Racial Equity through Student Engagement and Teaching in STEM
Program Overview
The NSF-funded Advancing Racial Equity for Youth in Alternative Schooling Systems through Culturally Responsivea STEM Programming, or RESET in STEM, is an idea borne from UH’s successful STEM RISE program. RESET in STEM aims to address the systemic barriers that hinder economically and socially disadvantaged students’ access to STEM education. The program is a collaboration of UH’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, College of Education and Cullen College of Engineering with Eight Million Stories, Inc., a community-based non-profit.
The program includes funds to provide scholarships to undergraduate STEM majors and high school students over the course of four years. 8 Million Stories high school students from Houston-area high schools, including Jack Yates, Wheatley, Madison and Worthing High Schools will participate in an on-campus, six-week summer program to engage in a STEM research lab experience. And during the school year, the students will attend workshops focused on college and career readiness.
Summer 2024 STEM RISE × RESET in STEM Program
The Summer 2024 STEM RISE × RESET in STEM program is slated for June 10 – July 26, 2024.
- The teachHOUSTON Undergraduate Research Methods course will take place during UH Summer Session 3 (June 3 – July 27, 2024).
- 8 Million Stories High School student participation will take place June 17 – July 27, 2024.
Program Participants
June 10 – July 27,2024
Scholarships ranging from $2,500 – $5,000
Option 1: STEM RISE Research Methods Scholar ($2,500)
- Receive a full scholarship for the summer Research Methods in STEM course (BIO, CHEM or PHYS 4340)
- Participate in the STEM Professional Development Institute focused on culturally responsive instruction and mentoring practices
- Teach lessons and mentor high school students participating in the STEM RISE research lab experience
Option 2: STEM RISE Undergrad Lab Mentor ($2,500)
- Conduct STEM research in UH STEM labs
- Participate in the STEM Professional Development Institute focused on culturally responsive instruction and mentoring practices
- Mentor and support high school students also conducting research in labs
Option 3: RESET in STEM Research Methods sand Lab Mentor ($5,000)
- Combination of Options 1 and 2
As a STEM RISE × RESET in STEM Scholar, you will:
- Conduct STEM research in UH STEM labs
- Receive mentorship in labs from STEM RISE lab mentors (undergraduate STEM majors at UH)
- Receive hands-on STEM instruction and mentorship support from STEM RISE mentors (preservice STEM teachers at UH)
- Gain hands-on STEM experience in classroom and research lab setting
Total Time Commitment for All Activities: 6 weeks (June 17 – July 27)
Total Compensation: Funds will be provided for on-campus meals and lab materials. Stipend will be provided.
We are currently recruiting applicants from 8 Million Stories and Jack Yates High School.
Ready to Apply?
UH medical students, UH NSM majors and Jack Yates High School students should complete this form to apply for the STEM RISE program.
STEM RISE × RESET in STEM Application
Questions
Contact us at stemrise@uh.edu.
RESET in STEM In the News
Meet the RESET in STEM Team
Dr. Mariam Manuel
Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, teachHOUSTON, UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Marvin Pierre
Co-Founder & Executive Director, 8 Million Stories
Dr. Jacqueline Ekeoba
Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, teachHOUSTON, UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Jerrod Henderson
Assistant Professor in Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, UH Cullen College of Engineering
Dr. April Peters-Hawkins
Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, UH College of Education
Dr. Donna Stokes
Professor in the Department of Physics, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Student Success, UH College of Natural Science and Mathematics