P2 Choosing the Right Engineering School for You
P4 Preparing for Your Major
P8 Gearing Up for Success
P12 Funding Your Degree
P14 Student Achievements
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ENGINEERINGYOURFUTURENACME 2014 Undergraduate Bulletin
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With starting salaries far above the average for U.S. workers, and a fan- tastic job growth outlook, now is an excellent time to consider majoring in engineering.
Students who build a strong foundation in math and science will have the opportunity for a career that leverages their creativity and innovative thinking.
ENROLLMENTThe number of bachelor’s degrees received in engineering grew by 6% in 2013, with 93,360 degrees awarded (according to the American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE). The most popular disciplines are mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, accounting for about 48% of all degrees conferred in engineering.
While college enrollment rates have increased for all student groups over the past 30 years,
Engineering: Current Trendsethnic minorities are still underrepresented within the engineering field. Underrepresented minorities make up 31.7% of the overall popu-lation (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010) and 36% of all college-aged students. However, in 2013, Hispanics earned 9.3% of undergraduate degrees in engineering (up from 9% in 2012) and African Americans earned 4.3% (up only 0.1% from 2012). Retention rates of under-represented minorities in engineering fields are also a challenge, particularly for African American students.
(Source: ASEE, “Engineering By the Numbers” by Brian L. Yoder, Ph.D. More detailed data for 358 U.S. and 12 Canadian engineering colleges reporting can be found in the 2013 Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology Colleges or online at www.asee.org/colleges).
With the need for American engineers growing, college engineering departments are working hard to improve these figures. Attracting bright,
A degree in engineering prepares you for making discoveries that can greatly impact people’s lives. Here are just a few of the exciting innovations going on in the field right now.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING: Aerospace engineers design, analyze, model, simulate, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and rockets.
It may sound like the future, but a group of pilots and engineers at MIT recently produced a flying car. Displayed as a prototype at the New York International Auto Show, the Transition Roadable Aircraft can be driven on the road to the airport, into the air, and back.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: Biomedical engineers study biology and medicine to develop technologies related to health care, like medical diagnostic machines, artificial organs, and prosthetic devices.
Biomedical researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University found a new
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molecule that appears to stop the spread of cancer cells into normal brain tissue in animal models. This strategy could lead to vast improvements in clinical outcomes for brain cancer patients.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: Chemical engineers discover and manufacture products like plastics, paints, fuels, medicines, fertilizers, semiconductors, paper, and all other kinds of chemicals.
One of the hot issues for chemical engineers in the U.S. is the advancement of solar power as an alternative energy source. The U.S. Department of Energy recently provided funding to Purdue Uni-versity’s Solar Energy Research Group for the development of a cheaper solar cell.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING: Computer engineers design, construct, implement, and maintain computers and computer-controlled equipment.
Today, anyone with a computer is concerned about hackers and computer security. Two professors at Kansas State University are researching a computer network that could protect itself against online attackers by changing its setup and configuration automatically.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Mechanical engineers work in nearly every area of technology, developing anything that involves a mechanical process, from cars and snowmobiles, to rockets and nuclear reactors.
Students and faculty at Virginia Poly-technic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are making a splash with Robojelly, a robotic jellyfish that never runs out of energy. This innovation has great potential to be used for underwa-ter search and rescue missions, as well as surveillance.
There are many resources available
to help you research which college
to attend, but students interested
in engineering have some unique
factors to take into consideration.
ACCREDITATION ABET is the accreditation organization for applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Accredited engineering programs offer proof to employers—and to you, as a student—that graduates of these programs are prepared to enter their professions.
Because employers recognize that ABET-accredited programs provide students with a solid educational foundation, companies looking to hire engineers prefer graduates from these programs.
Other benefits of attending an accredited engineering program include:
• Assurance that the program considers the students’ perspective as part of its continuous quality improvement process
• Eligibility for federal student loans, grants, and scholarships
• Qualification for many professional licensures, registrations, and certifications
• Opportunities to practice engineering in international locations
To see the entire list of ABET-accredited engineering colleges, visit http://main.abet.org/aps/Accreditedprogramsearch.aspx.
AREA OF STUDYWhether you want to work on computers or spacecraft, develop new medicines or recycling equipment, or find solutions for pollution, communication, or transportation problems, there is an area of engineering to fit your career goals.
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) provides detailed descriptions of the different areas of study in the NACME Guide to
Engineering Colleges at www.nacme.org/middle-high-school-programs.
CHOOSING The Right Engineering School for You
Once you have matched up your interests to a concentration, you can focus your search on the schools offering that specific program.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGELow tuition, convenient locations, open admissions, and comprehensive course offerings are among the reasons many students choose to begin at community colleges. These colleges also play an important role in producing engineers. Transfer and articulation agreements permit students to complete math, science, and introduction to engineering courses at community colleges before transferring as juniors to four-year schools of engineering.
