Diversifying the sciences at TRCC
The STRONG-CT program is a collaboration between the University of Connecticut (UConn), Three Rivers Community College (TRCC), Manchester Community College (MCC) and Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC).The mission of the program is to increase the diversity in the science field. STRONG-CT targets first generation and historically underrepresented student populations to increase enrollment, retention and graduation of these students from both community college partnering institutions and the University of Connecticut. At TRCC, students upon graduating with their Associates Degree in Environmental Engineering Technology will then transfer to UConn to pursue their Bachelor Degree in the life sciences. There are 13 bachelor degree programs of study under the STRONG-CT Alliance at UConn.

UConn Programs of Study * Agronomy * Animal Science * Biological Sciences * Ecology and Evolutionary Biology * Environmental Science * Horticulture * Molecular and Cell Biology * Natural Resources * Nutritional Sciences * Pathobiology * Physiology and Neurobiology * Structural Biology and Biophysics

Students accepted into the program will be identified as STRONG-CT Scholars and are required to participate in a series of events and programs aimed at providing academic support for the core math and science classes, leadership development, community outreach projects. Mentors will provide the scholars with opportunities to explore different career options that can be utilized with a degree in the life sciences. A textbook stipend is also provided to participants who successfully complete each semester. The STRONG-CT program is dedicated to helping students achieve academic success and as a result increasing diversity in the sciences.

STRONG-CT Requirements

• Meet community college admissions requirements

• Be eligible or be able to progress to college level work in mathematics and English

• Be first generation (parents have not received a Bachelor’s degree) to attend/graduate from college or from a historically underrepresented group (African-American, Latino/a, Native American)

• Intend to pursue life sciences as a major

STRONG-CT Application Process

• Apply to TRCC

• Take the TRCC Assessment Test

• Apply to STRONG-CT Program (Application, Two Letters of Recommendation, 500 word essay and high school transcripts):
  -> Click here to download the Application & Letter of Recommendation Form

• Notification: Student will be notified of their STRONG-CT acceptance 2-3 weeks after complete file is submitted.

STRONG-CT Contact Information

For general information about the program please visit the website: www.strongct.uconn.edu.

To apply, print out the application and letter of recommendation form and return to:

Three Rivers Community College
STRONG-CT Program-Attn: Diba Khan-Bureau
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360

Feel free to contact the STRONG-CT staff member below:

Co-Principal Investigator & Director
Diba Khan-Bureau
Professor of Civil / Environmental Engineering
DKhan-Bureau@trcc.commnet.edu
(860) 885-2383