| NSF Org: |
DUE Division Of Undergraduate Education |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | December 8, 2009 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | April 27, 2012 |
| Award Number: | 0965940 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Dawn Rickey
drickey@nsf.gov (703)292-4674 DUE Division Of Undergraduate Education EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
| Start Date: | January 1, 2010 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2015 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $597,774.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $597,774.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
5998 ALCALA PARK FRNT SAN DIEGO CA US 92110-2476 (619)260-6825 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
5998 ALCALA PARK FRNT SAN DIEGO CA US 92110-2476 |
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Performance Congressional District: |
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| NSF Program(s): | S-STEM-Schlr Sci Tech Eng&Math |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
The University of San Diego (USD) is implementing the "Attracting students to Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics at USD" by recruiting two cohorts of nine students each who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. During the first semester at USD, the S-STEM scholars are taking an innovative interdisciplinary preceptorial course. This course is focusing on physics topics from mathematical modeling and computational science perspectives and is illustrating the interconnections between these disciplines. Other support structures for the scholars include close mentoring by the project faculty throughout the scholar's undergraduate career, living-learning communities, the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research or internships, and career development workshops to assist in pursuing graduate school or industrial careers. In addition, ongoing assessment during the life of the project allows for mid-project corrections that is enhancing the experiences of the scholars. By developing connections with area high schools, a pipeline is being established that allows the project to target underrepresented students (minorities, students from disadvantaged backgrounds and first-generation college students). Currently, thirty percent of USD's 5,100 students are students of color; thus, the plan to recruit 18 underrepresented students is realistic.
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