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Our work more critical than ever before
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Since 1974, NACME (the National Action Council for Minorities
in Engineering) has provided leadership and support for the
national effort to increase the representation of successful
African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in
engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers.
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»» Our Beliefs
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Our Mission:
To provide leadership and support for the national effort to increase the
representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino
women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based
careers.
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Our Purpose:
Our goal is diversity with equity, our metric is parity in the workforce
and our methodology is the formation of partnerships with those corporations,
educational institutions, foundations and governmental bodies that share a
commitment to these aims. NACME and its partners will foster research-based
changes in policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities for the
preparation and participation of all Americans in science, engineering and
technology.
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Our Beliefs:
We believe in the concept of the "learning organization," a community in which
each member is encouraged and assisted to grow and develop. We believe that we
must work not only to continuously improve our skills and capabilities for
performing our individual responsibilities increasingly well, but also to strive
to be cooperative and effective team members who are committed collectively to
the fulfillment of NACME's mission and purposes.
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Honors Received:
For our work, NACME has received:
- the 1996 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science,
Mathematics and, Engineering Mentoring,
- the 1998 Exemplary Public Interest Contribution (EPIC) Award
from the U.S. Department of Labor,
- and a 2001 Exemplary Partnership Award from the Quality Education
for Minorities (QEM) Network.
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More Details:
NACME is also the nation's largest private source of scholarships
for minorities in engineering . Since 1980, more than 17,000 students
(nearly 15 percent of all minority engineering graduates) have received NACME support.
With the support of corporations, foundations, government agencies and individuals
who share our vision, NACME:
- Conducts research and analyzes trends in education,
engineering enrollment, degree completion, and workforce participation,
- Advances policies and practices that support the development of a diverse
corps of world-class technology professionals,
- Uses
the Internet and a variety of communication tools to share vital
information with over one million children, parents, educators and
policymakers annually,
- Develops and sustains a rich portfolio of education and
scholarship programs
which support the aspirations of middle and high students and
undergraduates, parents, and communities nationwide,
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