INT 198 - STEM Leadership for Inclusive Excellence

This course is designed for Wheaton students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) who are motivated to develop their leadership skills and apply them to issues of inclusive excellence on campus. Throughout the semester, students will engage in personal skills assessment, hands-on leadership exercises, and collaborative problem-solving opportunities. Student will utilize their collaborative leadership skills to develop a proposal for an on-campus inclusive excellence project that addresses a potential barrier to student success in STEM at Wheaton. All students who complete this course will be eligible for a paid fellowship through funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to complete their proposed Inclusive Excellence project on campus in a future semester. · The course is open to all students interested in STEM. · First-generation students and students of color interested in STEM are encouraged to apply for the course. · Students do not need to be a declared STEM major. First-year and sophomores are encouraged to apply.

Credits .5

Notes
Permission of Instructor

Area
Natural Science

Division
Natural Sciences

Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Structure/Power/Inequality