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From the Executive DirectorWelcome to the first edition of the Chicago Alliance for Minority Participation newsletter. Produced three times a year, the newsletter is a way to keep up with th exciting events and many accomplishments of the students, faculty, an staff in the Chicago AMP family.About Chicago AMPChicago AMP, in cooperation with the National Science Foundation, is a consortium of six Chicago area universities supported by a network of local industries, national laboratories, museums and other SEMT (science, engineering, mathematics and technology) programs. The goal of Chicago AMP is to dramatically increase the number of baccalaureat SEMT degrees awarded to minorities in the Chicago area by the year 2000.The six universities involved in the metropolitan area are: *Chicago State University *DePaul University *Illinois Institute of Technology *Loyola University *Northwestern University *University of Illinois at Chicago |
 Chicago AMP is one of 25 AMP consortiums in the United States. In order to reach its goal, Chicago AMP universities have implemented numerous activities including bridge programs, scholarships, research opportunities, faculty development, mentoring programs, and professional development programs. Look inside to find out what we're up to now, and thank you for supporting Chicago AMP. ~Juanita Thomas
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About the DirectorsHeading up AMP at the consortium schools is a team of project directors committed to higher education.Dr. John Baldwln University of Illinois at Chicago A Professor and Associate Head for instruction in the Department of Mathematics, Dr. Baldwin has been active since 1989 in mathematics education. He is particularly interested in the development of cooperative learning workshops to increase minority representation in SEMT fields. Dr. William Brazelton Northwestern University Dr. Brazelton has been a faculty member at Northwestern University since 1946 and has served as associate dean of engineering for 34 years. The AMP project director at NWU, he has been a faculty member, chair person, and is currently professor emeritus and assistant dean of engineering. Dr. Delores E. Cross Chicago State University The president of Chicago State University since 1990, Dr. Cross received her Ph.D. in Education from the University of Michigan. Committed to issues of access for women and minorities, she serves on numerous local and national committees. Dr. Caroll Henry Chicago State University Dr. Henry earned her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in Microbial Genetics and has been the chairperson for the Department of Biological Sciences at Chicago State University since 1988. She is head PI for an NIH/MBRS Research Grant, NSF/RIMI Grant, and NSF/AMP Grant. Dr. Peter lohnson Illinois Institute of Technology Receiving his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Johnson is a professor in the IIT Chemistry Department. He received the Bauer Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 1992. Working with AMP since 1993, Dr. Johnson created and maintains the AMP home page. Dr. Lynn Warasimhan DePaul University Dr. Ndrasimhan is Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Mathematics. In addition to serving as AMP Project Director, she is working on developing courses for future teachers in SEMT fields. She received a University Excellence in Teaching Award in 1992. Dr. Rachell Lindsey Chicago State University The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 1991, Dr. Lindsey received her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in Educational Psychology. She is a four time recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award. Her research focuses primarily on social development in preschool children. Dr. Michael Mimnawgh Chicago State University Professor of Chemistry and chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, Dr. Mimnaugh received his Ph.D. from Purdue University. He has been active in efforts in Chicago to promote minority student interest and achievement in science, and serves on numerous committees for science organizations. Dr. Daviell Slavsky Loyola University Dr. Slavsky, a graduate of Brown University, earned his Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Texas at Austin. His research areas include the chemistry and physics of planetary and stellar atmospheres. He is a site director for an NSF program in K- 12 astronomy teacher enhancement. |
AMP Scholars Have Busy Summer of Research, Conferences, and FunThroughout the AMP consortium schools, students conducted research, participated in conferences, and received numerous awards during 1995.Illinois Institute of Technology-Seven 11T AMP scholars attended the AMP Research Conference this summer hosted by the California AMP. Five scholars presented results of their research. -Twenty four students successfully completed 11T's Summer Bridge, a total experience of college life combining a solid academic curriculum in a college residential environment.Illinois Institwte of TechnologySpring/Summer Research AccomplishmentsBarry Byrd,comnuter science major, conducted research on his project, "3-Dimensional PCX Viewer."Diego Carlton,electrical engineering major, conducted research on his project, "Hypercard to Hypermedia Programs."Jesus Duran,computer engineering major, conducted research on his project, "Distributed Data-bases."Delsol Dienne,chemistry major, conducted research on his project, "Polymers for Nonlinear Optics."Henry Gonzales,computer engineering major, conducted research on his project, "Computer Searching Algorithms."Cheryl Hyman,computer science major, conducted research on her project, "Computer Tutorials."Larry Knox,METM major, conducted research on his project, 'Parametic Study of Laser Beam Power."Jenai Robinson,chemistry major, conducted research on her project, "Terpene Synthesis Intermediates."William Sewell,MAE major, conducted research on his project, "Fluid Dynamics Studies."Paul Smith,electrical engineering major, conducted research on his project, "Frequency Responses of P&A Filters."Kimberelly Terrell,computer engineering major, conducted research on her project, "Parallel and High Performance Computing."
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