This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides $384,092 to Northern Illinois University to develop and assess the impact of a peer mentorship program accompanying a first-year biology seminar. The primary goals are to (a) establish a peer mentorship program for the "Introduction to the Biology Major" seminar, and (b) evaluate how this early intervention program affects student success and well-being, particularly for non-traditional students and underrepresented groups in STEM. The project aims to contribute to improving student retention, persistence, and graduation rates in biology, as well as fostering a greater sense of community, self-efficacy, and science identity among participants. This award reflects NSF's mission to advance knowledge and improve STEM education practices and will be implemented over the 2-year period from August 2024 to July 2026.
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