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NEW! Federally Funded TAMIU Program by the Department of Education

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Available for eligible STEM, Nursing and Health Science TAMIU Undergraduate Students

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Helping students succeed each step of the way—even after graduation

Once in TRiO, always in TRiO!


About

TRiO STEM is a federally funded Student Support Services (SSS) program committed to the success of first-generation, low-income, and/or scholars with disabilities within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Nursing and Health Science fields.

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Mission

Our mission is to empower qualifying STEM, Nursing and Health Science scholars to:

  • Achieve maximum academic success and career readiness
  • Develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and attributes to complete a post-secondary education
  • Graduate skilled, self-actualizing professionals and global citizens who lead through best practices and lifelong learning

Goals

Our primary goal is to provide different support services to 120 select STEM, Nursing and Health Science scholars in order to improve their academic performance as well as their persistence, retention and graduation rates. Other goals also include:

  • Assisting with the acquisition of necessary skills, knowledge, and attributes to complete a post-secondary education
  • Increasing awareness and preparation for graduate school and professional career options
  • Maximizing opportunities for financial assistance through financial and economic literacy
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Services & Benefits

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Faculty Mentoring & Peer Mentoring

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Job Shadowing & Career Preparation Assistance

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Academic Advising & SACP (Student Academic Career Plan)

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Early Registration & Class Scheduling

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Letters of Recommendation & University Appeals

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Summer Scholarships

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Summer Pathways

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Plus Much More!

Free. Exclusive. Personalized.

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Why Join?

Simply put, there are many. But in short, because of our exclusive student services, 10+ years of academic expertise and work experience, similar first-generation background status and friendly, family-like staff and environment!

Eligibility Criteria

In order to qualify for the program, you must be BOTH

1. A current or prospective TAMIU student pursuing a STEM, Nursing or Health Science bachelor's degree

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2. Either low-income, first-generation and/or an individual with a documented disability

According to the Department of Education (2021), first generation is defined as an individual with:
Non-Degreed Parents
Parents (natural of adoptive) without a bachelor's degree
AND/OR Non-Parents (Natural/Adoptive)
Did not live with a natural or adoptive parent who provided support before turning 18
AND/OR Non-Degreed Single Parent
Lived with a single parent without a bachelor's degree who provided support only before turning 18

Hear and learn more about what being first generation means

Briana Valdez

Undergraduate Student

Audrey Castillo

Undergraduate Student

Learn More about First Generation


DID YOU KNOW?

We are 1 of only 7 TRiO STEM programs in the whole state of Texas

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Application Process

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1. Complete PDF Application

Fill in a simple application and submit via email

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2. Participate in an informal interview

Join in a relaxed interview to get to know you better

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3. Sign other required paperwork

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Application CHECKLIST

Application Packet MUST include:

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TRiO STEM Program Application

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Applicant's or Parent(s)'/Guardian(s)' 1040 Form (if applicable) or Student Aid Report from FAFSA 

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Permanent Resident Alien Card (if applicable)

Applications accepted all year-round

*Limited Spots Available. Submitted applications valid only for a limited amount of time.

Application Priority deadlines

Fall/Spring/Summer: Two weeks before first class day


HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Year 1

(New Participants and/or Freshmen)


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Peer Mentoring

Academic Advising & Pre-Registration

Student Academic & Career Plan (SACP)

Annual Orientation/Awards Ceremony

Summer Pathways

Financial Literacy

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Faculty Mentoring

Job Shadowing

Conferences/Educational Activities

Presentations/Workshops

Other Special Program Activities

Year 2

(Continuing Participants and/or Sophomores)


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Peer Mentoring

Academic Advising & Pre-Registration

Student Academic & Career Plan (SACP)

Annual Orientation/Awards Ceremony

Summer Pathways

Financial Literacy

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Faculty Mentoring

Job Shadowing

Conferences/Educational Activities

Presentations/Workshops

Other Special Program Activities

Year 3

(Continuing Participants and/or Juniors)


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Student Academic & Career Plan (SACP)

Graduate School Preparation

Career Preparation/Job Search Assistance

Annual Orientation/Awards Ceremony

Summer Pathways

Financial Literacy

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Faculty Mentoring

Job Shadowing

Conferences/Educational Activities

Presentations/Workshops

Other Special Program Activities

Year 4 (and beyond)

(GradReady Participants and/or Seniors)

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Student Academic & Career Plan (SACP)

Graduate School Preparation

Career Preparation/Job Search Assistance

Annual Orientation/Awards Ceremony

Summer Pathways

Financial Literacy

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Faculty Mentoring

Job Shadowing

Conferences/Educational Activities

Presentations/Workshops

Other Special Program Activities

About Us

Meet the TRiO Team

Whether via online, phone and/or in person, our program professionals are always happy to help you out—learn more about us below!

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TRiO STEM Director

Program Director
Alejandra Gonzalez, MPA

8+ Years of Academic Work Experience
Fun Facts: "My personal dream project is to complete a Triathlon.
I really enjoy swimming and running. During college I worked as a lifeguard".

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Academic Success Coach
Jose A. Serna, MBA

7+ Years of Academic Work Experience
First-Generation College Graduate
Fun Fact: "I'm the founder and business owner of My Style Shop"

Sergio Coronado

Administrative Assistant
Sergio Coronado, MLS, GACs

12+ Years of Academic Work Experience
Fun Fact: "I'm secretly Spider-Man"

Peer Mentors

Peer mentors are TAMIU undergraduate students (Juniors or Seniors) majoring in STEM, Nursing or Health Science fields

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Samira Garcia

Senior | Biology Major

Fun Fact: "My favority type of food is sushi, but I enjoy trying new foods!"

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Ana Ramos

Senior | Biology Major

Fun Fact: "I got a full scholarship to Costa Rica for the summer!"

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Aneli Guerra

Junior | Nursing Major

Fun Fact: "I am a certified phlebotomist, medical assistant, and registered dental assistant."

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Joseph Amaya

Senior | Biology Major

Fun Fact: "I aspire to become a physician, and a wildlife rehabilitor on the side."

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Jonathan Ruiz

Senior | Health Science Major

Fun Fact: "A passion of mine is Ballet Folkorico and I have been invited to audition for the NYC professional company Ballet Nepantla. One day y'all might see me there!"


RESOURCES

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First Generation

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Job Search

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Graduate School

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Uconnect

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eLearning

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OIT Helpdesk

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Academic Tutoring

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Student Organizations

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Library

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Course Syllabus

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Food Pantry


STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Join our very own TRiO-STEM-borned student organization

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Fall 2023

Officer Meetings

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General Meetings

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Join Virtually!

See TAMIU Presence Organizations website for meeting updates and locations

Current Officers

President: Ana Ramos

Vice President: Geysira Vela

Secretary: Alex Luna and Aracely Salinas

Treasurer: Adriana Medrano and Arianna Montes

Risk Manager: Ben Reyes

Historian: Sofia Montemayor

Marketing & Public Relations: Kayli Dimas

Event Coordinator: Sabrina Rios

Fundraiser Coordinator: Carlo Ochoa

Community Service Coordinator: Briana Valdez


Contact Us

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Phone
956.326.3340

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Email
triostem@tamiu.edu

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Office
Zaffirini Student Center (ZSC) 222

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Office Hours
Virtual Walk-Ins
Monday - Friday: 8a.m. - 5p.m.


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