STEM Center Programs and Opportunities
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program
The Peer-Assisted Learning program is a student-led, instructor-supported group study and review session program that is run by trained student facilitators who were highly successful in the course. Sessions are held twice weekly for each class that participates. The PAL mentors are paid positions that attend the course class meetings, meet with PAL supervisors, and plan the PAL sessions to facilitate student learning within a group setting. The sessions are open and encouraged to all students who are enrolled in the courses supported within various STEM disciplines.
Summer Research Fellowships 2025
The summer research fellowships support STEM Faculty and undergraduate student research teams from the Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science or Earth Environment, and Physics Departments to participate in research for 10 weeks during the summer. The faculty receives a $3000 award stipend, and the student fellowship recipients receive a $3000 award stipend. In addition, there may be funds available to support the proposed research (supplies, equipment or other activities). This program provides a unique opportunity for students to prepare for the workforce or graduate school and help gain valuable critical thinking and leadership skills
Aisiku Interdisciplinary STEM Research Team Initiative
The purpose of the Aisiku Interdisciplinary STEM Research Team Initiative is to enhance undergraduate research in STEM through the development of interdisciplinary research teams to address novel problems. The funding for this initiative provides research supplies, travel costs, and a stipend for students and faculty who then have an opportunity to present the results at a regional or national conference.
Summer Bridge Program
The STEM Center offers Summer Bridge programs for new students entering WSU in STEM fields. The programs provide a free, three credit, STEM based course as well as an introduction to Worcester State University, with information about resources on campus and how to navigate academics at WSU. Students who complete the course will receive 3 credits towards graduation and a $2500 stipend!
Advancing Early Career AGEP Population Faculty
Worcester State University is a partner in the MUS alliance with Framingham State University and Bridgewater State University in an NSF funded project to develop, implement, and institutionalize an equity-minded model for advancing early career STEM faculty who are members of AGEP populations: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders. **This announcement and all materials produced as part of this project are supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grants: 2149849, 2149858, 2149883. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NSF.
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