Establishing and building graduate preparatory programs is a proven approach to creating an educational pipeline for Hispanic students into doctoral programs, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); however, it is a challenge to build these programs in a difficult budget climate. Presenters will discuss strategies and mechanisms to obtain funding support focused on broadening participation in higher education, with a particular focus on leveraging institutional resources and obtaining federal funding for these programs.
Speakers:
Susan Carter, J.D., Director, Research Development Services, University of California - Merced
Otoniel “Tony” Jimenez Morfin, Ph.D., University of California - Merced
Dr. Barbara Louise Endemaño Walker, Ph.D., Director of Research Development, University of California - Santa Barbara
Maria Franco-Aguilar, University of California - Riverside