1. Broadening Participation to Create the Engineers of the Future Omnia El-Hakim, Ph.D. Director of Diversity and Outreach NSF Directorate for Engineering ENG Dean’s Workshop, March 7-9, 2012 1

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3. NSF ENG Organization Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) Sohi Rastegar Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) Sohi Rastegar Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) John McGrath Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET) John McGrath Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) Steven McKnight Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) Steven McKnight Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Robert Trew Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Robert Trew Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) Theresa Maldonado Engineering Education and Centers (EEC) Theresa Maldonado Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) Grace Wang Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP) Grace Wang Office of the Assistant Director Thomas Peterson, Assistant Director Kesh Narayanan, Deputy Assistant Director Office of the Assistant Director Thomas Peterson, Assistant Director Kesh Narayanan, Deputy Assistant Director Program Director for Diversity/Outreach Omnia El-Hakim Program Director for Diversity/Outreach Omnia El-Hakim Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology Mihail Roco Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology Mihail Roco 3

4. Engineering prioritizes research themes critical to the nation’s challenges National Priorities –National Nanotechnology Initiative –National Robotics Initiative OneNSF Initiatives –Career Life Balance –Interdisciplinary Research –Advanced Manufacturing –Communications and Cyberinfrastructure –Sustainability and Clean Energy –Education and Workforce –Innovation Ecosystem 4 Purple denotes areas where the Office of Diversity and Outreach has contributed funding.

5. Education/Workforce and Interdisciplinary Research 5 NSF ProgramTopicsThemeENG ($M) CAREER Young PIs exemplify teacher-scholar role: outstanding research, excellent educ., & integrate educ. & research E&W 53 EFRI (Emerging Frontiers of Research and Innovation) Research to overcome scientific &/or national challenges & lead to breakthrough technologies I32 SEES (Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability) Sustainable materials & sustainable research networks, human dimensions I20 I-Corps (Innovation Corps) Determine commercial readiness of NSF-funded basic research: mentoring I6 INSPIRE (Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education) Encourages research that involves multi-disc. or creates new ones I6 E 2 (Expeditions in Education) Integrate, expand, & leverage STEM educ. R&D with EHR & ENG E&W1 See NSF.gov for detailed descriptions of programs. E&W: Education & Workforce, I: Interdisciplinary

6. 6 Creating ENG Pathway Creating the Engineers of the Future: –Who are we targeting? –Are we really targeting HSI and MSI? –How to engage them? Analysis of “A System Dynamics Model” to understand the interaction of population dynamics on the Engineering Pipeline via 1.Projected increase in population of URM vs. Majority 2.Retirees projection & impact on workforce. 3.Impact of URM attrition on ENG degrees conferred. Please read the Presidential Commitments from “Engage to Excel: Producing One Million College Graduates with Degrees in STEM”. (www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/pcast/docsreports)www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/pcast/docsreports

7. 7 Demographic Projections of the next 90 Years (as percentage of total US Population) Data: Census

8. 8 Demographic Projections of over the next 40 years ENG Graduating Class Target HSI and MSI to bring more URM students & Faculty into ENG. Provide mentoring plan and continuity of ENG BP programs to invest in maintaining the pathway. Data: ASEE

9. 9 Demographic Projections of ENG Workforce Pathway (Next 40 Years) Data: Dept. Labor 1.7 M Baby Boomers: Retirees Baby Boomers: Retirees 2020

10. 1% Increase of Female Faculty and PhD graduates from 2007 to 2009. Average Participation in the Engineering Career Pipeline (2001-2009) (percentages) FemalesMales B.S. Masters Ph.D. Post Doctoral Work Faculty (4.9X Greater) 89 11 10 Source : ASEE Profiles

11. 6 6 7 7 9 9 11 Average Participation in the Engineering Career Pipeline (2000-2009) (percentages) 91 90 (~13X Greater) 90 (~13X Greater) 77 (8.5X Greater) 77 (8.5X Greater) 80 (~7X Greater) 80 (~7X Greater) African-Americans American Indians Hispanics Asians White, Non-Hispanic B.S. Masters Ph.D. Faculty Source: ASEE Profiles 11

12. How the “BP” Office is developing the “Engineers of the Future” 12 Workshop/Conferences: OutreachENG THEMESFREQFY 1. National/International Professional Development, Research & Mentoring Workshops/Conferences for URMs (Faculty, Undergrad & Grad students) Grantee Conferences for BRIGE and GRDS WIRES International Conference Education and Workforce Innovation Ecosystem Nanotechnology Sustainable, & Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing Interdisciplinary Research Communications and Cyber Infrastructure Series09, 10, 11, 12 2. National Professional Societies: HENAAC, SACNAS, HACU, AISES, SHPE, NSBE, NOBCChE, SWE, ASEE, PEEC CLB Education and Workforce Yearly09, 10, 11, 12 3. Important Initiatives: Role of Community Colleges in Broadening Participation, High School Summer Bridge for URM ENG Students (Grad, Undergrad) & Faculty CLB Education and Workforce Innovation Ecosystem Series09, 10, 11, 12

13. 13 Broadening Participation in Engineering Programs FocusProgram K12 Pre-college ProgramsEHR, EEC, RET Recruitment of Undergraduate Engineers GI Bill, PEEC Encouragement to pursue Graduate degrees REU Support during graduate studiesGRF, IGERT, GRDS Support for transition to Academia and Industry Innovation Fellows, BRIGE, CAREER Support for Post-docsSEES

14. 14 BRIGE and GRDS Programs Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE): Research opportunities for early career investigators, $175K for 2 years. –Broadening Participation plan is required. Graduate Research Diversity Supplement (GRDS): Broaden the participation of underrepresented students in engineering Ph.D. programs through supplements to ENG current research grants. –Submitted by PI of an existing ENG award. –Collaborative ENG Divisions funding ~$2 M, 41k/fellow/year

