Last week, a crowd of 65 high school students gathered at Oregon State University to participate in the Summer Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth (SESEY) program, ending Friday with a poster exhibition of their work. Many participants were young women and underrepresented students who were given an opportunity to discover and embrace science and engineering as a viable career path. By working with undergraduate and graduate students at Oregon State, SESEY students explored real-life research and gained hands-on experience. Continue reading
Beginning studies at a large educational institution can be especially daunting for minority students, but the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Summer Scholars program provides a valuable bridge to help students transition.