Name: 4 pillars of college success in science
Uploaded: 2013-04-08T15:14:49Z
Duration: 14 min 56 s
Description: At age 12, Freeman Hrabowski marched with Martin Luther King. Now he's president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he works to create an environment that helps under-represented students -- specifically African-American, Latino and low-income learners -- get degrees in math and science. He shares the four pillars of UMBC's approach.

At age 12, Freeman Hrabowski marched with Martin Luther King. Now he's president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where he works to create an environment that helps under-represented students -- specifically African-American, Latino and low-income learners -- get degrees in math and science. He shares the four pillars of UMBC's approach.

Freeman Hrabowski: 4 pillars of college success in science

4 pillars of college success in science

A shift from traditional lecturing to engaging, problem-based learning in STEM education sparks curiosity and success among all students.

Empowering minority students in sciences, UMBC produces top graduates in STEM fields, transforming educational paradigms.

High expectations and community support at UMBC lead to significant achievements in STEM education for underrepresented groups.