This program provides scholarships to financially disadvantaged students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, at the freshman and sophomore levels in the fields of Computer Science, Engineering, and Engineering Technology. The program includes early identification and preparatory activities, summer bridge program, community building, time on task study groups in calculus and physics, faculty/staff/student interaction, and special topic courses including Cooperative Learning Calculus and Physics. Faculty from the College of Engineering including the computer science department and faculty from the College of Applied Sciences Engineering Technology Programs serve as faculty mentors.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0094875
Program Officer
Duncan E. McBride
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2001-09-01
Budget End
2005-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$270,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Cincinnati
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cincinnati
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
45221