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Florida A&M University Computer and Information Sciences FAMU STARS Activities 2008-2009

Florida A&M University Computer and Information Sciences FAMU STARS Activities 2008-2009. STARS Alliance Celebration 2008 August 13, 2008. F A M U STAR SLC Details. FAMU STAR Demographics : 11 students Graduate: 2 Undergraduate: 9 New students (< 1 yr in SLC): 4

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Florida A&M University Computer and Information Sciences FAMU STARS Activities 2008-2009

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  1. Florida A&M UniversityComputer and Information SciencesFAMU STARSActivities 2008-2009 STARS Alliance Celebration 2008 August 13, 2008

  2. FAMU STAR SLC Details • FAMU STAR Demographics: • 11 students • Graduate: 2 • Undergraduate: 9 • New students (< 1 yr in SLC): 4 • Graduating within 2008-2009: 6 • Participating in activities with other campus-wide organizations: • Florida/Georgia Louis Stokes AMP (NSF) • CIS Mentoring Organization (CISMO) • National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE)

  3. Three Areas of Focus • Service Learning • Outreach • Recruitment

  4. Service Learning • CSDT Workshop • Rhythm Wheels, Cornrows Curves, & Virtual Bead Looms • CIS 101 Workshops (Freshmen) • ALICE • CIS Orientation • Web Development • NIMS Digital Harmony Project (Ongoing) • Distinguished Lecture Series

  5. Recruitment • iTech Week • S.T.A.R.S at Okaloosa-Walton Community College • Campus Tours • High School/Community Visits

  6. Outreach • Target Local High Schools • Career Night (with FSU STARS) • “A day in the life of a CIS student” • Girls Science Days • BPC Project • CIS Dorm Storm • Student Research Expo

  7. Other Activities • Collaborative Meeting with Hampton (Off campus) • Mis-Education of Generation Y • Secure Funding for Research Conferences (Dahlberg????)

  8. For More Information: • Associate Professor / STARS Advisor: • Dr. Jason Black (jblack@cis.famu.edu) • FAMU CIS Department Chair: • Dr. Edward Jones (ejones@cis.famu.edu ) • FAMU Website: • http://www.famu.edu • FAMU CIS Website: • http://www.cis.famu.edu • STARS Website: • http://www.starsalliance.org • FAMU STARS SLC Website: • http://www.cis.famu.edu/~famustars

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