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Near Peer Mentoring (MSU CEMSE)

Provided By
Morgan State University's Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education
One participant in a lab hands a small cup of liquid to another participant

The Near Peer Mentoring program includes artificial intelligence (AI) linked to the STEM curriculum in collaboration with STEMForU designed to utilize Morgan State University (MSU) STEM/Education majors. These students will serve as near peer mentors in high schools in Baltimore City. MSU students will receive AI training on how to include AI in lesson planning in selected biology topics for 9th grade high school students.

Logic Model

Program Activities

Students (Grade 9-Postsecondary)

Gain knowledge of AI prompting, data analytics, and research​​​​ 

Design and implement AI-infused biomedical curriculum​ 

Use data analytics, technical writing and communication to support high school students’ use of AI

Program Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 9-Postsecondary)

Increase their knowledge of AI prompting, data analytics, and research​​​ 

Develop pedagogical skills for supporting high school students’ use of AI ​ 

Improve their technical writing and communication skills​

DSEC Near-Term Outcomes

Students (Grade 9-Postsecondary)

Increased student engagement and interest in STEM (formal and informal)​ 

Increased participant STEM competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities, and confidence)

Participant Perspectives

No participant outcome survey was administered for this program.

Program Data

Program data includes participants from both years of Base Period (2024-2025 and 2025-2026). 

Students

141 total student participants

Student Grade Level

Military-Connected Students

Educators

10 total educator participants

Educator Type

Category Count %
School Administrator 3 30%
Teacher 3 30%
Other 4 40%

Educator Grade Levels

Military-Connected Educators

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