NKU-Mazak Corp. Joint Senior Project Program

Abstract

He has over 30 years of experience in the heavy machinery manufacturing industry and currently holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program at Northern Kentucky University. His research interests are manufacturing processes and enterprise engineering.

Board 139: Factors Affecting Enrollment, Retention, and Attrition of STEM Undergraduates at a Minority Serving Institution

“…Extra-curricular activities and/or student organizations -Lack of sense of belonging as well as an academic culture or environment that is not always pleasant and welcoming, particularly to minority students are factors that impact students' success and greatly contribute to students' attrition [9], [11]. Extra-curricular activities, such as workshops, keynote speeches, field trips, as well as student organizations, not only encourage social integration and help in developing a network of friends and a support system but also can help increase the students' interest in their professional careers [38].…”