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Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), a Hispanic Serving Institution, proposes Cascaded Mentoring And Design Experiences (CASCADE), a NSF Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) Type 1B proposal. The overall goal of CASCADE is to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of TAMUK students who successfully earn an engineering baccalaureate degree. Building on TAMUK’s STEP 1A project outcomes and institutionalization efforts, CASCADE will engage engineering students in design exercises and experiences throughout their academic undergraduate careers, and provide student support in an innovative configuration of cascaded peer-mentoring. Incorporation of engineering design experiences across the undergraduate curriculum with linkages to the university’s engineering innovation laboratory for access to industry projects will contribute to increased student retention and persistence to graduation.
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Project Period: September 2012 - August 2020
Project Team:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Selahattin Ozcelik
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. David Ramirez
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Jong-Won Choi
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Kim D. Jones
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Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering (COE) at TAMUK proposes the development of an integrated multifold security engineering program, in collaboration with the National Center for Border Security (NCBSI) at the University of Texas-El-Paso (UTEP). The proposed program aims at developing TAMUK’s security engineering curriculum and research capabilities. An important outcome is building the infrastructure and culture at TAMUK’s COE to produce a new breed of engineers and researchers, who are trained in the field of security engineering and ready to, effectively, contribute to the DHS mission.
Funding Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Project Period: September 2012 - August 2019
Project Team:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Selahattin Ozcelik
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Nuri Yilmazer
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Hua Li
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Kai Jin
The program will involve the preparation and presentation, by faculty and graduate students, of science instructional units directly related to sustainability, the oil and gas industry, and the environment to middle school and high school students in the Kingsville, Corpus Christi, and surrounding areas. Objectives in the outreach program will be:
- Spark interest in pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) BS degree, in fields such as geology, chemistry, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and natural gas engineering, and mechanical engineering that could lead to employment with Halliburton.
- Convey to students the dependence of our economy on both non-renewable and renewable energy sources to satisfy society’s demand for transportation fuels and energy in fixed locations (homes, businesses, manufacturing).
- Impress upon students how a company with strong corporate values such as Halliburton (services supplier to oil and gas industry) is a key player in implementing sustainability concepts in our global economy. Some 20th century practices in the oil and gas exploration and production industry were not in-line with current sustainability practices. Today, consumers demand greater accountability in this regard, and thus corporations that infuse sustainability throughout their corporate culture are viewed more favorably by the public.
- Foster opportunities to attain leadership and communication skills thru hands on STEM modules at middle schools and high schools with high population of at risk and URM students.
Funding Agency: Halliburton Foundation
Project Period: September 2018 - August 2019
Project Team:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan Bezares
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Selahattin Ozcelik
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Matthew Alexander
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. David Ramirez
Co-Principle Investigator: Dr. Jianhong-Jennifer Ren
Texas A&M University, Kingsville is one of the 20 education organizations across twelve countries that have been selected by HP to receive an HP catalyst grant in 2011. As a member of the HP catalyst "STEM - preneur" consortium, we are part of an elite cohort that will be exploring what the future of STEM + learning and teaching can be.
Developing STEM:
Texas A&M University, Kingsville is one of the 20 education organizations across twelve countries that have been selected by HP to receive an HP catalyst grant in 2011. As a member of the HP catalyst "STEM - preneur" consortium, we are part of an elite cohort that will be exploring what the future of STEM + learning and teaching can be.
Project Overview:
Project Title: Developing STEM - preneur through Engineering Innovation Hands-on Projects
Texas A&M University, Kingsville is one of the 20 education organizations across twelve countries that have been selected by HP to receive an HP catalyst grant in 2011. As a member of the HP catalyst "STEM - preneur" consortium, we are part of an elite cohort that will be exploring what the future of STEM + learning and teaching can be.
Funding Agency: HP Catalyst Initiative
Project Period: September 2011 - August 2013
Funded Amount: $158,000
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