Bridge Program

Did you know:  

• STEM occupations are projected to grow by 8.9% from 2014 to 2024, compared to 6.4% in non-STEM occupations.
• STEM workers earned 29% more than non-STEM workers in 2015.
• STEM degree holders earn 12% more than non-STEM degree holders, even if they have a non-STEM occupation.

Do you attend college in the state of Arkansas and are you in one of the following underrepresented groups:

• First generation college students from rural socioeconomic areas
• Students with disabilities
• Veterans
• African Americans
• Hispanics
• American Indian
• Pacific Islander/ Hawaiian/ Alaskan

Are you interested in participating in a summer internship that gives you the opportunity to do the following:

• Conduct valuable research using high- tech equipment in a lab or outside in the field
• Be paired with a caring and supportive faculty and peer/buddy mentor
• Receive a generous stipend for your work
• Participate in professional development activities to acquire soft skills to become a well-rounded professional
• Participate in weekly K-12 STEM community outreach

If so, you should consider applying to the Bridge Program.  To get more information about the program, click here.