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Session Description

A collection of initiatives and studies conducted by California schools. A focus on enhancing the success and persistence of Engineering students attending two-year colleges.

Moderated by

1. Dr. Melvin L. Roberts P.E.

Papers Presented

1. The STEM Center: Creating a Model for Success in Community College STEM Education [view paper]
   Anna Marbella Camacho (The STEM Center, Cañada College) and Danni Redding Lapuz (The STEM Center at Cañada College)
2. Enhancing the Success of Minority STEM Students by Providing Financial, Academic, Social, and Cultural Capital [view paper]
   Dr. Amelito G Enriquez (Canada College), Ms. Catherine Baker Lipe (Affiliation unknown), and Mr. Brandon Price (Affiliation unknown)
3. Programs to Enhance Retention and Success of Students Enrolled in Two-year College Engineering Programs [view paper]
   Dr. Courtney Sara Mathews Hadsell (Cañada College), Ms. Christine Burwell-Woo (Cañada College), and Dr. Amelito G Enriquez (Canada College)
4. Improving Engineering Curriculum and Enhancing Underrepresented Community College Student Success through a Summer Research Internship Program [view paper]
   Prof. Nick P Rentsch (Cañada College) and Dr. Amelito G Enriquez (Canada College)
5. The Influence of Summer Research Experiences on Community College Students’ Efficacy and Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Engineering [view paper]
   Dr. Sharnnia Artis (University of California, Berkeley) and Dr. Catherine T. Amelink (Virginia Tech)