Building the Pipeline in Agricultural STEM Education
The pathway from undergraduate to graduate studies in Agricultural Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) faces challenges, leading to a leaky pipeline. Explore programs like Case Study 1 and Case Study 2 that focus on mentoring, building relationships between institutions, and recruiting students to fill this gap.
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Building the Pipeline from Building the Pipeline from Undergraduate to Graduate Undergraduate to Graduate Studies Studies Agricultural science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education has been described as a "leaky pipeline," as fewer students remain as they progress through advanced study. https://nifa.usda.gov/nifa-reinforces-agricultural-education-pipeline
Case Study 1: Building the Pipeline Programmatic Goal: Develop and strengthen relationships between 1994, 1890, and 1862 institutions in Agriculture and Applied Economics Aim: Create new mentoring networks for UG students from historically under-represented groups Mentees and Mentors: Rising juniors and seniors from 1994 and 1890 institutions Nominate by faculty at their home institution Second faculty member from 1862 institution Create multi-faceted, multi-institutional mentoring team Activities: Research experiences Graduate school application guidance Workshops: research process, graduate school admissions, potential careers Support: Maximum flexibility recognizing the opportunity cost of engaging in research and mentoring activities Conference travel support to participate in experiential panel discussion Stipend ($1200-$1500) for travel, research, or graduate school applications www.joycejchen.com/pipeline
Case Study 2: Pipeline to Graduate Studies Programmatic Goal: West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) recognizes the need for their talented and motivated students to build on their education through graduate studies Partnership: Partnering with Texas A&M University (TAMU) for student opportunities to pursue graduate education in programs that are not offered at WTAMU Presidential initiative to extend program offerings, especially doctoral programs https://walterwendler.com/2018/01/pipelines/ Formal agreements with individual TAMU colleges or programs Mentors: Kimberly Hanna, TAMU Pipeline Coordinator at WTAMU Pipeline Office Identify recruitment opportunities in desired field of study Assist students with admissions materials Connect individual faculty at both institutions Activitites: Flexible process based on student goals TAMU Summer Research Program gets students to campus TAMU faculty recruitment trips to WTAMU https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/graduate- school/pipeline-to-graduate-studies.html
Discussion Do you have programs in your college that build the pipeline by: Partnering with 1890 or 1994 universities or non-LGUs? Mentoring undergraduate students for graduate school? Recruiting from other STEM colleges in your university? Providing financial or programmatic support for research activities?
