1. ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN STEM Project Lead The Way UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT March 6, 7, & 8, 2007 Tom Price

2. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT My background Engineer/Lawyer 10 years in energy industry 10 years in energy industry 25 years in Washington DC 25 years in Washington DC –In government –Lobbying on the hill –Leading engineering societies with emphasis on Diversity in engineering Last several years studying STEM education for underrepresented minorities Last several years studying STEM education for underrepresented minorities Currently supporting UNCF’s efforts in STEM Education Currently supporting UNCF’s efforts in STEM Education

3. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Vision: A U.S. STEM workforce that looks like America A U.S. STEM workforce that looks like America

4. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Jan. 2003 U.S. POPULATION

5. U.S. population 18–24 years old, by race/ethnicity: July 1990–99 and projections to 2050

6. Labor Force Growth, 2002-2012 Source: Monthly Labor Review, February 2004 (Percent)

7. SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, January 21, 2003. U.S. ENGINEERING WORKFORCE

8. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Market Analysis of STEM Issues: 1. US Economy Runs on STEM 2. Corporations Need Diverse Workforce 3. US Ed System Not Producing Sufficient Women and URMs in STEM 4. Problems at all levels K-20 5. Interventions to date to correct this situation have fallen short 6. Corporations are going abroad for STEM employees

9. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT General statement of the problem General statement of the problem Large demand in STEM qualified employees Large demand in STEM qualified employees Large supply of underutilized young women and URM students in STEM Large supply of underutilized young women and URM students in STEM Why are these students not making it through the STEM pipeline?

10. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT There are joint problems for both women and URMs in STEM Education There are some unique problems for both women and URMs in STEM Education

11. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT For URM students For URM students –Significantly less minorities graduate from HS than majorities –Significantly less of those that do graduate are prepared for a STEM education 2.5% are prepared to enter an engineering college education program 2.5% are prepared to enter an engineering college education program

13. Majority High School Grads Per Year Rounded figures, derived from American Council of Education, and NACME analysis of Engineering Workforce Commission data. High school grad/engineering admits, 2001. Excludes Puerto Rico

14. Minority High School Grads Per Year Rounded figures, derived from American Council of Education, and NACME analysis of Engineering Workforce Commission data. High school grad/engineering admits, 2001. Excludes Puerto Rico

15. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT URM students progress in four year schools URM students progress in four year schools

16. Number of 1 ST Year Underrepresented Minority Engineering Students 17000

17. Student Graduate Rates in Engineering Majority/Minority 42

18. U. S. BS Engineering Graduation 11,700

19. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT girls are taking high school science and math courses at approximately the same rate as boys Girls and the people who influence them— teachers, school counselors, parents, peers, and the media—do not understand what a career in engineering looks like and therefore don’t consider it as a career option.

20. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT High school girls believe engineering is for people who love both math and science. Engineering is perceived to be a man’s profession and there is little to no encouragement for girls to consider engineering. Professional interests for high school girls hinge upon relevance. Current engineering messages portray engineering as challenging and stress the importance of superior math and science abilities.

21. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Women entering and graduating rates for a BS degree in Engineering are less than 20%. Women entering and graduating rates for a BS degree in Engineering are less than 20%. Better for other sciences but not at parity in most fields. Better for other sciences but not at parity in most fields.

22. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Issues to Address: 1.Poor elementary and secondary preparation 2.Lack of resources in secondary education 3.Limited encouragement and role models 4.Social pressure 5.Limited financial resources 6.Negative environment on campus

23. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students –Middle school and High school Nationwide In-School Reform Nationwide In-School Reform –PLTW –HSTW –NSF –First Things First –Kipp

24. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students –Middle school and High school Nationwide After-School and Summer Nationwide After-School and Summer –MESA –ACE Mentoring –JETS –First Robotics –University Bridge programs

25. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students –Middle school and High school State and Local State and Local –CPEP (CT) –Boston Museum of Science (MA) –Stevens Institute (NJ) –STEM Education Institute (MA)

26. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM STEM students Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM STEM students –Two-year and Four-year College Programs NACME NACME UNCF UNCF MEPs MEPs NSBE NSBE SHPE SHPE AISES AISES

27. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students Programs to encourage/enhance/recruit URM and Women STEM students –Recruitment to graduate school and STEM careers NACME Corporate partner workshop NACME Corporate partner workshop Graduate Schools enhanced recruitment activities Graduate Schools enhanced recruitment activities Internships Internships GEM GEM Corporate/Gov’t Agency Fellowship Corporate/Gov’t Agency Fellowship

28. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Donors Donors –Lots of Donors in the picture –Question is amount of new monies Political Initiative Political Initiative –Legislative opportunities –Federal Agency support State Government support State Government support

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31. Qualified Math/Science Teachers STEM Student Reorganization College Scholarships STEM Guidance Support Parent Support After School/Summer programs Math/Science Awareness Campaign Community Support Financial SupportTeacher Recognition Corporate Support University Support H/S Teacher Certification Mentors/Role Models Internships/ fellowships Today’s Total Support System For Success Alumni Support Community College Intervention Curriculum Enhancement

32. Qualified Math/Science Teachers STEM Student Reorganization College Scholarships STEM Guidance Support Parent Support After School/Summer programs Math/Science Awareness Campaign Community Support Financial SupportTeacher Recognition Corporate Support University Support H/S Teacher Certification Mentors/Role Models Internships/ fellowships Tomorrow’s Total Support System For Success Alumni Support Community College Intervention Curriculum Enhancement

33. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT I: Greater Cooperation –Partnerships/Sharing Resources Examples: Examples: –Boston Museum of Science and NJ Stevens –STEM coalition Suggestions: Suggestions: –Nationwide programs supporting state programs –UNCF working more closely with NACME –NAF and HSTW sharing data/experiences –Graduate schools cooperating to operate for effectively

34. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT II: Greater Financial Resources – –Quality Math and Science Teachers – –Improved classroom equipment – –Scholarships for after-school and summer programs – –Significantly greater scholarships for STEM undergraduate and graduate women and URM students

35. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT III: Changing Perception of STEM Careers – –a fundamental shift in the way STEM careers are portrayed. – –Don’t focus on process and challenges – –focus on benefits and rewards as they relate to career motivators – –Define STEM in terms of life goals

36. UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT RECRUITMENT Conclusions Conclusions –Problem: There is heavy supply of women and URM students There is heavy supply of women and URM students There is heavy demand for women and URM STEM students There is heavy demand for women and URM STEM students The education pipeline is not producing sufficient quantities of women and URM STEM graduates The education pipeline is not producing sufficient quantities of women and URM STEM graduates Existing supplement/support programs are not sufficient Existing supplement/support programs are not sufficient –Solutions: Modifying the current supplemental support program: Modifying the current supplemental support program: –cooperation/Partnerships –Information sharing Additional funds are needed to improve production: Additional funds are needed to improve production: –Teachers, equipment, scholarships, etc. Unified improved PR campaign Unified improved PR campaign