Hello Valerie,
Welcome to the April 2012 issue of the CMD-IT eNewsletter. For this newsletter, we highlight the new Student Professional Development Workshop, scheduled for August 17-18, 2012 at the University of Washington. In the spotlight, we summarize H.R. 4483 the Broadening Participation in STEM Education Act that was introduced on 24 April 2012. Events can be included in the June 2012 newsletter by sending an email to Crystal Carter, Program Coordinator, by June 1, 2012. CMD-IT would like to connect with you. Please like our FB page so we can share information. You can also follow us on Twitter for quick updates. Connect professionally with CMD-IT to exchange ideas and opportunities via LinkedIn. Best regards, CMD-IT Leadership -- Valerie Taylor (TAMU), Richard Ladner (University of Washington), Sandra Begay-Campbell (Sandia National Laboratories), Jeanine Cook (NMSU), Ron Eglash (RPI), and Bryant York (Portland State University) |
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CMD-IT Highlight
Student Professional Development Workshop (SPDev)
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 CMD-IT, in partnership with the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Washington and industry, is launching a Student Professional Development Workshop, to be held August 17-18, 2012 at the University of Washington. The primary goal of this workshop is to provide in-depth professional development for undergraduate and masters level students in computing. The focus of the workshop is on the following underrepresented groups: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and People with Disabilities.
The workshop will include speakers and panelists from industry discussing resume writing, interview skills, effective communication, professionalism, and how to take advantage of the first year on the job. Detailed feedback will be given about participants' resumes. Each participant will have an opportunity to participate in two mock interview sessions, whereby detailed feedback will be given. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to network with industry representatives via the luncheon and breaks.
Scholarship applications are available for students interested in participating. We invite undergraduate and masters level students in the broad area of computing to submit an application. Scholarship recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The application deadline is June 12, 2012. Applicants will be notified by July 9, 2012. The application site can be found here.
The workshop is organized by CMD-IT in partnership with the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Washington.
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CMD-IT Spotlight
H.R. 4483 - Broadening Participation in STEM Education Act
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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
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On Tuesday, 24 April 2012, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) introduced H.R. 4483, the Broadening Participation in STEM Education Act. The legislation authorizes the Director of the NSF to review proposals and award grants to institutions of higher education in order to increase the participation of underrepresented students in the STEM disciplines, develop and publish research that address effective interventions for increasing the participation, and assist institutions with recruiting, retaining, and advancing underrepresented faculty in STEM disciplines. While the legislation increases the authority of the Director to award grants, it will not impact existing NSF programs related to broadening participation in STEM.
The goals of the legislation are to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups earning baccalaureate degrees in STEM disciplines and the number of faculty from underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines in higher education. The legislation was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Endorsers of the bill include the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the National Action Council for Minorities in Education (NACME), and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Original cosponsors of H.R. 4483 include Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL), Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX), Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Rep. Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX), and Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH).
2013 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
This White House award (through the Office of Science and Technology Policy) is an outstanding opportunity to recognize those who enhance the participation of individuals in STEM fields. The recognition is now open to all individuals who are U. S. citizens or permanent residents and U. S. organizations and companies and has become inclusive of academia, corporate, government and non-profits. The application deadline is June 6, 2012.
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