Encouraging Interdisciplinary Learning in Science, Math, and Computing

该项目正在增加科学，技术，工程和数学（STEM）领域毕业的学生人数，并为这些毕业生的职业生涯或研究生院做好更好的准备。该项目的目标是：（1）通过鼓励探索研究生水平的学习和/或提高专业发展和求职技能，增加国家需要的技术领域受过良好教育和技术熟练的雇员人数。活动包括职业咨询，实习，会议，研究生院博览会和研究机会。正在提供研讨会，解决诸如探索奖学金和研究金，申请研究生院，并准备GRE等主题。由于这些活动，92%的S-STEM课程毕业生进入研究生院或在其领域内找到工作。(2)改善学生攻读科学，技术或数学学士学位的教育机会，特别强调有才华但经济困难的学生。该计划旨在支持20名参与者在四年的项目期间每年。计划申请人必须有3.0或更高的GPA，必须正式接受以下课程之一：计算机科学，数学，化学，生物学或生物化学。(3)在S-STEM计划参与者中保持100%的保留率和学位获得率。与这一目标有关的活动包括教师指导，辅导和队列聚会。(4)加强学院与雇主之间的伙伴关系，以及学院与区域研究生院和科学，技术和数学领域的专业组织之间的伙伴关系。通过与当地企业和专业组织协调，学生可以探索与STEM相关的职业机会。学生也有机会探索感兴趣的研究生院。(5)在学院保持强大的学生支持计划，并将S-STEM目标与现有的学生支持计划相结合。因此，S-STEM项目的参与者100%获得STEM领域的学士学位。智力优势：该项目通过使年轻毕业生多样化，确保他们为职业生涯的下一步做好充分准备，促进对STEM领域的知识和理解。领导团队的资格反映在过去九年CSEMS/S-STEM参与者的100%留存率中。活动和服务的结合是一个独特而全面的方案，是满足目标人口需要所必需的。该项目旨在鼓励主动学习，参与者可以获得广泛的实验室设备，服务，技术和教师支持。更广泛的影响：该学院在为服务不足的人群提供教育机会方面有着悠久的历史。S-STEM项目符合学院的努力，以增加本科生的研究和实习机会，并为高科技工作场所的需求提供服务，这些工作场所有充分的准备，但传统上服务不足，年轻人。

This project is increasing the number of students graduating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and better preparing these graduates for their careers or graduate school. The objectives of the project are to:(1) Increase the number of well-educated and skilled employees in technical areas of national need by encouraging exploration of graduate level study and/or improving professional development and job seeking skills. Activities include career counseling, internships, conferences, graduate school fairs, and research opportunities. Workshops are being provided that address topics such as exploring scholarships and fellowships, applying to graduate school, and preparing for the GRE. As a result of these activities, 92% of S-STEM program graduates enroll in graduate school or find employment within their field.(2) Improve educational opportunities for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, or mathematics, with a special emphasis on talented but financially-disadvantaged students. The program is designed to support 20 participants during each year of the four-year project period. Program applicants are required to have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and must be formally accepted into one of the following programs: Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry.(3) Maintain 100% retention rates and degree attainment among S-STEM program participants. Activities related to this objective include faculty mentoring, tutoring, and cohort gatherings.(4) Strengthen the partnership between the college and employers and between the college and regional graduate schools and professional organizations in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. By coordinating with local businesses and professional organizations, students can explore STEM-related career opportunities. Students are also provided opportunities to explore graduate schools of interest.(5) Maintain strong student support programs at the college and integrate the S-STEM objectives with pre-existing student support programs. As a result, 100% of S-STEM program participants obtain a baccalaureate degree in a STEM field.Intellectual Merit: This project advances knowledge and understanding in the STEM fields by diversifying the pool of young graduates and ensuring that they are well prepared for the next step in their careers. The qualifications of the leadership team are reflected in the 100% retention rate of CSEMS/S-STEM participants during the past nine years. The combination of activities and services represents a unique and comprehensive program that is necessary to meet the needs of the target population. The project is designed to encourage active learning, and participants have access to a wide range of laboratory equipment, services, technology, and faculty support.Broader Impacts: The college has a long history of providing educational opportunities for underserved populations. The S-STEM project fits into efforts at the college to increase undergraduate student research and internship opportunities and services the needs of the high technology workplace with well-prepared, but traditionally underserved, young adults.