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 to serve 120 participants annually. The program offers support from the time that students enter the program through graduation.
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
- Individualized support from staff and peer mentors to guide your academic and personal goals
- A community of STEM scholars from similar backgrounds
- Success courses to accelerate and enhance your involvement in STEM opportunities at the University of Arizona and beyond
- Guidance in STEM undergraduate research, internship, and career preparation opportunities
- Workshops related to professional development, personal wellness, graduate/professional school preparation, etc.
- Study spaces and community building events just for ASEMS scholars
- ASEMS community specific kitchenette and food pantry
- Access to tutoring opportunities for STEM courses
- And more!
Information on applying to the TRIO ASEMS Program can be found here: https://asems.arizona.edu/apply/trio-asems-application
TRIO ASEMS Director: Corrie Sommerfeld (csommerfeld@arizona.edu)