Georgia Southern University
Allen E. Paulson College of
Science and Technology

 

Welcome to ASPIRES at
Georgia Southern University

Advisement and Scholarship Promoting Inquiry-based Research Experiences in STEM (ASPIRES) has two interrelated goals: (1) increase the retention rate of students in STEM disciplines; and (2) improve student academic achievement in introductory science and mathematics courses for STEM majors. ASPIRES action items focus on inquiry-based active learning, student support and academic achievement, student/faculty engagement, and faculty professional development. A significant feature is the inclusive cycle of student involvement from the freshman to senior years.

Goal 1: Increase retention of STEM students

• Implement Intrusive Advising to promote faculty/student interaction and to guide students
• Engage students through STEM Student Learning Communities
• Promote and implement undergraduate research opportunities for freshmen

Goal 2: Improve academic achievement in science and math courses

• Initiate Supplemental Instruction to promote student academic achievement
• Incorporate Guided Inquiry to engage students through active learning, critical thinking, and problem solving

Poster Presentation from March 2009 STEP PI Meeting

ASPIRES Brochure

 

 

 

 

ASPIRES is funded through NSF-STEP grant DUE-0622460.