Title: Freshman Interest Group programs at the University of Washington: An overview and recent outcomes


Abstract:

This presentation reviews the main principles and current implementation of the Freshman Interest Programs (FIGs) at the University of Washington, focusing on Engineering FIGs. Recent outcome data shows very good recruiting and retention of engineering students, especially women and minority. The presentation will discuss FIG impact on the broader undergraduate research programs and will be followed by a Question & Answer session.


Speaker: Mani Soma, PhD

Professor Emeritus, Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Washington, Seattle


Date/Time: December 3, 2021, 2:00PM MST (Arizona), 4:00PM EDT

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13tRy86PPO4lxumE1BxG5cUs1-N1TOPVc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110160423578769244774&rtpof=true&sd=true

Zoom Link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/5206268505