Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Talent Expansion Program

该STEP项目正在利用创新的指导和专业发展活动，以(1)将针对高危工程新生的综合学习社区制度化，(2)每年增加55个工程学和理科学位，(3)支持和鼓励社区大学转学学生，以及(4)将高危工程学生的毕业率提高一倍，这些学生被定义为开始接受微积分预科数学教育的学生。项目的组成部分包括由教员协调的综合学习社区(ILCs)、为社区大学生提供的转学前支持、支持学生在数学分级考试中表现的“数学训练营”、在代数系列中整合科学和工程模块、工程成功和专业发展中心，以及奖励奖励。国家科学基金会资助的新墨西哥州路易斯·斯托克斯少数族裔参与联盟计划(新墨西哥州AMP)的杠杆支持确保所有学生都享有广泛的干预措施和资源。STEP项目正在帮助STEM学生，包括那些历史上代表性不足的学生，通过改善有助于更好地保持和进步的教育经验，以及支持和鼓励学生参加研究生学习，包括攻读博士学位，来促进STEM学生的毕业和职业成功。正在通过专业出版物和演示文稿与当地、区域和全国观众分享成果。

This STEP project is using innovative mentoring and professional development activities to (1) institutionalize Integrated Learning Communities for at-risk engineering freshmen, (2) increase engineering and science degrees by 55 degrees per year, (3) support and encourage community college transfer students, and (4) double the graduation rate of at-risk engineering students, defined as those beginning their education in pre-calculus mathematics. Project components include faculty-coordinated Integrated Learning Communities (ILCs), pre-transfer support of community college students, a "Mathematics Boot Camp" to support students' performance on the Mathematics Placement Exam, the integration of science and engineering modules in the algebra series, the Engineering Success and Professional Development Center, and incentive awards. Leveraged support of the NSF-funded Louis Stokes New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Program (New Mexico AMP) ensures that all students enjoy a broad range of interventions and resources. The STEP project is contributing to the graduation and professional success of STEM students, including those who are historically underrepresented, by improving the educational experiences that lead to greater retention and progression; and providing support and encouragement for students to enroll in graduate studies, including the pursuit of the Ph.D. Project development is being informed by both formative and summative assessment approaches. Results are being shared with local, regional, and national audiences through professional publications and presentations.