2018 First2Network Student Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the First2Network. First2 is a major National Science Foundation Project aimed at solving the problem of college students leaving STEM majors after their first or second year.

If you are a senior in high school, (or non traditional student preparing to go to college) who will be a first generation college student planning to major in a science, technology, engineering or math related field, then you are in the right place! We are seeking rising freshmen who will be enrolled in a West Virginia community college, or 4-year college in the fall of 2018.

West Virginia, and the Nation need more STEM professionals, but completing a STEM course of study can be challenging. The First2Network is a growing group of professors, state officials and students like you who want to improve persistence in STEM during the first two years of college We are piloting efforts to support you and others to achieve success. We ask you to join us in building a better environment for STEM students, and to be an advocate and leader in your hometown by encouraging future STEM students in your community.

By completing this application you are agreeing, if accepted, to:

-- participate in an all expenses paid two-week STEM research internship in summer of 2018;

-- participate in online meetings during the 2018-2019 academic year that will provide a forum for discussion, problem solving and skill development;

-- become a hometown STEM ambassador by visiting your hometown community in the 2018-19 academic year.

-- participate in our educational research study.

Depending on your level of completion, you may be awarded up to $400.00, and travel support to present at a STEM conference.

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* 1. Please provide contact information where you can be reached between now and May 26.

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

County

ZIP/Postal Code

Name of your High School

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Which of the following best describes the community in which you grew up?

Rural

Town

Suburb

City

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Tell us about your family's education history

neither mother or father attended a 2-year or 4-year college

mother attended some college but did not obtain a degree

father attended some college but did not obtain a degree

mother has an associates or bachelors degree

father has an associates or bachelors degree

my mother did not complete high school

my father did not complete high school.

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* 4. Which two-year or four-year college in WV will you attend the 2018-2019 academic year?

Name of my college.

List your major IF you have declared one. If not say undeclared

If you have not declared a major, list possible majors that you are interested in.

I have been accepted to the following schools and will choose one of these.

I have applied to the following schools but have not heard back yet:

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* 5. In the comment box below, provide a web link to the list of courses for your expected major. This is often in the online catalog. If you don't know, and need help, say so below.

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* 6. What science and/or math courses will you be enrolled in for Fall 2018? We understand that you may have math or other prerequisite deficiencies which will need to be addressed before you can enroll in science courses. If so, please explain below.

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* 7. In two to three paragraphs, tell us why you are interested in pursuing a STEM course of study.

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* 8. We are interested in knowing more about your accomplishments during high school or prior to starting college. Please comment on any honors, or organizations you belong to, or your work history, or work in service to others.

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* 9. Did you know that early experience in STEM research is one key to being successful in a STEM course of study? If you are selected to participate in this project, you will gain a spot in a prestigious research internship during summer 2018. Please click the response circle to indicate your availability for the internship below:

Fairmont State University (Fairmont, WV) Sunday, May 27 - Friday, Jun 8

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* 10. Provide the name and contact info for a teacher, other school official or someone else familiar with your academic work, who is not a parent. Please make sure you ask this person first.

Name

Position

How they know you

phone number where they can be contacted

email address

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* 11. I have read and agreed to the terms of the appointment as described at the top of the application. I agree to:

participate in an all expenses paid two-week science/engineering research internship in summer of 2018;

participate in online meetings during the 2018-2019 academic year that will provide a forum for discussion, problem solving and skill development;

become a hometown STEM ambassador by visiting my hometown community during the 2018-2019 academic year.

participate in our educational research study.