MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION (MSI) PROGRAM

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1 National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION (MSI) PROGRAM Presented by Njema J. Frazier, Ph.D. Physicist, NNSA On behalf of the Office Human Capital Management, Workforce Planning and Outreach Branch Contact for more information

2 Purpose The MSI Program consists of three activities: MSI Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Dr. Samuel P. Massie Chairs Of Excellence MSI Intern Program The MSI Program is designed to continue NNSA s commitment to increase the capacity, and number, of MSI students and institutions that benefit from Federal research priorities and activities supporting the NNSA mission. 2

3 Vision Strongly support research, curriculum development, and instruction that aligns with NNSA s mission, and that prepares students for careers across the Nuclear Security Enterprise nuclear nonproliferation, counter proliferation, stockpile stewardship, etc. Improve the quality of research in DOE labs with diversity of thought Build and maintain connections by providing a strong portfolio of programs that can support a broad range of MSIs, including HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and community-based orgs Increase the rate of conversion and retention for MSI interns into the contractor and Federal workforce 3

4 I. Dr. Samuel P. Massie Chairs of Excellence DOE-EM began the Chairs of Excellence grants in Designed to assist its member institutions in producing top level graduates in the engineering disciplines and to produce groundbreaking scientific and engineering research. The Massie Chairs are high-profile individuals who: conduct cutting-edge scientific research and technical investigations; promote collaboration and partnerships among the private sector, Federal agencies, major research institutions, other nations, and other MSIs; lecture on new frontiers in science and technology; serve as chief scientists/engineers providing expert advice to the public and private sectors; and mentor young investigators and act as role models for engineering students. 4

5 Dr. Samuel P. Massie Chairs of Excellence INSTITUTIONS Fisk University Florida A&M University Hampton University Howard University Jackson State University Morgan State University Norfolk State University North Carolina A&T State University Prairie View A&M University Southern University and A&M College Tennessee State University Tuskegee University Universidad Del Turabo RESEARCH TOPICS/AREAS INCLUDE Advance radiation detection materials Nanomaterials Modeling & simulation Removal of contaminants Wastewater treatment Cyber security Sensor development Information assurance Wireless security Cloud computing Contaminant transport models Wireless senor networks Sensor chip research Material properties Nano-structures Carbon nano-tubes 5

6 II. MSI Intern Program Overall Goal: To enhance diversity and facilitate the development of a world class, safe, and technologically superior workforce for the 21st century by: Increasing educational opportunities for under-served populations Merging academic study with practical work experience for students majoring in relevant fields and related disciplines. Creating a pool of talented students to explore and understand professional practices within NNSA and the Federal government Providing exposure to research and development, technology, and administration. Students in the MSI Program may be eligible to participate in the Pathways Programs for non-competitive conversion to Federal competitive service. 6

7 MSI Intern Program Goals & Accomplishments Since 2007, NNSA has placed more than 655 minority interns into positions within the NNSA enterprise; increasing the number of minority students pursuing science and technology degrees and the preparing the next generation of creative and committed leaders to meet the demands of national security. MSI internships provide opportunities for students to perform leading-edge research and gain experience in their academic disciplines; they also afford NNSA an opportunity to groom potential employees for its workforce. The MSI Internship Program targets students majoring in STEM disciplines, and has expanded its scope to include non-technical majors including business, political science, pre-law, and other non-stem disciplines. 7

8 III. Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia The MSIPP is designed to build a sustainable pipeline between DOE s sites/labs and HBCUs in STEM disciplines, and bring a heightened awareness of NNSA plants and laboratories to HBCUs with a common interest in STEM research fields. Initiated through eight non-competitive grants totaling $4M that were awarded in 2012 to encourage establishment of HBCU/Lab- Plant collaborations to foster growth in areas such as pipeline and curriculum development, research, and student internships. Currently the MSIPP supports four consortium-based teams consisting of participants from select HBCUs as well as NNSA production facilities and laboratories. These teams bring together HBCUs that share interests in STEM research areas and who can utilize the facilities and technology available at NNSA s plants and laboratories. 8

