The TRiO ASEMS Program is 100% funded through the a grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the Higher Education Act of 1965 in the amount of $220,000 to serve 120 participants annually. The program offers support from the time that students enter the program through graduation.
Eligibility
TRiO ASEMS is specifically for University of Arizona undergraduates pursuing majors in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), including health sciences, who meet at least one of the following:
- First generation college student (neither parent has completed a 4-year degree)
- Demonstrated financial need, or come from a limited income family
- Have a documented disability verified by the Disability Resources Center
Year 1:
SCI 195B Success in STEM class
SCI 197C Professionalism in STEM class
Strong academic & personal support to balance school/life, learning strategies, & confidence building
Connect to career interests early through research shadowing, career exploration, networking
Peer mentoring and study groups with learning coaches
Year 2:
SCI 297B Research Readiness class
Strong academic & personal support to balance school/life, learning strategies, & confidence building
Connect to career interests early through research shadowing, career exploration, networking
Peer mentoring and study groups with learning coaches
Year 3 - graduation:
Opportunity to serve as a Peer Mentor or Learning Coach
Choose a career track (research, graduate/professional school, industry)
Career Mentoring
Financial planning beyond college
Opportunity to participate in a paid summer research experience through the ASEMS STARS Program
Throughout entire program:
Program workshops, STEM community activities and faculty mixers
Financial aid & scholarship advising
Individual support from professional staff
Assistance in applying to research programs & internships
Application
Information on applying to the TRIO ASEMS Program can be found here: https://asems.arizona.edu/apply/trio-asems-application
Questions?
Please contact Corrie Sommerfeld (csommerfeld@arizona.edu).