The Liberal Arts Science Scholars Program: A Multidisciplinary Model for Supporting Science and Mathematics Students through the First Year

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Title: The Liberal Arts Science Scholars Program: A Multidisciplinary Model for Supporting Science and Mathematics Students through the First Year
Language: English
Authors: Chapman, Jessica L., Hill, Adam D., Nagel-Myers, Judith, Ramler, Ivan P.
Source: Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research. Apr-Sep 2019 20(1):17-24.
Availability: Institute for STEM Education and Research. P.O. Box 4001, Auburn, AL 36831. Tel: 334-844-3360; Web site: http://www.jstem.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2019
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Number: 1458712
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Approach, Models, Majors (Students), STEM Education, Merit Scholarships, Federal Aid, Grants, Academic Persistence, School Holding Power, Low Income Students, Private Colleges, Vocational Interests, Transitional Programs, Disproportionate Representation, Mentors, High Achievement, Minority Group Students, Females, First Generation College Students, Sense of Community, College Freshmen
Geographic Terms: New York
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Pell Grant Program
ISSN: 1557-5284
Abstract: St. Lawrence University received a five-year Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create the multidisciplinary Liberal Arts Science Scholars program (award #1458712), which makes a high quality science and mathematics education accessible to high achieving, Pell Grant eligible students by providing merit scholarships and specialized supports. The program's supports, which are not specific to any one discipline, are designed to combat three of the main barriers to STEM persistence: capacity, interest, and belonging. This paper describes the first year of the Liberal Arts Science Scholars program and provides preliminary evidence for the program's ability to serve as a model for improving the retention and academic success of low-income students in the natural, physical, and mathematical sciences. While the Liberal Arts Science Scholars Program was implemented at a small, private liberal arts university, the supports described could be adapted for use at any type of institution.
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Access URL: https://www.jstem.org/jstem/index.php/JSTEM/article/view/2322/2120
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  Data: St. Lawrence University received a five-year Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create the multidisciplinary Liberal Arts Science Scholars program (award #1458712), which makes a high quality science and mathematics education accessible to high achieving, Pell Grant eligible students by providing merit scholarships and specialized supports. The program's supports, which are not specific to any one discipline, are designed to combat three of the main barriers to STEM persistence: capacity, interest, and belonging. This paper describes the first year of the Liberal Arts Science Scholars program and provides preliminary evidence for the program's ability to serve as a model for improving the retention and academic success of low-income students in the natural, physical, and mathematical sciences. While the Liberal Arts Science Scholars Program was implemented at a small, private liberal arts university, the supports described could be adapted for use at any type of institution.
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