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SHARING BEST PRACTICES & EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS

November 3-6, 2002
Hosted by the 1998 and 2000 PAIR Institutions:

California State University Northridge
City University of New York City College
Clark Atlanta University
Hampton University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T State University
South Carolina State University
Tuskegee University
University of New Mexico
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Facilitated by the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Partnership Awards for the Integration of Research
into Undergraduate Education (PAIR).

The purpose of the PAIR program is to integrate cutting-edge NASA-related research into the undergraduate educational experience, to strengthen teaching and research strategies across academic programs and to enhance collaboration among Mathematics, Science, Engineering, and Technology (MSET) academic departments, thereby strengthening the MSET baccalaureate degree-producing capacity of a number of the nation's HBCU's and OMUs which include Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). The PAIR program provides an opportunity for these institutions to build upon their NASA-sponsored and NASA-related research across academic disciplines by creating innovative approaches to the inter-disciplinary study of math, science, engineering, and technology (MSET).

Purpose:

This summit will provide NASA PAIR institutions to:
  • Share best practices in advancing minority students into MSET careers.
  • Expose Students to NASA Enterprises and varied workforce opportunities (Internship,
    Co-op, and Full-time employment).
  • Expose MSET Faculty to collaborative/funding opportunities within NASA Enterprises.
  • Facilitate collaborative activities between NASA Enterprises and Minority Institutions.
  • Provide diverse options to the NASA workforce team.
  • Expose participating students and NASA representatives to Graduate Studies in MSET areas at MI's.

Participants:

  • PAIR faculty, students & Advisory Board Members
  • Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award (CIPA) faculty and students
  • NASA Enterprise & Centers
  • MURED representatives
  • Other Minority Institutions
  • Approximately 175-200 PAIR and CIPA attendees

Highlights of Agenda:

  • Best Practice Presentations
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Exhibits: NASA Enterprises, NASA Human Resources, Minority Graduate Schools, and Selected NASA Education Programs
  • Briefings from NASA HR, Enterprises, and MURED
  • Presentations followed by brainstorming session to explore collaborative activities by PAIR institutions and NASA Enterprises
  • Student activities
    • Poster presentations of research activities
    • Consultations with NASA Human Resources
    • Professional Development Seminars
    • Special activities
  • Workshops
  • Technical & cultural activities
  • Closing Award's Dinner
  • Tour of National Air and Space Museum
  • Memoirs, proceedings, follow-up