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Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone, the Center for Advanced Learning, actively engages in research on improving learning, retention, and academic success among the diverse populations it serves. Below are details on major grants awarded to Cornerstone in 2007.

National Science Foundation: Peer-Led Team Learning

This $100,000 grant supports research that will help modify the Peer-Led Team Learning program to meet the needs of WU students with disabilities enrolled in introductory chemistry, physics, and calculus classes. The grant was developed by Christine Duden Street, Assistant Director for Disability Resources at the center.

Sloan Foundation: Student Migration Patterns

This $44,800 grant furthers research on student migration patterns in and out of the fields of science, technology, engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The work supported by this grant is undertaken in cooperation with colleagues at Swarthmore College, the College Board, and the Consortium on Financing Higher Education.