Next Level Engineering Grant

NLE project will provide funding for the development and establishment of a Master of Science in Systems Engineering degree program. 

Provide an infrastructure for engineering students to receive effective academic advising within the curriculum of the School of Engineering. 

Provide active mentoring to help students bridge the gap between their education and the knowledge needed to be successful in their careers.

Proposes an MS in Systems Engineering that will additionally provide students with flexible 9 SCH certificates in the form of modular, credit-bearing credentials that can be obtained without completing the entire degree. 

Once the MS of Systems Engineering is established, both thesis and non-thesis tracks will provide graduate students with hands-on work-based education opportunities to prepare them to transition into their industry jobs seamlessly.

Provide funding for the strategic investment in books, software, and hardware to improve student learning outcomes for the MS in Systems Engineering program.

Offer professional development workshops focusing on engineering targeting undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty in TAMIU's School of Engineering. Workshops will include training on new equipment, academic success, and STEM community engagement at TAMIU. 

Provide financial support for local and international students by offering graduate assistantships and scholarships that cover tuition for the MS in Systems Engineering. 

Collaborate with existing grants, such as LSAMP, to support graduate student and faculty visits to LSAMP partner institutions to increase research collaborations and PhD student recruitment. Therefore, increasing the number of students enrolling in PhD programs. 

Set up an endowment and work with other TAMIU offices to secure an endowment match to support Hispanic students at TAMIU.