Implementation of the Computer Science, Engineering Technology, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) Program at Buffalo State College

摘要

The CSEMS program at Buffalo State College (BSC) is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This program provides scholarships and career/educational opportunities for academically talented students that are financially needy in the areas of in computer science, computer technology, mechanical engineering technology, electrical engineering technology or mathematics. CSEMS better prepares the scholarship recipients to enter the workforce and with less education incurred debt than the typical undergraduate student. CSEMS emphasizes the importance of recruiting students to high technology disciplines, mentoring and supporting students through degree completion, and partnering with industry to facilitate student career placement in the high technology workforce. Program goals include: Increasing the numbers of highly skilled and well educated individuals in technical areas of national need; Improving the educational opportunities for CSEMS scholars; Increased retention and graduation rates for students; Improving student support programs for these students; Strengthened partnerships between BSC and industry.