Diversity Programs Work in Engineering

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Diversity Programs Work in Engineering

• Arthur J. Bond, Ph.D.
• Dean, Engineering and Technology
• Alabama AM University
• November 6, 2005

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HBCUs w/ABET Engineering

• Alabama AM (2001)
• Florida AM/Florida State (1986)
• Hampton (P) (1992)
• Howard (1936)
• Morgan State (1990)

• North Carolina AT (1969)
• Prairie View AM (1970)
• Southern (1970)
• Tennessee State (1965)
• Tuskegee (SP) (1965)

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Engineering Education Coalitions (EECs)

• Systemic Reform
• Increased retention particularly in
  underrepresented groups
• Improved introductory experiences
• Active experiential learning
• Multidisciplinary capstone experiences

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NSF Funded Coalitions

• Synthesis (1990-2001)
• ECSEL (Engineering Coalition of Schools for
  Excellence in Education and Leadership)
  (1990-2001)
• SUCCEED (Southeastern University and College
  Coalition for Engineering Education) (1992-2003)
  
• Gateway (1992-2003)
• Foundation (1993-2004)
• Greenfield (1994-2005)

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Other Engineering Diversity Efforts

• NAE Workshops (i.e., Pgm Mgrs in 1971 75)
• Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering
  (AMIE)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Business Industry Cluster at HBCUs (BICs)
• ABET, Inc.
• Participation Project
• The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for
  Minorities in Science and Engineering (GEM)
• Minority Introduction to Engineering (MITE)

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AMIE VALUES
AMIE is

• Coalition of Industry, Government Agencies,
  and the ABET accredited Historically Black
  Colleges Universities (HBCU) Schools of
  Engineering

• Promoter and encourager to minority students to
  pursue engineering careers,
• Facilitator for the recruitment of minority
  students (coops, interns, graduates, etc.) at
  member organizations,
• An avenue for members to exchange Best
  Practices and Issues on the development of a
  diversified engineering workforce,
• Facilitator for the creation of Engineering
  Research/Technology transfer Partnerships.

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ADVANCING MINORITIES INTEREST IN
ENGINEERING(AMIE) ACHIEVING DIVERSITY THROUGH
PARTNERSHIPS