This project is recruiting, retaining, supporting, and placing students pursuing Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees in General Science, Computer Science, Math, Natural Resources, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and other eligible STEM fields. A minimum of 30 total scholarships are being awarded over the lifetime of the project. S-STEM scholars are provided an array of support services to improve chances of success, and successful participants are placed in jobs or provided opportunities for further education. Scholar support is offered through natural cohorts, an American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter, and by providing Elder Mentors for the scholars for cultural relevance and to improve student retention rates. Other student support elements include: student tracking, internal evaluation, dissemination, cohorts, research and internship opportunities, mentorships, strong faculty support, and a commitment to infrastructure improvements. This project is expected to serve as a model for other similar projects, especially at other Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0965835
Program Officer
Gregory Goins
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2010-07-01
Budget End
2015-06-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$574,885
Indirect Cost
Name
Stone Child College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Box Elder
State
MT
Country
United States
Zip Code
59521