Welcome to BE-STEM!
Belonging and Excellence in STEM
The mission of the Belonging and Excellence in STEM (BE-STEM) program is to bolster the enrollment, retention and degree completion of students enrolled in STEM programs at North Seattle College. While we support and welcome all students, we have a targeted focus on students from demographics that are underrepresented in the STEM workforce. These include veterans, students from low-income families, students with learning and physical disabilities, women, and Students of Color.
*Underrepresented students include those who identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islanders and Filipino. Representation in STEM fields for these groups is much lower than it should be based on the ethnic composition of our general population. Please review the NSF website for more information.
BE-STEM Goals
- Supporting the retention, completion and transfer of STEM students
- Providing experiential learning opportunities to STEM students
- Providing a space and several opportunities for STEM students to build community
- Connecting students to mental health and well-being interventions
Join the BE-STEM Cohort!
BE-STEM scholars have access to the following:
- Navigation and Referral Services to Campus and Community Resources
- Paid STEM research opportunities
- Funding to travel to and present at STEM conferences
- STEM scholarship and internship announcements
- Cohort meetings, webinars, field trips, and networking events
- Access to the STEM Lounge (HS-2535A, 8-6 PM M-Th)
- An energetic and diverse community of STEM students at North Seattle College
Contact Info :
- Email: bestem@seattlecolleges.edu
- Phone: 206-934–4641
- Location: HSSA 2535A – second floor of the Health Sciences and Student Resources building
- In-person services: Monday – Thursday, 8AM to 5PM
- Virtual services: Friday, 8AM to 1 PM
The STEM Lounge and our offices are open to all students, regardless of enrollment in BE-STEM! Come chat with a BE-STEM representative to learn more about the program, make yourself a warm drink, or enjoy a welcoming space to study.
Not in college yet? Email us for an appointment!