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Workshop
6: Increasing Representation from Underrepresented Groups and
Institutions
Moderators:
Herb Schroeder and Sheik Jeelani
To
create a diverse and competitive U. S. workforce, it is necessary
to secure and broaden the participation in NSF programs of underrepresented
groups and of institutions which are among those receiving fewer
awards and/or fewer dollars from NSF (such as minority serving
institutions, community and technical colleges, four-year colleges
smaller universities, and institutions in remote areas). PFI
programs through their partnerships, collaborations, and networks
are very well suited to engage such institutions as well as
underrepresented groups in technology innovation. Educational
programs resulting from PFI projects can provide significant
opportunities both for recruitment of underrepresented groups
and the involvement of underrepresented institutions. This session
will serve as a forum to highlight the best practices and successes
of PFI projects in broadening participation in STEM education
and in research resulting in technological innovations. |
