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In the News: STEM Bridge Featured as a Model Program

The STEM Bridge program was recently featured in Community College Daily as a leading example of how targeted support can help community college students successfully transfer and thrive in STEM fields. The article highlights the program’s strong outcomes—98% of participants transferred to the University of Arizona, and 95% are persisting in STEM majors. Through scholarships, faculty mentorship, and personalized resources, STEM Bridge is gaining national attention as a model for closing equity gaps and advancing student success in STEM education.

Dr. Regina Deil-Amen: Cultivating Inclusion in STEM — A Dialogue on Diversity, Connection, and Innovation at the University of Arizona

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In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony converses with Dr. Regina Deil-Amen, the newly appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs for the College of Education at the University of Arizona, and a distinguished scholar championing inclusive education within the STEM field. The dialogue illuminates the multifaceted landscape of empowering diverse and underrepresented students, with Dr. Deil-Amen shedding light on the unique challenges faced by low-income students and the intricacies of racial and ethnic diversity.

 

UAZ -PIMA StemBridge Scholars at the UROC Undergraduate Research Symposium 

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium's (UROC)-PREP program is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for students who come from backgrounds underrepresented in graduate education and have an interest in pursuing a research-oriented graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) at UA.

A student stands in front of a research poster titled "Analyzing the Prevalence and Transmission of Cyclospora cayetanensis in the Southeastern United States" at a presentation event. The poster includes sections on introduction, methods, sample analysis, and results, with images of lab equipment. Logos for the University of Arizona, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation are visible.
A student points to her research poster titled "The Effect of LED Lights on Morphology and Yield of Two Oyster Mushroom Species" during a presentation event. The poster includes bar graphs, experimental photos, and text sections detailing the study. Logos for the University of Arizona, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation appear at the top.
A student stands in front of his research poster titled "Tapering Fibers for Photonic Integrated Circuits." The poster displays diagrams, technical descriptions, and lab images related to fiber optics and photonic circuits. University of Arizona and NSF logos are included at the top.

UArizona Program Receives INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. The University of Arizona's ASEMS program was recognized for its commitment to the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students in STEM fields.

A group of 15 smiling people stands outside Old Main at the University of Arizona, posing on the stairs and holding a banner that reads “ASEMS – Arizona’s Science, Engineering, and Math Scholars Program.” The group is diverse and includes staff, faculty, and students. The background shows a brick building and a sunny sky.