Conference Session

Research on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie M. Arnett, New Mexico State University; Sandra M. Way, New Mexico State University; David G. Ortiz, New Mexico State University; Lorissa B. B. Humble, New Mexico State University; Analyssa D. Martinez, New Mexico State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Toward an Understanding of the Relationship between Race/Ethnicity, Gender, First-Generation Student Status and Engineering Identity at Hispanic-Serving InstitutionsAbstractUnderstanding how students of different demographic backgrounds differ in their earlyengineering identities can help inform educators’ efforts to facilitate engineering identitydevelopment. This work contributes to this understanding with a quantitative exploration of theways that race/ethnicity, gender, and first-generation status work together to impact engineeringidentity among 656 early-career engineering students at a public Hispanic-Serving Institution(HSIs) in the Southwestern

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Elena Filatova, City University of New York; Deborah Hecht, Center for Advanced Study in Education

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

in careers in evaluation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Using Data Science to Create an Impact on a City Life and to Encourage Students from Underserved Communities to Get into STEM.Abstract:In this paper, we introduce a novel methodology for teaching Data Science courses at New YorkCity College of Technology, CUNY (CityTech). This methodology has been designed to engageour diverse student body. CityTech is an urban, commuter, HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution)school with 34% Hispanic and 29% Black students. 61% of our students come from householdswith an income of less than $30,000. Thus, many students in our college come from the NewYork City

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies Afforded Through Technology and Remote Learning

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

the basic concepts taught in thecore STEM courses is a strong contributing factor to student attrition. Strategies to improvelearning experiences in STEM courses by all students at colleges and universities are thereforeneeded so that they persist in the STEM career pipeline. A group of STEM faculty members at aHistorically Black University is committed to this important need through the far-reaching use ofVirtual Reality (VR) in its STEM courses and investigating its impact on learning outcomes,engagement and persistence in STEM.The two big questions that continue to be examined by STEM education experts are: (a) Why dostudents change their majors from a STEM to a non-STEM major? and, (b) Why do studentsstruggle with STEM concepts leading

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

activities to increase the awareness of potential college students about career opportunities in electronics technologies. Dr. Alaraje is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a member of the ASEE Electrical and Com- puter Engineering Division, a member of the ASEE Engineering Technology Division, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association (ECETDHA). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Choose Ohio First – IMProving REtention and Student Success in Computing (COF

Conference Session

Student Engagement, Socioemotional Needs, and Social Support During Pandemic

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Jacqueline Gartner, Campbell University; Michele Miller, Campbell University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

understandhow students who enter the university with different levels of preparation navigate through theircollege careers through a social capital lens, focusing on their networks, and sense of identityand belonging within engineering. As part of the program, students are expected to meet withfaculty and peer mentors, broadening the pool of potential contacts they might turn to whenfaced with an engineering decision. After the first two years of the program, this paper exploresthe experiences of nine students to understand how their social networks have changed via theName and Resource Generator instrument, an instrument that is designed to understand studentnetworks and access to engineering-related social capital via self-reported networks. This

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 19

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tianshi Fu; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

subjects [1]. To worsen theissue, the number of students enrolled in engineering disciplines is not increasing and in some casesis decreasing [2] with especially low representation from underrepresented minorities [1] andfemale students [3]. In response to this lack of interest in STEM majors, robotics programs havebeen created specifically to motivate high school students toward STEM careers. The use ofrobotics to perform tasks is captivating [1]. Robotics competitions capture students’ attention withthe practicality of hands-on projects and exciting challenges while increasing students’confidence in STEM topics, such as geometry and physics [4]. This increase in comfort levelwith STEM topics has positively impacted these same students

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 10

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Diane L. Nelson, Carnegie Mellon University; Ilhem F. Hakem, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

coalescence with the lung lining for drug delivery. As a previous biomedical engineer turned chemical engineer, Diane has developed a unique perspective when it comes to utilizing a broad set of tools in both her research and classroom. She aspires to share her enthusiasm for biology, mathematics, and engineering through teaching and mentoring in the next stage of her career as faculty.Dr. Ilhem F. Hakem, Carnegie Mellon University Ilhem F. Hakem is the Director of Colloids, Polymers and Surfaces Minor Program and a Teaching Pro- fessor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA since 2018. Dr. Hakem received her Diplˆome d’Etudes Sup´erieures and MS degree in Physics and PhD in

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 6

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Janille A. Smith-Colin, Southern Methodist University; Jeanna Wieselmann, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

students viewthemselves and their future possibilities. Identities are formed through practice and are impactedby the individual’s interests and experiences, but also by social setting, power, privilege, andoppression [9]. Social identity complexity theory holds that individuals have multiple identitiesthat vary depending on context [16]. A student in STEM may therefore simultaneously identifyas female, belonging to a specific racial or ethnic group, and possessing an interest in STEM.Having a positive STEM identity can contribute to career aspirations in STEM fields [2].Identities are therefore impacted by the opportunities girls have and whether they are able todevelop consistent identities across settings, with greater variation in identities

Conference Session

WIP It! Faculty Development Style!