9 MSIPP Consortium Teams CYBER CAM CMaES RoSES 9

10 Consortium for K-20 Cyber Security Workforce Pipeline Internships: Approximately 40 consortium students are hosted at DoE Labs and NASA for summer 2015 K-12 Development: Partners and labs have engaged Charleston County School District to offer summer camp opportunities, curriculum advice and pilot programs Capacity Building: All 3 HBCUs currently designated as NSA/DHS Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education are consortium partners (NSU, Bowie, NCA&T) Voorhees College, Allen University, Clark Atlanta University, North Carolina A&T State University, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Norfolk State University, Bowie State University, University of the Virgin Islands, Sandia National Laboratories 10

11 Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) K-12 Engagement/Outreach: Outreach Sub-committee has provided funding for Summer Outreach Programs (impacts >100 K-12 kids), Summer Expansion Program (sending 5 Undergrad students to 2 HBCUs) and a Regional High School Expansion Program (building year-long relations with 2 regional school districts) Internships: The Education Subcommittee has funded 7 students from 4 HBCUs at 3 plants/labs; these summer intern positions are linked to the R&D AM projects Howard University, Southern University of New Orleans, Alabama A&M University, University of District of Columbia, Kansas City Plant (KCP), Hampton University, North Carolina A&T State University, Clark Atlanta University, Y-12 National Security Complex 11

12 Consortium on Materials and Energy Sciences (CMaES) LLNL Interactions with HBCUs: PhD graduate from FAMU who participated in LLNL Plasma Physics Summer School was offered post-doctoral position at LLNL in May, 2015 Research Production Peer Reviewed Publications: Twelve peer-reviewed publications and eleven presentations (two invited) have been produced by CMaES faculty and students since October 1, Prairie View A&M University, Allen University, Morehouse, Southern A&M University, Tennessee State University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Tuskegee University, Benedict College, Florida A&M University, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 12

13 Research Consortium for Research on the Science and Engineering of Signatures (ROSES) Student Enrichment: Several summer science enrichment programs are underway at various partner institutions. For example Southern University New Orleans (SUNO) expects 110 elementary school students to attend its Gateway to Excellence in Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Summer Camp Research and Lab Collaboration: Two undergraduates students and two graduate students from Fisk University are participating in summer research at LANL and Y-12 Alabama A&M University, Fisk University, Alcorn State University, Morehouse College, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University of Baton Rouge, Southern University of New Orleans, Y-12 National Security Complex, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Florida A&M University, Alabama State University, Delaware State University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 13

14 MSI Program Point of Contact CORY JACKSON DIRECTOR NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Program Workforce Planning and Outreach Branch Office of Human Capital Management Office: MSI Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Dr. Samuel P. Massie Chairs Of Excellence MSI Intern Program 14

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16 MSI Program Goals & Accomplishments The primary goal of the MSI Program is to engage participating academic institutions in mission critical activities, related research programs, collaborative research projects, and future workforce development in order to attract and retain MSI graduates. Since 2005, NNSA has awarded 43 grants to more than 30 MSIs (HBCUs, HSIs, TCUs, and community-based organizations) totaling over $100M. Through our MSI Program, NNSA has been recognized by the deans of 15 HBCU Schools of Engineering as a top supporter of HBCUs. These universities graduate more than 30% of the African American Engineers in the United States. Broad Objective: Advance science to support NNSA & America s mission 16

17 MSI Strategies Leverage MSIPP support of HBCUs Focus on pipeline development for Black, Hispanic & Native American communities Build on the consortia model with lessons learned Expand the Massie Chairs to new Colleges and Universities Measure and set goals with NNSA partners Explore placement in related industries and Agencies 17

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