#UDubuque has received a $748,450 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support building a sense of belonging for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through research, networking, and community engagement.
Funded through the foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, the six-year grant supports the creation of the Connecting Research, Experiences, and Application to Engagement (CREATE) program at UD. CREATE will provide a unique opportunity for UD Natural and Applied Sciences students majoring in biology, chemistry, or environmental science that demonstrate a financial need and academic talent to participate in an integrative program.
“It will provide opportunities to people who potentially want to do science but don’t have the means to do it,” said Adam Hoffman, PhD, head of the Department of Natural and Applied Sciences and professor of environmental chemistry.
CREATE aims to cultivate and embrace a unique combination of research, vocational skill development, and intentional interactions within the community to help produce highly-skilled, qualified, and positive members of the STEM workforce.
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