| Title | Course Development for the Indigenous STEM Bridging Program |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Applied Science |
| Status | Active |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2025 |
| Project Summary | The project will create a course called the “Integrated Experiential STEM Seminar.” This course is part of a broader initiative to develop a year-long bridging program for Indigenous students transition into STEM direct-entry undergraduate degrees at UBC, providing them with academic, social, financial, and cultural supports. This course will offer students a supportive space to build community, learn about different STEM disciplines, develop essential academic skills, and engage in experiential learning. Activities will include group projects, lab work, coding exercises, and training in study strategies. A focus in developing the course will be to highlight Indigenous knowledge and approaches to science and strengthen student’s cultural and community ties. Content will be developed in close consultation with Indigenous students and the bridging program’s Indigenous Advisory Committee. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2025/2026 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Tonia Welch |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 44,257 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Tonia Welch, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Mining Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science |
| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2026/2027 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | Tonia Welch |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 5,742 |
| Year 2: Team Members | Tonia Welch, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Mining Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science |