The Purpose Institute: Promoting An Underrepresented Presence In Science And Engineering Faculties
- Conference
- Location
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Honolulu, Hawaii
- Publication Date
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June 24, 2007
- Start Date
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June 24, 2007
- End Date
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June 27, 2007
- ISSN
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2153-5965
- Conference Session
- Tagged Division
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Minorities in Engineering
- Page Count
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2
- Page Numbers
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12.1455.1 - 12.1455.2
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--2110
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/2110
- Download Count
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359
Paper Authors
Christine Grant North Carolina State University
Jessica Decuir-Gunby North Carolina State University
Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at North Carolina State University. Dr. DeCuir-Gunby earned her BS degree with a double major in Psychology and Spanish from Louisiana State University. She earned both her MA and PhD degrees in Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia. At North Carolina State University, she teaches courses in Educational Psychology, Adolescent Development, and Mixed Methods Research. DeCuir-Gunby’s research and theoretical interests include Black racial identity development and schooling, mixed methods research, motivation, and Critical Race Theory. She has published in the areas of Critical Race Theory, mixed methods, and motivation.
Tuere Bowles North Carolina State University
Dr. Tuere A. Bowles is an Assistant Professor Adult and Community College Education. Professor Bowles’ research specializes in: adult learning and development, equity issues in education (race, ethnicity, gender and social class), assessment, workforce development and women's learning and development. She received her B.A. in English at Spelman College, an M.Div. in the ITC/Morehouse School of Religion and a Ph.D. in Adult Education at the University of Georgia.
Grant, C., & Decuir-Gunby, J., & Bowles, T. (2007, June), The Purpose Institute: Promoting An Underrepresented Presence In Science And Engineering Faculties Paper presented at 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii. 10.18260/1-2--2110
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