MEET - SWT (Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology at SWT)

Texas State University - San Marcos, San Marcos TX

Investigators

Abstract

This project outlines a solution to a two-fold problem in Texas. The two-fold pieces of this problem are: 1) the productivity of the flourishing high technology economy in the state of Texas is being negatively impacted by the severe lack of well-educated engineering professionals; and, 2) a significantly large human resources, particularly minorities living in the state, do not participate in the development of the high technology industry. Consequently, economic prosperity bypasses this group. Therefore, what is needed is some economically feasible funding source that allows all Texas state residents to gain employment in the high technology industry. Hence, the scholarships afforded through this grant are assisting in alleviating this dual dilemma. The MEET-SWT project management plan is providing a system of prudent strategies for recruiting, retaining and ultimately graduating traditionally underrepresented individuals. These graduates enter into and to become productive members of the Texas high technology workforce. The Department of Technology at SWT is optimistic about the opportunity that this scholarship program is having in promoting education and career opportunities in engineering and engineering technology for all Texas state residents.