Impact of STARS

STARS Program 25th Anniversary Celebration

Held virtually on April 10, 2021

Students enrolled in STARS who did not dclare interest in a STEM major at admission were much more likely to graduate as STEM majors as compared to their matched counterpats. STARS students had a higher science GPA and core science GPA than matched non-STARS students. STARS studetns took more credits in the sciences and reported significantly greater engagement in science-related activities than non-STARS students. Students who participated in Summer STARS and STARS 2 were more likely to show increased performance and persistence in the sciences. The STARS community was identified as the most valuable part of the program. The mentorship given STARS students, the opportunity to form relationships with faculty, post-docs and graduate students engaged in scientfic research, and the network of supportive peers also interested in science are specific manisfestations of this community. The racial diversity of the STARS group is another important feature to many participants. Minorities and women felt supported and inspired by working with minority and women scientists and students. STARS influenced career goals. STARS validated pre-existing interests in science or medicine. Many STARS students refined academic and career goals based on increased self-understanding.

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