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Erin J. McCave, University of Houston; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kelli L. Chelberg, College of Menominee Nation

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

College. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 WIP: Virtual Writing Group Participation: Surprises & Unintended Outcomes Dr. Lisa B. Bosman, Dr. Erin McCave, Dr. Molly Goldstein, and Dr. Kelli ChelbergIntroduction & BackgroundThis work-in-progress paper emerged from the shared experience of participation in a VirtualWriting Group (VWG) composed of early career engineering education researchers (EER) in avariety of positions at different institutions. In general, this particular group of EERs had limitedresources and access to a peer community at their respective institutions, therefore, the VWGwas formed with the intention to spur EER scholarly activity

Conference Session

Sense of Belonging and Diversity in Engineering Programs, Courses, and Teams

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Gretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Erica D. McCray, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

applied this advice throughout his life. William stated that “becausefrom a socioeconomic status and…I want to provide for my family, these are people that are likeme, but they don’t necessarily look like me.”William graduated college and worked at a large company where he previously interned. Twelveyears ago, he left that company in order to begin his time at his current place of employment.During the time of the interview, William was in a leadership role and recognized that thecompany gave him opportunities to define a career path that did not exist before he beganworking there, but he questioned the rate of his advancement. He “has not been shy” to haveconversations about his “desire to advance”, but when the time came “it was always this

Conference Session

Creating a Supportive and Nurturing Academic Culture

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Andrea J. Kunze, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Julianna Ge, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

practice, and the intersectionality of multiple identity dimensions. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in STEM, intersectionality, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction. Her teaching philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Cross’ complimentary professional activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration.Prof. Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and

Conference Session

International Research Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 8

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Yong Kyu Yoon, University of Florida ; Jin-woo Choi, Louisiana State University

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Diversity

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International

students in interdisciplinary research, help them develop a globalperspective on collaboration, and motivate them to pursue a career in STEM research. Over thelifetime of this 3-year project (2019-2021), the participating institutions will have a cohort of 5students every year for a total of 15.The unifying research theme of IRiKA is smart systems with the subtopics of sensors, emergingelectronics, and materials & process development. The theme leverages previous, ongoing, andnew collaborations between the three US-based lead investigators and the Korean partnerinstitutions. In addition to lab work and weekly cohort meetings to discuss progress, IRiKAstudents have the opportunity to visit Korea's government research institutions and global

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Blakeley Calhoun

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Diversity

-advising model infused several Research on academic advising stands to gainformative topics and activities into the first-year engineering from applying a CRT lens. For example, previouscourse. These included major selection; identification of peer- research at one institution reported a change insupport mechanisms; references to available counseling, advising structure increased student satisfactiontutoring and career-planning resources; periodical remindersregarding academic deadlines; check-ins to identify students at overall [4]; however, it failed to account for possibleacademic and/or medical risk; and early interventions for differing experiences among engineeringstudents who experienced

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zahraa Stuart, Stony Brook University; Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

interest andknowledge. Four different projects were designed: 1) a 3D-printed spirograph, 2) a night light, 3) anoptical intrusion detection with memory, and 4) a traffic light. Students who participated in the camp(N=56) built and optimized their own take-home electronic devices. Pre- and post-surveys were collectedto analyze the students’ engineering self-efficacy, knowledge, and engineering skills. Results suggestedthat students’ self-efficacy and beliefs in succeeding in engineering majors and careers increased aftertheir experiences in the camp; they also improved their engineering knowledge and skills (p

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 3 Slot 5 Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Annette L. Pilkington, Colorado School of Mines; Amy E. Landis

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

through 2017 as the Thomas F. Hash ’69 endowed chair in sustainable development. There, she served as Director for Clemson’s Institute for Sustainability, which brings together interdisciplinary research, education, and business for sustainability. Dr. Landis spent her Associate Professor years at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainable Engineering in the Built Environment from 2012 to 2015. Dr. Landis began her career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh after having obtained her PhD in 2007 from the University of Illinois at Chicago under the supervision of Dr. Thomas L. Theis. Dr. Landis has developed a research program in sustainable engineering of bioproducts. Her research ranges

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 3 Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Leila Zahedi, Florida International University; Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Stephanie J. Lunn, Florida International University