The landmark 2010 NACME Community
College Transfer Study found that 21% of NACME Scholars had transferred from a two-year to a four-year NACME Partner Institution; NACME transfer students had achieved higher grade point averages than traditional, four-year NACME Scholars; and transfer students were more likely than those who had started at four-year schools to be retained (enrolled or graduated) as of the 2008–2009 academic year.
Learn more about NACME on page 6.
RANKINGSWhile you ultimately want to find the best fit for you, examining college rankings is one way to compare prospective schools. To see school rankings for engineering, you can look at the U.S. News & World Report list, found at http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering. Or, to view schools based on student ratings, such as “best professors,” “lots of race/class interaction,” or “best career services,” you can explore Princeton Review’s The Best 378
Colleges, or view the ratings online at www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings.
U.S. POPULATION… AND STEM
Estimated U. S. population of these groups by 2050
Groups like NACME are working with partners everywhere to increase the numbers in the STEM fields…
NACME Alumnus Raymond C. Dempsey, Jr. says… “As a NACME Scholar and beneficiary…I understand the need and the challenge we face to shape an engineering workforce that looks like America.”
— Raymond C. Dempsey, Jr., Vice President, External Affairs,
BP America Inc.
30%
40%
Current U.S. population of African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Latinos
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College Prep
FAQCommon questions students have about preparing for college.
HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMICS The courses you take in high school will help prepare you for a college engineering program. Check with the college or university you’re interested in for exact requirements, but the typical standards are:
English: 4 Years Math: 4 Years, including algebra, geometry, and calculus Science: 3–4 Years, including physics if possible Social Sciences: 2–4 Years Foreign Language: 2–4 Years
IMPROVING SAT AND ACT
QUANTITATIVE SCORES Standardized test scores are just one part of the application package. Still, for students who want to go into engineering, doing well on the quantitative sections of either test indicates to admissions representatives that you can handle the math necessary for your major.
Whether you want to improve your scores on the SAT and/or ACT or you’re getting ready to take the test for the first time,
Preparing for Your Majorthere are several things you can do to prepare for the quantitative sections.
• Familiarize yourself with question types. While you cannot predict every question on the test, you can prepare for the types of questions you will encounter. Having a problem-solving strategy for various question types will allow you to identify an approach to use for each question, even when you come across one that looks particularly challenging.
• Look for multiple ways to solve problems. Often, the questions on the math portions of the ACT and SAT may look difficult at first glance. However, if you take a few seconds to evaluate them, it may save you time overall. For example, a question appearing to require repeated division and multiplication of large numbers may actually be simplified using factoring.
• Write down your work and draw diagrams. Writing down your thought process may help you get to the answer faster than if you try to perform calculations in your head. It also allows you to easily go back and check your work. Finally, showing
While much of the preparation for a career in engineering takes place during college, the earlier you start preparing,
the more confident you will feel about your future.
your work or drawing diagrams can help you avoid careless mistakes and give you a clearer picture of what the question is asking.
• Use the process of elimination. There is no penalty for wrong answers on the ACT, and while you will be penalized a quarter of a point for each wrong answer on the SAT, your score may still be improved by guessing. For example, if you can eliminate one answer choice (out of the five options) for each of eight questions, statistically, you will answer 25%, or two, of the questions correctly. Even accounting for the penalties, you will have gained a half a point.
• Identify the areas that need improvement. After taking a practice test, decide whether you need to improve your time management, decrease the number of careless mistakes you make, or simply review math content. Then, focus your practice on improving those specific areas.
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Q. What is the first step I should take if I want to attend college?
A. You should meet with your high school guidance counselor to get some basic information, as well as visit college websites to find out about admissions requirements.
Q. What can I do to improve my chances of being admitted to college?
A. Colleges consider a wide range of factors when looking at your application, so your best bet is to focus on making yourself an exceptional candidate. Make sure to keep your high school
GPA up and take challenging courses; Work hard to get a good score on standardized tests, such as the SAT and ACT; Become involved in community service and extracurricular activities; Take time crafting your personal statement and give teachers plenty of advance notice if you would like them to write a letter of recommendation for you.
Q: Can I afford to attend college?
A: There are many sources of financial aid available to help you pay for college. See page 12 for more details about resources specifically for engineering students.
For more tips on preparing for the ACT and SAT, free practice tests, or tutoring options for improving your scores, visit http://www.princetonreview.com/college-education.aspx.
ENGINEERING RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING,
AND TO KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS IN
SPECIFIC AREAS, VISIT THE RESOURCES BELOW.