15. 15 BRIGE Awards: Carnegie Classification, n 2008-2011 =131 Data: Carnegie Foundation Target HSI and MSI to bring more URM students & Faculty

16. 16 BRIGE Awards by Ethnicity 2008-2011

17. 17 BP Plan Impact: Increase in the participation of underrepresented students in Engineering, FY09-FY2010

18. 18 GRDS Awards Percentage of Underrepresented * Groups, n 2009-2011 =126 *Underrepresented Groups denote women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

19. ■ What is CLB? Low-hanging fruit, to be applied NSF-wide to help faculty and postdocs more easily care for dependents while continuing their career. To promote and support flexible environments ■ Why? Assure an excellent STEM workforce. Reduce attrition from the STEM pathway. ■ Why now? Strengthen U.S. leadership in STEM talent development and global competitiveness. ■ Leadership NSF to lead by example. Partnership with colleges and universities NSF to conduct internal and external outreach with stakeholders ■ Policies and Practices Allow grant postponement for childbirth/adoption Allow grant suspension for parental leave Provide supplements for research coverage Publicize family-friendly opportunities Promote family friendliness for panel reviewers Support research and evaluation Leverage and expand partnerships Career-Life Balance Initiative (CLB), NSF 11-201 nsf.gov/career-life-balance Career-Life Balance Initiative (CLB), NSF 11-201 nsf.gov/career-life-balance 19

20. CLB White House Endorsement September 26, 2011 20

21. What do we need to do differently?  Engage Everyone –Embrace Broadening Participation aspects within department. –Provide BP workshops to ENG departments at Colleges & Universities.  Increase participation of minority faculty members in your departments: Targeted Recruitment and Retention.  More Innovative Ideas: –Explore Family Friendly Opportunities. Changing the environment by performing target recruitment and retention. –Assist with Curriculum Development and peer mentoring for Community Colleges. –Target HSI and MSI to bring more URM students & Faculty. –Collaborate, integrate, and prioritize! 21

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23. 23 References ASEE Carnegie Foundation NSF Science and Engineering indicators National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Department of Labor CDC Census NSF Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System ( SESTAT) Vensim Software 23

24. Education and Workforce Expeditions in Education (E 2 ) The ENG directorate emphasizes support for: –$1M – CAREER awards $53 M – Activities that promote the entry and retention of veterans and other non-traditional students in engineering programs. 24

25. ENG will continue its long-standing support for Interdisciplinary Research INSPIRE (Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education): $6 M for INSPIRE ENG will support creative, important research collaborations between disciplines that may lead to new opportunities. Emerging Frontiers of Research and Innovation (EFRI): $32 M for EFRI ENG will provide strategic support for fundamental research that may overcome scientific and/or national challenges and lead to breakthrough technologies 25

26. Science Across Virtual Institutes (SAVI) Create a uniform platform for International Collaborations between NSF funded US researchers and other institutions around the world. Facilitate collaboration among scientists, engineers and educators across the globe to help solve society's most vexing problems. Early pilots VIs: – Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (VI-MSS) with India – Physics of Living Systems Student Research Network (PoLS SRN) with Israel and others – Wireless Innovation (WiFiUS) with Finland 26

27. 27 Opportunities: Broadening Participation in Engineering cont’d Diversity Workshops: various topics of interest to focus on Broadening Participation and reaching out to women, underrepresented groups, Veterans, and persons with disabilities. Topics include: Professional Development, mentoring, networking, entrepreneurship and innovation. Support National Professional Society Conferences (SHPE, SWE SACNAS, HENAAC, NSBE, AISES, ASEE, HACU, NOBCChE). Programs for Native Americans (PEEC: Pre-Engineering Education Collaborative).

28. 28 NSF: Broadening Participation in Engineering Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Eng (BRIGE) Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities (RAPD) CAREER and REU ERC Diversity Plan ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers Graduate Research Fellowships for Women Graduate Research Diversity Supplements (GRDS)

29. How the “BP” Office is developing the “Engineers of the Future” 29 Workshop/Conferences: OutreachENG THEMESFREQFY 1. National/International Professional Development, Research & Mentoring Workshops/Conferences for URMs (Faculty, Undergrad & Grad students) Grantee Conferences for BRIGE and GRDS WIRES International Conference Education and Workforce Innovation Ecosystem Nanotechnology Sustainable, & Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing Interdisciplinary Research Communications and Cyber Infrastructure Series09, 10, 11, 12 2. National Professional Societies: HENAAC, SACNAS, HACU, AISES, SHPE, NSBE, NOBCChE, SWE, ASEE, PEEC CLB Education and Workforce Yearly09, 10, 11, 12 3. Important Initiatives: Role of Community Colleges in Broadening Participation, High School Summer Bridge for URM ENG Students (Grad, Undergrad) & Faculty CLB Education and Workforce Innovation Ecosystem Series09, 10, 11, 12

30. I-Corps A Public/Private Partnership: –Increasing Network Opportunities: aims to help create a national network scientists, engineers, innovators, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Team Composition: –Entrepreneurial Lead: Post-doc or Student to move it forward –I-Corps Mentor: Domain-relevant volunteer guide –PI: Researcher with current or previous award Program Outcomes: – Functioning network of Mentors/Advisors – Scientist and Engineers trained as Entrepreneurs – Increased impact of NSF-funded basic research 30

31. www.wires.gatech.edu wiresnetwork.org WIRES1 June 2009, Barcelona, Spain WIRES2 March 2011, Orlando, Florida, USA WIRES3 Athens, Greece 2012 We are looking for participants and sponsors! 31