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| Abstract Title: | Building community and identity in science: The CSU S-STEM Program |
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| Abstract: | The CSU S-STEM Program supported by the National Science Foundation seeks to increase the educational attainment of CSU students and encourage more students to think of themselves as scientists. Chemistry and Physics Majors in the S-STEM Program receive tuition support at CSU, engage in a summer program based on the University of California-Berkeley Compass Project, participate in early research experiences during their first year at CSU, and engage in a peer and faculty mentoring program. Students also receive funding to support travel to attend conferences and present research and explore graduate programs, teaching careers, and careers in scientific research. An emphasis on the development of community, in addition to academic and scientific support, are essential elements of the CSU S-STEM Program and build on the resources of our students who mainly come from neighborhoods on the southside of Chicago. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Mel S. Sabella Chicago State University 9501 S. King Drive - SCI 309 Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Studies Chicago, IL 60628 Phone: 7739952172 Fax: 7739953809 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Kristy Mardis, Nicolette Sanders, Natalie Perez, Christopher Mallares, Andrew Huff, Anthony Coleman, and Chietha Moore Chicago State University |
