University of St. Thomas STEM Scholars (S2) Program

STEM学者(S2)方案在五年期间为大约125名学者提供支持。学生们正在接受高级STEM学生的指导、职业咨询和实践的本科生研究经验。所有S-STEM学者还有机会在几所休斯顿独立学区理科磁石学校向高中生开展外展活动。这项提高对STEM认识的倡议的目标是，通过向代表性不足的学生提供榜样，增加在大学一级注册STEM领域的学生人数。所有计划参与者都可以获得学生咨询、经济援助、辅导和其他支持性服务。最后，所有STEM学者通过参观专业实验室环境、参加专业学会会议和接受STEM专业人员的学术讲座，与STEM领域的专业人员进行互动。该计划正在接受专业评估，并通过NSF、该大学和STEM相关渠道传播计划结果。

The STEM Scholars (S2) Program is supporting approximately 125 scholars over a five-year period. Students are receiving mentoring from senior-level STEM students, career counseling and a hands-on undergraduate research experience. All S-STEM scholars also have the opportunity to conduct outreach events to high school students at several Houston Independent School District Science Magnet Schools. The goal of this STEM-awareness initiative is to increase the numbers of students enrolling in STEM fields at the college-level by providing role models to underrepresented students. All program participants have access to student counseling, financial aid, tutoring, and other supportive services. Finally, all STEM scholars interact with professionals in the STEM fields by visiting professional laboratory environments, attending professional society meetings and receiving academic lectures from STEM professionals. The program is being professionally evaluated, and program results disseminated through NSF, the University and STEM-related channels.