Activities in an S‑STEM Program To Catalyze
Early Entry into Research
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Abstract
A cohort program to increase retention
of under-represented groups
in chemistry was developed at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint
John’s University. In particular, this program chose to emphasize
early career mentoring and early access to research. This goal was
chosen because research has been repeatedly shown to increase scientific
identity resulting in increased retention of students in the STEM
fields. Several elements of this program have been useful in preparing
students to access research programs early in their college careers
including a summer bridge program, career mentoring, advising, and
a second year “research bootcamp” course