• National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME) NACME.org
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) AISES.org
• Mexican American Engineering Society (MAES) MAES.org
• National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates
(NAMEPA) NAMEPA.org
• The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) NSBE.org
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) SHPE.org
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) SWE.org
• American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) AAEE.net
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) AIAA.org
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) AIChE.org
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) ASABE.org
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE.org
• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) ASEE.org
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ASME.org
• Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) ASCE.org/AEI
• Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) BMES.org
• Engineering Technology Education (ETE) ETEducation.org
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE.org
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) INCOSE.org
• Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE) IBE.org
• Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) IIEnet.org
• Materials Information Society (ASM) ASM-intl.org
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) SMENET.org
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) SPE.org
• Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) WEPAN.org
The American Society for Engineering
Education brings together engineering
instructors from all engineering fields
to promote excellence in instruction,
research, public service, and practice.
ASEE’s Diversity Committee partners with
other organizations to increase diversity
in the profession. The committee provides
models and guides for engineering
colleges on attracting minority students,
encourages schools to work with
successful programs for diversity
promotion, and offers a prestigious award
for colleges achieving key diversity goals.
For more on ASEE’s commitment to diversity, visit www.asee.org/about-us/policy/diversity.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
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Starting Salary Median Salary (2013) (2012)
Engineer, All fields
$62,100 $86,200
Aerospace Engineer
$63,900 $103,720
Chemical Engineer
$66,900 $94,350
Computer Engineer
$70,300 $100,920
Electrical Engineer
$62,500 $89,630
Mechanical Engineer
$63,900 $80,580
Petroleum Engineer
$96,200 $130,280
Engineering: Current TrendsContinued from page 1
eligible minority applicants into engineering programs is a top priority for many schools. As NACME President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail notes, “The need for talented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields has never been greater. Diversity drives innovation and its absence imperils our designs, our products, and, most of all, our creativity—all components of competitiveness. Increasing diversity in STEM opens the doors for new approaches to solving problems and allows for new ways of thinking and, therefore, the potential for greatness.”
JOB GROWTHEngineering continues to be an in-demand field, growing fast and providing higher than average starting salaries. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. projects a need for 178,300 more engineers in the next decade. Biomedical engineering is projected to be the fastest growing engineering field, with 27% job growth expected through 2022. The greater demand for biomedical engineers is a result of an aging population who will require more medical care, so engineering students looking to improve the quality of
patient care will be well-placed to both find a job after college and make a difference in people’s lives.
Another high-growth area of engineering is environmental engineering, at a projected 15% job growth. Other areas of engineering projected to remain steadily growing at an average pace include civil engineering (20%), marine engineering (10%), and health and safety engineering (11%), as well as aero-space, nuclear, and petroleum engineering.
SALARYWhile engineers’ salaries vary depending on the state and sector (public or private) they work in, many engineers enjoy average sala-ries at least two times the national average.
Seven of the Top 10 Starting Salaries for College Graduates are in Engineering.
The figures below show the starting salary in 2013 and the median pay in 2012 for engi- neering occupations, according to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Emplo- yers) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics survey.
Attracting bright, eligible minority applicants into engineering programs is a top priority for many schools.
Since its founding 40 years ago, NACME has stayed true to its mission: To ensure American resilience in a flat world by leading the national effort to expand U.S. capability via better engagement of African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. NACME publishes yearly reports on the experiences of NACME Scholars and provides insights on how schools can best serve their underrepresented minority student population. Currently, NACME provides scholarship support to more than 1,200 college engineering students through a national network of 51 partner institutions. NACME partnered with the National Academy Foundation and Project Lead The Way to launch a national network of urban-centered, high school Academies of Engineering—National Academy Foundation network of career-themed academies—to strengthen students’ science and math readiness for college-level engineering. NACME also provides engineering awareness materials that inform parents, teachers, and students about the possibilities that exist in STEM-based careers.
Learn more about NACME at www.nacme.org. Connect to peers and get a head start on building your network by joining NACME on LinkedIn, or by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
SPEAK SPANISH? In The NACME Guide to Engineering Colleges, you can find information on choosing a college, as well as a timeline for applying, all in Spanish. Visit www.nacme.org/middle-high-school-programs to view the guide online.
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STUDENTS AND FACULTYOf the approximately 1,337 full-time engineering undergraduates in the 2013-2014 academic year:
• 29% are women• 10% are underrepresented minorities• 16% are international students• 18% took music lessons or courses in Fall 2013
Of the 182 Bachelor’s Degrees awarded in 2013:• 27% were women• 7% were underrepresented minorities• 5% were international students
About 23% of undergraduates (Arts, Sciences & Engineering) graduated with double majors or with two or more degrees.
Of the 2013 graduating seniors:• 44% went on to full-time graduate programs• 16% earned humanities/social science minors• 5% participated in the Take Five Scholars Program
or the Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) Program
• 94% have had at least one career-related experience
The Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 87 tenure/tenure-track faculty as of the 2013-2014 academic year.
COMBINED-ADMISSION PROGRAMGEAR (Graduate Engineering at Rochester):Exceptionally promising undergraduates may be guaranteed admission to our five-year B.S./M.S. program in any department in the Hajim School. GEAR students receive a minimum 50% tuition scholarship in the fifth year of study through a teaching or research assistantship.
