The Cardinal Science Scholar Program at Otterbein University is a new co-curricular program developed with funding from the National Science Foundation whose goal is to attract and retain undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry.   Retention is achieved by not only providing scholarships but also an enriched educational experience through intentional programming.  A summer immersion program, living-learning units, and peer mentoring teams together create a strong, supportive cohort, while alumni mentoring, field trips, and external speakers provide an enhanced career program.  Initial impressions of the program, results of surveys from students both involved and not involved in the program, and the improved student retention as a result of the program will be discussed.

Cardinal Science Scholar Program at Otterbein University: A program to increase student retention

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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