Fisk-Vanderbilt program to grow diversity in STEM Ph.D.s

[Tanuki]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/122841761

I also posted this in the science group.

[Number23]

1. From your link

"The Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s to PhD Bridge Program exists to improve the demographic representation in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Studies indicate that underrepresented minority (URM) students are more likely to use the master’s degrees as a stepping stone to the PhD. Hence, to increase the number of URM students engaged in PhD-level STEM research, a relationship between Fisk University, which is an accredited Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU), and Vanderbilt University was conceived."

Very cool, K&R

[brer cat]

2. Very encouraging program.

Adding another quote: "Fisk is the number one producer of African American earned Master’s Degrees. With an 80% retention rate to the PhD and a 97% overall retention rate. The Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program is contributing significantly to the STEM workforce and academe."