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About the NSF STARSS Program

The Calculus to Careers: Scholarships Targeting Academically Rising Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Students (STARSS) program at 禁漫天堂 Miss is designed to increase retention and graduation rates for high-achieving, underprivileged students in STEM disciplines that require Calculus I鈥攁 course that can be challenging for many.

• Funded by a $1.9M grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Six-year initiative supporting 60 full-time undergraduate students
• Focus areas include chemistry, computer science, computer engineering, forensics, geology, marine science, mathematics, ocean engineering, physics, and polymer engineering.
  
  

Program Goals

The NSF STEM STARSS initiative focuses on six core goals:

1. Provide Financial Assistance for 60 students over 6 years in STEM programs requiring Calculus I
2. Establish Cohorts of first-time freshmen and transfer students to foster peer support
3. Leverage Academic Support to develop time management, study skills, and academic habits
4. Integrate Math with Science through cross-disciplinary STEM education programming
5. Build Science Identity, create a strong sense of community among scholars, and and inspire professional growth
6. Strengthen Professional Belonging by connecting students with faculty mentors and STEM student societies
   
   

Eligibility Requirements

Who Can Apply? To qualify for the STARSS Program, students must:

• Be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
• Be full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates in a STEM major requiring Calculus I
• Be Pell Grant eligible
• Have an ACT composite score between 22 and 30
• Have a high school GPA between 3.321 and 3.951
• Complete a successful interview

Eligible majors include: Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Forensics, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Ocean Engineering, Physics, and Polymer Engineering.

What You鈥檒l Receive

More Than a Scholarship鈥擜 Network for Success:

• Faculty Mentoring: Personalized support from a faculty member in your major to guide your academic and career journey
• Coaching-Ready Mentors: Mentors are trained by the Center for Student Success to support goal setting, time management, study strategies, and social skill development
• Targeted Tutoring: Up to 1-hour of individualized tutoring per week through TRIO Student Support Services
• Graduate School Guidance: The Director of the McNair Scholars Program will meet with third-year STARSS to explore graduate education and identify eligible students for McNair participation
• Internship and Career Development: The Center for Pathways Experiences offers workshops and presentations on STEM internships, advertises relevant opportunities, and supports students in earning a graduation cord through reflection on career-focused experiences
  
  

Meet the Mentors

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, please email Dr. Hugh Broome at Johnathan.BroomeFREEMississippi.

NSF-Funded Project

This project is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number 2424885.