STEM: Indigenous Academics (STEM:InA) is an academic support and community-building program for Indigenous students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) -based undergraduate degree programs at Queen’s. STEMinA is for students in the faculties of Engineering and Applied Science, Arts and Science, and Health Science.
Transition Week
Transition Week is an on-campus orientation program for Indigenous STEM students, one week prior to general move-in. It starts with a family orientation over two days and continues throughout the week to welcome first-year undergraduate students to their new surroundings, academic programs, and community in Kingston. Accommodations and food for both the family orientation and transition week are provided by the STEM:InA program, and students get to move directly into their new homes in residence.
STEM:InA provides small-group tutoring for first-year students. It also hosts a number of events throughout the school year, featuring subjects of interest to Indigenous STEM students. Some events are open to all eligible students, while others specifically focus on the intersectionality of being Indigenous women in STEM. STEM:InA events are meant to encourage the development and success of Indigenous students in STEM. Mentors and facilitators help to build a circle of support and encourage the sharing of challenges and triumphs within the group.
For more information on the STEM:InA program, contact stemina@queensu.ca.