Diversity in REU ProgramsMichael Paesler

Physics DepartmentNorth Carolina State University

REU Program Director 1987-2008

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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

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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-

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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?