Conference Session

Corporate Member Council Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jared V. Berrett, Utah State University; Cedale Sage Armstrong, Utah State University; Curtis G Frazier, Utah State University Eastern

Tagged Topics

Corporate Member Council, Diversity

did not have the background to know what STEM careers and fields even existed.Internships were immediately brought into the discussion but Dr. Berrett argued that studentswere not ready for internships. They needed a more closely monitored and supportiveenvironment. He promoted creating a Mentorship experience with a small group of students tosend them to the main Utah State University campus in Logan, Utah, to work side-by-side withexperts in STEM laboratory settings. Rather than leaving mentorships to chance or to individualstudents, he wanted to formalize the process. For American Indians and many minority groups,they do not have the confidence or contacts to make this important connection.THE MENTORSHIP PROJECT:To further students

Conference Session

Corporate Member Council Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Marta A Panero, New York Institute of Technology; Brian Carbonette, New York Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Corporate Member Council, Diversity

7insurance as impediments to joining the ETIC.The School has been addressing this challenge by establishing a support system for allapplicants to the ETIC. For instance, and in order to attract and support industrypartners that fit the right profile, NYIT has submitted an application to StartUpNY.10 This New York State program targets businesses whose mission align well withthe host university’s research agenda. Through the program, New York offers new andexpanding businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free for 10 years on eligibleuniversity or college campuses throughout the State. Participants partnering withuniversities also gain access to advanced research laboratories, development resourcesand faculty experts in key fields.This support