Paper ID #33424Types of Stereotype Threats that Latinx Students Experience inUndergraduate Engineering Education (Research)Ms. Elizabeth Turochy, Auburn University Elizabeth Turochy is an graduate research assistant at Auburn University pursuing a masters degree in civil engineering.Michael Alexander Perez, Auburn University Michael Perez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Auburn University spe- cializing in construction and post-construction stormwater practices, methods, and technologies. Michael earned his Ph.D. in 2016 and M.S. in 2014 in civil engineering from Auburn University. He
Paper ID #33313Black in Engineering: How the Social Justice Efforts of Black AcademicsAffect ChangeDr. Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Carlotta A. Berry is a professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the director of the multidisciplinary minor in robotics and co- director of the Rose building undergraduate diversity scholarship and professional development program. She has been the President of the Technical Editor Board for the ASEE Computers in Education Journal twice, most recently in 2020. She is a member of ASEE, IEEE
postdoctoral scholars of color describe their mentoring needs, particularly as theyrelate to their desire to enter the professoriate?Literature ReviewIn recent decades, numerous efforts to diversify the science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) professoriate have been employed (Yadav et al., 2020). Despite these efforts, thedemographic makeup remains relatively unchanged (Allen-Ramdial & Campbell, 2014;Castañeda et al., 2015; Griffin et al., 2020; NSF, 2019; Zambrana et al., 2015). Presently, only6% of engineering professors identify as racial/ethnic minorities (Roy, 2019). Postdoctoralscholars are the greatest source of future faculty and subsequently a significant factor in thediversification of the STEM workforce and professoriate
efforts locally, nationally, and internationally, hoping to broaden the image of engineering, science, and technology to include new forms of communication and problem solving for emerging grand challenges. A second vein of Janet’s research seeks to identify the social and cultural impacts of technological choices made by engineers in the process of designing and creating new devices and systems. Her work considers the intentional and unintentional consequences of durable struc- tures, products, architectures, and standards in engineering education, to pinpoint areas for transformative change. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021
implementation of targeted STEM retention strategies at a Hispanic-serving institution. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 12(3), 280-299. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538192713486279Chen, J. C. (2017). Nontraditional adult learners: The neglected diversity in postsecondary education. SAGE Open, 7(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244017697161Chen, X., & Weko, T. (2009). Stats in brief: Students who study science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in post-secondary education (Report No. NCES 20009-161). U.S. Department of Education. http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2009/2009161.pdfCreswell, J. W., & Plano Clark, V. L. (2018). Designing and conducting mixed methods research (3rd ed). Sage.Delisle, J. (2017
the student-led boards of UC SanDiego’s NSBE, SHPE, and SWE student chapters. In 2016, the IDEA Center helped launch astudent chapter of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM), anational society for LGBTQA communities in STEM fields. Additional student chapters ofdiversity organizations now served by the IDEA Center include Women in Computing and, mostrecently, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers.Academic Achievement Program: The Academic Achievement Program is a two-fold initiativethat includes both a study skills course and a process for early academic intervention that isembedded into participating engineering courses. The “ENG 15: Engineer Your Success” courseuses Raymond Landis’s Studying Engineering
-reviewed journals in anthropology, science and technology studies, engineering studies, and engineering education. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the British Academy. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Classroom Practices that Support Minoritized Engineering Students’ Sense of BelongingAbstractEstablishing and sustaining a sense of belonging is a necessary human motivation with particularimplications for student learning, including in engineering. Students who experience a sense ofbelonging are more likely to display intrinsic motivation and establish a stronger sense of
Paper ID #34759Work in Progress: Early Exploration of Engineering Students’Perspectives about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in an IntroductoryMaterials Science and Engineering CourseDr. Aroba Saleem, University of Florida Aroba Saleem received a B. Tech. degree, in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India, M. Tech. degree, Materials Engineering, from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, India and Ph.D. degree, in Materials Engineering, from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She joined the College of Engineering at the University of
Epsilon, Computer Science Honor Society, American Society of Engineering Education’s Electronic Technology and Women in Engineering Divisions, and American Association of University Women. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Parental Academic Socialization and the Advancement of Black Women in STEM: A Literature Review (Research) Amanda McLeroy, M.S. and Dr. Evelyn Sowells-BooneAbstractAlthough there is a high priority placed on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)education across the country, a shortage exists among girls and women who pursue STEMdegrees and careers. The underrepresentation of
-IVN) which allowed for synchronous onlineeducation with students and teachers. The original faculty began their student centered,online distance pre-engineering program using this ND-IVN system to provide access toengineering courses. Initially there were issues that had to be overcome such as:scheduling conflicts between courses in different academic programs, scheduling adedicated operating technician, expected wear and tear on a much used resource,downtime for replacement parts to be shipped, and other concerns that can read in fulldetail in “The PEEC Experiment: Native Hawaiian and Native American EngineeringEducation” [3].As technology progressed, ND-IVN also adapted by moving from fixed locations toproviding dial-up access, where there
African American students’ e-mentoringexperiences in higher education. IntroductionMentoring has long been shown to be a process that can assist minoritized students in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields (e.g., persons who identify as AfricanAmerican/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native) [1, 2]. Yet today, a newform of mentoring, e-mentoring, has emerged as a viable mechanism with the ability to engagementors and mentees differently than traditional mentoring. Mentoring has been shown to beessential in supporting and empowering people during criticall personal and careerdevelopmental stages [3]. E-mentoring, which is also known as virtual mentoring, occurs
