NAMEPA REGIONAL A, B, & C FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

HIGHLIGHTS

This years theme “Conversations and Collaborations: Building Bridges toward a Brighter Future” goal was met. We had great conversation about the goal and future of MEP’s . As a participant, you were able to bring back information to implement as well as share.

Presentations & topics included :

Retention By Design Achieving Excellence in Minority Engineering Education Presentation by Dr. Raymond Landis

Ineffective Action (Student Service Approach)

* Attributes the problem to the student

* Doesn't work because

- average amount of services too small

- students who need services the most, get them the least

- fails to address institutional barriers to student success

Assessing STEM Programs Presentation by Dr. Daniel Friedman

So there is an increasing need to create an environment in which a more diverse group of students has a fair chance at obtaining an engineering degree. This environment will need to take into account
a variety of learning styles, as well as gender and cultural differences.

ACT College Readiness Report: Focus on STEM, Math and Science and the Engineering Workforce Presentation by Galen Johnson

“Not since the mid-1950s has our nation faced a more serious shortage of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. We can and must reinvigorate these professions if the United States is to maintain a strong position in the competitive global marketplace.

The solution lies in education -----”

2008 NAMEPA National Conference

We are pleased to announce:

The 2008 NAMEPA Annual National Conference will be held

January 23-26, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.

W Hotel
W Atlanta at Perimeter Center
111 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone 877- 822-0000

For more information click here