Three-pronged Approach for Retention of Underrepresented Minority Students

2020 GIANT Selection

Abstract -

This project is a collaboration between NSBE and GEDI, “This proposal tackles the question of how to create a stable support system for both undergraduate and graduate underrepresented minority (URM) students in STEM fields. This program is meant to improve the longevity of URM registered student organizations by aggregating resources and developing a stronger collective voice.”

Team Members:

Current PI: Sasha Yamada (sashasy2@illinois.edu)
Jamie Clark
Mickeal Key
Vongai Tizora
Linda Nguessan
Lonna Edwards
Eliza Wright
Jaden Edward-Jones Gladden

Groups Engaged: Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Faculty, Staff