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EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | August 24, 2023 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | August 24, 2023 |
| Award Number: | 2332411 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Alfred Hall
EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
| Start Date: | September 15, 2023 |
| End Date: | August 31, 2024 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $100,000.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $100,000.00 |
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830 WESTVIEW DR SW ATLANTA GA US 30314-3773 (470)639-0633 |
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| NSF Program(s): | Hist Black Colleges and Univ |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) provides support to strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at HBCUs. This planning project sponsors activities for Morehouse College to enhance its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Tech to develop a pipeline for African American males in CHIPS-related professions. This specific effort will align the work of the Morehouse Computer Science Department and the Georgia Tech Computer Engineering Department to implement a dual-degree engineering program to benefit both institutions and the students they serve. Participating students will earn a bachelor?s degree in computer science from Morehouse and a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Georgia Tech.
The primary objectives of this planning project are ensuring this program is attractive in recruiting students; providing the necessary preparation for students to be successful in their studies at both Morehouse and Georgia Tech; and preparing them for CHIPS-focused career and/or graduate school opportunities. Additional goals of the planning grant are to identify funding sources, prepare interested students as early as high school, and bring awareness to parents about the opportunities provided by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT
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This planning grant aimed to develop a strategic pathway for increasing African American representation in CHIPS-related professions. In partnership with Georgia Tech, the project identified innovative strategies to attract, support, and retain students in computer science and semiconductor-related careers.
With regard to Intellectual Merit, the project established a pioneering collaboration between Morehouse College and Georgia Tech, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to create an efficient pipeline for underrepresented students into CHIPS-related fields. A series of workshops brought together key stakeholders, including faculty, advisors, registrars, and program coordinators, to align academic and administrative processes. The workshops facilitated the development of clear pathways for dual enrollment, curriculum alignment, and cross-registration opportunities.
The program's initial implementation accepted six students into a specially designed pipeline. In the first cohort, five of these students are now enrolled in an introductory computer engineering course at Georgia Tech, marking a successful step toward integrating students into a robust CHIPS-related curriculum. Additionally, the program provided training for administrators and faculty, enhancing institutional capacity to support these initiatives.
With regard to Broader Impacts, this project demonstrated significant potential for scaling and replicability across other HBCUs and minority-serving institutions. By addressing barriers to participation, such as GPA requirements and transportation logistics, the initiative modeled how strategic planning can create inclusive educational opportunities. Georgia Tech’s funding of transportation for students exemplified how institutional partnerships can reduce access barriers.
Moreover, the project secured a grant from Micron to integrate semiconductor-related courses into the Morehouse curriculum. This aligns with national efforts to bolster workforce development in the semiconductor industry. The outcomes were also disseminated at the Black Issues in Computing Education (BICE) Symposium, reaching broader academic and professional communities invested in diversity in computing.
This project laid the groundwork for sustainable and scalable pathways to increase African American representation in semiconductor-related fields. The integration of strategic partnerships, curriculum innovation, and administrative alignment demonstrates a holistic approach to addressing diversity in STEM, aligning with both intellectual and societal goals.
Last Modified: 12/01/2024
Modified by: Kinnis K Gosha
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