Wayne State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State and Western
Michigan comprise the Michigan AGEP Alliance for Graduate Education and the
Professoriate (AGEP) Program. The AGEP program recruits, supports and mentors
underrepresented minority students who earn doctoral degrees in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Synopsis of Program:
The AGEP program is intended to increase significantly the number of domestic
students receiving doctoral degrees in the sciences, technology, engineering,
and mathematics (STEM), with special emphasis on those population groups
underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American
Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). In
addition, AGEP is particularly interested in increasing the number of minorities
who will enter the professoriate in these disciplines.
Specific objectives of the AGEP program are (1) to develop and implement
innovative models for recruiting, mentoring, and retaining minority students in
STEM doctoral programs, and (2) to develop effective strategies for identifying
and supporting underrepresented minorities who want to pursue academic careers.
AGEP Link: Alliances for
Graduate Education and the Professoriate
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Crystal Turner, Program/Project Coordinator of AGEP Program
cturner@wayne.edu (313) 577-5065 4315 F/AB
Charles L. Wells, IV; Graduate Student Assistant; cwells@wayne.edu;
313-577-6321; 4317 F/AB
Wayne State University AGEP Coordinating Committee
Steven O. Salley, Associate Dean of the Graduate School ssalley@wayne.edu
(313) 577-2170 4055 F/AB
Kenneth C. Palmer, Associate Dean, School of Medicine
kpalmer@wayne.edu 313-577-5152 3270 Scott Hall
Michele Grimm, Associate Dean, College of Engineering
mgrimm @wayne.edu 313-577-3040 1172 Engineering
David Njus, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
dnjus@wayne.edu 313-577-3105 2125 Biological Science
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Listed below are Wayne State University’s doctoral programs in the Sciences,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
- Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Cellular and Clinical Neurobiology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Immunology and Microbiology
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Physics
- Molecular and Cellular Toxicology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Physics and Astronomy
- Speech-Language Pathology
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The AGEP program has set aside funds for summer research programs for
underrepresented minority students in the Science, Engineering, Technology and
Math (STEM) as well as the Social, Behavioral, and Economic (SBE) Sciences
disciplines.
One of the programs available is the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
(SURE) for Minority students.
Please refer to the following list for additional information including program
highlights, qualifications, application form and deadline for applying.
The National Science Foundation Social Behavioral & Economic Sciences
SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE at the University of Miami, May 18 - July 25, 2008
http://www.miami.edu/grad/summerresearch
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
http://www.med.wayne.edu/gradprog/sure.htm
313-577-1455
Cancer Biology Summer Research
http://www.med.wayne.edu/cancer/faculty/summer.htm
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
http://www.genetics.wayne.edu/Education/surp/faculty_res.htm
Dr. Alex Gow agow@med.wayne.edu
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
http://www.med.wayne.edu/physiology/SURF/SURF.htm
Dr. Jeffrey L. Ram 313-577-1558
Summer Fellowship in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
http://www.med.wayne.edu/biochem/summer_program.html
Ms Yanna Marsh 313-577-1514
ymarsh@med.wayne.edu
Undergraduate Research Experience in High Performance Computing
Applications (IGERT)
http://igert-hpc.wayne.edu/uri.html
313-577-9038
Wayne State University chapter of AGEP Alliance has set aside funds for
underrepresented minority students interested in summer research in the science,
engineering, technology and math (STEM) as well as the social, behavioral and
economic science disciplines. Additional information is available on each
program’s web site. For information about AGEP Alliance please contact Crystal
Turner AGEP Program Coordinator ax3648@wayne.edu or 313-577-5065
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The Dean's Diversity Fellowship was developed to award a tuition
stipend, housing and medical insurance to qualified minority PhD students in the
STEM fields. Three of these awards will be made each year to qualified
underrepresented students, based on nominations by the College of Science,
College of Engineering and School of Medicine.
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Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC)
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13510
Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Supporting Activities
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13454
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-015.html
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13576
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/fund/training/researchsuppl.htm
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-04-016.html
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AGEP & IMSD
Minority Programs Research Day 2008
Wayne State
University’s AGEP and Initiatives for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD)
Program will be hosting the 11th Annual Minority Programs Research Day. You
are receiving this e-mail because this is an excellent opportunity for you
to present your research, and could potentially be rewarded for doing so.
Below is the link that will provide you with additional information:
http://www.med.wayne.edu/physiology/minorityprograms/IMSD/MPRD%20Flyer%2008%20[Compatibility%20Mode].pdf
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“Preparing Future Faculty
Conference” – June 5 – 6, 2008
University
of Michigan—North Campus - Pierpont Commons
Topics Include:
Developing Your Teaching
Philosophy; Drafting Your Teaching Philosophy Statement; Finding the
Right Fit—Working at a Liberal Arts College or Research University;
Intellectual Properties and Entrepreneurship; Strategies for New Faculty
Success: Quick Starters; Developing a Productive Relationship with Your
Research Advisor; Constructing a Teaching Portfolio to Prepare for Job
Applications and Interviews; Globalization and the Importance of
International Experiences in Research; How STEM Departments Hire; How
SBE Departments Hire.
