Blog Series
Learn about the strategies that S-STEM grantees are using to support talented low-income STEM students.
Scholar Spotlight: Nurhaliza Syukur
Nurhaliza Syukur is an S-STEM Scholar at Utica University. In this S-STEM Scholar Spotlight, Nurhaliza shares her vision for the future of STEM…
Informal STEM Access for Equity and Opportunity
The persistent underrepresentation of students from low-income households in STEM fields remains a critical concern for education researchers and practitioners…
S-STEM Scholar Spotlight: Alyssa Montanez
Alyssa Montanez is an S-STEM Scholar at Arcadia University. In this S-STEM Scholar Spotlight, Alyssa shares how she has come to feel a…
A Scaffolded Path for Neurodivergent STEM Success
In the classroom, scaffolding assignments are a common technique that benefits all students, especially neurodivergent students (Choi & Lee, 2021). We prop…
Collective Mentorship for Systemic Change in STEM
The Spanish saying "Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres" (Tell me who you surround yourself with, and I will tell…
Student Research Sparks STEM Success
STEM fields continue to grapple with challenges in representation and retention—especially for academically talented low-income students. Barriers like limited…
S-STEM Scholar Spotlight: Barbara “Barbie” Lorenzo
Barbara "Barbie" Lorenzo is an S-STEM Scholar at Miami Dade College. In this S-STEM Scholar Spotlight, Barbie shares what her experience as an…
Research Experiences for Teachers Enrich STEM Education
Each year, STEM educators face the challenge of teaching complex, rapidly evolving scientific concepts. However, many of us, myself included before participati…
Helping Students Pursue Research & Internship Opportunities
Experiential learning opportunities, like research and internships, are one of the most foundational aspects of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics…
Empowering College Students in STEM: Resources for Success
Pursuing a STEM degree can be both exciting and challenging, especially for students from rural areas, regional colleges, community colleges, and emerging rese…
New Report: Mentoring and Support Programs Boost Student Success & Workforce Entry in STEM
Faculty mentorship, cohort-based learning, and structured academic and professional development activities are among the critical factors that support success …
Empowering Future Engineers Through the STEPS Program
At Temple University’s College of Engineering, the Sustainable Temple Energy and Power Scholars (STEPS) program stands as a beacon of support and opportunity…
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