Conference Track: Outreach Programs and Activities

Keywords: Education

Contact Title: Ms.

Contact First Name: Katina

Contact Last Name: Vallina

University: Florida International University

Web:

Position: Program Coordinator

Country: USA

Email: katina.vallina@fiu.edu

Fax: (305)348-6188

Abstract Title:

STEAM

Abstract:

The Center for Diversity in Engineering at Florida International University is serving the K – 12-school population and their families regarding career awareness, college preparation, and financial aid, ect.

Our approach is to offer our services to students and families in the public places such as malls, shopping plazas, and public libraries.

Services include science and mathematics NASA/VISION modules demonstrations set to encourage interest in the STEM areas. We also offer information regarding the university’s financial aid and scholarship opportunities as well as guidance with the university’s admission process for students.

In our effort to encourage parent participation we designed a series of workshops to assist parents with issues such as homework help, finding a college for your child, how to read a progress report, etc.

Mailing Address:

Florida International University

Engineering Center 2620

Center for Diversity

Miami, Fl 33199

Phone:(305)348-3700

Authors:

Ms. Katina Vallina/ Katina.Vallina@fiu.edu/ Florida International University /(P)

Mr. Gilbert Perez/Florida International University

Dr. Barrin Tansel/ Barrin.Tansel@fiu.edu/ Florida International University

Ms. Patricia Torres/ Patricia.torres@fiu.edu/ Florida International University

Ms. Christian Humana/ Florida International University

Dr. Gustavo Roig/ Gustavo.Roig@fiu.edu/ Florida International University