S-STEM: ENG2 Scholars for Success 2007-2013

Abstract

Jones develops and manages student programs for undergraduate and graduate engineering students including programs focused on underrepresented student populations. These programs encompass scholarships, fellowships, and seminars/workshops that develop students academically and professionally. She joined LSU in 1992 as a College of Engineering research associate in the area of environmental analyses and worked on numerous projects including utilization of industrial by-products, water quality analyses and wastewater treatment. Ms. Jones has also worked on the LSU NSF STEM Talent Expansion Program team (2007)(2008)(2009) as a coordinator developing programs aimed at increasing retention of engineering students.

Student Impressions of Elements of a S-STEM Program

“…The PECS program consists of a variety of activities for the scholarship students. Most of these activities are not unique to the PECS program, and you can find similar S-STEM program activities at many other schools [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. As expected of an S-STEM program, these activities incorporate college-wide activities available to all students, and special programs that are made available to the scholarship students.…”

Mathematics and Science Subjects in Construction Management Baccalaureate Programs

“…Although the definition of STEM fields is still to be settled, CM programs with a mix of science, math, technology, and management subjects are considered, by default, as the STEM subjects, for example, in Jones, Rusch and Waggenspack (2014) and John and Chen (2017). The DHS's latest STEM designated degree program list, however, does not include Construction Management in the STEM field (Department of Homeland Security [DHS], 2022).…”