Excited to share that College of Lake County (IL) has received an National Science Foundation S-STEM award focused on supporting student success in engineering and computer science pathways, with a strong emphasis on retention, transfer, and long-term outcomes.
MN Associates, Inc. is proud to serve as the external evaluator for this important work, marking our 14th NSF S-STEM evaluation.
What makes this project especially meaningful is its focus on:
- Strengthening math readiness through the Innovation Bridge
- Building early academic networks and peer connections
- Supporting students not just to persist, but to think ahead toward transfer and careers
We are particularly looking forward to contributing to the Generation of Knowledge, understanding:
👉 What supports actually make a difference
👉 What barriers still remain
👉 How projects like this can broaden participation in ECS pathways
On a personal note, every S-STEM project brings new lessons, but the core remains the same:
students, opportunity, and the systems we build to support them.
Congratulations to the College of Lake County team, excited for the journey ahead!
