1. Outreach and recruitment
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH
Outreach and recruitment

2. The College of Computing, Engineering and Construction
Is the lead college for conducting community outreach at UNF. We recognize that increasing the talent pipeline of STEM students is critical.
Faculty, staff, students and the Dean’s office work collaboratively with the Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub’s initiatives, as well as, JCC, Boys & Girls Club, MOSH, Jax, Library, TEAM-UP, Communities in Schools, Renaissance Jax and school educators to support and help grow STEM programs in Duval, Clay, Nassau, St Johns, Putnam, Baker and Flagler counties and their surrounding communities.

3. We consider OUTREACH to be a CRITICAL component to guiding Middle and High School Students into STEM Careers.
OUTREACH Why Do We Do It?
Goal: To graduate STEM majors to fill the gaps in STEM Careers

4. The Need
All young people should be prepared to think deeply and to think well so that they have a chance to become the next
Innovator
Educator
Researcher
Leader
In order to solve the world’s most pressing challenges we need a talent pool of critical thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators, and creative thinkers to accomplish complex tasks.
Recruit, Retain and graduate

5. Not enough of our youth have access to quality STEM learning opportunities and too few students see these disciplines as springboards for their careers
Currently

6. Our Target Audience: Engaging with under-represented populations
Blacks, Hispanics and American Indians
Women and Girls
Persons with Disabilities
According to the NSF, these groups are considered under-represented in STEM professions (NSF, 2013)
NSF, Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: Special Report NSF , Arlington, VA Retrieved on Sep 28,2016 from

7. How can you help to close the STEM gap in our region?
Volunteer to help with special programs for middle and high school activities
Fund programs to support workshop materials or summer camps
Sponsor scholarship for senior high school students to attend UNF (tuition, books, fees)
Adopt a school or a classroom where your business is located. Give where you live.
Partner with CCEC and tell us what your STEM focus is
How can you help to close the STEM gap in our region?

8. First TECH challenge (FTC) (Middle and High schools)
Expanding your horizons (Middle school girls)
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY (ncwit) (High school girls)
Botball robotics (Middle & High schools)
Seaperch challenge (navy initiative (Middle and High schools)
Mathcounts (Middle schools)
THE JAX 2050 COMPETITION(High schools)
Ace mentor program of northeast florida (High Schools)
Civil engineering high school competitions
Campus field trips
Participation with industry partner STEM outreach activities
Stem activity visits to local schools
STEM Clubs that CCEC, Advisory Board Members and Industry Partners support

9. Contact Kathie Carswell, Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator at (904) or to learn more about our programs. Follow us on