STEM Opportunities
Learning Assistance (LA)
Our office works in conjunction with the CSU LA Program to help secure STEM majors
to serve as Learning Assistants (LA) to support our STEM and other students enrolled
in STEM courses.
Learning Assistants (LA) are undergraduate students who work under the guidance of
course instructors to facilitate learning and discussion in the classroom to encourage
student engagement. Learning Assistants also gain the following experience:
- Pedagogy training via a special course
- Communication and presentation skills
- Support faculty by providing additional in-class learning /technical assistance
- Gain experience in classroom facilitation, tutoring, and technical
- Help other students understand and apply challenging STEM concepts
- Gain soft and technical skill in STEM learning process.
The CSU LA Program is part of the International LA Alliance. Please click here for more information or to apply to become a CSU STEM Learning Asistant. |
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Research Opportunities
The CSER office helps to facilitate/ coordinate the numerous research opportunities
to promote for Chicago State STEM Experience. Students also have the opportunity to
participate in departmental and international research opportunities.