Summary
With support from the Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences (HSI:ELPSE), this Implementation and Evaluation Project (IEP) Level 1 project aims to increase retention, academic achievement, and career preparation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduates by connecting first-year and transfer students with academic support, professional development, and early research opportunities. Many students begin their STEM studies with strong motivation but may encounter academic challenges in their first year at a 4-year coll