1. Check here to see if you are on track to receive the full CSEM scholarship.
2. CSEMS Web Page Containing General Information.
3. A web-based BSC CSEMS Application Form is now available at http://tech-research.buffalostate.edu/csems/ Students are asked to fill out the application every semester, but returning students may abbreviate some responses.
4. The Career Development Center will design and conduct all three CSEMS colloquia from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
   Tentative Dates and Locations and Topics For The Three Colloquia:
   1. March 5, 2004 - Bacon Hall 117 - "What's next? Prepairing for Graduation and Beyond" Graduate School/Job search, Two workshops going on simultaneously. Students will have the choice of which one they prefer. Job search, resume, cover letter, interviewing.
   2. March 26, 2004 - Bacon Hall 117 - "From Sweats to Suits: Secrets to a Successful Transition from College to Work"
   3. April 16, 2004 - Bacon Hall 117 - "Cool Stuff that You Can Do in Technology"
5. Ms. Jessie Stack is the CSEMS Counselor again this semester. New students please schedule a time to meet with her. Returning students will not be required to attend a counseling session, however Jessie will be available for students who want to meet with her.
6. The CSEMS dollar amount is expected to be approximately $1500, to be paid at the end of the semester based on three requirements:
   1. Fill out on-line application form (location to be announced in the invitation email/letter),
   2. Attend three colloquia, and
   3. New students will meet with Jessie (to be announced).
   4. The exact amount of the scholarship will be determined on April 16, by dividing the remaining funds by the total number of students.
      WARNING: April 16, 2004 is the final date for all work to be counted toward the CSEMS amount for Spring 2004. Do not wait until the end of the semester to do any makeup work.

CSEMS REQUIREMENTS:

• To see the CSEMS Requirements, click here.

MILESTONES AND FEATURES:

• NSF CSEMS Proposal Submitted Aug. 30, 1999
  
• NSF CSEMS Award Date Feb. 14, 2000
  
• NSF CSEMS Grant Expires Jan. 31, 2002
  
• NSF CSEMS Grant No. DUE-9987010
  
• NSF CSEMS Proposal No. DUE-9987010
  
• NSF CSEMS - Supplementary Funds Proposal (NSF 01-40) Submitted Mar. 7, 2001
  
• NSF CSEMS - Supplementary Funds Award 9987010 Apr. 11, 2001.
• $1250 Scholarships (40 per semester for 4 semesters = $200k)
  
• $1562.50 Scholarships (40 per semester for 4 semesters = $250,000) beginning Spring 2002.
• Monthly Colloquium
  
• NSF Report about scholarship recipients every semester
  
• NSF Annual Report
  
• Final Paper and Presentation at a national conference by PI
  

NOTES:

