I participated in a two semester, First Year Research Experience [FYRE] course, for Bridges Scholars students. The goal of this program is to encourage students from diverse backgrounds; students with different race/ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. First and second year students at Miami are required to live on campus, and can choose […]
A45: How can participation in student organizations enable the academic success of Bridges scholars?
Our general research area is supporting students academically and student success. The research question asked was what ways does the membership in a student organization affect the academic and social success of Bridges Scholars? This is relevant for our field because we want to make sure that the students involved are succeeding at Miami University […]
C50: The Role of Mentoring for STEM Student Success Within the Bridges Scholars Community
The purpose of this study is to find the role of mentoring relationships for STEM student success within the Bridges Scholars community at Miami University. The Bridges Scholars program is a program that is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of and appreciation for diversity while also providing students with resources needed to navigate throughout […]
A50: The impact sense of belonging has on African American students at predominantly white institutions
This study addresses the sense of belonging among culturally diverse students at predominantly white institutions of higher education; and the effect it has on their pursuit of higher education and academic success. The purpose of this research project is to discover whether or not culturally diverse students in the Bridges Scholars program at Miami University […]

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