MAJORS AND DEGREESAlternative Energy: MS
Audio & Music Engineering: BS*
Biomedical Engineering: BS, MS, PhD
Chemical Engineering: BS, MS, PhD
Computer Science: BA, BS, MS, PhD
Electrical and Computer Engineering: BS, MS, PhD
Engineering and Applied Sciences: BS
Engineering Science: BA
Materials Science: MS, PhD
Mechanical Engineering: BS, MS, PhD
Optical Engineering: BS
Optics: BS, MS, PhD
Technical Entrepreneurship
and Management (TEAM): MS
*This program is seeking ABET accreditation. Meanwhile, graduates are not eligible to receive maximum professional education/experience credits toward NY State licensure.
CONTACT INFORMATIONUniversity of Rochester
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627Email: [email protected]: (585) 275-3221 or (888) 822-2256enrollment.rochester.edu
The University of Rochester is one of the country’s leading private research universities. Rochester operates on a personal scale,
creating exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close work with faculty. The University consistently ranks among the top in federally financed science, engineering, medical, and
other research. The unique Rochester Curriculum invites students to learn what they love, allowing for both focus and flexibility.
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Continued on page 11 A rigorous math and science foundation can help students succeed in college
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is a federal agency promoting the progress of science by funding research at America’s colleges and universities. For engineering majors, research funding is an important consideration. Schools receiving the largest amount of NSF funding are listed below.
Top 5 Colleges with NSF Funding, Overall: 1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2. Cornell University 3. University of California – Berkeley 4. University of Wisconsin – Madison 5. University of Washington (Source: http://dellweb.bfa.nsf.gov/Top50Inst2/default.asp)
Highest NSF funding among historically black colleges: 1. Jackson State University 2. Howard University 3. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 4. Morehouse School of Medicine 5. Meharry Medical College
Highest NSF funding among schools with high enrollment of Hispanics (> 25%): 1. University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio 2. University of New Mexico 3. New Mexico State University 4. University of California, Riverside 5. Florida International University
For more information visit
http://nsf.gov.
In order for the U.S. to maintain
the scientific leadership it has
exhibited over the years, minority participation in the STEM fields
(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is crucial.
Many organizations across the country are already implementing initiatives to prepare and motivate minority students to enter science and engineering professions. Their efforts range from encouraging students to become interested in science to expanding reforms in undergraduate education so more students in underrepresented minority groups graduate.
PROVIDING THE RIGHT FOUNDATION FOR COLLEGEAccording to a 2010 report by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, underrepresented minorities “represent a largely untapped pool of American talent that could help fill the coming wave of STEM jobs” (Convergence: Diversity and Inclusion, March 2012). Separately, NACME cited that while African Americans, American Indians, and Latinos make up 34% of the American population, they accounted for only 12.8% of the engineering degrees conferred in 2013. The study points to a great opportunity to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities within these fields.
A rigorous high school curriculum is essential for students intending to study engineering. As noted in the 2013 NACME Data Book, there is a difference between the college prep curriculum completed by Asian/Pacific Islanders and Non-Latino Whites and the academic preparation by Latinos and African Americans. In 2012, 42.2% of Asian/Pacific Islander Americans and 17.5% of Non-Latino Whites took calculus (part of a rigorous STEM curriculum), versus 8.6% of Latinos and 6.1% of African Americans.
One effort to change the statistics is through Academies of Engineering (AOEs), which aim to educate high school students in the principles of engineering, and provide content in the fields of electronics, biotech, aerospace, civil engineering, and architecture. NACME recently announced that AT&T contributed $150,000 to help NACME further their mission; $50,000 of this donation will directly support projects at 10 different AOEs across the country. These academies help ensure a greater success rate for underrepresented minorities in engineering.
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Develop.Invent.Design. BIOENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
PACKAGING ENGINEERINGRutgers engineers tackle issues of global importance,
communicating ideas and envisioning projects and solutions
that make the world a better place to live. From designing
sustainable infrastructures to inventing the devices that drive
medical advances; from developing secure networking
systems to using disposable materials in innovative ways; from
alternative energy solutions to innovating the next generation
of space fl ight vehicles, Rutgers engineers make things happen.
Find out more at: soe.rutgers.edu
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• One of the world’s leading technological, career-focused universities and one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT’s nine colleges offer more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs
• Third in the nation among private universities in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines
• Externally recognized for achievements in enhancing diversity
• NACME Partner for more than 20 years
• Collegiate chapters of NSBE, SHPE, ASIES, and SWE
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NACME STEM INTEGRATION MODEL (NSIM) LINKAGE STRATEGYNACME successfully launched a second NSIM in the Texas region thanks to a grant made pos-sible by the ExxonMobil Foundation. The natural cluster of NACME Partner Institutions, NACME Board Companies, and Academies of Engineering (AOEs), the National Academy Foundation
network of career-themed academies, made Texas the ideal location to follow last year’s launch in the New York and New Jersey pilot region.
