Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Sandra English, Cleveland State University; Hannah Rosen, Cleveland State University; Anette M. Karlsson, Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Veterans

Academy and Women in Engineering Initiatives Fenn Academy • Stimulate and encourage 8th-12th grade students to explore engineering fields • Address the national shortage of students pursuing an engineering degree • Increase the number of underrepresented students • Assist teachers to enhance STEM lessons • Provide information for parents and counselors • Introduce students to college life and undergraduate engineering programBenefits: For Middle School and High Schools • Engineering Activity Day campus events • Engineer for a Day job shadowing program • Women Exploring Engineering program • Summer camp activities • Curriculum consultation • Small grants to teachers for engineering competitions/projects • Participation in