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Strengthening the Foundation for Future Black Scientists and Engineers
Strengthening the Foundation for Future Black Scientists and Engineers Author:Jason J. Kim, Linda M. Crasco, Jared K. Weiner The National Science Foundation launched the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program (HBCU-UP) in 1999 to “increase significantly the numbers of students enrolling in, and successfully completing, quality Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate programs which will prepare them to pursue doctoral degrees... more » in the STEM disciplines, with a focus on support for faculty, research experiences for undergraduates, and scientific instrumentation. The program emphasizes the implementation of comprehensive institutional approaches to strengthen STEM teaching and learning primarily focusing on improvement of access, retention and graduation.
This report presents HBCU-UP implementation strategies and results of 24 HBCU’s participating in the program from AY 1999-00 to 2002-03.« less