Purpose, Benefits, and Eligibility
Purpose
Science Opportunities and Profession Exploration (SCOPE) aims to eliminate barriers for underrepresented minority students interested in science by providing academic support, creating a sense of community, and strengthening self-identity as a scientist.
SCOPE supports African American, Hispanic, and Native American students enrolled at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) interested in a career in science.
Benefits
Participants in the program will receive:
- $750 stipend per semester for up to four semesters
- $2,400 paid internship with a local scientific partner
- Peer mentoring and enhanced tutoring support
- Faculty Learning Advocate to help navigate college services
- Luncheons with other SCOPE participants
- Opportunities to participate in research
Eligibility
To be eligible for SCOPE, you must meet all three of the following:
- African American, Hispanic, and Native American students
- Enrolled in at least one science class at SCC
- Interested in a career in some field of science
Core Team
For more information about the SCOPE program, send an email to scope@scottsdalecc.edu.
- Patricia Ashby
- Program Coordinator
- Phone: (480) 423-6033
- patricia.ashby@scottsdalecc.edu
- Office: NS-115
- Anne Cedergren-Healy
- Internship Coordinator
- Phone: (480) 423-6779
- anne.cedergren-healy@scottsdalecc.edu
- Office: NS-118
- Relindis Mawo
- Diversity Coordinator
- Phone: (480) 423-6705
- relindis.mawo@scottsdalecc.edu
- Office: NS-124
- Mitch Sweet
- Peer Mentor Coordinator
- Phone: (480) 423-6372
- mitchell.sweet@scottsdalecc.edu
- Office: NS-127
Land Acknowledgement
Scottsdale Community College (SCC) credits the diverse Indigenous people still connected to the land on which we gather. Our college resides on the ancient lands of the Huhugam, ancestors to the O’odham and tribal territory of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC). SRP-MIC is a federally recognized tribe - one of 22 Arizona Indigenous tribes and one of 574 across the United States. Attached to this physical space is a painful history of forced removal and the resulting intentional genocide of its Indigenous people. We remain appreciative of our ability to teach, learn and serve in a space of such importance and reverence.
SCC acknowledges the land on which we are situated today as the traditional land and home of two distinct tribal nations: the Onk Akimel O’odham (Pima) and the Xalychidom Piipaash (Maricopa). We take this opportunity to thank the original caretakers of this land, the Huhugam. We offer our respect to all O'odham and Piipaash of the past, present and future.
National Science Foundation Acknowledgement
The Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC) STEM program is aligned with the NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education framework, which is a comprehensive effort to accelerate improvements in the quality and effectiveness of undergraduate education in STEM fields. The program advances research on the nature of learning and teaching at community colleges to improve outcomes for students who enter the workforce upon completion of their STEM degree or credential, or transfer to four-year institutions, as outlined in the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022." To learn more about the program, visit the ITYC webpage.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant No. 2412935. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.