This session will provide an overview of the NACME Guide to Engineering Colleges and the Guaranteed 4.0 Learning System, which is an innovative system guaranteed to deliver a 4.0 GPA. Participants will discover how to best
use this tool with parents and students who are applying to an engineering undergraduate program. Participants will also hear from an administrator from a NACME Partner University who will evaluate the skills needed for success in an undergraduate engineering program.
Presenters:
Saundra Johnson Austin,
NACME
Rawlins Beharry,
Grove School of Engineering
Donna O. Johnson,
Guaranteed 4.0 Learning System
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A Roadmap from High School to Engineering Colleges
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A ROADMAP FROM
HIGH SCHOOL TO
ENGINEERING COLLEGES
Presenters:
Saundra Johnson Austin, NACME
Rawlins Beharry, CCNY
Donna O. Johnson, The Guaranteed 4.0
Learning System
3. What Is NACME?
Our Mission
To ensure American competitiveness in a flat world by
leading and supporting the national effort to expand U.S.
capability through increasing the number of successful
African American, American Indian, and Latino women and
men in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) education and careers.
Our Vision
An engineering workforce that looks like America.
Our Goal
Working with our partners to produce an engineering
graduating class that looks like America.
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4. NACME’s Goal:
An Engineering Workforce that Looks Like America
Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees, 2009
(n = 69,902, excl. foreign students)
U.S. Population, 2009
(n = 310,233,000)
Source: ASEE, 2010 Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American
Indian/
Alaska
Native
0.5%
Asian
American
12%
African
American
5%
Latino
8%
All other
75%
American
Indian/
Alaska
Native
1%
Asian
American
5%
African
American
12%
Latino
16%
All other
66%
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6. Where can a degree in engineering take you?
NACME Guide to Engineering Colleges
Engineering Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Avionics
Biological Engineering
Biomolecular Engineering
Building Services
Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Ecological Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Mining Engineering
Molecular Engineering
Nano Engineering
Naval Architecture
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Refinery
Engineering
Plastics Engineering
Robotics
Structural Engineering
Vehicle Engineering
And the list goes on…
7. How to improve your chances of being admitted to college
– Keep your high school GPA up
– Take challenging math and science courses
– Take courses on local college campus for credit
– Work hard to get a good score on standardized tests (SAT and ACT)
– Seek community service and extra-curricular activities to show a
well rounded student
– Take time to create your personal statement
– Give guidance counselor enough time to write letter of
recommendations
NACME Guide to Engineering Colleges
FAQs
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8. • Freshman Year:
– Meet with Guidance Counselor to establish academic track and
start to take challenging math and science classes
• Sophomore Year:
– Take PSAT Exam and participate in extra-curricular activities and
search for summer programs
• Junior Year:
– Take SAT or ACT Exam
– Search for college scholarships, visit colleges, enroll
in AP exams, and participate in summer programs
• Senior Year:
– Apply for college and financial aid
– Apply for NACME Pre-Engineering Scholarship
NACME Guide to Engineering Colleges
Timeline for High School Students
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• What is “Guaranteed 4.0”?
– Learning System
– Stop Studying, Start Learning, NOW
• Background
– Univ. of Texas – Austin
– National Society of Black Engineers
– $ 100 Guarantee!
