Developing and Sharing Research on Low-Income Community College Student Decision-Making and Pathways in STEM

The Community College S-STEM Network (CCSN) connects researchers and practitioners to advance research on how students navigate STEM pathways and translate this research into evidence-based practices, programs, and policies. CCSN’s work explores the factors influencing students’ decisions in STEM, including the role of S-STEM programs, institutional environments, and student characteristics. By studying both students and their educational contexts, the network seeks to inform policy decisions that address critical issues such as enrollment, retention, and transfer within community college STEM programs. To accomplish this the CCSN conducts research, host proposal writing workshops, provides free webinars, has research to practice clinics, research partnership, and research fellowships! This work aims to improve support for students and enhance their success in STEM fields.