STEM Articulation & Transfer (SATC) Program
Funded by the National Science Foundation in late 2019, the STEM Articulation and Transfer (SATC) program aims to advance the academic careers of STEM students at Palm Beach State College. The program's goal is to build the STEM workforce by supporting AA attainment and facilitating the transfer of students from two-year to four-year institutions, ultimately leading to their graduation with a four-year degree.
While PBSC's program is primarily partnered with Florida Atlantic University’s College of Science, the SATC program also welcomes students interested in transferring to other four-year institutions.
The SATC program has greatly benefited the STEM community at PBSC, reaching over 14,000 students. By fostering collaboration, empowering students, and providing academic and career support, the program has contributed to STEM recruitment growth, career preparation, positive student retention and graduation rates, and improved transfer support to FAU.
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Academic and Career Support
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Direct communication with FAU’s College of Science, FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the Link2FAU program
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Extracurricular STEM Activities
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Professional connections in STEM fields
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A community of like-minded peers
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Peer-to-peer tutoring in chemistry, biology, and physics
STEM News
Stay up-to-date on the latest news about the SATC program and other STEM information.
Events
SATC hosts various events throughout the year for PBSC students to participate in.
SATC Program Participant Application Survey
Survey to be completed by students.
PBSC student login required.
Contact Information
Dr. Becky Mercer
Associate Dean and Principal Investigator
Email: mercerb@pbsc.edu
Brandon White
Grant Coordinator
Email: whiteb@pbsc.edu
Jada Brooks
Outreach Program Specialist
Email: brooksj@pbsc.edu
Marina Rines
Co-PI
Email: juddc@pbsc.edu
Cynthia Judd
Co-PI
Email: rinesm@pbsc.edu
Bruna Sharkey
STEM Course Assistant
Mason Bishop
WorkEd Consulting
SATC Professional Development
UF Biomedical Research Q&A
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FAU College of Science Panel
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SATC Town Hall: STEM Student Panel
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STEM Workshop: Propelling Your Career
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STEM Town Hall: FAU College of Science Spotlight
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Program Information
Year 1
The project will develop and pilot a program of streamlined articulation, collaborative advising and strategies to improve academic outcomes in chemistry.
Year 2
The project seeks to fully implement and refine the validated model for chemistry.
Years 3 and 4
The model will be institutionalized in chemistry and applied to biology.
Year 5
Elements of the model may be expanded to additional STEM disciplines. To provide an understanding of student educational pathways, a mixed methods analysis will compare and synthesize quantitative data (e.g., data from student transcripts; co-curricular participation) and qualitative data from student surveys. Strategies and processes developed by the project will be shared through a website, presentations at national conferences such as the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Conference and the Association of Community Colleges Conference and publications in journals such as the Journal of College Science Teaching.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
The Max Planck Florida Institute is stimulating the development of innovative experimental approaches that are leading the world to a new understanding of brain function in health and disease.
https://mpfi.org/training/undergrad/
External Evaluator: Mason Bishop
https://workedconsulting.com/about
Undergraduate Research
The SATC program has provided Palm Beach State College students with the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research training. The SATC program partnered with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology to support these trainings by sharing expert insights into scientific research and providing student mentorship. The program was piloted in the Spring of 2021 on the Palm Beach Gardens Campus and quickly spread to Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses. Subject disciplines included biology, biotechnology and chemistry. The program is currently on hiatus, please check with grant staff for more information.
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