Opening pathways to STEM: community college students dive into leading-edge university research
October 3, 2025
Written by Maddie Stover for Illinois Physics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two undergraduate research experience programs, TEAM-UP Together and Villa Cisse, wrapped up a second successful summer session at Illinois Physics under the direction of Illinois Physics Teaching Professor Sharlene Denos. These programs serve students enrolled at community colleges or liberal arts colleges, where a broad range of research experiences often aren’t available. Participant scholars commit to spending two summers participating in research at the host institution.