In implementing the regional model, each partner plays a key role in ensuring a successful transition for the AOE high school graduating seniors. The NACME Partner Institutions offer summer programs to the AOE high school students that raise their awareness of engineering as a career choice, as well as the rigors of college in this field of study. Institutional partners also participate in college fairs and consider extending NACME’s one-time $2,500 scholarship award beyond the student’s first year in an engineering program,
provided the eligibility requirements are met. NACME Board Companies have committed top talent to serve on the AOE Advisory Boards.
GETTING THE GOVERNMENT ON BOARDRecent (2013) legislation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate has been proposed to bolster the government’s investment in STEM education, including strengthening STEM among underrepresented minorities. One example, HR-1343, is sponsored by Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH). The bill seeks to bridge the gap between the U.S. and the other countries in producing engineers, and more specifically, to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who successfully enter the field. For example, about 21% of African American students enter college with a STEM major, but just 16% complete the STEM degree.
The successful passage of bills like these provide grants and funding for ‘Project Ready STEM’ programs to be implemented through partnerships, community colleges, and universities across the country to better prepare students for the rigors of the degree. Schools such as Florida A&M University and New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering are currently involved with such reforms that could benefit from additional funding.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
Julio shared his thoughts on the
transition from high school to
college freshman. Despite the typical
adjustment to the college environment,
he felt prepared and ready to take on
the challenges of college life. “The
Academy of Engineering classes at
Cesar Chavez High School (Houston,
TX) really helped me develop the
skills that I needed my first semester.
They taught me the basics about
engineering and I was able to
successfully use that knowledge base,”
Julio said.“My favorite project last
semester had to do with finding five
innovations, or five inventions. During
this class I really developed my ability
to create new things and apply them.
The National Academy of Engineering
(NAE) provides engineering leadership in
service to the nation. NAE’s many projects
focus on the relationship between engi-
neering, technology, and the quality of life.
One of NAE’s programs is the Diversity
of the Engineering Workforce program,
which aims to develop a strong domestic
talent pool. The Committee on Capitalizing
on the Diversity of the Science and
Engineering Workforce in Industry is
currently researching the best ways to
guide industry policy makers toward
recruitment, retention, and advancement
policies for underrepresented minorities.
To learn more about the program and committee, visit www.nae.edu/Activities/Projects/Diversity.aspx.
National Academy of Engineering
Julio Almanza Texas A&M University
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To find out what you need to know about financial aid, including information about completing the FAFSA and searching for scholarships, visit www.princetonreview.com/scholarships-financial-aid.aspx.
There are also multiple funding opportunities offered specifically to engineering students.
NACME SCHOLARS PROGRAMNACME provides over $4 million in scholarships each year to underrepresented
minority engineering students. The NACME Scholars Program gives grants to colleges and universities that then give money to Latino, African American, and American Indian students in engineering.
Universities and colleges partnering with NACME make a commitment to underrepre-sented minority engineering student success by working toward raising the aggregate GPAs of these students.
The cost of attending college may seem expensive, but there are many forms of assistance available to help make it more affordable, such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work study.
Funding Your DegreeStudents who wish to be eligible for these awards must be enrolled in an engineering program at one of NACME’s Partner Institutions and maintain a minimum GPA, which varies from 2.5 – 2.8.
To learn more about available NACME scholarships and fellowships, visit the NACME University Programs page at www.nacme.org/university. Scholarship awards are based upon available funding.
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B R I D G E P O R T • S T A M F O R D • W A T E R B U R Y
The University of Bridgeport’s School of Engineering (SOE) prepares students for the future of engineering. UB’s SOE is home to over 15 renowned research centers and laboratories focused on growing fields like cloud computing, sustainable energy, robotics and much more. With opportunities to work on research projects with accomplished faculty members, to take part in internships at over 400 companies, and to collaborate on high-tech startups at the CTech IncUBator, UB students gain the experience necessary to excel in tomorrow’s engineering careers.
The future of engineering starts here.
For more information go to www.bridgeport.edu/engineer.
The School oF engineering oFFerS undergraduaTe degreeS in:• Computer Engineering (B.S.) • Computer Science (B.S.) • Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND RESEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATION (SMART) SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERVICE PROGRAMEstablished by the Department of Defense (DoD), the SMART Scholarship provides full college tuition, paid summer internships, and employment after graduation in a DoD lab. Intended to increase the number of civilian scientists working in the DoD, the SMART Program offers students valuable hands-on experience while they complete their degree and guaranteed employment placement after graduation that puts them on the right track to a successful engineering career.
Learn more about SMART at smart.asee.org.
NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (ASP) For students in aeronautical engineering or related fields, ASP provides two years of financial support, as well as a paid summer internship at a NASA Research Center. NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate encourages new generations of motivated students to become part of the aeronautical community as highly skilled scientists or engineers.
Students and staff attend a National Grid Foundation event at NYU-Poly
Additional scholarship information can be found on page 19.
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Coming from a challenging childhood, Kirsten’s interest in engineering was ignited by her AOE experience. In fact,
her academic record in high school was so stellar that she was nominated by NACME to participate in the Adventures in the Mind program, a mentoring summit for top students nationwide, where she joined with 150 other high school students in meeting 50 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners and MacArthur Fellows, at the University of Montana at Missoula.
Student Profile: Kirsten Redmon
Cadet Kirsten Redmon is a member of the West
Point Class of 2017 and a graduate of the Academy of
Engineering (AOE) at Sam Houston High School in
San Antonio, Texas.
Kirsten Redmon
Today, Kirsten is experiencing the rigorous curriculum at West Point. She eventually plans to work on developing airplane electronics as a systems engineer. Kirsten is also excited by the possibility to change lives as an engi-neer. She wants to solve a lot of the world’s problems by improving the nation’s ability to understand, assess, and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities, and economic disasters.
With a project-based curriculum and focus on teamwork, UE’s nationally-recognized engineering program prepares students for their careers and lives.
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Raising awareness and encouraging more underrepresented minorities to consider the engineering field is just
one piece of the puzzle. Retaining that talent is a critical part of the solution to grow the number of minorities in engineering to better reflect the U.S. population. As an example, more programs and support are needed to bridge the gap between the 21% of African Americans who enter college with a STEM degree and the 16% who actually graduate with one.
Partnerships from organizations like NACME, corporate partnerships, colleges and universities, and government funding all help make this happen. One example is the University of Michigan College of Engineering, which joined forces with the NACME Scholars Program to increase the representation of African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men who are successful in engineering education and careers. There are currently 24 NACME Scholars enrolled in this program, actively seeking internships to apply their knowledge through experiences. Despite the recent ban on affirmative action in the state of Michigan, programs like this one try to rise to the challenge of enrolling and retaining top minority talent in STEM fields.
Between 2003 and 2012, NACME research tracked an 84.1% retention rate among NACME Scholars.
The rigor of completing an engineering degree is known. So, how do students stick it out? Mentors and role models are a huge help, as Sandra Begay-Campbell, a member of the Navajo nation, knows well from her days as a student. Sandra’s problem-solving
skills and love of math steered her toward engineering, and despite a challenging undergraduate curriculum at the University of New Mexico, she wasn’t afraid to ask for help.
“The engineering curriculum can be difficult. Seek out mentors, tutors, and role models who can help and support you as I did. Don’t be afraid to ask for help in achieving your dreams.”
—Sandra Begay-Campbell has a M.S. in Structural Engineering from
Stanford University and is a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at
Sandia National Laboratories.
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Each year, the National Engineers Week Foundation (now DiscoverE) honors a select few candidates in the field of
engineering. Among DiscoverE’s 2014 Faces of Engineering was Dr. Gregory White, who works for Sandia National Laboratories. Dr. White was a NACME Scholar and earned an engineering degree from Virginia Tech, where he was actively involved in the National Society of Black Engineers. He went on to
2014 New Faces of Engineering Introducing Dr. Gregory White
earn his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Clemson University before joining Sandia Labs as a post-doc in 2011.
He currently works on the B61-12 Life Extension Program. “Supporting and contributing to a program with countless bright, talented, kind folks that plays a critical role in our national security is very important to me,” he says.
Black or African Americans
North Carolina A&T State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Morgan State University
Prairie View A&M University
North Carolina State University
Florida International University
Alabama A & M University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
MIT
Hispanics
University of Puerto Rico
Florida International University
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
University of Texas at El Paso
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
Texas A & M University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
Arizona State University
University of Texas, Austin
Which Colleges and Universities Award the Most Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees to…
NACME Partner Institutions are in bold
Source: ASEE.org, “Engineering by the Numbers” by Brian L. Yoder, Ph.D., 2013.
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Engineering Workforce
Of the many fields of engineering, some of the largest fields include mechanical, civil and electrical engineering. Chart 2 shows the number of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian people employed in some of these larger fields.
Aerospace: SAEstudents.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm
Chemical: AIChE www.aiche.org/students/scholarships/index.aspx
Electrical: IEEEwww.ee-scholarship.org
Industrial: IIEwww.iienet2.org/Details.aspx?id=857
Marine: SNAME www.sname.org/sname/educationoptions/scholarships/
Materials Science: ASMwww.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/foundation/scholarships
Mechanical Engineering: ASMEwww.asme.org/about-asme/scholarship-and-loans
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At Swarthmore, you’ll work with thebest.Our small classes and labs will give you lots ofopportunity to ask questions, investigate ideas,and push experiments to the limits. Even as afirst-year student, you’ll work closely with thebrilliant engineers and scientists who make upour faculty. They are experts who obtainedtheir doctorates at the top research institutionsin the country and do fascinating, cutting-edgeresearch. Yet their first calling and commit-ment is teaching undergraduates.