Target Audience:
Students who have just reached
candidacy; & Students who are ready for the job market.
To register, go to
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jf2oktvQLs2MX6Xhb7PhCA_3d_3d
For more information contact:
Debby Mitchell, AGEP
Program Coordinator;
debmitch@umich.edu;
734-647-5767
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The first annual Mega Midwest AGEP Conference
was held on February 7- 9, 2008 at the Hilton Suites Chicago.
Four Alliances for Graduate Education and the
Professoriate (AGEP) program including City University of New York
(CUNY)/Michigan Alliance Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBES), Great
Lakes Alliances for Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBES), Michigan AGEP
Alliance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and Midwest
Crossroads Alliance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
combined resources for this event.
There were over 180 minority graduate students
from participating alliances came together for 3 days of professional
development and networking. Students were able to chose between a wide
variety of workshops and presentations while interacting with peers from
14 major universities. There were 13 WSU doctoral students in
attendance with 3 faculty/staff presenting workshops at the conference.
A recruiting fair was part of the conference to
present career opportunities seeking postdoctoral and faculty positions.
This successful event received positive feedback
from all attendees on the well planned student and faculty workshops,
networking opportunities, and the recruitment of talented future
faculty.
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Q: I’ve heard about AGEP, but I
don’t really know what it means. Where can I find more
information?
Q. Is AGEP a fellowship program?
Q: What is STEM?
Q: What STEM fields of study are
supported by the AGEP program?
Q. Can the AGEP program get me
into a STEM or SBE graduate program?
Q: What SBE fields of study are
supported by the AGEP program?
Q: What is SBE?
Q: I am not "underrepresented"
because I am not an African-American, American Indian,
or Hispanic graduate student. Can I still come to AGEP
events?
Q. What are services that AGEP
can provide me with?
Q: I’ve heard about AGEP, but I
don’t really know what it means. Where can I find more
information?
A: AGEP is an acronym for Alliances for Graduate
Education and the Professoriate. AGEP is a National
Science Foundation program in the Directorate for
Education and Human Resources, Division of Human
Resource Development. NSF AGEP Program website
http://www.nsfagep.org/
Q. Is AGEP a fellowship program?
A: No. The AGEP program supports a variety of
activities that promote the recruitment, mentoring, and
retention of underrepresented minority students in
science, engineering, technology, and math, along with
social science doctoral programs.
Q: What is STEM?
A: STEM is the National Science Foundation's acronym
for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The STEM
fields are the focus areas for AGEP programs.
Q: What STEM fields of study are
supported by the AGEP program?
A: Here is a list of supported STEM fields at Wayne
State University:
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Anatomy and Cell Biology
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Cancer Biology
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Cellular and Clinical Neurobiology
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Biological Sciences
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Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Chemistry
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Computer Science
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Electrical Engineering
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Immunology and Microbiology
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Industrial Engineering
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Materials Science and Engineering
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Mathematics
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Mechanical Engineering
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Medical Physics
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Molecular and Cellular Toxicology
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
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Nutrition and Food Science
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Pathology
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Pharmacology
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Physiology
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Physics and Astronomy
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Speech-Language Pathology
Q. Can the AGEP program get me into
a STEM or SBE graduate program?
A. No. AGEP supports current students within the STEM
or SBE fields who applied and have been accepted by the
Graduate School. Admission decisions for each program
are made by the individual programs.
Q: What SBE fields of study are
supported by the AGEP program?
A: Here is a list of supported SBE fields at WSU:
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Anthropology
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Communication
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Economics
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Political Science
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Psychology
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Sociology
Q: What is SBE?
A: SBE is the National Science Foundation's acronym
for Social, Behavioral, and Economic sciences
disciplines.
Q: I am not "underrepresented"
because I am not an African-American, American Indian,
or Hispanic graduate student. Can I still come to AGEP
events?
A: Absolutely. While the major focus of the AGEP
Program is to support graduate students who are
underrepresented, you don't have to be an
underrepresented student to engage in the program and
participate in events.
Q. What are services that AGEP can
provide me with?
A. AGEP provides:
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Recruiting expenses incurred by faculty or
graduate programs
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Visiting speaker travel/honoraria and
hosting expenses
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Graduate student travel to professional
conferences or other research travel
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Other special projects that will enhance a
student's academic progress
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Crystal Turner, (313) 577-5065
cturner@wayne.edu 4315 F/AB
-Information regarding the AGEP Program
-Applications and information regarding the
- Dean’s Diversity Fellowship
- McNair Graduate Scholarship Program
