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From the Director :

It is my pleasure to share with you our recent accomplishments in education and diversity program at CURENT .

The education , outreach and diversity program at CURENT focuses on an interactive and challenging academic environment , where ERC students working with faculty , postdoctoral research associates , graduate students and industry experts from diverse background can gain the experience they need to be leaders in the field . The education program offers a holistic approach to meet the educational needs for K-12 students and teachers , undergraduate and graduate students , and the industry community . Education programs are purposefully designed to enhance students ’ adaptability and creativity to enable them to thrive in a global environment .

I view engineering education as an effort among educators , parents , community , and industry that goes beyond just any one individual ’ s influence . CURENT ’ s education program values partnership and collaboration from the community . We are thankful for your support .

Best Wishes ,

Dr . Chien-fei Chen Co-Director of Education & Diversity Programs

the UT campus alone impacted 1,070 pre-college participants during 2012-13

Education Team :

Dr . Fran Li

Director of Education & Diversity

Dr . Chien-fei

Co-Director of Education &

Diversity

Erin Wills

Education Coordinator

Adam Hardebeck

Communications &

Outreach

Partner Institutions :

Claire Duggan

Northeastern University

Elizabeth Herkenham

RPI

Dr . Jesmin Khan

Tuskegee University

682 meanwhile , over 680 precollege students and teachers participated in partner school education programs

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