The First2 Network is a West Virginia alliance composed of undergraduate students, college faculty, teachers and educators, state policy makers, industry and more who have joined forces to improve the success of STEM students- particularly rural first generation students. We know that, while West Virginia high school students are really interested in STEM careers, only about 30% of those who declare a STEM major graduate with a STEM degree. This is an economic problem for the nation, and for West Virginia. Our aim is to double that success rate.  We are a Networked Improvement Community, using Improvement Science strategies to change the higher education systems that stifle student success.