Groups Program STEM Initiative

Groups Program STEM Initiative It was established in the fall of 2010 as a pilot program with 13 matched mentee and mentor pairs.

It is this program's goal to enhance the experiences of underrepresented students in the STEM fields by providing academic support and professional development. The Groups STEM Initiative, formerly the Groups Women in Science Mentoring program, was a collaboration between the Groups Scholars Program and the Women in Science Program Board. The program was initially developed to attract and retain f

irst generation; underrepresented college women in the STEM fields at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) to help them successfully complete their baccalaureate degree in a STEM discipline. As a result of its success, the program was fully implemented in 2011. That year, the number matched mentee and mentor pairs increased by almost half from the previous year; there were 24 students matched with a mentor in the same or similar discipline. In the fall of 2012, the Groups Program STEM Initiative replaced the Groups Women in Science Mentoring Program. The STEM Initiative was created to include a male mentoring component. In addition, nine components were developed to help students complete their baccalaureate degree and prepare for graduate school: faculty and graduate student mentoring, the Foundations of Research learning curriculum to teach new participants about research, a required lab or research experience, a required poster or oral presentation, a new STEM student organization, peer advisors, tutoring, study groups, and increased academic and professional events. The Groups STEM Summer Research Experience Program component began in 2013 with the purpose of training students in scholarly research, enhancing student learning, promoting a culture of research, and fostering collaboration between faculty and students. As part of the program, STEM Scholars engage in five weeks of hands-on research with the guidance of faculty, graduate students, and active researchers. To support their research efforts, STEM Scholars take a Foundations of Research course and workshop to learn about scientific research processes as well as develop practical skills (technical writing, poster presentation, etc). At the end of the program, students present their research in a poster symposium sponsored by the Groups Scholars Program.

04/30/2026

There is a final next week you need to study for! Why study alone? Take a lesson from the penguins stick together with us and pass your finals! RSVP sooner rather than later! 🐧🎓

04/08/2026

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Callout Event this Wednesday!!
01/26/2026

Callout Event this Wednesday!!

Good Morning, G.S.S.O members! Pull up TODAY from 12:30 – 3 PM in-front of Ballantine Hall for our GSSO Candy TableCome ...
01/23/2026

Good Morning, G.S.S.O members!
Pull up TODAY from 12:30 – 3 PM in-front of Ballantine Hall for our GSSO Candy Table

Come hang out and meet the amazing G.S.S.O leaders, and learn more about what we’re all about while earning FREE candy just for stopping by.

Got a friend who’s not in GSSO yet? Bring them along and help them join our GroupMe, and you’ll score DOUBLE the candy (yes, double!!!!!)

This is the perfect excuse to roll through with friends, snap a pic, and share the love on your socials. Don’t miss out!!!

New semester, new connections! Looking for a STEM community? Come to our callout meeting and meet new people!
01/18/2026

New semester, new connections! Looking for a STEM community? Come to our callout meeting and meet new people!

Need to refresh your resume or want to learn how to 📝? Join us at the Walter Center on Nov 3 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM 📆. A gu...
11/01/2025

Need to refresh your resume or want to learn how to 📝? Join us at the Walter Center on Nov 3 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM 📆. A guest speaker will be present to provide extra information on making resumes 🗣!

Join us tomorrow for our virtual spring Call-out meeting. The link for the zoom meeting can be found in our bio. We look...
02/14/2022

Join us tomorrow for our virtual spring Call-out meeting. The link for the zoom meeting can be found in our bio. We look forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new ones!

Become prepared to connect with ANY employer you come across with the help of The Groups STEM Student Organization, The ...
10/31/2019

Become prepared to connect with ANY employer you come across with the help of The Groups STEM Student Organization, The Walter Center for Career Development, and The Women of Color Leadership Institute. Attire is business casual. Food will be provided! LINK TO RSVP https://forms.gle/BoJEpjauMZ6S5hmM7

Come on out Thursday and join us for our general body meeting! you will not be disappointed 😉 also don’t forget to bring...
04/02/2019

Come on out Thursday and join us for our general body meeting! you will not be disappointed 😉 also don’t forget to bring a friend!

10/18/2018
Thank you Maria Hamilton Abegunde for giving space to slow down and consider how we engage with others, our surroundings...
10/18/2018

Thank you Maria Hamilton Abegunde for giving space to slow down and consider how we engage with others, our surroundings, and ourselves!

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