National Science Foundation (NSF) TAPDINTO-STEM program

The Alliance for Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking, and Transition Opportunities in STEM (TAPDINTO-STEM) is a collaborative project funded by the National Science Foundation with the goal of increasing the quantity of students with disabilities receiving associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Landmark College students are invited to apply for the following programs:

  • Bridge to Baccalaureate Program: This program is for first-year and second-year (sophomores) students who plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree in STEM. The goal for students in this bridge is to transition into the Bridge to Post-Baccalaureate Program. Participants accepted and enrolled in the Bridge to Baccalaureate Program will receive a $500 stipend per semester. See eligibility and participation requirements below.
     
  • Bridge to Post-Baccalaureate Program: This program is for juniors and seniors who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in STEM. The goal for students in this bridge is to transition into Graduate School or the STEM workforce. Participants accepted and enrolled in the Bridge to Post-Baccalaureate Program will receive a $500 stipend per semester. See eligibility and participation requirements below.

Learn more about the TAPDINTO STEM grant and partner institutions

Benefits

In addition to financial stipends, participants will receive benefits from the following program components:

  • Peer mentoring
  • Opportunities for internships
  • Annual research conference, graduate school fair, access to conference fees (registration & travel funds)
  • Preparation for graduate school admissions requirements
  • Group meetings with faculty and guest speakers focusing on topics such as time management, study skills, course selection, internships, research opportunities, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Bridge programs, applicants must:

  • Be a full-time student enrolled at Landmark College
  • Be pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree in a STEM-related discipline
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, a national, or a lawfully admitted permanent resident alien with a documented qualifying condition (see application for types of conditions)
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (students with support needs, as recommended by the College, are required to maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA)

Participation Requirements

To maintain eligibility and earn stipends, Bridge program participants must:

  • Attend monthly meetings with faculty, staff, and other students in the program
  • Document at least 1 hour of traditional and/or online mentoring activities per week
  • Participate in enrichment activities, such as academic/career workshops and professional meetings
  • Remain enrolled full time in a STEM degree program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (students with support needs, as recommended by the College, are required to maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA)

For more information, contact the campus lead listed below.

Application Requirements

A complete application package consists of the following:

  • Completed Application Form (next page below)
  • Copy of Current Transcript or Advising Report

You can request an unofficial transcript via Self-Service. Contact the Registrar’s office for assistance if needed: 802-387-6711 registrar@landmark.edu

Contact Information

Contact Dr. Rick Bryck, Landmark College Campus Lead, for more information or questions: Dr. Rick Bryck, Dean, School of Educational Research and Innovation, Landmark College Institute for Research & Training (LCIRT) Email: rickbryck@landmark.edu, Office: 802-387-6306

NOTE:

Program and funding is for the 2022 – 2023 academic year, with the possibility of multiple years of funding.

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