A Partnership Approach to Improving Technology and Engineering Education in Eastern Iowa

圣安布罗斯大学（SAU）和东爱荷华社区学院区（EICCD）正在通过多种入学途径进入SAU和EICCD的STEM项目，提高数学、科学、物理、工业工程（IE）和预工程的入学率和毕业率。我们通过有针对性的营销、招聘和当地高中的项目、暑期科学营以及其他活动来吸引女性和少数族裔高中生参与STEM职业，从而瞄准代表性不足的人群。我们的转学专家和STEM教师每月访问EICCD，提高了社区大学生对这些领域的认识和兴趣。SAU和EICCD学生的奖学金减轻了经济问题，而同行和专业指导，辅导，学习社区和重点小组学习会议的保留计划正在帮助更多的STEM专业毕业生。在五年的时间里，该项目将培养出118名合格的工程师和技术人员，在当地工业或研究生课程中担任职务，在拨款结束后，还有70名工程师和技术人员将毕业。

St. Ambrose University (SAU) and Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD) are increasing enrollment and graduation rates in math, science, physics, industrial engineering (IE) and pre-engineering through multiple matriculation pathways into SAU and EICCD's STEM programs. We target underrepresented populations through focused marketing, recruiting, and programs in the local high schools, a summer science camp, and other activities to interest women and minority high school students in STEM careers. Monthly visits to EICCD by our transfer specialist and STEM faculty are increasing community college students' awareness and interest in these fields. Scholarships for SAU and EICCD students alleviate financial concerns, while retention programs with peer and professional mentoring, tutoring, learning communities, and focused group study sessions are helping more STEM majors graduate. Over five years, this project will graduate 118 additional engineers and technicians qualified for positions in local industry or graduate programs with 70 more to graduate after the grant concludes.