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
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Guaranteed 4.0 Learning System, LLC
Systematic Learning, Training & Development
Types of services: Seminars, Keynote Addresses, Consulting, Books & Multimedia
Practical
Application
• 1-2-3 Approach
• What, How &
Why
• Strategic
Repetition
Critical Thinking
Building Blocks of the System
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Guaranteed 4.0 Learning System, LLC
Systematic Learning, Training & Development
Types of services: Seminars, Keynote Addresses, Consulting, Books & Multimedia
Practical
Application
• 1-2-3 Approach
• What, How &
Why
• Strategic
Repetition
Critical Thinking
Building Blocks of the System
Research-based
Framework
•Cognitive Science
• Edu. Psychology
• Human
Performance
Improvement
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Guaranteed 4.0 Learning System, LLC
Systematic Learning, Training & Development
Types of services: Seminars, Keynote Addresses, Consulting, Books & Multimedia
Practical
Application
• 1-2-3 Approach
• What, How &
Why
• Strategic
Repetition
Critical Thinking
Building Blocks of the System
Management
by Objectives
• Pre-
conditioning,
•Efficiency &
Effectiveness
• Self-Efficacy
Research-based
Framework
•Cognitive Science
• Edu. Psychology
• Human
Performance
Improvement
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• Cosby Foundation / Central State
• Gates Foundation / SECME
• GEM
• NACME
• NASA / Miami-Dade
• NSBE
• SHPE
• The Learning Foundation
STRATEGIC
PARTNERS
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• Guaranteed A+ P.L.U.S. Series
For Middle & High School Students
• Guaranteed 4.0 Learning System Series
• Destination: PhD Series
For College & Advanced Degree Learners
• Know More System Series
For Standardize Tests Takers
• Fundamentals of Brain-Based Learning Series
For Educators, Parents & Administrators
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Seminar 1 Guaranteed 4.0- The Basic 3-Steps
Workshops Guaranteed 4.0- Practical Application
Workshop 1 - Time Management
Workshop 2 – Plan Simulations
Seminar II Supporting the Plan
Option A - Faculty/Staff Version
Option B - Mentor Version
Option C – Tutor Version
Seminar III It’s Midterm-
Catching up without Falling Behind!
Seminar IV It’s Finals – There is Always HOPE!
Guaranteed A+PLUS/
Guaranteed 4.0 Series
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Beyond
&
7 Days
24 Hours
60 Minutes
3 Seconds
RULE OF THUMB FOR LEARNING:
3,60,24,7
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
Adapted from: Bloom, B. S. (Ed.) Taxonomy of Educational Objectives:
The Classification of Educational Goals: Handbook I,
Cognitive Domain. New York; Toronto: Longmans, Green.1956.
BP Notebook
BPC/BPI
POH
HW
BPN
Class
BPR
Beyond
&
7 Days
24 Hours
60 Minutes
3 Seconds
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Seminar 1 Test-Prep Strategies to increase results
Workshop A - Success Strategies for Standardized Tests
• SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc
• State-mandated proficiency tests
Workshop B - Success Strategies for Professional
Qualification Exams
• Praxis & Other teacher certification exams
• etc.
SUCCESS STRATEGIES
for TEST-PREP Series
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GPA vs. PUR
- A linear Regression Analysis
y = 0.3958x + 0.1137
R2
= 0.7911
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00
PUR
GPA
Source: Guaranteed 4.0 Projects @
San Diego State University (2001)
University of Massachusetts (2001)
CASE STUDIES
TANGIBLE RESULTS
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PUR vs. GPA
y = 0.4634x - 0.1134
R2
= 0.9528
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
PUR - All Students
GPA-Allstudents
Source: Guaranteed 4.0 Project @
San Jose State University (2004)
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PUR vs. GPA(Fall 2007)
y = 0.4062x + 0.2891
R2
= 0.9589
0.000
0.500
1.000
1.500
2.000
2.500
3.000
3.500
4.000
0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00
PUR
GPA
Source: Guaranteed 4.0 Project @
University of Michigan (2007)
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PUR Group Average GPA
< 4.0 1.8
< 5.0 2.106
< 6.0 2.507
< 7.0 2.991
< 8.0 3.312
< 9.0 3.725
More “On Plan” = Higher GPA
Source: Guaranteed 4.0 Project @
University of Michigan (2007)
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GPA vs. PUR (Fall 2008 M-STEM Program)
y = 0.4317x + 0.2344
R2
= 0.9354
0.000
0.500
1.000
1.500
2.000
2.500
3.000
3.500
4.000
2 4 6 8 10
PUR
GPA
Source: Guaranteed 4.0 Project @
University of Michigan (2008)
Overall M-STEM: 3.218
Overall College of Engineering: 3.152
Non-M-STEM URM: 2.833
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Average First Semester GPA Fall 2005
MEP SBP Students in Academic Success Class 3.58 (11)
MEP SBP Students who did not attend Academic Success Class 1.87 (13)
Source: Dr. Mary Anderson-Rowland
@ Arizona State University (2005)
GPA comparisions
3.58
1.87
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Students with training in
Guaranteed 4.0 in the
Academic Success Class
Students who did not
attend Academic Success
Class
GPA
Average GPA
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(3+ training modules per semester)
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