Today, TCU’s STEM Scholar Program, based in the College of Science & Engineering (CSE), received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). TCU CSE's STEM Scholar Program will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners were selected by INSIGHT Into Diversity based on efforts to inspire and encourage a new generation of young people to consider careers in STEM through mentoring, teaching, research, and successful programs and initiatives.
Zoranna Jones, PhD, CSE’s Assistant Dean for Student Support and STEM Scholar founding director,
says, “This is a truly remarkable program, and I am so excited that it is being recognized
on a national level. We are now in our 7th year and continue to have some of the best and brightest students here at TCU. These
students are extraordinary and leave a huge impact on TCU’s campus. We have now graduated
our third cohort of students who are excelling in industry as well as pursing medical
and graduate education. I am so proud of these students and this program!”
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine selected TCU’s STEM Scholar Program for the fourth year because of its success in and out of the classroom. The program boasts its third year of 100% retention and graduation rates, as well as its first two students admitted to med school, one to dental school and one to a PhD program. This summer, the STEM Scholars hosted a middle school STEM camp to foster the next generation of leaders.
Dr. Michael Kruger, PhD, Dean of the College of Science & Engineering, says, “One of CSE’s greatest accomplishments is its commitment to impactful programs that integrate knowledge and experience through service and cooperative learning, research, internships, international study, and civic engagement. Our STEM Scholars are exceptional students, and we are honored to be involved in shaping their experiences on campus and out in the world.”
“We know that many STEM programs are not always recognized for their success, dedication, and mentorship for underrepresented students,” says Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. “We want to honor the schools and organizations that have created programs that inspire and encourage young people who may currently be in or are interested in a future career in STEM. We are proud to honor these programs as role models to other institutions of higher education and beyond.”
A call for nominations for this award was announced in April 2024.
For more information about the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award and INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, visit insightintodiversity.com.
About TCU’s College of Science & Engineering
In an ever-growing world of technology and STEM careers, science and research play an integral role in our future. The College of Science & Engineering at TCU prides itself on small class sizes and plentiful hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Students study and conduct research in newly renovated state of the art laboratories alongside faculty experts. More than 40 percent of the College’s undergraduate students are involved in research, and most participate in the Michael and Sally McCracken Student Research Symposium each spring. Students can choose from 39 degree options alongside more than 2,000 undergraduate students and 130 graduate students. Our faculty scholars lead the way into the future of science through advanced research, community involvement and prestigious grants and publication opportunities. We are dedicated to inspiring individuals to discover and apply science and technology for a better future. Learn more about the College of Science & Engineering and TCU’s STEM Scholar Program.
About INSIGHT Into Diversity
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education today and is known for its annual INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award that recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine presents timely, thought-provoking news and feature stories on matters of diversity and inclusion in higher education and beyond. Articles include interviews with innovators and experts, as well as explorations of best practices and profiles of exemplary programs. In our Career Center, readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived, and digital issues of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine are available online at insightintodiversity.com.
