New Scholarships, Grants Help Stem the STEM Divide For the U.S. to be competitive and remain a leader globally, government officials cite the critical need to graduate more individuals with skills and knowledge in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. Considered a key sector for growth are Latinos, African Americans and women, all who are historically underrepresented in the sciences. As one of the most diverse campuses in the West and in
close proximity to STEM industry leaders, CSU Dominguez Hills is uniquely positioned to play a regional role in addressing this national problem. University administration has made expanding its offerings and attracting more students to STEM majors a goal of the recently adopted 2015 University Strategic Plan. During the 2011–2012 academic year, the university has received a number of grants and scholarships to support that goal: •• A $20,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation establishes the Alcoa
University Hosts White House Advisory Meeting
President Mildred García sits.
On April 3, CSU Dominguez Hills hosted the first meeting outside of Washington D.C. of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics President’s Advisory Commission, on which University
Educators and community leaders, and students of CSU
STEM Scholarship, open to junior- and senior-level undergraduates in STEM. •• Shell Pipeline Company LP created the Shell Oil Scholarship, open to a full-time student from Carson or other South Bay cities majoring in STEM. •• A $250,000 grant from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation will expand the university’s summer and first-year developmental math program to improve (Continued on page 4)
exist for Latino youth to succeed at all levels of the education system. “We are the hub of the many
Dominguez Hills attended the day-
issues our commission has been
long meeting in the Loker Student
charged to address,” García said.
Union ballroom to hear White
“Hearing the voices of California…
House education officials and the
is critical to the work of this com-
commission—made up of university
mission. We know that together
and community college presidents,
we will be giving President Obama
K–12 principals, education nonprofit
terrific recommendations on how to
leaders and other education experts
ensure all of our children reach their
from throughout the nation—discuss
potential in education.”
how to ensure that opportunities www . csudh . edu
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—Amy Bentley-Smith
C al i fo r n i a S tate U n i ve r s i t y , D om i n gue z H i lls
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