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In January 2009, Dr. Omnia El-Hakim accepted
a one-year IPA Dr. El-Hakim is currently Coordinator for the Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE) Program and is also responsible for envisioning ways to accomplish NSF's strategic goals as they relate to broadening participation in the engineering community that enhances equity and diversity. One of Dr. El-Hakim's visions is to reach out to international communities to provide global opportunities benefiting students and faculty, both nationally and internationally. She is a steadfast advocate for women, underrepresented minorities and persons with disabilities across the nation.
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(Intergovernmental
Personnel Act) assignment at the National Science Foundation becoming
Program Director for Diversity and Outreach in the Directorate for
Engineering. The Directorate for Engineering (ENG) supports engineering
research and education in a competitive environment that emphasizes
innovation, creativity, and excellence.