This project is collaborating with the Kent State University Upward Bound Math and Science program to identify and recruit potential physical science majors. This collaboration is being particularly effective in attracting underrepresented groups including minorities, women and persons with disabilities to physical science majors. The scholarships are being awarded to academically talented students that qualify for financial aid at all academic levels from freshmen to graduate students. The graduate students besides pursuing their own studies are serving as role models for the undergraduates and encouraging to them to broaden their consideration of career paths. All scholarship holders are maintaining journals which are aiding the faculty in monitoring student progress.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0631088
Program Officer
Joyce B. Evans
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2006-09-15
Budget End
2012-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$499,926
Indirect Cost
Name
Kent State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Kent
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
44242