The following programs and societies fall under the DI umbrella at Clarkson. PRE-COLLEGIATE LEVEL PROGRAMS
-Mohawk Science Fair: Sixth-eighth grade Native American students
-Horizons I & II : For females interested in math, science or engineering. Horizons I (first year) for 7th and 8th graders. Horizons II (second year): a continuation program for Horizons I participants.
-Horizons III: High S
chool Juniors and Seniors who previously participated in Horizons I and II. Students are contacted directly by Horizons program personnel at Clarkson. TRANSITION PROGRAMS
-Summer PRE-freshman Experience (SPREE) for undergraduates
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
-Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
-Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities:
-Academic Success Program to Improve Retention and Education (ASPIRE)
-Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
-McNair Scholars Program
-Office of Accommodative Services
SOCIETIES
Professional societies are an important part of the educational experience. They are sources of scholarships, mentoring, social support and leadership training to further prepare students for successful careers.
-AISES: American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, and technology arenas. The trained professionals then become technologically informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES' ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians and Native Alaskans as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.
-NSBE: National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is the largest student ran organization in the nation. It's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. NSBE promotes academic and technical excellence while giving students the opportunity to develop professionally.
-SASE: Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE's mission is to prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world; celebrate diversity on campuses and in the workplace; provide opportunities for members to make contributions to their local communities. SASE membership is open to men and women of all ethnic backgrounds.
-SHPE: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity.
-SWE: Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a non-profit educational and service organization of graduate engineers and women and men with equivalent engineering experience. The objectives of SWE are to inform young women, their parents, counselors, and the general public, of the qualifications and achievements of women engineers and the opportunities open to them, to assist women in readying themselves for a return to active work after temporary retirement, to serve as a center of information on women in engineering and, encourage women engineers to attain high levels of education and professional achievement.
