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Integration of Education, Outreach and Diversity Programs
Tanjula FarloughDirector of Education and Outreach
Tuskegee UniversityCenter for Advanced Materials (T-CAM)
Tuskegee, AL
NSF Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S)Cambridge, MA
November 8, 2010
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION MISSION FOR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
NSF is committed to fostering connections between discoveries and their use in service to society through education and outreach programs.
The knowledge provided by NSF-funded projects should offer a rich foundation for its broad and useful application.
(NSF GPRA Strategic Plan 2001- 2006)
EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAMSPrimary Goal: Increase and strengthen Tuskegee’s diverse pipeline of
engineering and science students who will enter the future workforceand graduate programs.
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Improve the deliveries of
outreach programs
Recruit minority students to
increase participation in
STEM
Motivate and excite students
The Mission of T-CAM• To strive for a fundamental understanding of the nature
of advanced materials towards the goal of industrial and military applications
• To motivate and educate minority students, undergraduate through Ph.D., in the science and engineering of advanced materials
NSF-PREM Partnership for Research
and Education in nano Materials Science and
Engineering
US Army- AROCenter of Excellence for
Battlefield Capability Enhancement
NSF-IGERTMultidisciplinary Graduate Education and Research Training in Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
NSF-CRESTSynthesis, Manufacturing and Characterization of
Structural Nanocomposites
NSF-RISEResrarch Infrastructure in Science and Education of
Nano Materiuaterials
US Army Construction Engineering Laboratory
Durability and Life Assessment of FRP Composites for Army
Facilities
ONRFiber Reinforced Polymer
Nanocomposites for Marine Applications
Center for Advanced Materials (T-CAM)
RESEARCH ROGRAMS
US Air Force - AFRLThe Minority Leaders
Nanocomposites Research and Education Program
NSF-REUTU REU Site in Material Science and Engineering
NSF/EPSCORAlabama Center for
Structural Nano Materials
EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM• Education/outreach/diversity with fully integrated
research• Exposing students to broad career paths
• Allows for some risk-taking in helping trainees find career paths
• Providing a strong education team • Ongoing assessment in addition to formal evaluation
to improve programs
EDUCATION
• Course Development• Involvement of students in Research• Student and faculty interactions with MRSECs• Mentoring Workshops• Workshops of Graduate School Opportunities
DIVERSITY IN OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Diversity mission in outreach programs is to increase the number of underrepresented groups in science and engineering by fostering increased interest in:
• Staff• Students• Faculty
MENTORING WORKSHOP The objective of this workshop was to train graduate students to become
effective mentors and consider academic positions.
TU sponsored a mentoring workshop through the PREM grant for graduate students in Materials Science and Engineering.
The invitation was also extended to the students pursuing PhD degrees in Integrative Biosciences as well as junior members of TU faculty. The workshop presenters included Dr. Keith Hargrove, Chair of Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Information Engineering, Morgan State University and Dr. Christopher Umbach, Visiting Scientist, Department of Materials Science and Engineering Cornell University. Following the presentation by these two, a student panel discussion was held.
Annual Mentoring Workshop
Dr. Howard Adams CEO, H. G. Adams & Associates and former Executive Director of GEM
Dr. Melissa Hines Director, Materials Research Science and
Engineering Center (MRSEC), Cornell University
Dr. Amanda GoodsonSenior Manager, Quality and Mission Assurance,
Raytheon Missile Systems
MENTORING WORKSHOP
MENTORING WORKSHOPS
2007 Mentoring Workshop• Dr. Howard G. Adams, CEO, H.G. Adams Associates• Dr. Amanda Goodson, Senior Scientist, Raytheon Missile Systems• Dr. Melissa Himes, Professor of Chemistry, Director of MRSEC, Cornell University 2008 Mentoring Workshop• Dr. Joseph s. Francisco, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University
Dr. Anil Netravali, Professor, Textile Engineering, Cornell UniversityDr. Kit Umbach, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
2008 Mentoring Workshop• Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Chairman, Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Information
Engineering Department; Morgan State University• Dr. Christopher Umbach, Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Scientist, Department of
Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University2010 Mentoring Workshop• Dr. Howard G. Adams, CEO, H.G. Adams Associates• Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Dean, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University• Dr. Melissa Himes, Professor of Chemistry, Director of MRSEC, Cornell University
ANNUAL WORKSHOP ON GRADUATE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Primary Objective: Motivate students to pursue graduate studies in STEM fields
Secondary Objective: Recruit minority graduate students for the STEM fields
GRADUATE SCHOOL/STUDENTOPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP
Goal 1: Provide Awareness of Opportunities in Nano-Bio Programs in Alabama: Educational and Professional
Goal 2: Inspire Students to Enter Graduate STEM Degree Areas and Pursue Related Careers
• Research Experience for High school students (REH)• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)• Research Experience for Teachers (RET)• Nano-Bio Science Academy for Teachers (NBSAT)• Science and Technology Open House
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL GOALS
The Research Experiences for High School students (REH) program recruits highly motivated and qualified students in the neighboring counties, wishing to gain first hand experience in Material Sciences, and conduct field research under the direct supervision of graduate students and mentors from Tuskegee University. The program has the broad goal of developing and sustaining innovative, technology-enriched initiatives that motivate student learning in STEM and engage high school students in pursuing scientific and technical careers.
