Targeted Infusion Project: Establishment of a Computer Engineering Research Lab (CERL) at Southern University and A&M College

历史黑人学院和大学本科项目(HBCU-UP)通过有针对性的灌输项目，支持基于证据的创新模式和方法的开发、实施和研究，以改善HBCU本科学生的准备和成功，使他们能够攻读科学、技术、工程或数学(STEM)研究生课程和/或职业。南方大学和A&amp；M学院的这个项目将通过建立计算机工程研究实验室(CERL)并培养具有行业研究经验的学生来满足劳动力或进修的需求，从而加强电气工程系的本科教育。该项目的目标是：建立CERL；实施和开发基于网络和移动的应用程序；为本科生提供研究经验；为高中生和教师开发暑期研究计划。CERL将通过机器人、物联网和智能技术等领域的行业课程和项目为本科生提供实用技能。实验体验将为本科生提供工具、研究机会、讲座和指导。该项目以形成性和终结性评估为指导。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) through Targeted Infusion Projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) graduate programs and/or careers. The project at Southern University and A&M College will enhance undergraduate education in the Department of Electrical Engineering by establishing the Computer Engineering Research Lab (CERL) and preparing students to meet the needs of the workforce or advanced studies with industry-like research experiences. The project has the objectives to: establish the CERL; implement and develop web-based and mobile-based applications; provide research experiences for undergraduate students; and develop a summer research program for senior high school students and teachers. The CERL will provide undergraduate students with practical skills through industry based-courses and projects in areas such as robotics, the Internet of Things, and smart technologies. The lab experience will offer tools, research opportunities, lectures, and mentoring to undergraduate students. The project is guided by formative and summative evaluation.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.