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Belonging and Excellence in STEM

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BE-STEM Mission, Core Pillars and Benefits

The mission of the Belonging and Excellence in STEM (BE-STEM) program is to bolster the enrollment, retention and degree completion of students enrolled in STEM programs at North Seattle College. While we support and welcome all students, we have a targeted focus on students from demographics that are underrepresented in the STEM workforce. These include veterans, students from low-income families, students with learning and physical disabilities, women, and Students of Color. 

In partnership with several programs and resources on campus, our team meets the BE-STEM mission by remaining grounded in three pillars.  

Core Pillar 1 

Connect STEM students to campus resources that are essential for their overall well-being and academic success  

  • Assess student need, meet the need(s), and/or connect the student to the relevant resource that can meet their need
  • Close the loop to ensure that the student connected with the relevant need, and that the need is met
  • Some of these essential resources include: Financial Aid, Basic Needs, Housing support, Mental Health Counseling, Academic Advising, Tutoring, Laptops and Calculator Lending, Project Baldwin, AANAPISI etc.  

Core Pillar 2

Provide students with STEM experiential learning and professional development opportunities

  • Connect students to Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). North Seattle College offers an undergraduate research course (UGR 294) which we encourage all STEM students to take.
  • Connect students to research and internship opportunities, and professional development opportunities both on and off campus.
  • Fund opportunities where students can present their own research and attend research presentations, seminars, fairs, and symposia.
  • Provide guidance and feedback on internship/research/job application processes, including review of resumes, cover letters, and other professional writing materials.  

Core Pillar 3

Provide spaces and opportunities for STEM students to build sustainable and healthy community with their peers

  • Ensure the STEM Lounge is a safe and welcoming space for all STEM students.
  • Host community building, academic success, professional development, and career preparation opportunities for STEM students.  

AAs a BE-STEM scholar, you will have access to the following resources that will prepare you for the limitless possibilities of a STEM career.

  • Navigation and Referral Services to Campus and Community Resources
  • Paid STEM research opportunities
  • Funding to travel to and present at STEM conferences
  • STEM scholarship and internship announcements
  • Cohort meetings, webinars, field trips, and networking events
  • Access to the STEM Lounge (HS-2535A, 8-6 PM M-Th)
  • An energetic and diverse community of STEM students at North Seattle College