Balancing academics and athletics at Amherst can be challenging, especially for first-year student-athletes adjusting to college life. This guide is here to connect you with the support, tools, and resources you need to succeed both in the classroom and in your sport….
EMT Certification Class at Amherst College
The Problem: I am trying to solve the issue that EMT-B Certification is unfairly gated behind a multitude of hurdles that the student has to jump through. At most of the universities that offer a certification class (which is only about 700 in the US, and 500 of those are two year institutions), the classes…
Improving Student-Professor Communication Through Short-Term Learning Reflections and Midterm Feedback
HSTEM 2025 Project by Juli Keiper The goal of this HSTEM project is to examine the benefits of implementing more direct lines of communication between students and professors in the form of short-term learning reflections and mid-semester reflections. Short-term learning reflections, such as weekly reflections or one-minute sheets, can help students reflect on their own learning and can…
Re-Imagining Pre-Orientation
This workshop fleshes out the basics of the academic structure at Amherst College to international students. The hope is that students who take part in this workshop will be in a better position to thrive in Amherst classes….
Orientation Workshop
Learn about an orientation program designed to help first-year students at Amherst College navigate STEM education, particularly in light of its historical challenges related to race and socio-economic status. The workshop encourages self-reflection and peer conversations about the role of academic interests, such as STEM, in shaping personal identities and experiences, with a focus on fostering inclusivity, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting retention in STEM fields. It also includes interactive activities to facilitate these discussions, with the ultimate goal of creating a supportive, inclusive academic environment at Amherst….
DEI Outline For Athletic Teams
A reader of this project will learn about the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) outline for varsity athletic teams at Amherst College, aiming to foster inclusivity and collaboration. The project emphasizes the importance of DEI education in athletic settings to improve performance and team cohesion, highlighting the role of recognition and belonging in preventing exclusion and enhancing athletes’ success. The outline encourages team-building, DEI-focused discussions on race, gender, and economics, and engagement with campus and community events….
From protest to progress through partnership with students: Being human in STEM (HSTEM)
Article that discusses lessons learned and recommendations for diversity and inclusion efforts in higher education, both in and beyond STEM, emphasizing the power of an initiative that was originated by and remains driven by student partners….
Editorial: Centering Humanism in STEM Education
This article examines the importance of integrating humanistic approaches within STEM fields to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments. It explores how humanism can be applied across various levels of the STEM ecosystem, including classrooms, non-classroom spaces, institutions, and cultural norms, to enhance student engagement and success….
An Anthology of Advice for First Years
This HSTEM student compilation of words of wisdom from Amherst Seniors to Amherst Freshman to help them find internships, stay healthy, and make friends during their first year at Amherst….