MIE Institutions

Bowie State University in Maryland, builds a five-part
program that focuses on outreach, retention, partnerships,
curriculum reform and undergraduate research
opportunities.
Contact:
Dr. Nagi Wakim
4000 Jericho Road
Bowie, MD 20715
301.464.7241 phone
301.464.7163 fax

Spelman College in Georgia, strengthens SEM infrastructure, updates SEM curriculum and teaching methodologies, and establishes early intervention activities for SEM students.
Contact:
Dr. Etta Falconer
P.O. Box 1005
Atlanta, Ga 30314
404.223.7634 phone

Xavier University of Louisiana in Louisiana expands recruitment and retention efforts in SEM fields, renovates and upgrades SEM space and equipment needs, while enhancing student support services, and computer networking capabilities.
Contact:
Dr. Deidre Labat, PI / Mr. George Baker, PD
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 483-7395 phone
(504) 485-7911 fax

Universidad Metropolitana in Puerto Rico strengthens SEM academic and administrative infrastructure, while
expanding outreach, student support services and retention activities. The primary focus will be environmental
sciences.
Contact:
Dr. Juan F. Arratia

The University of Texas at El Paso offers expanded services to incoming SEM students, opportunities for research, mentoring, professional development, rewards
to innovative teachers and enhances university infrastructure.
Contact:
Dr. Benjamin Flores
The Model Institutions for Excellence
The University of Texas at El Paso
Geology 124
El Paso TX 79968
Phone: (915) 747-8888
Fax: (915) 747-5243