Transcript Collegiate Federal Career Exploration Forum

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
16th Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education
Presented by:
Bill Valdez
Acting Director
Office of Economic Impact and Diversity
April 4, 2011
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M Street Northwest
Washington D.C., DC 20005
2010 Funding to Hispanic
Serving Institutions (HSIs)
In 2010 the Department of Energy provided $38.56 million in
support to Hispanic Serving Institutions in the form of research and
development opportunities, scholarships, internships and training.
Large scale projects included:
• $3.15 million for the Department of Energy – Florida
International University Science and Technology Workforce
Development Initiative developed by the Office of
Environmental Management designed to create a pipeline of
minority engineers specifically trained and mentored to enter
the Department of Energy’s workforce in technical areas of
need.
• $7.82 million to the University of New Mexico to further the
institution’s STEM related research and developments efforts.
2010 Funding to MEIs
Institutions also supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Include:
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CUNY Bronx Community College
University of Texas- Pan American
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
CUNY City College
University of Houston
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez
And many more…
Office of Minority Economic Impact
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Serves as conduit for Minority
Educational Institutions (MEIs) who
want to do business with DOE.
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Helps bring together MEIs and
program offices to plant seeds for
future cooperation.
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Administers the Minority Educational
Institution Student Partnership
Program (MEISPP) in an effort to
increase the number of students
from diverse backgrounds working
in the STEM fields.
Minority Educational Institution Student
Partnership Program (MEISPP)
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10-week summer program at DOE
Headquarters, National Labs, and
Field Locations.
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Interns matched with mentors to
develop their skills and encourage
further exploration into STEM careers
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Students participate in enhancement
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Federal Employment Opportunities
Writing & Presentation skills
Networking events
Business Etiquette Seminars
Student Benefits
• Target recruiting from
Minority Serving
Institutions
• Bi-weekly
• Housing and roundtrip
airfare included
http://minorityinternships.energy.gov
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Forging a Relationship with the
Department of Energy Office of Science
Five Reasons Why Universities Should Care
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Largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the
world
All research is competed and peer reviewed for quality and
relevance
A culture of discipline and planning that is sustained over decades
Strong ties between “use inspired” basic research and its eventual
application
A history of partnerships with industry, academia and other Federal
agencies
Workforce Development for
Teachers and Scientists (WDTS)
WDTS Mission
To help DOE and the Nation
have a sustained pipeline
of highly trained science,
technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM)
individuals for the
U.S. workforce.
Student Programs:
• Student Undergraduate
Laboratory Internships.
• Community College Institute of
Science and Technology
• The National Science Bowl
Educator Programs:
• DOE Academies Creating
Teacher Scientists
• Albert Einstein Distinguished
Educator Fellowship
• Faculty and Student Teams
Workforce Development Programs:
• Graduate Fellowships
Workforce Development for
Teachers and Scientists (WDTS)
Apply to a Project
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Ex: SciDAC grant at: www.science.doe.gov/grants/FAPN06-04.html
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Apply to an Office of Science Program
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Ex: Nuclear Physics at: www.sc.doe.gov/np/grants/grants.html
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Apply to a National Laboratory
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Ex: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory at: www.pnl.gov/main/business/index.html
Get involved:
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Join an Advisory Committee
Visit a program manager
Volunteer to be a peer reviewer
Become an IPA
Seek a joint appointment at a DOE laboratory
Participate in a “Lehman Review”
Participate in a program review
Participate in a Committee of Visitors
This information can be found at the Office of Science website
www.science.doe.gov
Used Energy-Related Laboratory
Equipment (ERLE) Grant Program
• Established to assist nonprofit educational institutions of higher
learning located in the United States in equipping their science
and engineering laboratories with used energy-related laboratory
equipment for energy-related research and/or instructional
purposes in the life, physical, and environmental sciences and
engineering.
• Eligible institutions submit an equipment proposal request to the
DOE field organization where the equipment is located, stating the
objective to be met through use of the equipment. If the proposals
are accepted, equipment grants are issued to the institutions.
• For additional information, visit: http://erle.osti.gov/erle/.
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
Minority Undergraduate Research Associate (MURA) Program
• Research program that encourages minority students to pursue
careers in science and technology.
• Research associates engage in solar energy research projects,
thereby contributing to the development of cost-competitive,
market-applicable technologies.
• Participants encouraged to participate in renewable energyrelated summer internships.
• Successful in retention of minority students in the science and
technology areas and helps many students reach their
educational and career goals.
• 2010 participating institutions of higher education include:
University of New Mexico, University of Texas- Pan American
and University of Texas- El Paso.
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Contact Information
Office
Name
Email
Phone
Office of Economic
Impact & DiversityOffice of Minority
Economic Impact
Amanda
Quiñones
[email protected]
202-586-0691
Office of ScienceCindy
Office of Workforce
White
Development for
Student and Teachers
[email protected]
202-586-0987
Energy Efficiency &
Renewable EnergyProgram Execution
Support
[email protected]
202-586-3765
Marie
Mapes