A national hub for innovation, research, institutional and community engagement, and scalable program delivery.
OVERARCHING GOAL
To create and evaluate innovative research-based models for improving student academic and social experiences to graduate more students in STEM disciplines and entering the STEM workforce.
CORE EFFORTS
Providing mentorship and guidance to encourage and support student success; awarding scholarships, stipends, and internships to participating students; creating and evaluating innovative research based interventions for improving student access and success.
INVOLVEMENT
Participants from government, industry, national labs and institutes, nonprofits, national and local organizations, and more than 60 affiliate institutions globally are collaborating with the institute on various ongoing projects and initiatives.