The NSF S-STEM grant Path to Achieving Success and Sense of Belonging in Computer Science (PASS-CS) welcomed its second cohort of scholars to WPI on August 6, 2025. The scholars will participate in a Mini Bridge from August 6th – 9th before joining the Connections program. The mini bridge, led by Prof Matthew Ahrens and Prof Keenan Kidwell will include activities centered around CS, hidden curriculum, and include student and expert panels that will help them find opportunities and engage in the WPI community. The scholars will also meet and work with other dedicated Faculty and Staff who have created wraparound programming to support them during their academic journey; Prof Rodica Neamtu (PI), Prof Crystal Brown (CoPI), Debra Boucher (CoPI), Prof Francesca Bernardi, Prof Lane Harrison, Prof Erin Solovey and Nicole Asbridge.
