Technology, Access and Diversity

该项目为波特兰社区学院（PCC）土木/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54名学生提供为期两年的奖学金。奖学金是根据学业成绩、经济需要和对技术领域的兴趣来颁发的。学生支持策略包括教师指导、辅导服务、群组活动等。学者在追求技术职业或寻求四年制学位方面获得帮助。采用了新的方法来招收技术项目的学生，特别针对西班牙裔。“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器制造入门课程，获得大学学分，实践经验，并接触S-STEM计划。该计划加强了PCC、当地高中、四年制大学和技术产业之间的联系。它通过增加技术行业的女性和未被充分代表的少数民族的数量，并为这些人群创造积极的榜样，对波特兰都会区产生了直接影响。与“向上跳跃”和“人才搜索”的新伙伴关系加强了招聘策略。此外，与技术行业的有效合作伙伴关系增加了体验学习的机会。这些策略的结果为更广泛的高等教育界提供了吸引和吸引学生参与技术项目和职业的有效方法。

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.