FoCuS is an NSF S-STEM scholarship and support program for chemistry majors at the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University.  This program has developed an approach to catalyze early entry into research.  Our lab curriculum teaches lab skills and spectroscopic analysis.   By the end of their first year, these FoCuS students have completed three technique-based laboratory classes with projects in purification, chromatography and synthesis from a variety of sub-disciplines of chemistry.   In the second year, students enroll in a problem-solving course involving independent mini-research projects to solidify their research foundation.  Students receive early mentoring and coaching from Career Resources and faculty members to apply and interview for summer opportunities.   Preliminary outcomes will be provided.

Elements of an NSF S-STEM program that catalyze early entry to research

248th National Meeting (2014)

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