Division/Committee: [CHED: Division of Chemical Education]

Equity-based and inclusive programs and initiatives, particularly in first- and second-year chemistry courses, are vital to the success of supporting diverse students pursuing STEM careers. Chemical educators, administrators and employers are invited to share initiatives, curricula, and partnerships that support and promote successful course completion, as well as transfer and degree completion, and workforce development opportunities for students choosing to take introductory chemistry courses at a two-year college. High-impact strategies and initiatives that provide alternate pathways and opportunities for students may include, but are not limited to, curriculum-based changes, experiential learning opportunities, undergraduate research, internships, honors programs, transfer partnerships and peer role model programs. This symposium may be especially interesting to 2YCs and 4YCs with a significant number of 2YC transfers, as nearly half of all undergraduate students enroll in a two-year college at some point in their educational career and many STEM students complete “gateway” introductory chemistry courses including general chemistry and organic chemistry at a two-year college, making two-year colleges critical to building diversity in the STEM pipeline.

Laura Anna

Montgomery College

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