EIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The iSTEM Program at EIU

What is iSTEM?

Inclusion in STEM! iSTEM brings together students from underrepresented groups in the STEM disciplines and faculty committed to encouraging and empowering these students. Our iSTEM group includes those in the sciences, social sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science fields. We have an active peer mentoring program that offers freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students the necessary support they may need during the critical early years of their college career in a STEM major. Participants in the program (mentees) will be paired with an upperclassman mentor who has exceled at EIU in a similar discipline. As well, the group meets two to three times a semester for social and professional engagement opportunities. 

Resources

Request a mentor -- Read our mentorship guidelines.

Request to become a peer mentor -- Some of our amazing peer mentors:

Job and research opportunities

Professional development resources for students

2024–2025 iSTEM Advisory Committee

Alejandra Alvarado - Mathematics and Computer Science

Michael Beck - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Gary Bulla - Biological Sciences

Tom Canam - Biological Sciences

Jake Crandall - Geology and Geography

Mona Davenport - Dean of Student Success

Kirstin Duffin - Booth Library

Eden Effert-Fanta - Biological Sciences (Co-Director)

Andrew Mertz - Mathematics and Computer Science

Jeff Okrasinski - Engineering Technology

Steven Pellizzeri - Chemistry and Biochemistry (Co-Director)

Tiffany Pellizzeri - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Joseph Tillman - Engineering Technology & Physics

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