Program for Attracting and Retaining Scholars in Computer and Mathematical Sciences

这项提议进一步推进了与当前计划相同的目标，在CSEMS奖学金计划中启动了另一批奖学金，从2004-2005学年开始，每年提供最多10个3125美元的奖学金，最多四年。新计划类似于当前计划，但根据当前计划的经验进行了改进和更改。申请者在招生办公室和高中辅导员的帮助下被招募，并在当地高中进行有针对性的招聘。各系系招聘上级应聘人员。学者的选择标准是基于经济需要和学术潜力的典型衡量标准，如SAT成绩和GPA。此外，申请者还需要提交推荐信，这是一篇描述职业目标的短文，并参加校园面试。一旦成为项目的一部分，CSEMS学生就有机会参加旨在帮助他们取得成功的活动和支持服务，如学生组织、学习小组、部门招待会、教员指导和辅导服务。在大学期间，CSEMS学者被鼓励参加合作教育或实习机会。最后，通过计算机科学产业咨询委员会和阿巴拉契亚州立大学的职业发展中心，学者们能够利用高科技劳动力中的各种就业机会。

This proposal furthers the same goals as the current program by starting another cohort in the CSEMS scholarship program by offering up to ten $3125 scholarships annually up to four years starting in the 2004-2005 academic year. The new program is similar to the current program with improvements and changes based on experience with the current program. Applicants are recruited with assistance from the admissions office and high school counselors with targeted recruiting in local high schools. Faculties in their respective departments recruit upper level candidates. The selection criteria of scholars are based on financial need and typical measures of academic potential like SAT scores and GPA. In addition, applicants submit letters of recommendation, a short essay describing career goals, and participate in a personal interview on campus. Once a part of the program, CSEMS scholars are given opportunities to participate in activities and support services designed to help them succeed like student organizations, study groups, departmental receptions, faculty mentoring, and tutoring services. During their university career, CSEMS scholars are encouraged to participate in cooperative education or internship opportunities. Finally, through the Computer Science Industry Advisory Board and Appalachian State University's Career Development Center, scholars are positioned to take advantage of a variety of employment opportunities in the high technology workforce.