Education & Technology Transfer Activities: 2002

Minority Introduction To Engineering and National Society of Black Engineers National Conference

 

Status

Complete

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Sequential Number

ETT83
 

Matching Research Agency

School of Engineering
 

Principal Investigator

Floyd Harris
Director
University of Missouri-Rolla
212 ERL
Rolla, MO 65401
p573-341-4212
f573-341-4890
floydh@mst.edu
 

Student Involvement

N/A

 

Project Objective

We are seeking support from UTC which will enable us to provide a one-week Minority Introduction To Engineering (MITE) institute for minority students who will be juniors and seniors during the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 high school terms, and support to enable us to attend the 2003 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Conference and Graduate School Fair.
 

Project Abstract

MITE: The program is designed to help the students obtain a clear picture of engineering and science as a profession and to become acquainted with various fields of engineering. In addition, we want to let the students know early on what type of effort is required for college study, especially in engineering and science.The objectives of the institute are:

  • To expose the participants to the work that engineers do.
  • To investigate the significance and impact upon society of engineers' work.
  • To expose the students to the working environment of engineers including the university community.
  • To allow them to interact with practicing engineers, university faculty/staff, and engineering students.
  • To engage the students in hands-on activities in several engineering laboratory settings
  • To ensure that they are aware of the academic skills, application procedures and the availability of various forms of financial aid opportunities that will facilitate successful matriculation into an engineering degree program.

We know that having an excellent college program in place is not enough. We must actively recruit high school students and expose them to the possibilities of careers in science, engineering and technology. Many of our minority graduates report that if it were not for the exposure to engineering they received through such summer programs, they never would have pursued technological careers

MITE (Minority Introduction To Engineering - 2002) Summer Camp: June 16 -- 21, 2002:
Students are expected to pay a $100 registration fee plus cover their transportation to Rolla. All other costs, estimated at $400 per person includes fees, supplies, and room and board for the program are paid by the MEP. This year we had 35 minority students attend the one-week summer camp.

MITE (Minority Introduction To Engineering - 2003) Summer Camp: June 22 -- 27, 2003:
Students are expected to pay a registration fee plus cover their transportation to Rolla. All other costs, estimated at $400 per person includes fees, supplies, and room and board for the program are paid by the MEP. Our goal is to recruit 40-45 students to participate in the program.

NSBE Conference: The Conference will be held in Anaheim, CA, March 2003. MEP will have three staff members attending the convention for minority student recruitment for both undergraduate and graduate students. The goal of the graduate school conference is designed to increase the awareness, participation, and excitement surrounding graduate school and the pursuit of higher education. Through the careful integration of planned events, students and professionals can learn about higher education opportunities and resources. Several new activities have been incorporated into the agenda that are designed to promote higher education, increase student participation, and emphasize academic and technical excellence.

The National Society of Black Engineers is the largest student-managed organization in the country, the national convention draws more than 12,000 attendees and serves three primary target audiences and five development area:

Target Audience
Development Area
Pre-CollegePre-College
CollegiateCollegiate
Technical ProfessionalTechnical Professional
 Graduate Studies
 Global Outreach

National Society of Black Engineers National Convention - March 19 - 23, 2003- Anaheim, California
MEP will have 3-reps attending the convention for minority student recruitment for both undergraduate and graduate students.

 

 

Task Description

Recruitment into National Society of Black Engineers
 

Anticipated Benefits

To promote diversity and increase the number of minority graduates entering our nation's engineering and science workforce.
 

Modal Orientation

N/A
 

Milestones

Project Start Date:07/01/2002
Project End Date:06/31/2003
 

Relationship to other Research/Projects

N/A
 

Technology Transfer Activities

National Black Engineers Conference
 

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