Conference Session

Impact Student Success

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Page 13.687.4 to share his/her experiences with our students (both graduate and undergraduates). (4) Attend the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded program called “Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering (PAESME)” for faculty. [4]. This is a two day workshop providing a forum on the needs, goals, methods, and best practices for mentoring engineering students interested in an academic career. (5) Ensure that our minority graduate students get the financial support to present the results of their thesis research at technical conferences. This will enhance Santa Clara’s academic excellence and help the students prepare for future careers as academics if they choose

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

restaurants, movie theaters, ashopping center, and a recreational park within walking distance or a short bus ride, several othersocial activities were arranged for them.Educational and other informational presentations need to be arranged too. Workshops on libraryresearch techniques, ethics, poster design, presentation skills, writing research papers, gettinginto graduate school, obtaining financial support, patents and licensing, and strategies for successin professional careers, are several alternatives. Several of these presentations can be organizedas lunch seminars. In addition, it is very important to schedule presentations for the students tohighlight their accomplishments. Formal presentations at the middle and the end of the ten-weekperiod

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Tehnology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

students by combining laboratory experiencewith weekly instructional seminars in an attempt to foster future success in graduateschool. This approach was designed and implemented for a ten-week summer researchexperience program for undergraduate students. The weekly instructional seminar seriesaddressed research skills in three key areas: communication, investigation, anddocumentation. The seminar series began with the “Communications Seminars,” where studentparticipants learned how to concisely explain their research topics through an ‘elevatortalk’ activity, a common exercise utilized in business fields. Followed by “InvestigationSeminars,” that addressed conducting literature reviews and creating annotatedbibliographies. Instructions on

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering to Minority Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Northern, Prairie View A&M University; Brandon Green, Prairie View A&M University; John Attia, Prairie View A&M University; Teasa Northern, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

ofparticular importance in the field of Engineering. The number of engineering degrees hasdeclined during the past decade [4]. This decline, coupled with the continuedglobalization of our economic markets, bears serious implications for the economicdevelopment and prosperity of the nation. The national decline in engineering degreeshas been greater for minorities. In a recent national study, only two of five minoritystudents who enroll in engineering programs graduate with a baccalaureate degree inengineering, as compared to two of three non-minority students [5]. Another nationalstudy found that 54 percent of students entering four-year colleges in 1997 had a degreesix years later, with an even lower percentage for Hispanics and Blacks [6]. To

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Callie Ruben, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

. Youngman, J.A., and Egelhoff, C.J., “Best practices in Recruiting and Persistence of Underrepresented Minorities in Engineering: A 2002 Snapshot,” Proceedings: Frontiers in Education, 30th Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, October 2000, Session F2D, pp. F2D-11-F2D-16.2. Reyes, M. A., Gotes, M. A., McNeill, B., and Anderson-Rowland, M. R., “MEP Summer Bridge Program: A Model Curriculum Project,” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 1999, CD Rom, 8 pages.3. McGee, M.M. and Fentiman, A.W., “Components of a Year-Long Bridge Program for Minority Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, June 2002, 5 pages. 4

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Veronica Hinton-Hudson, University of Louisville; James Lewis, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

faculty chooses the session to be used and notifies the INSPIRE directoraccordingly.Non-engineering related sessions are conducted by a combination of the program director,graduate students, and alumni of the engineering school or consultants depending on the sessionobjectives, resource availability and expertise, and effectiveness. These sessions provide theparticipants with information on what it really takes to be prepared to major in engineering,exposure to various work environments of practicing engineers as well as an assessment of theirlearning styles.Minimum course taking guidelines for graduation requirements have been enacted by manystates in the U.S. since the early 1980s. These minimum course taking standards are usuallyconsistent

Conference Session

Influences on Female Interest in Pursuit of STEM Fields

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Mobley, Ecology & Environment, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

subject.I was very apprehensive for a long time after becoming an engineer. I often felt inferior and questioned myabilities and professional decisions; most of the time my concerns were unfounded. It was then that I grewangry with myself that I had allowed one man to create so much grief in my life. I knew there had to be abetter way. I never wanted anyone else to experience the pain I had gone through. I began to seek outways to help other minority and women engineering students. I sought my Masters degree in EducationalLeadership to obtain the background information and understanding of the university process to determinehow I could make the best impact in the lives of these individuals. I enjoyed the research. I became moreindignant at the