His research interests are in the general area of reconfigurable computing. Current research focuses on the development of a suite of software tools that allow scientists to benefit from the potential order of magnitude speedup in execution time offered by reconfigurable computers over typical desktop computers. Dr. Gloster has also conducted research in the area of technology-based curriculum development, distance education, and VLSI design for testability.Dr. Gloster has taught courses on digital system design, ASIC design, microprocessor system applications, FPGA-based system design, and VLSI design for testability (using VHDL/Verilog). He has served on the program committee and as session chair for several international conferences. He received best paper and presentation awards for a paper presented at the International Conference on Computer Design This presentation will provide evaluation results and lessons learned during the first year of this project, including the effects of strategies, such as mentorship and early exposure to university-based STEM resources. Recommendations for developing a prototypical process for developing programs that broaden participation of underrepresented students will also be discussed.