Paper ID #38402Implementing Structured Mentorship to Broaden Participation ofUnderrepresented Minorities in Aerospace EngineeringDr. Carl Anthony Moore Jr., Florida A&M University - Florida State University Carl A. Moore Jr. is an associate professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern Uni- versity. Before entering graduate school, Dr. Moore worked as a research engineer and manufacturing engineer for Eastman Kodak Company in the Copy Products and Single-Use Camera divisions. He also has professional research
Linda J. Sax. “Major Selection and Persistence for Women in STEM.” New Directions for Institutional Research, vol. 2011, no. 152, Dec. 2011, pp. 5–18. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.404.64. Shore, Bradd. Culture in Mind: Cognition, Culture, and the Problem of Meaning. Oxford University Press, 1996.65. Skvoretz, John, et al. “Pursuing an Engineering Major: Social Capital of Women and Underrepresented Minorities.” Studies in Higher Education, vol. 45, no. 3, Mar. 2020, pp. 592–607. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2019.1609923.66. Smith, Chrystal A. S., et al. “Social Capital From Professional Engineering Organizations and the Persistence of Women and Underrepresented Minority Undergraduates
Paper ID #39261Doing Academia Differently: The Creation of a Cohort-Based PostdoctoralScholars Program for Emerging Engineering FacultyMs. Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jameka Wiggins is a graduate student at The Ohio State University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Ed- ucation with a specialization in Organizational Change in Higher Education and Industry and a Master’s in Engineering Management. As a scholar and advocate, she seeks to amplify the voices of underrepre- sented groups in engineering by exploring their experiences, encouraging student and faculty engagement through critical questioning, and
Paper ID #37829Effects of Distance Learning on African-American Students in EngineeringTechnology Courses During COVID-19 PandemicDr. Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Tejal Mulay is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Electronic Engineering Technology in the Division of Engineering Technology under the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU). Dr. Mulay’s primary research area is speech signal pro- cessing, including but not limited to acoustic emotion recognition, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicles
more people together and the relationship that could be fostered. That is really what I'm drawing a lot of strength from. The where it could go, that this can't be just a footnote. That this is going to be a steppingstone to developing something great something that is charismatic enough to capture the minds of the next generation so they can build a brighter future by having the tools to fix tomorrow.” -RU student engineer, design team memberThe project also validated the TCU lab’s ability to produce successful results. This confidence willhelp initiate more complex projects in the future. The success also reduces TCU’sapprehensiveness to take on larger endeavors. “Yes, it gave me more confidence in the
Paper ID #39612Quantitative Methodological Approaches to Understand the Impact ofInterventions: Exploring Black Engineering Student SuccessDr. Kelly-Ann Dixon Hamil, The University of the West Indies, Mona Kelly-Ann Dixon Hamil is an Assistant Professor in Statistics and Undergraduate chair in the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica W. I. She received a BSc. in Statistics and Economics from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, a MSc. in Statistics from the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK, a M.S degree in Mathematical Statistics and a PhD in Statistics from
Paper ID #38159Promoting Social Sustainability for Minority Populations throughUnderstanding their Challenges in Professional EngineeringCertificationMs. Erika Judith Rivera, Florida International University Erika Rivera is a Licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus and two Master’s degrees one in Engineering Management and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. She is currently a Ph.D. Student at Florida International University, in Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
Paper ID #40198Work In Progress: Exploring the Impact of a Mentoring Structure onFemale Persistence in EngineeringDr. Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida Dr. Kemi Akintewe is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Medical Engineering and the Director of the First-year Engineering Experiential learning at the University of South Florida (USF). Dr. Akintewe holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from USF, a Master in Materials Science & Engineering from the Ohio State University, and her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York. Her research focuses on STEM
Paper ID #37863Work in Progress: Moving Beyond Research: Supporting Engineering andComputing Identity Development for Latina StudentsDr. Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. In her research, she concentrates on identifying and asking urgent questions about systemic inequities such as racism, sexism, and classism that marginal- ized communities experience as they transition to and through their engineering and computing higher education experiences
Paper ID #39575Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality: ADiscourse Analysis of the Experiences of a Female UndergraduateInternational and Transracial Adoptee in Engineering (Research)Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida Inter- national University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests
