The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $700,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program to Molloy University, a private Catholic university in New York. The grant, titled "LOUIS STOKES NEW STEM PATHWAYS IMPLEMENTATION-ONLY ALLIANCE: LOWER HUDSON VALLEY CATHOLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONSORTIUM," aims to increase enrollment of underrepresented minorities in STEM majors, improve first-to-second-year student retention, cultivate STEM identities, and support successful entry into graduate studies and STEM careers. The project involves a consortium of seven private Catholic colleges and universities in the Lower Hudson Valley region and adopts an intersectionality framework and sense of belonging approach to address the unique needs of the diverse student population. Key activities include faculty-led research experiences, peer mentoring, individual and group tutoring, workshops, seminars, and internships. The project will run from Jun. 1, 2024 to May 31, 2029, with sub-awards planned.
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