Program for Attracting and Retaining Scholars in Computer and Mathematical Sciences

该项目通过为经济困难的学生提供学习机会来增加高科技劳动力。该项目建立在两项计算机科学、工程和数学奖学金(CSEMS)成功活动的基础上。它从2007-2008学年开始，每年提供25个4000美元的奖学金，最长可达四年。招生工作的重点是来自该大学周围十个县山区的学生，此外还强调发展与不断增长的拉美裔人口的关系。入学新生是在招生办公室、高中辅导员和项目学者的帮助下招募的。在校学生由教职员工招收。选择标准是基于经济需要和学术潜力的衡量标准，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。智力优势：S-STEM学者参与旨在帮助他们取得成功的活动，包括学生组织、学习小组、部门招待会、辅导、实习、研究和参加会议。这些机会为学生继续研究生教育做好了准备。每周一次的S-STEM研讨会小组和辅导活动加强了教职员工和S-STEM学者之间的思想交流和知识追求。学者与教员一起参与研究，并在会议上发表演讲。广泛的影响：学生参与专题学习小组，导师关系，以及与教员和同行的研究。该学院正在为所有计算机科学和数学专业的学生提供更多的学生支持服务。在计算机科学产业咨询委员会和阿巴拉契亚职业发展中心的支持下，学者们能够利用高科技劳动力中的各种就业机会。

This project is increasing the high technology workforce by providing opportunities for study to economically disadvantaged students. The project builds on successful activities of two Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) grants. It provides twenty-five $4000 scholarships annually for up to four years starting in the 2007-2008 academic year. Recruiting efforts focus on students from a ten county mountain region surrounding the university, with an added emphasis on developing relationships with the growing Hispanic population. Incoming freshmen are recruited with assistance from the admissions office, high school counselors, and program scholars. Current students are recruited by faculty. Selection criteria are based on financial need and 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. Intellectual merit: S-STEM scholars participate in activities designed to help them succeed including student organizations, study groups, departmental receptions, tutoring, internships, research, and conference participation. These opportunities prepare students to pursue graduate education. Weekly S-STEM seminar group and mentoring activities enhance the exchange of ideas and pursuit of knowledge by faculty and S-STEM scholars. Scholars participate in research with faculty and make presentations at conferences.Broader impacts: Students participate in topical study groups, mentor relationships, and research with faculty and peers. The college is providing increased student support services for all computer science and math students. With support from the Computer Science Industry Advisory Board and Appalachian Career Development Center, scholars are positioned to take advantage of a variety of employment opportunities in the high technology workforce.