1 IEEE EAB Teacher In Service Program Workshop Region 6 April 5, 2008 S. K. Ramesh California State University, Northridge

04/05/08IEEE R6 TISP Workshop2 Economic Impact Part of the 23-campus Cal State system, is one of the largest single-campus universities in the nation and the only public university in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, enrolling over 34,000 students. Major force in its region, with an annual economic impact of nearly $700 million and responsible for nearly 12,000 jobs, through direct employment and local spending. Major producer of basic and applied research, with over $ 25 Million in external grants for 2006

3 Global Challenges l Global l Social Context of Engineering Practice l Evolving curricula l Workforce needs

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6 Advice to Students Don't limit yourself; if you believe that engineering is the profession you wish to pursue then pursue it to the fullest. You'll find it is more rewarding than you ever imagined. Education B.S. Civil Engineering California State University Northridge Brett is now pursuing a Doctorate in Civil Engineering, emphasis Geotechnical at the University of Colorado, Boulder Education Sarah is pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Medical Technology and a Minor in Chemistry Advice to Students Just work hard and do not get into the mind set that something is hard. You can do anything that you really try to do.

MSE 101 OL On line Introduction to Engineering course Offered to High School Jrs and Srs with high GPAs Students receive 1 hr lecture per week Lab component is tied to FVC project HS Teachers to provide onsite oversight and supervision Students Receive college credit 04/05/087IEEE R6 TISP Workshop

MSE 101 OL Lab Design problems Simple paper design project FVC robot design Engineering notebook Design reports How things work projects 04/05/088IEEE R6 TISP Workshop

Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology Creates a unique varsity sport for the mind High-school students discover the value of education and careers in science, technology, and engineering New game each year Common kit of parts 6-week build period Professional Engineering Mentors FIRST Robotics Competition: How It Works 04/05/089IEEE R6 TISP Workshop

 ACCESS  ACCESS - Accelerated Coursework in Computer science and Engineering for Student Success ◦ 8 high schools  San Fernando HS  Granada Hills HS  Fulton College Preparatory HS  Monroe HS  El Camino HS  Chaminade HS  Northridge Academy  Frazier Park HS ◦ 71 high school students enrolled in MSE 101 &L in Fall 2007 Outreach Efforts starting in /05/0810IEEE R6 TISP Workshop