Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Dawn Anita Hunter, The University of Texas, Austin; Efren Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

thenumber of African American, and Hispanic individuals becoming Science andEngineering professionals when compared to non-Hispanic Whites and Asians [3]. Thishas been linked to the disparities in exposure to technology both in the home andschool [4].Panelist 1 – Provides equal and equitable opportunities for underrepresented ethnicminorities and students with marginalized identitiesThe Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas (UT) at Austinestablished the Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program in 1970 to promotethe recruitment and academic development of African American, Hispanic, and NativeAmerican students interested in pursuing careers in engineering. Since that time, EOEhas expanded its goals and now seeks to increase

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff; Gregory Meeropol, National Society of Black Engineers

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

well as experienced professionals. A seasoned leader and former high school special education teacher, Meeropol reorganized and restructured NSBE’s Programs Division to reflect strategic priorities and make better use of resources. Through its programming, NSBE strives to increase the number of black engineers graduating from college each year and to make Engineering a mainstream word in homes and communities of color. Prior to NSBE, Meeropol served as Assistant Superintendent for Postsecondary & Career Education for the District of Columbia.c American Society for There he oversaw theEngineering $35M/year Education