S-STEM: BRIDGING OUR STUDENTS TO THEIR FUTURE

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The Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program aims to produce an ethnically-diverse, gender-diverse cohort of Biomedical, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (BCEE) graduates from the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) who will be highly sought out by academia, industry and private investors. The program focuses on developing and training students to excel in a rapidly changing, technology-driven world as future faculty, engineers, scientists, and technology managers in educational institutions, existing companies, and as leaders in starting new, technology-based companies. In addition to financial support, S-STEM scholars receive targeted mentoring and follow specialized curricula that align with the realities of a rapidly changing technology-driven world. The program directly addresses the critical national need for academic or professional advancement and provides interdisciplinary experiential learning that models both the skill and practice of engineering and develops expertise in conducting and disseminating research in the global market. The S-STEM program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) (grant # DUE-1356656).

The NSF S-STEM program offers financial support to a select group of BCEE students. S-STEM scholars receive stipends ranging from $3,500 to $5,475 per year from their sophomore through their senior years. The S-STEM program has four tracks:

• Dual BS + MS in Engineering Track
  This is a degree program for students considering careers as Research Engineers/Scientists or Faculty at an institution of higher education after completing a PhD degree. Students receive both a BS degree and an MS degree. The curriculum for this track includes research experiential learning coursework in the selected engineering discipline.


• BS in Engineering - Graduate School Preparation Track
  This is a program to prepare students earning a BS degree to enter MS and PhD programs. The curriculum for this track includes research experiential learning coursework in the selected engineering discipline.


• Dual BS in Engineering+ MBA Track with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship
  This is a program for students considering becoming Technology Managers. Students receive both a BS degree an MBA degree with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship. The curriculum for this track includes business management courses in addition to regular undergraduate engineering courses.


• Professional Preparation BS in Engineering Track with a minor in Entrepreneurship
  This is a program for students considering becoming leaders in starting new, technology-based companies. Students receive a BS degree with a minor in Entrepreneurship.

Students are typically recruited into the S-STEM program late in their freshman year. Students interested in the S-STEM program are encouraged to complete the application and submit the required supporting documents.

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