Highlighting the work of minorities in STEM is essential in the empowerment and advancement of said communities. With summer coming up, students may be in search of opportunities to not only keep them busy during the summer, but also allow them to progress in their professional endeavors.
Utah Valley University’s Latino Scientists of Tomorrow Summer Bridge Program is opening new doors for minority students interested in STEM as a career. The program provides outreach to high school students to promote higher education and gives students an inside look into what it means to be a STEM professional.
The program’s success is a dream come true for Yudi Lewis, UVU’s program director and director of the university’s Latino Initiative.
“I want to make sure that every student has the opportunity and support to achieve their educational dreams of graduating with a college degree or certificate,” Lewis said.
UVU leads the state with the highest Latino student enrollment as a four-year institution. The graduation headcount has increased 425% in the past 15 years. Every year, the program inspires about 50 students across the state of Utah. Since the program started, 1324 students from 42 high schools in the state have completed it.
The partnership between Dominion Energy and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) will fund UVU and several other institutions including George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.
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