TB-B2B Tampa Bay Bridge to Baccalaureate Program

Considering a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)?

TB B2B (TBB2B) logo The National Science Foundation has awarded the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) grant to a consortium of three institutions on Florida’s Gulf Coast which include St. Petersburg College, Hillsborough Community College and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. The purpose of the Tampa Bay Bridge to Baccalaureate (TB-B2B) program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority (URM)* students completing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM program.*African-American, Alaskan Native, American Indian/Native American, Hawaiian Native, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Pacific Islander. However, all students are encouraged to join the program as there is something for everyone!

By joining the TB-B2B LSAMP Program, SCF students have access to:

Priority Class Registration
Individualized STEM Career Program Advising
Supplemental tutoring with professors and peer tutors
Annual STEM conference
Skill-Building Workshops
Touring opportunities of businesses/facilities and 4 year institutions
Chance to serve as a peer mentor for the program
Internship and research opportunities
Dedicated study space in the B2B STEM Study Room

This Could be YOU!

Our students have gone out into the field and participated in internships at Mote Marine Labatory & Aquarium and presented research to scientists on Marine Life, worked with Sarasota Bay researching Seagrass in Sarasota and took part in Undergraduate Research experiences in Robotics and Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.
Have met with researchers at Mote Marine, at conferences, and through undergraduate research experiences offered through the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Be a currently enrolled student at SCF
Be an underrepresented minority (African-American, Alaskan Native, American Indian/Native American, Hawaiian Native, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Pacific Islander)
Plan to pursue a STEM bachelor’s degree
Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
Meet regularly with the Student Success Coordinator
Participate in B2B events each semester

Fall 2023 Upcoming Activiites

Open to all students:

#GetHired "Telling Your Story- Developing a Personal Brand in STEM"

September 26 11am-12pm SCF Bradenton 26 West

Dr. Jake Lasala presenting on "Sea Turtle Conservation"
October 23 3pm-4pm Virtually

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To participate in these activities you must be part of the TB-B2B program.
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University of Central Florida
September 29

Kennedy Space Center
October 6

Rosebud Continuum
October 13

Clearwater Aquarium
October 27

Undergraduate Research in Robotics
Nov 6-9

For More Information Contact:

Natalie Singer
TB-B2B Student Success Coordinator
(941) 752-5611
singern@scf.edu

Past Events:

Follow us at @tbb2balliance on Instagram for more event photos!

Volunteering at Planting Day at Tom Bennett Park

Joining forces with Manatee County's Natural Resources and Sports and Leisure Services Department and the Tampa Bay Estuary Programs students planted native grasses and ground covers along shorline areas of a brackish pond.

Rosebud Continuum Tour

While on the tour of the Rosebud Continuum students had the opportunity to meet with researchers leading sustainability efforts. Students saw and learned about:

Textile composting and composting in general/ composting toilets
Plastics and recycling
Aquaponics and hydroponics
Food waste
Biodigesters and methane production for energy
Lasagna Gardening
Native agricultural practices
Native plants & animals
Bees
Renewable energy (mainly solar)
Urban sprawl

New College of Florida Campus Tour

Students received a tour of campus from New College Admissions and had the opportunity to see some of the science labs and learn about the research professors are completing in their field of study.

SCF Students in front of NCF letters at New College of Florida SCF students in NCF Marine Bio Lab

SCF Students in NCF Chemistry Lab SCF Students in NCF Microbiology Lab

Building Catapults and Propeller Cars

To kick off the Fall 2022 semester, students participated in a catapult and propeller car competition in the Natural Science courtyard on the SCF Bradenton campus.

Students building catapults Two students launching catapults

Students Building a Propeller Car Student displaying her propeller car

Suturing Workshop- sponsored by Scribe S.OS.

Two doctors at Manatee Memorial hospital came to the SCF Bradenton Campus to teach students suturing techniques. Students also learned about the company Scribe S.O.S and how they can become a scribe and kickstart their careers.

Two students learning to suture

Tour of Mote Marine Research Labs and Aquarium

Anyone can go to Mote Marine Aquarium, but they never get to see the behind the sceanes research that is happening. On this tour, students had the opportunity to see the Coral Health and Disease lab first and the Bone Room and learn about the research that is happening in these areas. After the behind the scenes tour, students received a free ticket to spend some time in the Aquarium.

Undergraduate Research in Robotics

Students met with Dr. Rod Brame once a week for 4 weeks experience learning how to build and code their very own robot. At the end of this experience students recieved a stipend for all their hardwork!

Student building his robot from scratch Student trying to pick up a box with her robot Students after day 1 of Robotics Workshop

STEM Summer Series 2022

Throughout two weeks, students had the opportunity to receive some hands on experiences in areas such as Marine Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Coding, Network and Cybersecurity. Additionally, students enhanced their math skills through math practice and instruction so they could be better prepared for their Fall 2022 math course.