This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) provides $299,659 to Florida State University (FSU) to study how Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Emerging HSIs (EHSIs) can better serve Latino students in computer science and engineering.
The project aims to: 1) document effective policies, processes, and practices that EHSIs can employ to enhance their servingness to Latino students; 2) help predominantly white institutions (PWIs) prepare to better serve Latino students using Seal of Excelencia requirements; 3) empower EHSIs to serve Latino students through an HSI (R)EVOLUTION assessment rubric and toolkit; and 4) disseminate project findings through academic channels. The research will use a mixed-methods multiple case study approach, with FSU collaborating with other EHSIs and Excelencia-certified HSIs. This award reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and broader societal impacts. The project period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.