for students' ongoing success. Women and underrepresented minorities are also being recruited as participants of the project. An independent evaluator is involved in project evaluation.