The overarching goal of the S-STEM Engineering Scholars Program at Prairie View A&M University is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who graduate with undergraduate degrees in STEM fields and to increase the preparedness of these students for diverse career paths. The operational objectives of the program include:

  1. Increase the retention of program scholars from sophomore year to graduation
  2. Reduce the average time to degree completion for program scholars
  3. Increase the professional preparation of program scholars and their awareness of diverse STEM career paths including graduate school, corporate industries, government, and entrepreneurship
  4. Adapt and evaluate an innovative combination of evidence-based support strategies for minority student success in STEM degree programs