GEM

The National GEM Consortium held its Annual Board Meeting at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National Conference in Washington, DC on Wednesday, October, 28, 2009.  The 2009-2010 GEM annual budget was passed and the University Research funding model was adopted.  Changes to GEM's current internship placement model was introduced with a plan for focus group model development to occur in the immediate future. The board meeting was preceded by a building dedication reception held at GEM's headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Presentations at the reception were given by one of GEM's Founders, Dr. Percy Pierre and GEM President Dr. Juan Andrade. The reception was held jointly with SHPE who also opened a new location in the same office complex.  Thanks to all who attended both physically and virtually!

View photos from GEM's 2009 Annual Board Meeting and Building Dedication