HBCU: Science and Technology Access to Research and Graduate Education

杰克逊州立大学几个来源表明，HBCU一直是B.S.的主要来源。授予非裔美国人科学、工程和数学（SEM）学科的学位。但情况正在迅速变化。一些数据还表明，自1987年以来，HBCUs授予非洲裔美国人的SEM学士学位一直在下降。杰克逊州立大学（JSU）正在向NSF HBCU倡议提交一份提案，该提案将加强现有的项目，促进教学和研究的整合。该计划将提供资源，大大改善，在整个科学技术学院（SST），正在使用的过程和活动在招聘，保留和学生毕业，在SEM领域。将使用已被证明是成功的已知模型实施增强/纠正策略。JSU设想该项目的实施将成为促进SEM领域研究和教育的转型和整合的机制。总体计划目标是提高和加强JSU各级SEM学位的生产能力，增加SEM毕业生的数量，特别是合格的少数民族科学家/工程师，他们可以为推进SEM知识的状态和解决社会的技术问题做出贡献。具体重点将是加强教师发展，课程和学生发展。为支持该项目的目标，正在实施的活动包括：课程结构调整，实施一个全面的SEM学生支持中心，将信息技术纳入课程，加强教育/研究支持基础设施，以及教师发展。该项目的预期成果将是改善SEM领域的整体课程设置，招生和研究活动。通过JSU与各个国家实验室，工业和其他大学之间已经存在的强大合作伙伴关系，将为SEM领域的高质量本科生研究和培训提供重要机会。其他好处包括：o根据需要修订和更新课程，将信息技术（IT）纳入课程。o扩大和升级教育资源，包括教学设施和实验室。o增加教师研究参与，出版物和赠款。o教育和培训大量少数民族学生在SEM领域取得成功，以满足相关机构的需求，包括政府机构，学术界和行业的蓬勃发展的需求。o与地方，州，联邦和私人机构建立创造性的伙伴关系，以及教师和学生有机会参加这些机构的正式实习计划。o少数民族学生在SEM领域攻读本科和研究生学位的人数和动机有所增加。

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITYSeveral sources indicate that HBCUs have been the major source of B.S. degrees awarded to African-Americans in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (SEM) disciplines. But the situation is rapidly changing. Several data also suggests that SEM bachelor degrees awarded to African-Americans by HBCUs have been declining since 1987. Jackson State University (JSU) is submitting a proposal to the NSF HBCU Initiative that will enhance existing programs and promote the integration of teaching and research. The plan will provide resources to greatly improve, throughout the School of Science and Technology (SST), the processes and activities that are being used in the recruitment, retention and graduation of students, in SEM areas. Enhanced/corrective strategies will be implemented using known models which have proven to be successful. JSU envisions the implementation of this project to be a mechanism for fostering the transformation and integration of research and education in SEM fields.The overall program goal is to enhance and strengthen JSU's SEM degree-producing capacity at all levels and increase the number of SEM graduates, especially qualified minority scientists/engineers who can contribute to advancing the state of SEM knowledge and address the technical problems of society. Specific focus will be directed toward enhancing faculty development, the curriculum and student development. Activities being implemented in support of the project goals include: curriculum restructuring, implementation of a comprehensive SEM student support center, integration of information technology into the curricula, enhancement of the educational/research support infrastructure, and faculty development.The expected outcomes of this project will be improvement in the overall programmatic course offerings, enrollment and research activities in SEM fields. Through a strong partnership that already exists between JSU and various national labs, industry and other universities, significant opportunities for quality undergraduate student research and training in SEM fields will be available. Other benefits will include:o Strengthening the program of instruction in the core SEM courses.o Revision and updating of curriculum as needed, incorporation of Information Technology (IT) in the curricula.o Expansion and upgrading of educational resources including teaching facilities and laboratories.o Increase in faculty research involvement, publications and grantsmanship.o Educating and training significant numbers of minority students for successful careers in SEM fields to met the needs of related institutions including governmental agencies, the academia and the booming demands from industry,o Formation of creative partnerships with local, state, federal and private institutions, and the opportunity for faculty and students to participate in formal internship programs at these institutions.o An increase in the number and motivation of minority students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in SEM fields.