Program Overview

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The ICP program draws on the collective power of minority women across all educational levels (i.e., high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professionals) to provide a powerful multi-generational, trans-disciplinary STEM community that fosters connectedness and reaffirms students’ belongingness to their STEM academic programs. This community also explores the socio-cultural factors that affect women of color in STEM (e.g., microaggressions, sexism, stereotypes, etc.) and equip students with strategies and skills to thrive amidst these challenges. For example ICP STEM scholars will have access to supportive spaces for ‘real’ talk called Sistah Circles. This space is a culturally responsive counter to the stereotype that minority women need 'to do it alone' or 'to be strong.' 

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The ICP program aims to promote scholastic success by engaging students in developmentally appropriate academic success opportunities. For example, undergraduate students will participate in study tables and graduate students will attend workshops focused on navigating qualifying exams and the dissertation process. All students will be asked to collaboratively create an individualized academic semester plan.

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​​The ICP program seeks to facilitate disciplinary engagement and leadership skill development through the implementation of culturally-responsive mentor-teaching. ICP STEM Scholars will advance their curriculum and design skills, and  collaboratively lead science outreach activities with high school students. These activities are designed to translate your disciplinary knowledge into solving problems facing marginalized communities, and contribute to the development of the next generation of women of color in STEM through leadership and mentor-teaching. 

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The ICP program aims to to cultivate future STEM career preparedness. Consequently, ICP STEM scholars will engage in various career & professional development activities that facilitate self-awareness and equip students with tangible tools for career success. For example, students will participate in a STEM Career Speaker Series presented by professionals employed in academia or industry. Here, they will gain access to cutting-edge industry demands and specific ways in which they can tailor their experiences to maximize their competitiveness.