The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) aims to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at ASU.  We propose to enhance and strengthen STEM curricula, undergraduate research, student recruitment and retention and faculty professional development. These tasks will be accomplished through the following five interrelated objectives:

1) To reform curricula in STEM disciplines and thereby increase graduation rate in STEM courses; 2) To broaden and strengthen the research program of faculty development through their involvement in research, publication and grantsmanship; 3) To enhance the quality of undergraduate research experience and strengthen partnerships with academic institutions and private companies; 4) To infuse technology into teaching and research in all STEM disciplines; and 5) To enhance recruitment, retention and transition of STEM students through high school–to-graduate school activities; and to support STEM students and faculty by establishing a “Center of Excellence in Science and Technology (CEST)."

The proposed “Strengthening Undergraduate STEM Programs at ASU” will prepare competitive students for STEM workforce and establishing a pipeline of students into graduate and professional programs.