Scholarships and Nanofabrication Experience: Successful Transitions from Community College to Graduate School

宾厄姆顿大学，纽约州立大学，正在增加多样化的、经济困难的学生在科学和工程学科中寻求职业生涯的人数。该计划招收从社区大学毕业的经济困难学生，并为他们从事纳米制造技术方面的活动为STEM职业生涯做准备。其目标是增加来自STEM领域历来代表性不足的群体的学生数量。招聘活动包括与地区社区大学和高中辅导员合作，以及访问社区大学和高中进行招聘。宾厄姆顿大学为32名三年级或四年级的转校生提供奖学金。该计划通过宾厄姆顿大学纳米制造设施的技能发展、同行支持网络的发展和指导等活动为学生提供支持。该计划包括“在教学中学习”和“在研究中学习”的机会，并探索了一种提高学生表现和兴趣的新方法。该项目正在测试一种鼓励社区大学学生攻读科学和工程学科高级学位的模式。此外，通过外展努力和校园夏令营，该项目吸引了更年轻的学生和高中生参与令人兴奋的纳米技术领域。

Binghamton University, State University of New York, is increasing the number of diverse, economically disadvantaged students pursuing careers in science and engineering disciplines. This program recruits economically disadvantaged students graduating from community colleges and prepares them for STEM careers with activities focused on nanofabrication technology. The goal is to increase the number of students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Recruiting activities include partnerships with regional community college and high school counselors and recruiting visits to community colleges and high schools. Scholarships are provided for 32 transfer students in their junior or senior years at Binghamton University. The program provides support for students through activities focused on skill development in the Binghamton University nanofabrication facility, the development of peer support networks, and mentoring. The program includes opportunities for 'learning by teaching' and 'learning by research' and investigates a new approach to improve student performance and interest. The program is testing a model for encouraging community college students to pursue advanced degrees in science and engineering disciplines. In addition, through outreach efforts and campus summer camps, this program engages younger students and high-school students in the exciting field of nanotechnology.