You’ll learn from lab experience.At Swarthmore, all engineering and sciencecourses have lab sections. You may explorequantum electronics with a state-of-the-arttitanium-sapphire laser or the origins of lifeusing a DNA amplification chamber.
In addition to classes and labs, you will havethe opportunity to collaborate with professorson their research. Each year, manySwarthmore faculty members hire studentresearchers to work with them during theschool year and for summer projects.
Swarthmore graduates obtain excellent jobsand are welcomed at the most rigorous gradu-ate programs in the country because they havea solid academic foundation and are accus-tomed to conducting research.
You’ll benefit from studying Engineeringin a Liberal Arts Environment.At Swarthmore your musical, linguistic, politi-cal science, and philosophy interests will be
valued and respected as much as your excite-ment for engineering and science. We don'trequire you to commit to an engineering majorbefore arrival; indeed, you won’t have todeclare a major until spring of your sophomoreyear.
It is our belief that exploring a wide range ofacademic areas at Swarthmore will make you abetter engineer or scientist. Professional engi-neers and scientists need to have the vision toseize new opportunities, understand the largercontext, overcome political hurdles, write suc-cessful grant proposals, and explore the ethicsof their research. That’s what a liberal artseducation is all about. And in an increasinglytechnological and globally oriented economy,liberal arts trained engineers and scientistshave a deep understanding of the challengesfacing our world, and the preparation to gener-ate solutions to better our future.
Swarthmore CollegePrograms of study in engineering and the sciences:AstronomyBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEngineeringEnvironmental StudiesMathematicsPhysicsPsychologyStatistics
Interdisciplinary opportunities such as astrophysics,bioengineering, biochemistry, cognitive science, andneuroscience are also available
Admissions OfficeSwarthmore College500 College AvenueSwarthmore, PA 19081
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SWARTHMORE FACTS• Swarthmore offers a study abroad program for
engineering students at the Technical University ofKrakow, Poland.
• In the last four years, Swarthmore graduates havewon 40 National Science Foundation GraduateResearch Fellowships.
• Five Nobel laureates are Swarthmore alumni.Swarthmore is also extraordinarily well representedin the membership of the National Academy ofEngineering, and the National Academy of Sciences.
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The 1,500 engineering students (and 6,000 total undergraduates) who comprise the undergraduate student body reflect multiple forms of diversity and are guaranteed 4 years of campus housing (nearly all undergraduates live on campus). Columbia is home to one of the largest international populations of any US university and has historically been known to be one of the most diverse schools in the country. Students hail from all 50 states and over 90 countries; over 50% of students self-identify as students of color; and women comprise over 40% of the first-year engineering class. From athletics to music and theater to professional societies and publications, Columbia offers over 500 clubs and organizations.
Founded in 1754, Columbia University is home to the fifth established college and the third oldest engineering school in the US. Columbia’s legacy of historic innovation has yielded unequalled results: 82 Nobel Laureates (more than any other Ivy League university), with 8 Nobel winners and over 60 members of the National Academies of Science and Engineering currently on faculty. Columbia is the birthplace of FM radio and MPEG-2 technology, and the fields of plate tectonics, modern genetics and modern robotics all started here. Columbia offers a traditional, cohesive residential campus located in Manhattan, and the opportunities for research, internships and cultural experiences are endless.
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Every student is exposed to the liberal arts through Columbia’s unique and celebrated Core Curriculum and over 20 liberal arts minors, becoming “more complete and true engineers.” Students learn from faculty that are at the top of their fields in the nearly 100 majors at Columbia, exploring the social, historical and philosophical background of the world they go on to change—following in the footsteps of Columbia engineers such as William Barclay Parsons, Chief Engineer of the New York subway system; Alvin Roth, Nobel Prize winner in Economics; Langston Hughes, great American poet; Ursula Burns, CEO of Xerox; and Michael Massimino, NASA Astronaut who repaired the Hubble telescope.
In the first year, all students enroll in a hands-on engineering course that requires a semester-long group project where students work to solve real engineering problems. Students who wish to apply their ideas and skills are nurtured through a host of programs. A minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation will teach students the fundamentals of starting one’s own enterprise, Columbia’s Engaged Entrepreneurship Program connects students with faculty and alumni entrepreneurs, and students can engage in a variety of entrepreneurial-related organizations and competitions.
"More complete and true engineers"
With the vast resources of a world-class research university that generates about $900 million of research funds annually, Columbia Engineers have unparalleled access to faculty and research as early as their first year at our over 200 research facilities. Some students are admitted with a guarantee of 4 years of undergraduate research and mentorship. Programs such as the Student Research Involvement Program feature hundreds of positions open only to undergraduates. Students also participate in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, such as human tissue engineering with Columbia’s famed medical school faculty and financial engineering with the Columbia Business School.
