CoSMiC* Scholars Program
Computing, Sciences, and Mathematics in College*
Computing, Sciences, and Mathematics in College* (CoSMIC*) is an extension of a previous scholarship program under the NSF S-STEM program. The program has been expanded to include undergraduate students majoring in Computer Science; Computer Information Science; Mathematics; Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics (MB3); or Forensic Chemistry; and graduate students majoring in Applied and Industrial Mathematics; Applied Information Technology; Computer Science; Mathematics Education or Forensic Science.
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CoSMiC* Scholars Field Trip to the
Historical Electronics Museum — April 2008 |
The primary goal of the program is to increase awareness and access to these programs and career opportunities, as well as to increase the probability of retention and persistence in these target areas of science, mathematics, and computing. A secondary goal is to increase the number of students in the programs and who become aware of the interdisciplinary nature of mathematics and computing in the sciences. In addition to the variety of programs offered, we will expect all CoSMiC* scholars will enroll in one of two one-credit interdisciplinary courses that explore careers and opportunities in science, technology, and mathematics.
Specific objectives of the project are to:
- Provide scholarships of up to $5000 per year for undergraduates and up to $10,000 per year for graduate students in the selected STEM disciplines with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Increase the number of citizen and permanent resident students majoring in our selected STEM disciplines, with particular attention to the recruitment of minorities and women.
- Increase the number and quality of graduates in our selected STEM disciplines.
- Provide a support mechanism to the students in order to facilitate their success by emphasizing persistence and improvement for retention.
- Inform students of the nature of careers and preparation for careers in STEM disciplines by exposing them to a variety of accessible interdisciplinary experiences.
Applications are accepted for Fall Term in May and for the Spring Term in December from current Towson University students as well as students transferring into one of the targeted majors from a community college.
Send general inquiries to cosmic@towson.edu or contact the appropriate faculty member for the corresponding majors.
For more information visit the
The Jess and Mildred Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics
Smith Hall, Room 312 (campus map)
Phone: 410-704-2121
Fax: 410-704-2604
E-mail: fcsm@towson.edu
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