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IEEE EABTeacher In Service Program Workshop

Region 6April 5, 2008

S. K. Rameshs.ramesh@ieee.org

California State University, Northridge

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Economic Impact• Part of the 23-campus Cal State system, is one of the

largest single-campus universities in the nation and the only public university in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, enrolling over 34,000 students.

• Major force in its region, with an annual economic impact of nearly $700 million and responsible for nearly 12,000 jobs, through direct employment and local spending.

• Major producer of basic and applied research, with over $ 25 Million in external grants for 2006

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Global Challenges

Global Social Context of

Engineering Practice Evolving curricula Workforce needs

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Hands-on Project Based Learning

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Advice to StudentsDon't limit yourself; if you believe that engineering is the profession you wish to pursue then pursue it to the fullest. You'll find it is more rewarding than you ever imagined.

EducationB.S. Civil Engineering California State University Northridge Brett is now pursuing a Doctorate in Civil Engineering, emphasis Geotechnical at the University of Colorado, Boulder

EducationSarah is pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Medical Technology and a Minor in Chemistry

Advice to StudentsJust work hard and do not get into the mind set that something is hard. You can do anything that you really try to do.

MSE 101 OLOn line Introduction to Engineering course

•Offered to High School Jrs and Srs with high GPAs

•Students receive 1 hr lecture per week

•Lab component is tied to FVC project

•HS Teachers to provide onsite oversight and supervision

•Students Receive college credit

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MSE 101 OL• Lab

• Design problems• Simple paper design project

• FVC robot design

• Engineering notebook

• Design reports

• How things work projects

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• Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology

• Creates a unique varsity sport for the mind

• High-school students discover the value of education and careers in science, technology, and engineering

• New game each year

• Common kit of parts

• 6-week build period

• Professional Engineering Mentors

FIRST Robotics Competition: How It Works

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ACCESSACCESS - Accelerated Coursework in Computer science and Engineering for Student Success

◦ 8 high schools San Fernando HS Granada Hills HS Fulton College Preparatory HS Monroe HS El Camino HS Chaminade HS Northridge Academy Frazier Park HS

◦ 71 high school students enrolled in MSE 101 &L in Fall 2007

Outreach Efforts starting in 2006-07

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