ABSTRACT
The NACME study of what works in undergraduate engineering education for minority students expands the knowledge base for all key stakeholders committed to resolving the “new” American dilemma: the condition in which the nation’s need for engineers (and scientists) is mounting amid a potentially inadequate pool of skilled individuals to meet the demand. The clear message from this study is that active engagement in the variety of support programs provided by the NACME Partner Institutions plays a large role in engineering success. In fact, the data in this study shows that program participation accounts for 67% of the success factors. The study’s findings provide new impetus for taking immediate action in the areas of MEP programs, industry internships, research opportunities, HBCUs, gender balancing, and equalizing test score differentials.
