Are you a STEM major?
Interested in becoming a BUILD scholar? Spring 2024 BUILD application
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.
BUILD Scholar Application for Spring 2025 next application period
Questions: Contact Lori Taylor, Program Manage – Center for Advanced STEM Education
BUILD Commitment
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Meet with a BUILD advisor once per semester
- Meet with peer mentor once per semester
- Participate in four required events
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Participate in two optional events
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Participate in an internship, research or shadow an internship/research.
Spring 2024 Required Events/Commitment/Tracking
Upcoming Events
BUILD Resources
BUILD Commitment and Support
Fall 2023
Research/Internship
Fall, Spring and Summer
Paid Research/Internship Opportunities
Gain experience through research and internships.
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.
BUILD Passport to Success
RM-AMP’s mission is to build STEM equity and excellence. Attending workshops/seminars, professional development events and skill building courses assists in building a student's STEM Identity.
Leadership Team
Dr. Hsiu-Ping Liu
Director of Center for Advanced STEM Education and Professor of Biology
Principal Investigator
[email protected] 303-615-0221
Dr. Rob Niemeyer
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Co-Principal Investigator
[email protected] 303-605-7192
Dr. Kristy Duran
Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research and Professor of Biology
[email protected] 303-605-7401