REH STUDENT RESEARCH
Exploration in Electrical Engineering -Transistors and Solar Cells: Emilia Tolbert, Mehvish Anwar, Keyara Moore
Effect of Wood Flour Treatment on the Properties of Epoxy Composites: Bianca Davis
Chemical and Physical Properties of Lip GlossAlexandria Bufford & Khawla Suhaila
REH STUDENT RESEARCH
Effect of Chemical & Natural Hair Lightening Treatments on the Properties of Human Hair:
Juanita Grant and Derriya Sankey
Mechanical Properties of Wood Flour Reinforced Polyurethane Composites
Tyquan McMillan, Whitney Shannon, and Micheal Wallace
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
• Increase the number of undergraduate minorities involved in material science and engineering research
• Foster improvements in student technical writing and presentation skills
• Introduce students to research ethics
• Provide contact with minority science role models
REU ACTIVITIES• Safety/Lab Orientation Day• Ethics seminar
(philosophy, National Center for Bioethics)• Introduction to Research course• GRE Prep weekend (Genius 360)
• Ethics field trip to New Orleans in combination with Integrative Biosciences
• REU Research projects (~40 hours/week); all assigned to graduate student mentor
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS • The goal is to help build long-term
collaborative partnerships between K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers by involving the teachers in research and helping them translate their research experiences and new knowledge of STEM into classroom activities.
• The program supports the active involvement of K-12 teachers providing them with an intense four-week research exposure
• Teachers work with faculty at Tuskegee University biology and chemistry laboratories as a team to understand equipment usage and solve research problems set out by faculty.
NANO BIO SCIENCE ACADEMY FOR TEACHERSThe overall goal is to excite teachers about nano and bio sciences to take excitement and program teaching materials and modules back to students.
Nano-Bio Science Academy for Teachers (NBSAT)” will focus on the professional development of teachers with an emphasis of nano and biotechnology. In addition, the academy will provide strategies proven effective with at-risk and diverse learners to increase minority participation in STEM.
• 10 days with SECME at Clemson University
• 10 Alabama Teachers received
• $500 stipends in addition to paid travel &
• lodging for 10 days while at Clemson
• 2010: 10 RET
• 90% African American
• 10% Caucasian
• 80% Female
• 20% Male
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE
To hold 1 day event annually showcasing programs and campus with lab and facility tours.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE
Inform Larger Community Research Generated
K-12/Post-Secondary Teachers and Students
Civic/Government Organizations
Day Long Program Student Posters/Presentations Includes REU, RET, REH
100 Participants Per Year (50 Minority)
OVERALL EDUCATION & OUTREACH OBJECTIVES
To change culture of higher education through training of graduate students, as the next generation of researchers and innovators, on education and outreach activities.
To research and evaluate a method for incorporating research-based activities into K-12 programs as an innovative partnership model.
• Maintaining communication with all audiences and stakeholders
• Meeting regularly to maintain communication and increase mutual trust
• Providing data of program progression (formative and summative)
• Maintain flexibility and willingness to readily adapt to change are key elements in the process
WHAT WORKS IN EDUCATION & OUTREACH
• Working in isolation
• Assuming we know what our audiences need
• Creating programs without audience participation
• Reinventing the wheel
WHAT DOES NOT WORK IN EDUCATION & OUTREACH
ENHANCE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING TO COMMUNITY AND CONSTITUIENTS
• Partner with museums, science centers, and similar institutions to develop exhibits in science, math, and engineering.
• Involve the public or industry, where possible, in research and education activities.
• Give science and engineering presentations to the community.• Integrate research with education activities in order to communicate
in a wide-range context.
EVOLVE COMPREHENSION WHILE PROMOTING TEACHING, TRAINING AND LEARNING
• Integrate research activities into the teaching of science, math and engineering at all educational levels (e.g., K-12, undergraduate science majors, non-science majors, and graduate students).
• Include students (e.g., K-12, undergraduate science majors, non-science majors, and /or graduate students) as participants in the proposed activities as appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and/or professional development of K-12 science and math teachers.
• Involve graduate and post-doctoral researchers in undergraduate teaching activities.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR E3S
•Develop and partner with existing mentoring programs to increase the recruitment and retention of college students and researchers in the field of Electronics.
•Establish professional development programs for educators and opportunities for pre-college students to gain a greater understanding of Electronics and Engineering.
•Leadership must provide a vision in the development of educational programs.
•Train educators and researchers to be engaged.
•Promote increasing knowledge and awareness of Electronics and, their key roles in Engineering processes.
QUESTIONS
Integration of Education, Outreach and Diversity Programs
Tanjula [email protected]
(334) 727-8236 Director of Education and Outreach
Tuskegee UniversityCenter for Advanced Materials (T-CAM)
Tuskegee, AL
NSF Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S)Cambridge, MA
November 8, 2010
