Opportunities for STEM Scholars

One of the benefits of joining a CREAR STEM Learning Communities is that you can simultaneously apply to programs that will support you beyond the first semester! We want to make sure you have access to resources that will increase your opportunities to succeed as a STEM student and future graduate student or STEM professional.

Sense of Belonging, Community, and Program Connection

Be a part of a community of peers, staff, and STEM faculty throughout your journey as a STEM scholar!

Academic Learning Community

Engage in your STEM academic journey as an academic learning community and access targeted academic success resources, such as peer group and private tutoring!

Built-In Holistic Support & Connection to Campus Resources

Connect with highly trained peer, faculty, and staff mentors that are here to support you in navigating University of Arizona resources and support networks!

Early Access to Research & Experiential Learning Opportunities

Gain early access to undergraduate research and industry preparation experiences relevant to your career aspirations and goals!

Summer Experiences

Incoming engineering first-year students are invited to take part in our new summer bridge program: Engineering Blast Off with New Start. At the end of the summer, you’ll be one semester further along in your math classes, have design experience and career previews, get a head start on campus life, and a solid group of friends in engineering. Engineering students will benefit from all New Start has to offer, as well as participate in elements unique to the College of Engineering at no additional cost, and students who complete the program will earn a $250 scholarship from the College of Engineering.

Learn more about Engineering Blast Off here.

Summer TRACK (Teaching Research and Career Knowledge) assists students who want to take summer courses in starting their second year “on track” in the engineering curriculum. Participants may take Introductory Mechanics (PHYS 141) and Calculus II (MATH 129) together with a small group of peers, similar to Catapult. Students also take a Career Development course together to learn about professional competencies while previewing prospective employers in industry.

Learn more about Summer TRACK here.

First-Year Experiences

CALES ASEMS is aimed specifically at STEM majors in the College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences, which includes Agribusiness Economics & Management, Agricultural Technology Management and Education, Animal Sciences, Applied Biotechnology, Biosystems Engineering, Biosystems Analytics & Technology, Environmental & Water Resource Economics, Environmental Sciences, Food Safety, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nutrition and Food Systems, Nutritional Sciences, Plant Sciences, Precision Nutrition and Wellness, Sustainable Plant Systems, and Veterinary Science. Students follow a different timeline of services depending on whether they are entering as a first-year student or transferring from a community college.

Learn more about CALES ASEMS here.

Catapult First-Year Experience provides engineering students from underrepresented groups an immediate Wildcat Engineering community through linked courses, peer mentors, and exclusive opportunities to meet faculty and preview careers.

Learn more about Catapult here.

The TRiO ASEMS Program is 100% funded through the a grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the Higher Education Act of 1965 in the amount of $220,000 to serve 120 participants annually. The program offers support from the time that students enter the program through graduation.

Learn more about TRiO ASEMS here.

Transfer Experiences

The ASEMS Transfer Program (ASEMS-T) provides targeted services specifically for community college transfer students. ASEMS-T is designed to assist students studying a science or engineering major in successfully obtaining a bachelor’s degree. To achieve this goal, the program offers support from the time that students enter the program through graduation.

Learn more about ASEMS-T here.

Undergraduate Research Experiences

The ASEMS Scholar Training Academy for Research in STEM (STARS) is a year-round undergraduate research and mentoring program for ASEMS students who come from backgrounds underrepresented in graduate education and who have interest in pursuing a doctoral degree (PhD), Master’s degree (MS, MA, MPH, etc.), or professional degree (MD, DVM, DO, etc.). Funded through a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, ASEMS STARS recruits students in the STEM fields, supports the development of skills necessary to excel in their academic studies, and provides assistance in gaining admission to an advanced degree program.

Learn more about ASEMS STARS here.

REAL Work (Research, Engineering Advocacy, and Leadership) provides paid research-related opportunities for undergraduates beginning in their sophomore year. Students complete research projects and can showcase their work for youth considering STEM majors in college.

Learn more about REAL Work here.