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A Barnes, T Ball, CR Starr, S Seagroves… - 2018 ASEE Annual …, 2018 - peer.asee.org

Successfully Building a Diverse Telescope Workforce: The Design of the Akamai Internship Program in Hawai'i.

Stem workforce diversity

Ball, Barnes, Seagroves, Starr

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The outcomes of a longitudinal study of the Akamai Internship Program, a seven week summer internship program in Hawai 'i, demonstrate success in retaining diverse undergraduate participants in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Established in 2003, Akamai partnered with all major astronomical observatories on Hawai 'i Island and Maui and many industry partners to productively engage local college students in workplace projects. Qualified locals are highly desired by island employers including …

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