Before Spring 2000 - Proposal Phase
1. NSF Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships (CSEMS) Program at Buffalo State College
   • NSF Award Abstract Summary
   • Project Summary (a PDF file)
   • the Proposal (a PDF file)
2. Award Notification (HTML)
3. Locating People Associated With the BSC CSEMS Program
4. Index used during proposal development (HTML)
5. Advantages Provided to Students by a CSEMS Grant
6. Renewal Proposal - April 11, 2001 Spring 2000
7. Letter to Potential CSEM Scholarship Recipients - Spring 2000
8. Letter to CSEM Scholarship Recipients - Fall 2000
9. Student/Sponsors Agreement/Acceptance Form - Spring 2000 Fall 2000
10. Student Questionnaire/Acceptance Form - Fall 2000
11. Fall 2000 CSEMS Recipients
12. November 10, 2000 Panel Colloquium.
13. Student Evaluation Of The November 10, 2000 Employer Panel
14. Student Evaluation of the December 14, 2000 Presentation by Dr. Moratta Spring 2001
15. Letter to CSEM Scholarship Recipients - Spring 2001
16. CSEMS Acceptance Form - Spring 2001
17. Renewal Proposal - April 11, 2001
18. 2000 Annual Report
19. Student Evaluation of the February 16, 2001 Presentation by Mr. Ed Pettitt and Ms. Sherri Van Ostberg
20. Student Evaluation of the March 23, 2001 Presentation by Ms. Lisa August, Mr. Collin Adams, & Mr. Edward Walsh
21. Student Evaluation of the April 20, 2001 Presentation by Mr. Ed Pettitt, Ms. Marsha Phillips, and Allison Rusin Fall 2001
22. New CSEMS Requirements Beginning Fall 2001
23. Fall 2001 Letter of Invitation
24. List of Students Who Have Completed the Web-Based Fall 2001 Application Form - Colloquium Attendance Record
25. Robin Sue Sanders replaces Tom Giambrone.
26. Permission to hire a CSEMS Counselor.
27. Student Evaluation of the October 19, 2001 Presentation by Mr. Cian Robinson
28. MBTI & Success, November 9, 2001 Presentation by Dr. Chris Aviles
29. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) websites. You can also do your own web search. Try searching for "MBTI".
30. MBTI Colloquium Substitution
31. Nov. 30 Colloquium - "Who Are You? Learn to Assess your Leadership Style" by Eileen Merberg
32. Leadership Styles Colloquium Evaluation, November 30, 2001 Presentation by Eileen Merberg
33. Information for Fall 2001 Spring 2002
34. List of CSEMS Scholars Who: (1) Have Completed the Web-Based Fall 2001 Application Form & (2) Have Met The Four CSEMS Requirements
35. 2/22/02 Colloquium Information
36. Memo sent to CSEMS scholars about Feb. 22 Colloquium and Request for Resumes
37. 2/22/02 Colloquium Evaluation
38. 2/22/02 Colloquium Makup Opportunities
39. 3/15/02 Colloquium Information New Location: Bulger Communications Center, East
40. 3/15/02 Colloquium Evaluation
41. 3/15/02 Colloquium Makup Opportunity
42. 4/19/02 Colloquium Information
43. 4/19/02 Colloquium Evaluation
44. 4/19/02 Evaluation - One-On-One Meeting With Abbie Basile
45. 5/22/02 - 2001 Annual Report to NSF Fall 2002
46. CSEMS Scholars Fall 2002 Participation Log
47. Letter of invitation
48. 10/4/02 Colloquium Information
49. 10/4/02 Colloquium Makeup Opportunity
50. 10/4/02 Colloquium Evaluation
51. 10/25/02 Colloquium Evaluation
52. 10/25/02 Colloquium Makeup Opportunity
53. 11/15/02 Colloquium Evaluation
54. Evaluation of Meeting with BeHai
55. The importance of internships
56. Steps required for scholarship disbursement.
57. Descriptions of the three colloquia - Fall 2002
58. Information for Fall 2002
59. Ms. BeHai Tran is the new CSEMS Counselor. Please schedule a time to meet with her click here for information. Spring 2003
60. Log of completed requirements.
    Check here to see if you are on track to receive the full $1562.50.
61. Letter of invitation to returning students.
62. Letter of invitation to new students.
63. 2/21/03 Colloquium Evaluation
64. 3/28/03 Colloquium Evaluation
65. 4/11/03 Colloquium Evaluation
66. BeHai Evaluation
67. 7/5/03 - 2002 Annual Report to NSF Fall 2003
68. Log of completed requirements.
    Check here to see if you are on track to receive the full CSEMS award.
69. Ms. Jessie Stack & Ms. Shannon Landow are the CSEMS Counselors this semester. (Shannon worked during the summer and the first few weeks before she got an engineering job.
70. Log of completed requirements.
71. Email List
72. Colloquium - September 19, 2003 - Bacon 117 - What Does Western New York's Future Hold For Buffalo State Graduates?" (NOTE TIME CHANGE: 2:45 P.M.) 9/19/03 Colloquium Makeup
73. Colloquium - October 24, 2003 - 3PM - Bacon Hall 117 - "Back to being a Freshman. Your First Year on the Job" - This program will consist of an employer panel (representative of all student interest areas) and the focus will be on diversity, management styles, business ethics, and corporate culture.
74. Colloquium - November 14, 2003 - Time 3:00 P.M. - Room Bacon Hall 117 - MBTI and Leadership
75. 9/19/03 Colloquium Information
76. 9/19/03 Colloquium Makeup
77. 10/24/03 Colloquium Makeup
78. CSEMS Program Evaluations
79. 12/31/03 - 2003 Annual Report to NSF
80. Final Report to NSF Spring 2004
81. Log of completed requirements.
    Check here to see if you are on track to receive the full CSEMS award.
82. Email Distribution List
83. 3/5/04 Colloquium Makeup
84. 3/26/04 Colloquium Makeup
85. 4/16/04 Colloquium Makeup