Research
Columbia undergraduates receive over $122 million in need-based financial aid each year and we meet 100% of the financial need of every admitted first-year student for all four years. Our need-based aid is in the form of grants and work-study positions. Loans arenot a component of Columbia financial aid packages. For students coming from families with calculated income less than $60,000 annually (and typical assets), their parents are not expected to contribute to the cost of attendance. Students coming from families with calculated income between $60,000 and $100,000 annually (and typical assets) have a significantly reduced parent contribution. We strive to make Columbia accessible to students from every socioeconomic background.
Columbia is Affordable
Contactus:Columbia University in the City of New YorkOffice of Undergraduate Admissions212 Hamilton Hall, Mail Code 28071130 Amsterdam AvenueNew York, NY [email protected]
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The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York, named after one of its most promi-nent graduates and the co-founder of INTEL, Andrew Grove, is home to an exceptional publicly supported engineering program in the heart of New York City.
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Taking STEM-related courses is a great start, but there are other ways to feed your interest and passion.
So You’re Interested in Engineering – What Can You Do About It?
Find clubs or groups that share an interest in math and the sciences, like Science Club, Math Bowl teams, etc. Many high schools offer an array of extracurricular activities in these areas. This could be a good way to meet other students, teachers, and potential mentors that have a common interest in science, math, or engineering.
Here are some additional resources you can seek out online or through your local library.
Try Science tryscience.org A fun website that explores hands-on science, including experiments, field trip ideas, and adventures.
Try Engineering tryengineering.org/students Everything from information about colleges, to engineering games, camps, projects, and scholarship searches.
Manufacturing is Cool manufacturingiscool.com This is a fun, interactive site that allows you to browse through tools and gadgets and read all about the manufacturing science behind everyday things. This site wants to inspire you to be an original thinker!
Engineer Your Life engineeryourlife.org This website is a guide to engineering for high school girls, including information and links on preparing to ‘make it happen’ in college and beyond.
The Online Guide to Engineering Schools findengineeringschools.org This free non-commercial site provides a bit more in-depth information on the engineering programs at any particular college or university. There is also access to information relevant to pre-college students interested in engineering.
These sites show you how fun science can be…have fun exploring!
NACME Alumna Eysha Shirrine Powers says…
“If you have a real passion for these fields, you shouldn’t let anything stop you. You should never feel ashamed or embarrassed that you are good at math or science.”
—Eysha Shirrine Powers Cryptographic Software Developer, IBM
Try Engineering
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BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
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• Biomedical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Computer engineering
• Computer science & engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Mechanical engineering
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• Bachelor of Science & Master of Science
BUCKNELL’S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING is consistently ranked among the best in the country. Why? Our students receive a personal education and go on to become leaders in their careers and their communities.
As a Bucknell engineering student, you could:• Do undergraduate research in collaboration with a faculty mentor• Present your work at professional conferences• Volunteer locally, nationally or abroad• Explore your interests outside engineering• Become a campus leader• Gain career experience through internships• Join a close-knit and supportive campus community
You’ll graduate ready for a successful career and a fulfilling life. • 94 percent of engineering and arts & science/engineering majors in the Class of
2013 were employed, in graduate school or both employed and in graduate school.*
• Average starting salary for engineering majors — $60,978.
* Bucknell University Class of 2013 Post-Graduate Survey. Ninety-nine percent of engineering graduates responded to the survey. Forty-four percent of the 99 percent of the class responding to the post-graduate survey supplied salary information.
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Georgia Institute of Technology: Minority Undergraduate Scholars Engineering Research Program (MUSERP)Kansas State University: Multicultural Engineering ProgramNorth Carolina State University: Student Advancement and Retention Teams (START)Syracuse University: LCS PRIDE (Programs Rooted In Developing Excellence)The University of Akron: Increasing Diversity in Engineering Academics (IDEAs) ProgramUniversity of Central Florida: Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance (FGLSAMP)University of Colorado at Boulder: Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART Program)University of Houston: Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies (PROMES)University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: ScholarPOWERUniversity of Maryland: Center for Minorities in Science and EngineeringVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Virginia-North Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation (VT-AMP)
Many colleges and universities also have a Minority Engineering Program dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment, including:
Colorado School of MinesFlorida International UniversityLouisiana State UniversityMilwaukee School of EngineeringNorthern Arizona State UniversityOklahoma State UniversityPurdue UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Arkansas, Main CampusUniversity of DaytonUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of KentuckyUniversity of Texas, El Paso
Minority Engineering Student Groups In addition to supporting college chapters of nation-wide societies, engineering departments also host programs and groups devoted to helping minority students succeed in their college careers and beyond, such as:
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