Paper ID #38289A Narrative Analysis of Black, Latino/a/x, and Indigenous Students’Sense of Belonging in Engineering at a Predominantly White InstitutionGerard Dorv`e-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh Gerard Dorv`e-Lewis (he/him) is a higher education Ph.D. student and scholar at the University of Pitts- burgh. His broad research interests include emerging adulthood, equity, inclusion, and justice in higher education, first-generation college students, Black students, sense of belonging, and student success. Be- fore beginning his doctoral journey, he worked full-time in student affairs at the University of Florida
Paper ID #39561Enhancing the Persistence and Retention Rates of the UnderrepresentedMinority Students in the Engineering Colleges through StrategicInterventionsDr. Felix F. Udo-Eyo, Temple University Associate Professor of Instruction Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023WIP: Enhancing the Persistence and Retention Rates of Underrepresented MinorityStudents within Engineering Colleges through Strategic InterventionsFelix F. Udoeyo, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Instruction, Temple University, Department of Civil
representation of Black Ph.D.s in engineering,Proceedings of the American Association of Engineering Education, MIND Division, June 25, 28,2023, Baltimore, MD. 12
Paper ID #40014Opportunities and Barriers to UDL-Based Course Designs for InclusiveLearning in Undergraduate Engineering and other STEM CoursesSujit Varadhan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Sujit Varadhan is a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Computer Sci- ence. He is an undergraduate research assistant as well as a frontend developer on ClassTranscribe.Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a Math and CS senior student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Delu Louis ZhaoAnanya Agarwal, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignDavid Dalpiaz
Paper ID #37153Facing a Double Pandemic: Viewpoints of African American EngineeringStudents during COVID-19 and Racial Unrest in the United StatesDr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in
Paper ID #37808On the Relationship Between Race, Gender, and Student Success from FirstYear to Second Year in EngineeringAllison Kelly Murray, Marquette University Dr. Allison K. Murray is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Marquette University. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. Her research includes inclusive pedagogy and the effects of belonging on student success. She has a active research program in additive manufacturing.Kathryn Ermentrout ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 On the Relationship Between Race
Paper ID #40027Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance: Student-PerceivedAccessibility, Belongingness, and Self-Efficacy in Connection to the Useof Digital Notes in Engineering and Computing CoursesXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a Math&CS senior student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Kang SunZhiyuan Xiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign I am a master student studying computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and I am interested in software developing, artificial intelligence and other creative job to help other people and to
many international conferences.Shebuti Rayana, SUNY, Old Westbury Shebuti Rayana is an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at the State University of New York at Old Westbury (SUNY OW). She earned her PhD from the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University. Before moving to the United States for higher studies, she completed BSc from Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Shebuti Rayana’s research is to build a safe and secure digital world with the help of cutting- edge Data Mining techniques. During her PhD, she was involved in several projects funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), Defense Advanced Research
Paper ID #38199Are Construction Management Education Programs Producing SufficientNumbers of Minority Graduates to Meet Demand?Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M CollegeOpeyemi Peter Ojajuni ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Are Construction Management Education Programs Producing Sufficient Numbers of Minority Graduates to Meet Demand?Abstract – The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for qualified constructionmanagers will grow eight percent between 2021 and 2031. It is anticipated that much of thisdemand will be generated by construction projects funded by the Investment
Paper ID #38762Career Outcomes Tracking New York City Louis Stokes Alliance forMinority Participation Research Scholars from 1993 to 2022Dr. Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College Dr. Claude Brathwaite currently serves as the Director of Student Resources and Services at the City Col- lege Grove School of Engineering, utilizing a model of High Impact Practices and Engagement (HIPE). Dr. Brathwaite previously served as the Project Administrator and later Executive Director of the NYC Louis Stokes Alliance. He has also served as the Deputy Director of the City College Black Studies Pro- gram, the
