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Diversity in REU Programs. Michael Paesler Physics Department North Carolina State University REU Program Director 1987-2008. GC. NC State AA Graduate Physics Enrollment. 8. LQ. JW. 6. IL. 5. GA. matriculation. AW. PhD. 7. FD. AS. transfer. AS. AE. 5. men. CJ. women. BC.
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Diversity in REU Programs Michael PaeslerPhysics DepartmentNorth Carolina State UniversityREU Program Director 1987-2008
GC NC State AA Graduate Physics Enrollment 8 LQ JW 6 IL 5 GA matriculation AW PhD 7 FD AS transfer AS AE 5 men CJ women BC 3 WB 3 EK JB Applications 2 MT 06 04 02 00 96 98
} AA students in graduate program at NC State 12 Project PRESERVE 10 8 Number 6 4 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Enrollment Year Matriculants Applicants
Project PRESERVE • “500 level” courses • Summer math pre-course • Faculty Mentor (release time) • AA Student Mentor
PhDs Granted in US to AA students 2003-2006 3 NCSU The rest of the country 21
NCSU REU demographics
Spellman College Morehouse Clark Atlanta Univ. Xavier Univ.
General Principles Graduate Program & REU • Strive to achieve a critical mass • Provide extra support where needed (especially prior to critical mass attainment) • Use ready-made forum of NSBP meeting • Recruit wisely • Diversify your publicity
Program was a positive experience Program met my expectations Project was worthwhile Would recommend program to a friend Mentor was satisfactory Mentor was available When not available, someone else was Would recommend mentor to a friend Safety training was worthwhile Poster training was informative and helpful Pig Pickin’ was a good event Negotiating the Graduate School Process was informative and helpful Welcoming Reception was well done Durham Bulls Game was a successful event GRE Prep course improved my scores REU staff was helpful and friendly I would consider NCSU for graduate school REU Exit Survey
Assessment Comments Solicited • What were the three things that most need improvement? • What were the three things that you liked best? • Do you have any other comments?