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Eastern Minorities in STEM Alliance

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The goal of the Eastern Minorities in STEM Alliance is to increase Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) participation, success, and graduation rates of low-income historically underrepresented groups and thus to diversify the state’s and the nation's STEM workforce. Participants in the alliance will receive stipends for designated components of the program.
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Components of the program

  • One-week residential summer STEM bridge program (prior to first year enrollment)
  • First-year learning community
  • First-year seminar series
  • Peer mentors and faculty research mentors
  • Project-based learning and/or Research experience
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Financial benefits of the program

  • Paid one-week residential summer STEM bridge program ($500.00 stipend)
  • Cost of housing provided during the residential summer STEM bridge program
  • Meals provided during the residential summer STEM bridge program
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Other benefits of the program

  • STEM and Foundations for Success Workshops (Targeted instruction in STEM discipline(s)) during the summer STEM bridge program
  • Creating a sense of belonging and self-identity in STEM
  • Strengthening academic success skills and growth mindset skills
  • Providing resources on opportunities for internships, networking, graduate studies, and careers in STEM
  • Remaining on campus to start the fall 2026 semester

Email questions to: Dr. Kim Ward, Director Eastern Minorities in STEM Alliance at wardk@easternct.edu