Paper ID #39043Work in Progress: Evaluating Teaching Self-Advocacy to HistoricallyMinoritized Graduate Students in STEMProf. Carmen Maria Lilley, The University of Illinois, Chicago Dr. Lilley’s research interests in engineering education focus on professional development of engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, she is interested in studying the effects of the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity on the professional formation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work in Progress: Evaluating Teaching Self-Advocacy to Historically
Paper ID #37134Training Construction Management Students about Sustainable andEquitable Infrastructure through Leveraging an Envision-Rating System ina Hispanic-Serving InstitutionMiss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environ
Paper ID #39927Using an Agricultural Supply Chain to Train the Next Generation of STEMProfessionalsDr. Jessye Talley, Morgan State University Dr. Jessye Talley is currently an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering at Morgan State University where she leads the Risk, Optimization, Management, Eval- uation (R.O.M.E) Lab. Her research focuses on applying operations research methods to address supply chain management as well as utilizing qualitative methods for engineering education. Her current work has been funded by the National Science Foundation. She co-founded Sisters
advisors, and the campus communities that contributed to the development andimplementation of the SIRI program. We also thank Maria Feliza Monta Jameson for her supportin mining the literature, Professor Meeko Oishi, the lead principal investigator on this project,Carol Jimerson and Sage Byrne for administrative support, and our project peers. Finally, wesincerely thank the anonymous ASEE Annual Conference MIND Division reviewers for theirthoughtful review and feedback. Please direct correspondence to Dr. Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady attbpeele@unm.edu. References[1] American Society for Engineering Education, "Profiles of engineering and engineeringtechnology," 2022. Washington, D.C. [Online]. Available: https
- toring philosophy into research supporting the Hispanic engineering community. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.Paola A. Baldaguez Medina, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Baldaguez Medina, M.S., is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Uni- versity of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC). She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez in 2019 and obtained her master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at UIUC in 2022. While at UIUC, she has been a member of the Su group, where she works on water remediation using electrosorption techniques. Baldaguez Medina is an Alfred. P
Science and Policy Studies at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and a Master’s in statistics. His research interests are in applied econometrics, technology and development, program evaluation, and higher education. In teaching and learning, he is interested in student motivation, experiential learning, and critical reflection to promote active and more intentional learning. Previously, Somasse was a senior economist statistician at the Central Bank of West African States.Dr. Robert Krueger, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Improving the Experiences and Retention of Black Students in STEM
Paper ID #39608Do Short-Term Diversity Trainings Have Lasting Effects?Dr. Laura J. Bottomley, North Carolina State University, Raleigh Laura Bottomley is the Director of Engineering Education for the College of Engineering at NC State University. She has worked in engineering education from preK-20 for more than 30 years, starting the Engineering Place for K-12 Outreach at NC State in 1999 and the Women in Engineering Program in 1998. She has been recognized with the PAESMEM award, once as an individual and once as a part of a program award, but her students would say that her Superbowl commercial was the greater recognition
Paper ID #38769City University of New York Louis Stokes Alliance For MinorityParticipation: Perceptions, Performance and EvaluationsDr. Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College Dr. Claude Brathwaite currently serves as the Director of Student Resources and Services at the City Col- lege Grove School of Engineering, utilizing a model of High Impact Practices and Engagement (HIPE). Dr. Brathwaite previously served as the Project Administrator and later Executive Director of the NYC Louis Stokes Alliance. He has also served as the Deputy Director of the City College Black Studies Pro- gram, the Director of
Paper ID #37899Assessing the Effectiveness of the GradTrack Virtual Mentoring ProgramLexy C. Arinze, Purdue University Lexy Arinze is a graduate student in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, where he is pursuing his master’s degree. He currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Dean’s Office of Graduate Education in the College of Engineering. He will be starting his Ph.D. in Engineering Education in the fall of 2023. Lexy is passionate about Engineering Education, impacting others using his Engineering knowledge, mentoring, and helping students grow. Before Purdue, he received an
Paper ID #38414Work in Progress: A Data-Gathering Effort on STEM Faculty StartupPackages for Assessing Equity in RecruitmentDr. Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor and Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechan- ical Engineering.Dr. Girum Urgessa, P.E., George Mason University Dr. Girum Urgessa is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the Sid and Reva Dewberry De- partment of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE) at George Mason University (GMU). He received his MS (2002) and PhD (2006) from the UniTehama Lopez Bunyasi, George Mason