About Empower
Housed in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, the Empower Program (known to its community members as "Empower") supports historically underrepresented students in STEM fields. The centerpiece of the program is the Empower Student Center, a physical study space in Norm Asbjornson Hall 267 which provides student-centered programs and services with the goal of fostering an inclusive community and promoting student success.
Our student center offers:
- dedicated staff to assist students wtih academic and non-academic concerns
- free "drop-in" and individual tutoring for math, physics, chemistry and other subjects
- activities to ease transition to life at MSU for students in STEM
- professional and academic enrichment seminars and opportunities to network with STEM leaders
- guidance in arranging research internships and summer internships/jobs
- workshops on career and workforce development
- advising and financial support for specialized student organizations
- information and assistance with scholarships
- free printing/copying services