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

. candidate in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida International University (FIU). Her research interests span the fields of computing education, human computer interaction, data science, and machine learning. Previously, Stephanie received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Neuroscience from the University of Miami, in addition to a B.S. degree in Computer Science from FIU. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Multi-Institution Study of Student Demographics and Stickiness of Computing Majors in the USAAbstractRetention and graduation rates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)careers are

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2021 ASEE Pacific Southwest Conference - "Pushing Past Pandemic Pedagogy: Learning from Disruption"

Authors

Yilin Feng, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

papertalks about the effects and lessons learned each practice based on the instructor’s observationsand feedback from students. This paper also discusses how the lessons learned from using thenew practices in an online course could inspire the improvement of the traditional face-to-facecourse in the future.Airport Administration CourseAirport administration is an undergraduate course in the Aviation Administration program in thecollege serving Technology majors at a state university in south California. The course aims toexplore the major topics related to airport administration, such as airport planning, marketing,governmental, legal, and public relations, financial management, and airport financing, andprepare students for future career as

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Patrick Tunno

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Diversity

message.We generate global momentum as we inspire others to enrich themselves and the world throughmeaningful international experiences.” Several components are fundamental to the group: • Enrollment in a course designed to build on international experiences, enhance cultural intelligence and further global professional development. • Development and application of presentation skills. • Leadership opportunities, including a leadership retreat. • Unique insight into global careers. • Engagement with international students. • Establish a meaningful connection with a diverse, global cohort. • Opportunity to earn a scholarship.Selection and Academic CourseTo be selected as a Global Engineering Fellow (Fellow) a student

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success & Development - Focus on Self-Efficacy

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kayla Nicole Arnsdorff; Ashley Tingting Chen; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

throughout a task such as school or a career. Chris talks inat the longitudinal impact of the DYP project on retention, general about students using goals as motivation when heperformance, and affective measures for undergraduateengineering students who create the DYP plan in their first says that by keeping track of "progress they are makingyear. Pilot data in the form of DYP reflections were coded in towards their goals they make it easier to have a strongorder to begin the development of a qualitative coding commitment to the goal because they can see they are movingscheme for future data collected for the project. forward with it

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2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Beth Carle, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Jennifer Schneider, Rochester Institute of Technology; MICHAEL E LONG LONG, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

. Table 2 RIT alumni survey data Educational RIT RIT RIT MMET MMET MMET Outcome Importance Effective Gap Importance Effective Gap Problem Solving 97% 90% 7% 93% 88% 5% Critical Thinking 94% 86% 8% 88% 83% 5%Experiential –Learning and Critical ThinkingRIT is known as a leading experiential and career -oriented university. The majority of RITsprograms require students complete experiential learning (cooperative education or co-op), inaddition to their coursework. This gives our students the opportunity to apply and practice theirknowledge and essential skills within meaningful

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

John Y Oliver, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Cassidy Elwell

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Diversity

dynamiccompetitions appear to be the exception at the secondary school level.Observation 3: Some competitors are very advanced in their knowledge of cybersecurity, evenat the high school level. This results in some very lopsided competitions. We view this as a threatto novice players. Our conclusion is that the disparity of skills in an unbalanced gameenvironment creates a hostile, inaccessible environment for students with budding interest incybersecurity who have limited computer-technical skills.Observation 4: Many competitions do not emphasize the tangential competencies ofcybersecurity careers such as ethical, legal, and privacy concerns inherent to cybersecurity.Additionally, most competitions also don’t explore the need for demonstrating

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2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Kattia Chang, Cañada College; Karina Abad, Cañada College; Ricardo Jesus Colin, Canada College; Charles Tolentino, University of California, Merced; Cameron Malloy, University of California, Berkeley; Alex David, San Francisco State University; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University

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Diversity

career in business and technology.Ricardo Jesus Colin, Canada College Ricardo Colin is currently a junior at Canada College in Redwood City, Ca, majoring in Computer Engi- neering. His research interest includes embedded systems and wireless technology, and hopes to pursue a position which will enable him to use his skills.Charles Tolentino, University of California, Merced Charles Tolentino is currently attending the University of California, Merced as a transfer student who is pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.Mr. Cameron Malloy, University of California, Berkeley Cameron Malloy is currently a junior at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Applied Math- ematics and Computer

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murad Musa Mahmoud, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University; Max L. Longhurst, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Callahan, 2004;Kazmierczak, 2005). According to the National Science Board (2012), only about 8.6% of highschool students choose to go into STEM fields. Additionally, around 4% of nearly 4 million highschool graduates in the USA graduate college with an engineering degree (Orsak, 2003).In addition, STEM education is facing a diversity issue. Some ethnic groups and women areunderrepresented, especially in engineering. Women make up half of the population and are notvery interested in going into engineering for various reasons, including not feeling welcome inthe engineering environment, not encouraged or expected to succeed in that field (Lambright,Johnson, & Coates, 2009), or the misconception that engineering is a ‘nerdy’ career (Borregoand

