Research Article
Apr 1982
Minority and Female Students in Engineering
Publication: Issues in Engineering: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 108, Issue 2
Abstract
It appears that the national demand for engineers will increase in future years. To meet this demand, besides traditional prospective engineering students, minorities and women have to be encouraged to accept engineering as a profession. The engineering summer institute is one possible way to expose the high school students to the broad area of engineering. Such a program at The University of Texas at El Paso is discussed here, including its potential for providing future engineering students.
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Issues in Engineering: Journal of Professional Activities
Volume 108 • Issue 2 • April 1982
Pages: 105 - 110
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Andrew D. Jones, M.ASCE
Prof. and Chairman, Civ. Engrg. Dept., Univ. of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Tex. 79968
Braja M. Das, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Civ. Engrg. Dept., Univ. of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Tex. 79968
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