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Center for Layered Polymeric Systems Diversity Initiatives Dr. LaRuth C. McAfee

Center for Layered Polymeric Systems Diversity Initiatives Dr. LaRuth C. McAfee Executive Director for Education. CL PS. CL PS. UTA. Fisk. Affiliate Schools. Women’s High Schools. CMSD. CLiPS Partners. Lead University. USM. NRL. Goal 1 – “Polymers Plus” Research.

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Center for Layered Polymeric Systems Diversity Initiatives Dr. LaRuth C. McAfee

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  1. Center for Layered Polymeric Systems Diversity Initiatives Dr. LaRuth C. McAfee Executive Director for Education

  2. CL PS CL PS UTA Fisk Affiliate Schools Women’s High Schools CMSD CLiPS Partners Lead University USM NRL

  3. Goal 1 – “Polymers Plus” Research A broad range of new science and innovation will emerge from our unique technology to establish a global resource for micro- and nano-scale layered polymeric systems. • “Polymers Plus” Focus • Optic/Electronics • Photonics • Membranes • Barrier Materials • Interphase Science • Bio-Inspired Concepts • Novel Devices Multi-Disciplinary Research • National Needs in • Science and Technology • Diversified Work Force Cross-Disciplinary Education

  4. 2cm Membranes and Transport Phenomena Optic and Electronic Systems Platforms for “Polymers Plus” Research Micro- & Nanolayering Technology Photo-Patternable Films Enabling Process Technology Multilayered Film/Foams Science and Engineering 1-D Photonic Crystals Nanodroplets by Layer Break-up

  5. Goal 2 – Integration of Research and Education Three research platforms will be integrated with multi-level educational programs to train a diverse American workforce that can meet the technological challenges of the future. Education Programs Courses Affiliate Schools Layered Research Teams Polymer Envoys Research Platforms Process Optic/Electronic Systems Membranes Diverse American Academic and Industrial Workforce

  6. Integration of Research and Education • Curriculum • Layered Research Teams • Polymer Envoys • Affiliate Schools • Internships Case Leads in developing Flexible Programs that meet the needs of the Targeted Populations • High School • Undergraduate • Graduate • Underrepresented Minorities • Women • Disabled Population

  7. Full Research Partnership Joint PhD Projects Facilitated PhD Admission 3/2 Binary Program & Semester Exchange Summer Internships High School Recruiting Goal 3 – National Model • The Case-Fisk Alliance will serve as a compelling model for expanding relationships between Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and research universities. • A similar initiative between U. of Texas and UT-Pan American is being developed

  8. How Who International Digital TV National Workshops States Publications Industry Tech-Transfer Knowledge Transfer Projects Community Streaming video NSF Family Video conferencing National Labs Interactive Website Center Partners Cleveland Symposium Center Activities Outreach Research Management Education Diversity Goal 4 – Knowledge Transfer Knowledge developed through the integrated activities will be disseminated beyond the partner institutions.

  9. Goal 2 – Integration of Research and Education Three research platforms will be integrated with multi-level educational programs to train a diverse American workforce that can meet the technological challenges of the future. Education Programs Courses Affiliate Schools Layered Research Teams Polymer Envoys Research Platforms Process Optic/Electronic Systems Membranes Diverse American Academic and Industrial Workforce

  10. High School Overview Polymer Envoys • Goal: Encourage women and members of underrepresented minorities to pursue careers in science and engineering • High schools for women • Cleveland area • Austin area • Polymer Envoys • Cleveland Municipal School District • Austin Independent School District • Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools • Rochester (NY) East High School High School Student Research Experience

  11. Local School Districts • Cleveland Municipal School District • (CMSD): • 80% underrepresented minorities • Austin Independent School District • (AISD): • 70% underrepresented minorities • Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools • 60% underrepresented minorities • Rochester (NY) East High School • RIT alumnus is a science teacher Polymer Envoys High School Student Research Experience

  12. Polymer Envoys • Initial Program: Case/CMSD • Juniors and seniors from CMSD • 6-8 Sophomores selected each year by a CLiPS/CMSD team • Member of a CLiPS Layered Research Team with a faculty advisor • Mentors to middle school students • Create “Polymer Plus” demonstration based on research experience • Serve as role models and advertisements for careers in science and engineering, and for the CLiPS programs • Translation to UTA/AISD (W07), Fisk/Nashville Schools (F08), RIT/Rochester (F08) Polymer Envoys High School Student Research Experience

  13. Follow-Through • Recruitment into CLiPS undergraduate programs, including Fisk/Case 3/2 program • CLiPS facilitation in supporting college application process, matching students with scholarships • Develop new scholarship opportunities • CLiPS faculty serve as academic advisors once in college • CLiPS maintains contact with students beyond high school  determine long-term impact of program Polymer Envoys High School Student Research Experience

  14. Full Research Partnership Joint PhD Projects Facilitated PhD Admission 3/2 Binary Program & Semester Exchange Summer Internships High School Recruiting Goal 3 – National Model • The Case-Fisk Alliance will serve as a compelling model for expanding relationships between Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and research universities. • A similar initiative between U. of Texas and UT-Pan American is being developed

  15. Solid research infrastructure in optical/electrical materials NASA sponsored Materials Center (1991-2003) NSF/CREST Center in Materials Chemistry/Physics (2004-) NSF/REU program (1992-); W. E. Collins director Fisk/Case University Level Strategic Alliance Fisk’s Education/Research Resources

  16. Additional Opportunities • Interactions with other NSF programs • LSAMP - Fisk (MEAMP), Case (OSEA) • AGEP - USM (AGEM) • GSE, ADVANCE • Recruiting at relevant conferences • Professional - SPE, ACS, AIChE • Affinity Groups - NSBE, SHPE, SACNAS, NOBCChE, SWE • Outreach to deaf community • University of Texas - new initiative with local deaf high school • RIT - National Technical Institute for the Deaf Graduate Students Undergraduate Students High School Students

  17. Developing Human Resources Broader Impact Design programs to attract a Diverse Group American Students into Careers in Science and Engineering Expose Students to Exciting Developments in Science and Engineering Utilize the Dynamic, Multi-disciplinary CLiPS Research Environment Graduate Students Undergraduate Students High School Students

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