Bowie State University’s first signature program, the Education Innovation Initiative (EI²) is a preK-20 pipeline program that promotes academic success and exposes students from underrepresented groups to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The EI² programs are designed to encourage more students to enroll, stay in school, and graduate in four years. Bowie State undergraduates can participate in a broad spectrum of EI² activities that provide the support students need to succeed in their classes and the opportunities to engage in real-world, hands-on projects.