Conference Session

Student Preparation for, and Outcomes from, Community Engagement Efforts

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Parker, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, Johns Hopkins University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

community members, and university-based partners together to celebrate student projects, with the objective of increasing family awareness of STEM topics and career options for their children and providing family members with ways to engage with their children around STEM. Method Grade 3-5 students impacted by the project were surveyed before the projectbegan and after one academic year of implementation. Students responded to close-endedquestions that examined their attitudes around their understanding and interests inmathematics, science, and engineering, whether they have career aspirations in theSTEM field, their perceptions of their peers, teachers and family in support of

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 24: Studies on Socioeconomic Status

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Bovee, Michigan State University; Amalia Krystal Lira, Michigan State University; Harrison Douglas Lawson, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University; S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her research focuses on the development of achievement motivation in educational settings and the interplay among motivation, emotions, and learning, especially in STEM fields.Dr. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton received his B.ChE. from Georgia Tech, where he began his biomedical research career in the Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. He then attended MIT where he earned his M.S. and Sc.D. while working jointly with researchers at the Shriners Burns Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. While at MIT, he was awarded a Shell Foundation Fellowship and was an NIH biotechnology Predoctoral Trainee. Upon completion of his doctoral studies, he

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy L. Warren, University of Arkansas; Hayley A. Chandler; Madeline Ludwig, University of Arkansas; Katelyn M. Heath, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

student participants, thestrengths of the undergraduate students who assisted in content creation and facilitation, andrecent research on engaging women and other underrepresented students in engineering toprovide participants with the most meaningful, enjoyable camp experience. We also assessedwhether the camp outcomes, including interest in engineering or other STEM careers, wereincreased by developing the camp with self-reported student interests in mind and developingcamp content around a single accessible, real world theme.A major goal of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering summer camps is to reach asdiverse a group of students as possible. Although any female student in the eligible grades waswelcome to apply to the SHE camp

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza Gallagher, Clemson University; D. Andrew Brown, Clemson University; Christy Brown, Clemson University; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Marketa Marcanikova , Clemson University ; Sez Atamturktur Ph.D., Clemson University; Stanley N. Ihekweazu, South Carolina State University; Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Richard H. Roberts Jr, Florence Darlington Technical College; Ikhalfani Solan, South Carolina State University; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

development of mathe- matical knowledge for teaching.Dr. D. Andrew Brown, Clemson UniversityDr. Christy Brown, Clemson UniversityDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kris Frady is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Educational and Organizational Leadership and Development and Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University and Faculty Director for Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD) and the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Center for Aviation and Automotive Technological Education using Virtual E-Schools (CA2VES). Her research and experiences include implementation of digital learning solutions, development of career pathways including educator

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Juan M. Caicedo, University of South Carolina; Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

numbers ofwell-prepared graduates in STEM occupations is a high priority in the U.S. [1-2]. To fill thisdemand, it is predicted that the U.S. needs to increase the yearly production of undergraduateSTEM degrees by 34%. Thus, there is an urgent need to provide undergraduates top-qualitytraining and prepare them for the transition to graduate school and/or to enter professionalengineering careers. However, training in industrial environment is currently lacking in mostundergraduate curricula.With increasing demands for high performance in structural systems, SST that includes advancedsensing, modern control, smart materials, optimization and novel testing, is receivingconsiderable attention as it has the potential to transform many fields in

Conference Session

Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobing Hou, Central Connecticut State University; Shuju Wu, Central Connecticut State University; Karen Coale Tracey, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

up-to-date networking technologies as well as relatedinformation technology areas is more favorable. Therefore, the faculty developed the newBachelor of Science in Networking Information Technology program with an updatedcurriculum.The faculty believe that a curriculum balancing both the theoretical and technical requirements isthe best for student’s career future and industry’s needs in a long run. The new degree program isunique in this aspect because it not only tries to expose students to new emerging technologiesand equipments through its updated curriculum and laboratories but also offers studentsfoundation and principles of system design and development. The department has been workingwith the industry to make sure that the curriculum

Conference Session

Student Division Diversity and Persistence Related Technical Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Elfer, Tulane University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Kaitlin Fair, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Student

development and began the first steps to unify thesegroups. The organization’s focus is nurturing young academics in STEM fields, but membershipis open to all gender identities and disciplines. Speciality committees that focus on personal andprofessional growth of WISE members have formed within the organization. These specialitycommittees include those interested in academia, industry, or government careers; mental andphysical wellness; international interests; LGBT; and social networking.FundingWithout the support of university administration, WISE would not have been possible. Whilemany resources are available for graduate students and postdocs around the university, unifyingthese resources under a single heading and also tailoring them for what