Scholarship fund for excellence in Computer Science and Mathematics

计算机科学和数学卓越奖学金

• 批准号: 1356474
• 负责人: Rafael Arce
• 金额: $ 63.02万
• 依托单位: University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2014
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2014-07-15 至 2020-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1356474&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Scholarship; fund; excellence; Computer; Science

This project provides a total of 120 scholarships to high-achieving financially disadvantaged undergraduate and masters students enrolled in computer science and mathematics at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (UPR-RP). Since 98% of all students at UPR-RP receive some form of financial assistance, and 56% of undergraduates receive Pell grants, the need for these scholarships is great. Scholarship amounts range from $2,500 in the first year of study to $4,800 in the last year. The project is a model program which can be replicated to support financially disadvantaged students from underrepresented groups in different regions. Students will be recruited in the program through a series of presentations by the PIs and S-STEM Scholars. The PIs, with help from the S-STEM scholars, will host an event for middle and high school students that will highlight the impact of CS/Math in society. Graduate students will be recruited from within UPR-RP and at national meetings.In addition to scholarship support, the project sponsors activities 1) to increase the awareness of scholars about opportunities for further studies and careers in industry, 2) to strengthen academic and professional skills of scholars, 3) to build a sense of community, 4) to highlight the social and applied aspect of computer science and mathematics, and 5) to support student learning through tutoring and mentoring. The overall goals of the project are to improve recruitment, retention, and preparation for employment or graduate school. The project prepares Puerto Rican students to work in two high demand disciplines, which helps meet the expanding need for computer science and mathematics professionals both locally and nationally.The evaluation of this project will look at the retention to graduation rate, time to degree completion, and student progress after graduation. This data will be collected for recent graduates, current students (non- S-STEM Scholars), and S-STEM scholars. The rates will be compared for each group of students each year of the project to determine whether or not the program is effective.

该项目为波多黎各大学（UPR-RP）的计算机科学和数学招收的高成就的本科生和硕士学生提供了120个奖学金。 由于UPR-RP的所有学生中有98％获得了某种形式的财政援助，而56％的本科生获得了Pell Grant，因此对这些奖学金的需求很大。奖学金的金额从研究的第一年到2500美元到去年的4,800美元。该项目是一个模型计划，可以复制以支持来自不同地区代表性不足的群体的财务不利的学生。 PIS和S-STEM学者将通过一系列演讲在计划中招募学生。 在S-STEM学者的帮助下，PI将为中学和高中生举办一项活动，以强调CS/数学对社会的影响。 研究生将从UPR-RP内部和全国会议上招募。除了奖学金支持外，项目赞助商活动1）提高学者对行业进一步研究和职业的机会的认识，2）2）2）增强学者的学术和专业技能，3）以建立社区和应用程序的社会和培训学业和数学学业和5），以及5）的社会学习，4） 该项目的总体目标是改善就业或研究生院的招聘，保留和准备。 该项目为波多黎各学生准备在两个高需求学科中工作，这有助于满足对计算机科学和数学专业人员在本地和全国范围内的不断扩展的需求。对该项目的评估将着眼于毕业率，学位完成的时间以及毕业后的学生进步。 这些数据将针对最近的毕业生，现任学生（非S-STEM学者）和S-STEM学者收集。 每年每年的项目的每组学生都会比较该计划是否有效的费率。