This presentation is aimed at providing insight and best practices to implement when recruiting students into STEM-related fields of study, specifically students from a wide breadth of academic disciplines into a one-semester nanotechnology Capstone Semester. A NACK Center staff member will discuss these strategies, as well as provide tips on how to promote existing programs to students. We will also share materials used in a NACK recruitment presentation, which is constantly updated, to introduce students to nanotechnology and the nano-scale, as well as highlight current and innovative research that is changing their lives on a daily basis. This is a great way to learn how to keep your content “fresh” and to truly connect with your current and potential students who are pursuing STEM-related fields of study.
In just one year’s time, Jamie Houseknecht, who is serving as the NACK College Recruitment Coordinator, has increased enrollment by over 25% within the NMT Capstone Semester. He recruits students from all of the 33 partner institutions across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which are at both the associate and baccalaureate degree granting level. By connecting with students via interactive discussion, open forum-style events, following up with interested parties, and relating to them on a personal level, Jamie and the NACK National ATE Center have witnessed the highest average enrollment over three semesters since the NMT Capstone Semester began in 1999.
In just one year’s time, Jamie Houseknecht, who is serving as the NACK College Recruitment Coordinator, has increased enrollment by over 25% within the NMT Capstone Semester. He recruits students from all of the 33 partner institutions across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which are at both the associate and baccalaureate degree granting level. By connecting with students via interactive discussion, open forum-style events, following up with interested parties, and relating to them on a personal level, Jamie and the NACK National ATE Center have witnessed the highest average enrollment over three semesters since the NMT Capstone Semester began in 1999.
