Scholarships and Nanofabrication Experience: Successful Transitions from Community College to Graduate School

宾厄姆顿大学（Binghamton University），即纽约州立大学（State University of New York），正在增加追求科学和工程学科职业的不同经济条件的学生人数。该项目招收从社区大学毕业的经济困难学生，通过纳米制造技术的活动为他们的STEM职业做好准备。目标是增加在STEM领域历史上代表性不足的群体的学生数量。招聘活动包括与地区社区学院和高中辅导员的合作，以及对社区学院和高中的招聘访问。奖学金提供给32名在宾厄姆顿大学读大三或大四的转校生。该项目通过宾厄姆顿大学纳米制造设施的技能发展、同伴支持网络的发展和指导等活动为学生提供支持。该项目包括“通过教学学习”和“通过研究学习”的机会，并研究了一种提高学生成绩和兴趣的新方法。该项目正在测试一种模式，鼓励社区大学学生攻读科学和工程学科的高级学位。此外，通过外展活动和校园夏令营，该项目吸引了更年轻的学生和高中生参与纳米技术这一激动人心的领域。

Binghamton University, State University of New York, is increasing the number of diverse, economically disadvantaged students pursuing careers in science and engineering disciplines. This program recruits economically disadvantaged students graduating from community colleges and prepares them for STEM careers with activities focused on nanofabrication technology. The goal is to increase the number of students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Recruiting activities include partnerships with regional community college and high school counselors and recruiting visits to community colleges and high schools. Scholarships are provided for 32 transfer students in their junior or senior years at Binghamton University. The program provides support for students through activities focused on skill development in the Binghamton University nanofabrication facility, the development of peer support networks, and mentoring. The program includes opportunities for 'learning by teaching' and 'learning by research' and investigates a new approach to improve student performance and interest. The program is testing a model for encouraging community college students to pursue advanced degrees in science and engineering disciplines. In addition, through outreach efforts and campus summer camps, this program engages younger students and high-school students in the exciting field of nanotechnology.