Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Cindy S Ziker, SRI International; Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Kamal S. Ali, Jackson State University; Philip Puthumana, Verizon Foundation

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, and computer science. The long term goals of this project are to increaseparticipant interest in STEM careers and college attendance. In the short term, we anticipateincreased technology proficiency, STEM engagement and academic achievement. Additionaloutcomes include increased teacher and mentor understanding of STEM instruction delivery andmentorship. This presentation will provide evaluation results and lessons learned during the firstyear of this project, including the effects of strategies, such as mentorship and early exposure touniversity-based STEM resources. Recommendations for developing a prototypical process fordeveloping programs that broaden participation of underrepresented students will also bediscussed.IntroductionIn many