Summer Research:

Other Resources

Baccalaureate Support Programs for
Underrepresented Minorities:

• HBCU-UP: The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) undergraduate program supports HBCU institutions in strengthening STEM education.
• LSAMP: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation programs support students in science, technology, engineering, & mathematics.
• MIMSUP: The Multicultural Initiative in the Marine Sciences: Undergraduate Participation program is designed to increase diversity within the next generation of marine scientists.
• MS PHD'S: The Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees in Earth System Science program provides mentoring and professional development experience to students in Earth Systems Science.
• T-CUP: Programs in the STEM fields at Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan Native-serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.

Resources for Students:
Applying to Summer Research ExperiencesCreating a Winning ApplicationDiscussing Summer Research with Your FamilyFunding for Graduate EducationGetting Strong Letters of RecommendationSearching for a ProgramStudent Information FormThe Benefits of an Undergrad Summer Research ExperienceWebsites with Graduate Funding InfoWriting Essays and Personal Statements

General STEM Resources:
A Commitment to America's FutureAmerica's Competitive InitiativeAmerica's Perfect StormBuilding a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math AgendaCollege Readiness for MathematicsInnovate America Executive SummaryInvesting in US InnovationKnowledge EconomyLearning for the FutureLosing the Competitive Advantage NPMathematics and Science Education Task Force - CCSSOOffice of the President PCAST Report Sept 2010Rising Above the Gathering StormRoadMapforNationalSecurityScience for the 21st CenturyStrengthening EducationTapping Americas PotentialThe Neuroscience of LearningTough Choices or Tough Times

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