This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) grant award of $200,000 will support Regis University in establishing a high-impact undergraduate STEM summer research experience aimed at increasing retention and success of Latinx students in life science degree programs. The project will create a paid, faculty-mentored summer research program for undergraduate students early in their collegiate experience, addressing a crucial transition period when many students decide whether to continue pursuing STEM studies. The program seeks to remove barriers to participation in authentic research, provide professional development, and build an educational environment where faculty learn from students to better support them. The project will assess changes in students' scientific skills, self-confidence, and well-being, and share the components and outcomes with other STEM educators. This award reflects the NSF's mission to enhance undergraduate STEM education, broaden participation in STEM, and build capacity at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
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