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Diversity in REU ProgramsMichael Paesler
Physics DepartmentNorth Carolina State University
REU Program Director 1987-2008
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MT
matriculation
PhD
men
women
JBEKWB
transfer
CJAEAS
FDAW
GAIL
AS
LQGC
JW
Applications 2
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7
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8NC State AA GraduatePhysics Enrollment
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Enrollment
Applicants
MatriculantsYear
Num
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AA students in graduate program at NC State
Project PRESERVE
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Project PRESERVE
• “500 level” courses• Faculty Mentor
(release time)
• AA Student Mentor
• Summer math pre-course
NCSU
The rest ofthe country
3
21
PhDs Granted in US to AA students2003-2006
1987-2000 NCSU REU
demographics
women
African- American
other
1998 USA graduate physics
demographics
women
African- American
other
1998-2000 NCSU REU
alumni placement
graduate study,
physicsother graduate
study
continuing under-
graduate
NCSU REUdemographics
www.nsbp.org
Xavier Univ.
Spellman College
Morehouse
Clark Atlanta Univ.
General Principles• Strive to achieve a critical massGraduate Program & REU
• Provide extra support where needed
• Use ready-made forum of NSBP meeting• Recruit wisely• Diversify your publicity
(especially prior to critical mass attainment)
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?