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Mission
The Minority Engineering Program seeks to enhance the academic environment for minority students and in the College of Engineering, as well as to increase the visibility of minorities participating in all sectors of engineering through outreach and pre-college programs. The program acts as support systems for students and provides students with opportunities for leadership development and professional growth with a focus on academic excellence and peer-related support. The program continues to strive towards the goal of increasing the pool of qualified prepared diverse engineers.
History
Since its 1977, Louisiana State University’s College of Engineering has been a leader in providing underrepresented students opportunities to excel in engineering. In an effort to increase the number of students prepared for college, the Recruitment into Engineering of High Ability Minority Students (REHAMS) pre-college program was born. In 1988, the College of Engineering hired the first full time minority engineering coordinator. The program progressed and the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) was formalized in 1991 with a goal of retaining more minority students. Over the years, the services the program has provided have expanded. There are many opportunities for you to become involved, find out how your support can help strengthen LSU’s engineering education by visiting our Gift Opportunities page.
Alumni
The MEP Alumni provide a guide and inspiration for the students. The alumni career panel presentation offers an opportunity for current students engage with the engineering workforce. The MEP Connect Reception allows the alumni to catch up with former classmates and to learn what’s new with the MEP program and the college of engineering.
