Technology, Access and Diversity

技术、访问和多样性

• 批准号: 1154622
• 负责人: Todd Sanders
• 金额: $ 59.94万
• 依托单位: Portland Community College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-03-15 至 2016-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1154622&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Technology; Access; Diversity

This project provides 54 two-year scholarships for students enrolled in Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Machine Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Microelectronics at Portland Community College (PCC). Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, and interest in technology fields. Student support strategies include faculty mentoring, tutoring services, cohort activities, and others. Scholars receive assistance in pursuing technology careers or seeking four-year degrees. New approaches to recruiting students into technology programs are used, specifically targeting Hispanics. A Math Visits Recruitment Program introduces students to technology programs and careers through classroom presentations. High school students interested in robotics receive free tuition to attend introductory machine manufacturing courses, gaining college credit, hands-on experience, and exposure to the S-STEM program. The proposed project strengthens connections among PCC, local high schools, four-year colleges, and technology industries. It has a direct impact on the Portland Metro area by increasing the number of women and underrepresented minorities in technology industries and creating positive role models for these populations. New partnerships with Upward Bound and Talent Search enhance recruitment strategies. Additionally, effective partnerships with technology industries increase experiential learning opportunities. Outcomes from these strategies inform the broader higher education community on effective means of attracting and engaging students in technology programs and careers.

该项目为波特兰社区学院(PCC)土木工程/机械工程技术、电子工程技术、机械制造工程技术和微电子专业的学生提供54个为期两年的奖学金。奖学金是根据学术成就、经济需要和对技术领域的兴趣而颁发的。学生支持策略包括教师指导、辅导服务、队列活动等。学者在追求技术职业或寻求四年制学位时会得到帮助。使用了招收学生进入技术项目的新方法，特别是针对拉美裔美国人。数学访问招聘计划通过课堂演示向学生介绍技术项目和职业。对机器人感兴趣的高中生可以免费参加机械制造入门课程，获得大学学分、实践经验和接触S-STEM项目。拟议中的项目加强了PCC、当地高中、四年制大学和科技行业之间的联系。它对波特兰大都市区产生了直接影响，因为它增加了技术行业中妇女和代表性不足的少数群体的人数，并为这些人口创造了积极的榜样。与向上绑定和人才搜索的新合作伙伴关系加强了招聘战略。此外，与技术行业的有效合作伙伴关系增加了体验式学习机会。这些战略的结果为更广泛的高等教育社区提供了有关吸引和吸引学生参与技术项目和职业的有效手段。