1. Summer Program for Enhancing Engineering Development (SPEED) Derrick K. Rollins, Sr. Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Department of Statistics Iowa State University Ames, Iowa

2. Bridge Programs At ISU SPEED Academic Track Focus is on High Potential Disadvantaged Underrepresented Students of Color Research Track Focus is on High Ability Underrepresented Students in Engineering Including Women APEX (For All Students of Color Including Asian Americans) Tended to be Students That Are Between Two SPEED Tracks

3. Basic Goals Transformation Abilities Maturity Confidence Acceleration Professional Development Ability to Thrive in an Academic or Corporate Culture Enhancement of Skill Sets Knowledge Base Ability to learn Acclimation Net Working Survival Skills Self Identification

4. Approach Selection Criteria High Potential Students for Disadvantage Background ACT Math (18 to 24) Good High School Student – Class Rank Strong Work Ethic Record of Community Service Strong Record of Leadership Immersive Learning Community Boot Camp Intensive, Structured and Strict Positive Reward System Monetary Gift for Cooperation ($200/week) Special Curriculum Math and Physics Courses I Designed Workshop for Engr. 160

5. A Week in The Life Week Day Math 8-10 Physics 10-12 Lunch and Break 12-1:30 Workshop 1:30-4:30 Dinner & Break 4:30-6:00 Study Hall 6:00-9:00 Lights Out 11:00 All Day Trips Weekend Free 4:30 pm Friday to 6:00 pm Sunday Study Hall Sunday 6 to 9 pm Weekend Activities on Saturday SPEED 2011 Cohort in front of Marston Water Tower in Ames, IA.

6. Week Day Activities Topic/VisitISU Department/Industrial Partner Digital Amazing RaceCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition Community Services & Involvement OpportunitiesVolunteer Center of Story County Characteristics of a good leaderDepartment of Residence – ISU Communication Series: Professional Behavior and CommunicationCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition Industrial VisitCargill Engineering Environments for CellsChemical & Biological Engineering Writing Lab ReportsCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition Industrial VisitPella Corporation Résumé Building SeminarCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition Preparing for EmploymentEngineering Career Services Engineering Design ProcessEngineering Multicultural Student Services Magnetism and ElectricityElectrical & Computer Engineering Communication Series: Presentation SkillsCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition Problem Solving and Team workCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition Smart PolymersChemical & Biological Engineering Wind Farm VisitGeological & Atmospheric Sciences Leadership WorkshopCaterpillar Energy and Renewable ResourcesAgricultural & Biosystems Engineering Industrial VisitRockwell Collins Internal Combustion EngineeringMechanical Engineering Industrial VisitGeneral Mills Materials DemoMaterials Science Engineering Toying with TechnologyMaterials Science Engineering Electron Microscope DemoMaterials Science Engineering Industrial PresentationIBM SPEED SymposiumCommunity-Based Recruitment & Transition

7. Retention and GPA Results 1 Includes the “ Number Graduated ”