Originally published February 16, 2015
The National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) announced the appointment of UTEP President Diana Natalicio to its National Advisory Board.
The board is now comprised of 14 leaders in academia and industry with expertise in engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation education. The board members provide recommendations on how to address the opportunities and challenges in 21st century engineering education, connect engineering students and faculty with the evolving needs of industry, and scale Epicenter’s unique programming.
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Epicenter has taken on the mission to empower U.S. undergraduate engineering students to bring their ideas to life for the benefit of our economy and society.