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Sustaining and Increasing the Impact of an Alliance: CAHSI-SACNAS Partnership. Ann Q. Gates The University of Texas at El Paso NSF CNS-1042341. U.S. Census Bureau Hispanics By the Numbers. Population 2050 projection Bachelor or higher Advanced degree. 52.0 million 132.8 million
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Sustaining and Increasing the Impact of an Alliance: CAHSI-SACNAS Partnership Ann Q. Gates The University of Texas at El Paso NSF CNS-1042341
U.S. Census BureauHispanics By the Numbers • Population • 2050 projection • Bachelor or higher • Advanced degree • 52.0 million • 132.8 million • 3.6 million • 1.1 million Hispanic Growth in the U.S.
Create a unified voice to consolidate the strengths, resources, and concerns of HSIs and other groups committed to increasing the number of Hispanics in all computing areas. RECRUITING.RETAINING.ADVANCING HISPANICS IN COMPUTING
Industry partners Non-CAHSI Institutions Professional Organizations Groups Government Entities Social Science Network
Strategic Planning-2011 • Mission and goals describe the future? • Membership clearly defined? • 501(3)c? • Grow and how? • Financially and organizationally sustainable? CAHSI Strategy Future
Planning Outcomes • Extend CAHSI to be an inclusive alliance focused on Hispanics in computing. • Defined memberships: charter, associate, affiliate, individual. • Implement effective practices across STEM. • Build collaborations with: • SACNAS • Excelencia in Education • Girl’s Collaborative (Latino/a Initiative)
SACNAS is a society of scientists dedicated to advancing Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in science. Its interests are in quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research, teaching, leadership, and policy. 30,000 members at 1,000 institutions
Student Development • Insights to Success: Real-Life Experiences of Scientists • Coaching Strong Women • Professional Development Skills for Graduate Students and Post-Docs • Leadership Sessions • Networking Dr. Cecilia Aragon was one of three scientists highlighted in Insights to Success.
Scientific Symposia: CAHSI Track Sessions How Safe Are We from Cyber-Attacks? Protecting our Infrastructure and Computer from Intruders Geographic Information Systems and Contributions to Preserving Tribal Lands How Science and Technology Can Create a Healthier World
Other Partnership Benefits • Leadership Institute • Policy and Advocacy • Comments on NSF BPC programs • National Science Board: Merit Review Criteria Revision and Principles • Fisher v. UT, US Supreme Court
Closing CAHSI Strategy Future Adapted from: http://aiglatsonforesight.com/