Paper ID #33343Insights Gleaned from The GAIN Peer-Mentoring Program PilotDr. Natalie Schaal, Loyola Marymount University Natalie Schaal is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), in Los Angeles, CA. After receiving her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portland, in Oregon, she spent a year in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar, conducting damage detection re- search at the University of Stuttgart. She received her Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology in Mechanical Engineering. At LMU, her main research areas are divided along two avenues: (1
a Nationalidentified as being African American [2]. These numbers show Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellencethat the level of participation by minorities in cyber fields is in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), only ten (10) are notedstill relatively low. To make an impact, the enrollments of as a historically black college and university (HBCU).minorities in engineering, computer science (CS), and infor- Although HBCUs produce 25 percent of all bachelor’smation technology (IT) programs must increase considerably degrees in STEM fields earned by African Americans into ensure that the necessary graduates are ready to join the 2012, less than 4% have
demographicdata and disaggregate on intersectional subgroups to further analyze pedagogical impactsindividually, as most studies in this review only considered gender.1. IntroductionThe ubiquity and urgency of technological advancements have elevated the necessity forcomputing and other engineering professionals in our society. The demand for these occupationsis growing and is projected to grow at a rate of 26% from 2018-2028 [1]. This demand forattracting and retaining people to computing sectors has underlined the woefulunderrepresentation of minoritized women. Specifically, African American or Black, Hispanic orLatina/Latinx, and Native American or Alaskan Native women. According to the 2019 TaulbeeSurvey by the Computing Research Association, women
spacefor all students in engineering programs.IntroductionRecruiting and retaining diverse talents, including women, underrepresented minorities, andpersons with disabilities within engineering disciplines has been long recognized as essential tokeep our nation’s economic and intellectual preeminence (Public Law 105-255, approved on Oct14, 1998) [1]. In 2000, the Congressional Commission on the Advancement of Women andMinorities in Science, Engineering and Technology development reported that “a culturallydiverse workforce creates competitive advantage through greater creativity and innovation;increased organizational flexibility thanks to higher levels of divergent thinking; and betterdecision making based on multiple perspectives (less “group
Paper ID #34661WIP: Assessing Engineering State of Mind of First-Year UndergraduateAfrican American/Black Students in Scholar ProgramsJameka Wiggins, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Jameka Wiggins is an undergraduate senior Chemical Engineering major and Entrepreneurship minor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She is a member of the Center for Women in Technology and Ronald E. McNair Scholar Programs, as well as a Senator for UMBC’s Chapter of The National Society of Black Engineers. Her research fields include the use additive manufacturing to create biomass containment devices and the
Paper ID #33594Engaging Minority and Underrepresented Engineering Students to Fight”Sophomore Slump” Through a Summer Research and Enrichment Program(Research)Dr. Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State Univ. Lei Miao is currently Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering at Middle Tennessee State Uni- versity (MTSU). He received his Ph.D. degree from Boston University, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Northeastern University of China, in 2006, 2001, and 1998, respectively. From 2006 to 2009, he was with Nortel Networks in Billerica, MA. From 2009 to 2011, he was with the University of Cincinnati. From 2011 to 2014, he was
. With this rising awareness, UTEP determined twenty-five years ago to implement a first-year core class experience as part of The Model Institutions for Excellence (MIE) program. TheUTEP implemented MIE to increase underrepresented minorities in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funded by the National Science Foundation, this 11-yearprogram challenged UTEP to: (a) Improve the first-year experience of its entering freshmen; (b)Develop good study habits, (c) Enhance instruction across the STEM curricula; (d) Promotecareer options; and (e) Encourage advancing to graduate school studies. According to MIEDirector Dr. Benjamin Flores," the MIE program's success was based on changing the Universityculture by promoting early
Paper ID #33832Virtual Summer Research Program with Professional Development andFinancial Literacy TrainingDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, a Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is interested in renewable energy, simulation and optimization, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in different projects funded by NSF, DOEd, DHS, and HP, totaling more than 5 million dollars.Prof. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the MERIT project. Her
Consequences of Departure from Doctoral Study. American Journal of Sociology, 108(3), 679–681. https://doi.org/10.1086/378426Mondisa, J.-L., Brown, C., & Adams, R. (2015). Mentoring African-American Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Undergraduates: An African- American STEM Mentor’s Perspective. 26.1146.1-26.1146.11. https://doi.org/10.18260/p.24483Mwenda, M. N. (2010). Underrepresented minority students in STEM doctoral programs: The role of financial support and relationships with faculty and peers. http://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/560/National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2018). Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century. National Academies Press. https
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thatengineering work helps others.IntroductionEngineering has the potential to help improve the quality of life for people living in underservedand marginalized communities. Increasing the diversity of engineers may increase the extent towhich the engineering profession is committed to fostering positive societal impacts. Forexample, the communal and helping goals of female science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) students has been found to be stronger than male students [1, 2]. There arealso limited data showing that students from racial/ethnic groups under-represented inengineering are motivated by helping others through their work to a greater extent than Whitestudents [2, 3]. However, race/ethnicity and culture are complex ideas that
Paper ID #33633Transitioning to a Virtual Engineering Summer Bridge Program: Planningand Implementation (Experience)Dr. Allison Quiroga P.E., University of Oklahoma Allison Quiroga serves as the ATT Summer Bridge Program Coordinator for the Gallogly College of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Program at the University of Oklahoma. Her background includes B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Architectural and Civil Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.Dr. Christopher Dalton, University of Oklahoma Dr. Chris Dalton is originally from Wichita, Kansas, where he developed his interests in mathematics, science and
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Paper ID #32553Continuous Improvement for Equity in Engineering- AddressingDepartmental Change with Theory-Informed Case Study Research (EBR)Dr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a special interest in communities of practice, creativity, and experiences of underrepresented groups in these fields across multiple contexts.Christina