CALES ASEMS is aimed specifically at STEM majors in the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences, which includes Agribusiness Economics & Management, Agricultural Technology Management and Education, Animal Sciences, Applied Biotechnology, Biosystems Engineering, Biosystems Analytics & Technology, Environmental & Water Resource Economics, Environmental Sciences, Food Safety, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nutrition and Food Systems, Nutritional Sciences, Plant Sciences, Precision Nutrition and Wellness, Sustainable Plant Systems, and Veterinary Science. Students follow a different timeline of services depending on whether they are entering as a first-year student or transferring from a community college.
In addition, students should also meet at least one of the following requirements:
- First generation college student (neither parent or guardian has completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree)
- Offered or awarded a Pell Grant
- From a group underrepresented in STEM
- Community college transfer student
First Semester (Fall)
- Be a part of a STEM Learning Community
- Take the Success in STEM 1-credit course led by peer educators
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Guidance and support related to study skills, time management, academic and career planning, and connecting with faculty
- Meetings with ASEMS Success Staff
- Participation in ASEMS Orientation and Inclusive Engagement Workshop
Second Semester (Spring)
- Research Readiness 1-credit course in the Fall led by professional staff and STEM faculty
- Opportunity to shadow in a research group or lab
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1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
Year 2 and beyond
- 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
- Opportunity to serve as a Peer Educator/Peer Mentor/Tutor
- Opportunity to participate in a paid summer research experience through the ASEMS STARS Program
Across all years
- Ongoing opportunities to connect and build community with faculty and other STEM transfer students
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Guidance and support in finding undergraduate research, professional/grad school and career preparation opportunities
- Individual support from professional staff
- Program workshops and events
- Access to free ASEMS tutoring services
- Be eligible to receive financial aid (stipends) on a case-by-case basis
First Semester (Fall)
- Be a part of a STEM Learning Community
- Take the Success in STEM 1-credit course led by Peer Educators
-
Guidance and support related to academic and career planning, navigating campus resources, connecting with faculty, etc.
- Meetings with ASEMS Student Success Specialist
- Participation in ASEMS Orientation and Inclusive Engagement Workshop
Second Semester (Spring)
- Research Readiness 1-credit course led by ASEMS Student Success Specialists and STEM faculty partners
- Opportunity to shadow in a research group or lab
- 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
- Opportunity to participate in a paid summer research experience through the ASEMS STARS Program
Year 2
- 1 on 1 meetings with ASEMS Success Specialist and Peer Mentors
- Opportunity to serve as a Peer Educator/Peer Mentor/Tutor
Across all years
- Ongoing opportunities to connect and build community with faculty and other STEM transfer students
- Guidance and support in finding undergraduate research and career preparation opportunities
- Individual support from program staff
- Program workshops and events
- Access to free ASEMS tutoring services
- Be eligible to receive financial aid (stipends) on a case-by-case basis
Apply
To find out how to apply, visit: https://asems.arizona.edu/apply/cals-asems-application
Questions?
Contact Teresa Cortéz (teresasosa@arizona.edu)