WYSE Trail Blazers

2021 GIANT Selection

Abstract - 

This initiative is a collaboration of students in WYSE, WIE, and MEP. WYSE Summer Camps serve hundreds of students each summer, a growing proportion of which receives Trail Blazer scholarships for campers from underrepresented populations in STEM. This project aims (1) to increase our understanding of the role engineering summer camps plays in decisions to pursue STEM careers, and (2) to develop special programming for scholarship recipients to build community and encourage the pursuit of STEM careers.

Team Members:

• Current PI: Lara Hebert (lhebert2@illinois.edu)
• Alexandria Cervantes
• Mona Jawad
• Marielle Bautista Aromin

Groups Engaged: K-8, High School, Undergrdauates