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NACME-GEM DATA BOOK. A Resource for Engineering Collaborations: Preparing Technology Talent for the Economic Turnaround The Intercontinental Hotel Houston, Texas May 28-31, 2003. DIVERSITY WITHIN DIVERSITY. Proportion of B.S. Degrees Earned by Underrepresented Minorities,
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NACME-GEM DATA BOOK A Resource for Engineering Collaborations: Preparing Technology Talent for the Economic Turnaround The Intercontinental Hotel Houston, Texas May 28-31, 2003
DIVERSITY WITHIN DIVERSITY Proportion of B.S. Degrees Earned by Underrepresented Minorities, By Broad Field, 1990-2000
Contents • Purpose of the Data Book • Demographics & Enrollments • Degrees • Institutional Production • Workforce
Purpose of the Data Book • NACME and GEM are pleased to provide the data that follow as an authoritative understanding of the state of minority participation in engineering and science education and the workforce. • The data derive from the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (www.cpst.org), a NACME contractor, based on Engineering Workforce Commission and National Science Foundation data sources. • We have selected a sample of trends and snapshots to inform the discussions at our Engineering Collaborations conference in Houston. Please refer to them!
Fastest Growing States, 2000-2010 High school-age population (in %) • Nevada 70 • Arizona 48 • North Carolina 31 • Florida 28 • Georgia 23 • Connecticut 23 • California 20 • Massachusetts 21 Source: U.S. Census
Workforce Growth, by Group2000-2010 (Percent) Source: Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2001-02
The Road to EngineeringThe Under-tapped Minority Pool Rounded figures, derived from American Council of Education, and NACME analysis of Engineering Workforce Commission data. High school grad/engineering admits, 1996; Graduates, 2000. Excludes Puerto Rico.
DEGREES B.S. IN ENGINEERING BY GENDER, MINORITY GROUP AND CITIZENSHIP, 1990-2000 Source: CPST, data derived from Engineering Workforce Commission, Engineering and Technology Degrees 1990 through 2000.
INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTION Note: URM = Underrepresented Minorities – African American, Latino, American Indian
INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTION Note: Retention rates (0-100+%) computed for the 2001 graduating class as a percentage of the 1995 freshman class (including transfer students). No rate appears if freshman class is <10 students or institution failed to report data to EWC.
INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTION Note: Retention rates (0-100+%) computed for the 2001 graduating class as a percentage of the 1995 freshman class (including transfer students). No rate appears if freshman class is <10 students or institution failed to report data to EWC.