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Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology

College Students

CeMaST supports increasing opportunities for all students, especially those students who have a unique voice to bring to their career in STEM or STEM education disciplines. 

Programs

Science IS-U Scholars

The Science IS-U (pronounced "science is you") Scholars program is a community of STEM majors who are interested in marshaling their disciplinary expertise to pursue just, empathetic, and equitable solutions to societal problems. Science IS-U Scholars are curious and have a self-determination to pursue scientific discovery and lifelong learning. Scholars participate in Science IS-U's early arrival program, the co-sciences living/learning community in Hewett residence hall, and an all-expenses paid research internship. Scholars receive a $10,000/year housing credit for participation in the living/learning community (up to two years) and complete the general education course, IDS 119: The Civically Engaged Scientist, tuition-free.

  • SCI-STEMA

    ISU is a member institution in the Southern & Central Illinois STEM Alliance (SCI-STEMA). SCI-STEMA seeks to increase retention, graduation, and success of all STEM students. This program offers holistic support and individualized mentoring to guide students through the completion of their bachelor's degree and into graduate degree programs or careers in STEM. The program also offers summer research experiences hosted by the Alliance institutions.

  • STEM Ambassadors

    The STEM Ambassadors were hired as first-year STEM majors. They conduct mentored research and support their peers in finding early success as STEM students. They have launched the ISU Answers student-to-student help platform, presented research on student–faculty connections to faculty at the University Teaching and Learning Symposium, and supported the School of Biological Sciences by capturing student perspectives on potential course revisions.

  • STEM Alliance

    STEM Alliance seeks to support STEM majors who identify with a group that is marginalized in and minoritized by mainstream STEM. STEM Alliance events include career days, field trips, mentoring by STEM faculty, financial assistance, and support for engaging in undergraduate research.

  • April Schermann STEM Scholarship

    Funded by a gift from ISU alumna and local STEM teacher, the April Schermann STEM Scholarship provides a $1,500 scholarship to a sophomore, junior, or senior STEM major who demonstrates financial need and a sophisticated understanding of the importance of women's participation in STEM disciplines.

  • Innovation Consulting Community

    College students are provided with a transformational learning experience guided by project mentors with the opportunity to further develop a creative mindset to propose solutions to complex problems and innovation in strategy.

  • STEM Extracurricular Opportunities

    You don't have to be a STEM major to have fun with STEM! Physics-related activities include the solar car competition, astronomy club, and the trebuchet challenge. Biology-related clubs include BSSA (Biological Sciences Student Association) and the professional fraternity, Phi Sigma. And there is also Chem Club, Geology Club, and the numerous technology-related opportunities.