We aim to create a more inclusive environment and engineer a more equitable world, and support this by offering a variety of student-centric academic and social enrichment programs that feature peer mentoring, faculty mentoring and student research.
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The LSAMP program seeks to diversify the STEM workforce by increasing the numbers of students successfully completing high quality degree programs in STEM disciplines. Eligible individuals can apply for paid research and/or industrial internship opportunities, and take part in professional development opportunities.
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The Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) program at UB provides support and extracurricular opportunities for UB students of all genders in STEM fields with the goal of improving the recruitment, retention and success of women in STEM fields.
JEDI Ambassadors
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JEDI ambassadors are undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences that are here to answer your questions about their respective STEM majors, getting involved on campus and life at UB.
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The EDI Scholars Program, funded by an NSF S-STEM grant, provides students the opportunity to be part of a hands-on, community-based cohort of scholars who will learn how to put social justice theory into practice in STEM fields. As EDI scholars, students will solve complex societal problems through engineering and computing projects.
SEAS Empowering Advancement Scholarship
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This School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) scholarship is available to first-year students who demonstrate potential to become leaders in the fields of engineering and computer science.
The highly-selective award is a non-tuition scholarship that can be used for costs such as housing, student fees, or experiential learning opportunities, including study abroad. Funds are awarded annually over four years as long as the recipient remains in an engineering or computer science major with a minimum cumulative UB GPA of 3.0. Scholarship recipients must register for full-time status each semester (at least 12 credits). Qualified applicants will be notified about the award at the time of admission. There is no separate application.
SEAS Student Clubs and Organizations
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There are a number of clubs that aim to help underrepresented students succeed in STEM, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all.