Paper ID #6287Internships and Undergraduate Research: Impact, Support, and Institution-alization of an NSF S-STEM Program through Partnerships with Industryand Funding from Federal and Local Workforce AgenciesDr. Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida Dr. Lisa Massi is the Director of Operations Analysis for Accreditation, Assessment, & Data Adminis- tration in the College of Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. She is Co-PI of a NSF-funded S-STEM program and program evaluator for an NSF-funded REU program. Her research interests include cognitive and non-cognitive factors that
experiences are experiential learning: cooperativeeducation and internships, and engagement with faculty through research and mentoring. GVSUhas a strong history of experiential learning with 45-48% of juniors and seniors typically enrolledin credit bearing experiential learning in any given year. Since introducing the blueprint forsuccess that clearly identifies experiential learning as a significant educational landmark,participation jumped to 52-56% with impressive corresponding jumps in graduation rates.In addition to their involvement in experiential learning programs, for the last four years theauthors have also been the team leaders in an NSF funded S-STEM project. This programprovides mentoring and scholarship support for students with high
Paper ID #14976Transforming the Culture of Internship Experiences through Social LearningCommunitiesDr. Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida Dr. Lisa Massi is the Director of Operations Analysis for Accreditation, Assessment, & Data Adminis- tration in the College of Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. She is Co-PI of two NSF-funded S-STEM grants and program evaluator for two NSF-funded REU programs. Her research interests include factors that impact student persistence and career development in the STEM fields.Ms. Jenna Christie-Tabron, University of Central Florida Ms
research topics, and course work optionsenabling completion of B.S. and M.S. degrees in 5.5 total years. This program advances thediscovery and dissemination of research that bridges undergraduate experiences with theattainment of graduate engineering degrees. Furthermore, it strengthens industry partnershipsand develops highly trained workforces, by systematically creating a pipeline of diverseengineering professionals. This program developed can be readily adapted and implemented atother programs across the nation.IntroductionThe Student Integrated Intern Research Experience (SIIRE) program at the University ofArkansas is funded via the NSF S-STEM program. The NSF S-STEM program provides studentscholarship funds to encourage and enable
, faculty mentoring and peer mentoring. Theprofessional development activities are designed to target specific points in the students’ plan ofstudy. They include various topics such as preparation of a personal development plan(sophomore level), resume writing and job search skills (sophomore and senior level),developing research skills (junior level), seven habits of highly effective people (senior level),writing and presenting an engineering-based business case (junior level), and presenting andcommunication research (M.S. level).Overview of the SIIRE ProgramThe Student Integrated Intern Research Experience (SIIRE) program at the University ofArkansas is funded via the NSF S-STEM program. The NSF S-STEM program provides studentscholarship funds
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