The was awarded a $746,278 grant from the .
The grants will be used to:
- Support curriculum development for the new 东精影业 West Oʻahu and the development of a bachelor of applied science in applied mathematics with an emphasis on recruiting and retaining Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander STEM students
- Develop undergraduate research opportunities for STEM students
- Develop middle and secondary science and math education programs at 东精影业 West Oʻahu
- Hire additional peer academic leaders to grow the existing mentoring program in math and supplemental math instruction by and for students
- Create professional development opportunities for 东精影业 West Oʻahu faculty to incorporate Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island knowledge and understanding as part of science and math courses
“The math and science faculty are excited about this opportunity to help UH West Oʻahu students succeed in math and science,” said Evelyn “Fenny” Cox, 东精影业 West Oʻahu biology professor and principal investigator. “This grant will provide funding for peer mentors and support for undergraduate research at the university—two critical components for building interest and competence in students pursuing STEM programs.”
Interested STEM students will work on undergraduate research projects together with 东精影业 West Oʻahu math and science faculty. The students will receive stipends for the research and will be provided with travel fees to attend conferences and present research results.
The National Science Foundation Tribal Colleges and Universities Program provides awards to Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, research and outreach.
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—By Julie Funasaki Yuen