| NSF Org: |
EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | April 18, 2024 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | November 12, 2024 |
| Award Number: | 2344929 |
| Award Instrument: | Standard Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Jessie Dearo
jdearo@nsf.gov (703)292-5350 EES Div. of Equity for Excellence in STEM EDU Directorate for STEM Education |
| Start Date: | May 1, 2024 |
| End Date: | April 30, 2026 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $150,978.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $172,051.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2025 = $21,073.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
2200 N SQUIRREL RD ROCHESTER MI US 48309-4401 (248)370-4116 |
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| Primary Place of Performance: |
2200 N SQUIRREL RD ROCHESTER MI US 48309-4401 |
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| NSF Program(s): |
ADVANCE, EDA-Eng Diversity Activities |
| Primary Program Source: |
04002425DB NSF STEM Education 04002526DB NSF STEM Education |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.041, 47.076 |
ABSTRACT
The Oakland University ADVANCE/ENG conference project will support a two-part summit of engineering leaders and educators from institutions of higher education to share and collaborate on best practices for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA). The Building Equity, Leadership, and Opportunities for a New Generation (BELONG) Summit will foster engagement around the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The summit will focus on engineering programs adapting to revisions that have been proposed to ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission Criteria around IDEA. Potential topics for the convening include: aligning engineering education with the updated ABET criteria; developing sustainable approaches for integrating IDEA efforts; fostering intersectional gender equity for faculty; leadership approaches for driving sustainable, intersectional change; and effective strategies for recruiting and retaining underrepresented students. The in-person conference is planned for 2025 and includes pre and post conference components to support communication, coordination, reflection, sharing, and planning next steps. Conference participants will come from across the US and include different institution types.
Implementation of IDEA revisions proposed to accreditation criteria poses substantial challenges for institutions. Implementation is most impactful through collaborative discussions and strategic planning. The summit will seek to empower participants to navigate the complexities of gender, race, ethnicity, and various identity dimensions. It will include presentations and inclusive conversations on nuanced challenges and opportunities that emerge at these intersections. It aims to result in holistic, inclusive, and equitable strategies to help recognize and address stakeholders? unique challenges in engineering education. An external evaluator will assess and report on program needs, process, and outcomes.
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.
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