National Science Foundation STEM Scholars Program

We are pleased to announce a scholars program through the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM program for students majoring in certain areas* of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

The objective of the program is to adapt high impact practices that have been proven to increase retention and graduation rates for high-achieving, first generation, and commuter students who typically have responsibilities outside of school.

*Qualifying UM-Dearborn majors: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer & Information Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Bioengineering, and Chemistry.

This program offers special opportunities for our STEM Scholars

  • STEM Scholars will be placed together in a special section of Calculus and Foundations during their first semester.
  • Peer mentoring, a dedicated STEM Advisor, and faculty mentoring will be provided throughout the four years.
  • Students will be able to meet advisors and mentors online for convenience.
  • A part-time paid research experience during one summer will earn the scholars a $1,850 stipend and allow them to explore several STEM research fields.
  • Regular professional development activities will be held including alumni talks about STEM careers, resume building, applying for internships and co-ops, and research presentations and poster sessions. Note that to accommodate student’s busy schedules some of these activities will be online.
  • A dedicated campus space will be open only to STEM Scholars.
  • STEM Scholars can participate in a research study that involves surveys and focus groups to understand how to better support students at a commuter campus.

STEM Scholars will receive a full-tuition scholarship funded through a combination of the National Science Foundation and other eligible funding.

Questions?
Joan Remski is happy to answer your questions at [email protected].