FALL BREAK
November 25-29, 2024
BUilding Identity Leading to Diversity (BUILD)
BUILD aims to build the STEM identity of MSU students and positively impact their persistence, graduation, and progression into STEM careers and/or graduate programs.
Research shows a positive, strong, and resilient STEM identity can translate into greater success. BUILD will strive to bolster student’s STEM identity through Competence, Performance Recognition, and Transformative Co-Curricular Engagement.
Stipends can affect your financial aid package, contact the financial aid office prior to accepting a stipend.
Phone: 303-556-8593
Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Events
BUILD Commitment
1. Meet with a BUILD advisor once per semester 2. Meet with peer mentor once per semester 3. Participate in four required events 4. Participate in two optional events Participate in an internship, research or shadow an internship/research
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Research and Internships
BUILD provides a stipend for students participating in non-service research and non-service internship training each semester.
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BUILD Passport to Success
BUILD strives to bolster students’ STEM identity via competence, performance, recognition, and co-curriculum engagement. Attending workshops/seminars, professional development events and skill-building courses can assist in building a student’s STEM Identity. The purpose of this passport is to encourage you to attend additional activities that help gain skills for STEM careers and/or graduate programs while providing financial support.
PASSPORT TO SUCCESS
Events
BUILD Scholars are required to attend 4 pre-selected required events and 2 optional events.
OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED EVENTS
Google Folder to Track Events
All BUILD Scholars will have a google fold to assist in tracking your events. You must have a gmail account to have access to your folder.
GOOGLE FOLDERSBUILD Resources
External Research Opportunities
Outside of MSU Denver
Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities
Reduce financial stress and help you focus more on your studies apply for scholarships
SACNAS
The leading multicultural and multidisciplinary STEM diversity organization. in the country, Access to leadership training, career development, mentoring and community-building.
STEM Challenge Camp
Exploring Real World STEM Challenges using Lean Six Sigma Process
Leadership Team
Dr. Rob Niemeyer
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
PI - Principal Investigator
[email protected] 303-605-7192
Dr. Kristy Duran
Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Biology
[email protected] 303-605-7401
