Expanding Undergraduate Educational Opportunities in Science, Mathematics, and Technology

为了增加有资格从事科学、数学、工程和技术(STEM)职业的毕业生人数，该机构向2012级全日制学生颁发了14个四年奖学金，这些学生表现出经济上的需要，表现出学术前途，并宣布有意主修符合条件的学科之一(生物、化学、计算机科学、工程科学、数学科学和物理)。该项目建立在从NSF资助的CSEMS奖学金计划中吸取的经验教训的基础上。特别是，颁发的奖项较少，但规模较大，以便将努力集中在一小部分学生身上。虽然参与的学生越来越少，但这种方法提高了这些学生中任何一个获得成功的机会。这门课程包括要求苛刻的专业课程，以及扎实的文科基础。这一背景不仅提供了学科专业知识，还提供了在当今全球工作场所取得成功所需的批判性思维和沟通技能。正在通过参加第一学期的课程在学生中建立一个队列，该课程旨在引导他们适应大学生活和科学。在接下来的学期中，他们将以会议的形式与其他STEM学者和理科教师讨论科学及其研究兴趣。一些奖学金学生通过Loyola赞助的Hauber奖学金计划参与指导暑期研究体验。其他人正在利用学院实习协调员协调的实习机会。在这些学生的整个学术生涯中，他们将受到国际学生协会和中国学生协会的密切监督和建议，并提供适当的支持服务。在成绩、奖学金和奖励以及学生调查方面，学生的成功被仔细跟踪。

With the goal of increasing the number of graduates qualified for careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM), this institution is awarding 14 four-year scholarships to full-time students in the class of 2012 who demonstrate financial need, show academic promise, and declare an intent to major in one of the eligible disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics). The project builds upon the lessons learned from a previous NSF-funded CSEMS scholarship program. In particular, fewer but larger awards are being given so that efforts can be focused on a small group of students. While fewer students are participating, this approach is improving the chances that any one of these students will succeed. The course of study includes a demanding curriculum in the major as well as a strong grounding in the liberal arts. This background provides not only disciplinary expertise, but also the critical thinking and communication skills needed to succeed in today's global workplace. A cohort is being established among the students through participation in a first-semester course designed to orient them to college life and the sciences. In subsequent semesters, they are meeting in sessions to talk about science and their research interests with the other STEM scholars and science faculty. Some of the scholarship students are participating in mentored summer research experiences through the Loyola-sponsored Hauber Fellowship program. Others are taking advantage of internship opportunities coordinated by the college's Internship Coordinator. Throughout their academic careers, these students will be closely monitored and advised by the PI and the CoPIs, with appropriate support services provided. Student success is being carefully tracked in terms of grades, scholarships and awards, and student surveys.