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The Florida AGEP Pathways Alliance (FL-AGEP) proposes to advance a partnership among four universities with the goal of developing, implementing, and studying a model focused on increasing the number of minority women faculty in STEM.
Our alliance is led by Dr. Allyson Watson, Dean of the College of Education at Florida A&M University and consists of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), one Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and one Historically White Institution (HWI).
- HBCUs: Florida A&M University, Florida Memorial University, and Bethune Cookman University
- HSI: Florida International University
- HWI: University of South Florida
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USF Research Bootcamp Launch 2021! |
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The University of South Florida is a partner institution in the Florida Alliance team. The RBC was held virtually, May 9 through May 14, and hosted 26 participants. If you know a colleague who would benefit from an individualized mentoring program for women of color in the STEM professoriate, encourage them to apply for our Florida International University RBC or our Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University RBC! See the application here. Special thanks to FL-AGEP grant principal investigators, Dr. Sylvia Thomas and Dr. Brenda Walker, as well as project coordinator, Dr. Saundra Johnson-Austin.
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Save the Date | Florida AGEP Alliance Virtual Research Bootcamps |
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Spotlight on Florida Alliance Advisory Board |
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Dr. Stephanie Adams, FL-AGEP Program Advisory Board |
This month we celebrate Dr. Stephanie Adams as a phenomenal woman in STEM. Dr. Stephanie G. Adams is the 5th Dean of the Eric Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas, Dallas, and Past President of the American Society of Engineering Education. Previously Dr. Adams served as the Dean of the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University (2016–2019), Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech (2011–2016), and held faculty and administrative positions at Virginia Commonwealth University (2008–2011) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1998–2008).
Her research interests include: Broadening Participation, Faculty and Graduate Student Development, International/Global Education, Teamwork and Team Effectiveness, and Quality Control and Management. In 2003, she received the CAREER award from the Engineering Education and Centers Division of the National Science Foundation. Dr. Adams is a leader in the advancement and inclusion of all in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. She has worked with a number of colleges and universities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations on topics related to graduate education, mentoring, faculty development and diversifying STEM.
Dr. Adams is an honor graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where she earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering, in 1988. In 1991, she was awarded the Master of Engineering degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. She received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1998, where she concentrated on Industrial Engineering and Management. We are delighted to celebrate an outstanding STEM trailblazer for the Florida Alliance.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
Here are some inspiring women using their expertise in STEM to help those suffering from mental illness. |
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Dr. Parry Hashemi- Bioengineering |
Dr. Parastoo (Parry) Hashemi is a renowned engineer who works with biosensing technology. She received her PhD in bioengineering and has since been making major contributions in STEM. In her most recent research endeavors, Dr.Hashemi and her research team study brain chemicals using microprobes in patients with mental illness. Their long-term goal is to develop chemical tests that can detect biomarkers in those with depression. Read the original article on Dr. Hashemi here.
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Dr. Nihara Krause- Psychology |
Dr. Krause is an internationally known consultant clinical psychologist. Her charity, stem4, has been supporting mental health worldwide by providing quick and easy access to resources for those dealing with a mental health challenge. There are multiple user-friendly apps that stem4 uses including Calm Harm, which helps users manage thoughts around self-harm. Dr. Krause continues to see patients and work with mental health researchers to combat the growing need for mental health aid.
View Dr. Krause's website here.
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STEM Historians: How women in STEM are using their field to uncover and protect history in ethnic communities
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Shonda Bernadin-Electrical Engineering |
At Florida A&M University–Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering, Shonda Bernadin, PhD, is the only African American woman in her department, where she serves as an associate professor of electrical engineering. Having had to overcome the obstacles of race and gender on her professional journey, she places great emphasis on supporting black and Hispanic female engineering students. In collaboration with other researchers, Bernadin has worked to identify factors that contribute to the success of underrepresented engineering students and to develop effective strategies to address the motivational and emotional factors affecting their academic performance. In 2014, she created the “TECH-tastic” workshop series, which includes STEM events to increase K-6 students’ awareness of STEM fields, and in 2016, she received a two-year grant from the U.S. Army to design and implement a summer program for underserved and underrepresented high school students; called AEOP (Army Education Outreach Program) UNITE, it offers information on STEM careers, academic preparation, professional development, and college- and career-readiness activities. Because of the program’s success, the Army awarded Bernadin an additional grant to create an engineering research apprenticeship program.
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Andrea Delgado-Olson- Computer Science |
As the Founder and Chair of Native American Women in Computing, Andrea has been using her skillset and culture to advocate for more Native American communities to become involved in STEM. Andrea is a member of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians of the Northern Sierra region of California and severs as a board member at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). She is currently working on several projects to develop technology that aids in language preservation for indigenous tribes. Read more about Andrea at the AISES website.
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Dr. Nanibaa’ Garrison- Genetics
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Dr. Garrison received her PhD from Stanford University in genetics and continued her postdoctoral fellowship in bioethics. As a member of the Navajo community, Dr. Garrison uses her heritage as inspiration for her research. Her research has expanded our understanding of genetics and how it is viewed by members of various indigenous communities. All of her work keeps ethics at the center and strives to promote understanding of culturally rich communities that are often underrepresented in research. Please read more about Dr. Garrison and her published works here.
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UCF Graduate Programs Open House |
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at UCF will be hosting a Virtual Graduate Programs Open House during the first week of June 2021. The event showcases all the graduate programs in CECS through a series of brief info sessions held via Zoom. Though the format of each session is identical, the specific academic programs described in each session vary. Individuals may select to join the session(s) that interest them the most. For example, our doctoral (PhD) programs will be highlighted in the morning session on June 4th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM EDT. Other sessions on June 2nd and 3rd will highlight our Master’s programs. Numerous faculty and staff will be on hand to detail the application process, funding, and program specifics. To register for the event click here. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email with a meeting link.
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WriteNow Access Summer Registration - Closing soon! |
WriteNow Access is an 8-week program for graduate students and postdocs to help them accomplish their writing goals. The program's key features include:
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Access to the WriteNow platform that tracks writing productivity as well as provides group engagement and accountability
- Discussion forums with tenured faculty support
- Group Accountability (now with larger groups for more engagement)
- Weekly emails with tips and assignments to move your writing projects forward
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Project Intervention | Increase the Faculty Pipeline Through Mentorship |
The intervention of our project is to provide professional development, mentoring, and a supportive environment, virtually and in person for women of color in STEM. We aim to do this by providing opportunities for multi-day "Research BootCamps" (Sisters of the Academy), a network of peer mentors, resources, and membership coverage with faculty development organizations. If you are or know a female graduate, postdoc, and Junior faculty member in a STEM Field, this program is for you!
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News | Dissemination and Sustainability |
STEM in the News Across the Alliance |
Bethune Cookman University and Florida Memorial University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida International University
University of South Florida
Virginia Tech University
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National Science Foundation | Human Resources Division |
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NSF | HRD Project Information
"This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under the following Grant Numbers: Florida A&M University (FAMU) (2055302); Bethune Cookman University (BCU) (1916086); Florida International University (FIU) (1916094); Florida Memorial University (FMU) (1916044); University of South Florida (USF) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation."
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