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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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income families of the Town. This 4 ½-acre project was initially funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) program and the MarylandDepartment of Natural Resources. This project was executed in two phases namely: TheDemolition and Site Clearance Phase and the Design and Construction Phase. In the demolitionactivity, over 300 tons of scrap metal were removed from the site for recycling. Environmentalissues of soil contamination and a 1000-gallon tank full of heating oil buried under the factory’sconcrete floor slab were addressed by complying with state and federal environmental laws inthe removal and disposal of the oil and tank and appropriate certificates of compliance

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University

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the program and the lesson that was learned during the first year.IntroductionIn 2006, Virginia State University (VSU), America's first fully state supported four-year institutionof higher education learning for African Americans and one of the seventeen 1890 Land-GrantInstitutions, was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation under the HBCU UPprogram to increase the numbers of STEM graduates from an average of 70 to over 105 per yearwithin five years. This project is a comprehensive four-phase STEM program that includes (1) anUndergraduate Bridge (UGB), (2) Course Structure Reform activities (CSR), (3) Student andFaculty Enrichment (SFE) components and (4) a Graduate School Bridge (GSB). Phase one isdesigned to attract, prepare

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Evelyn Leggette, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University

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ongoing CCLI-Phase I Project funded by NSF. He has led the new course module development for CCLI-Phase I project and integrated its pilot implementation in his course at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at JSU.Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University Dr. Gordon W. Skelton is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at Jackson State University (JSU). He is the founder and director of Center for Defense Integrated Data at JSU. He is involved in research on wireless sensor networks and intelligent decision systems. His current research includes Disaster Response Intelligent System. He serves as the freshmen advisor and the instructor for the freshmen entry-level

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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Xiaochun Jiang, North Carolina A&T State University; Jerry Watson, North Carolina A&T State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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, andmathematics areas. In the past four years, a longitudinal study has been conducted at NorthCarolina A & T State University to assess the effectiveness of the North Carolina Louis StokesAlliance for Minority Participation project. Key information such as demographic information(e.g., gender, ethnicity), and academic information (e.g., high school GPA, SAT score) about theparticipants in the project was recorded. Over the years, student performance was tracked duringtheir stay at the university and information about whether those participants went to graduateschool was recorded. Given the complex nature of the problem, a multivariate statisticalapproach - multiway frequency analysis was used to investigate the association among thevariables

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division; Debbie McCoy, Oak Ridge National Lab

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AC 2009-1964: RESEARCH ALLIANCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE (RAMS): ANEXCELLENT RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITY SCIENCEAND ENGINEERING STUDENTSXiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Alabama A&M University. Dr. Qian is also Director of High Performance Computing Research and Education project at Alabama A&M University.Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University Dr. Z.T. Deng is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Alabama A&M University.George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division Dr. George Seweryniak is a program manager in the Office of Advanced Scientific

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

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served 23 participants.STEM RRG ProjectsSTEM-RRG consists of several projects that implement a number of activities, includingenrichment workshops, scholarships, internships, research experiences, mentoring andtutoring, advising and career counseling, experiential training, recruitment of high-potential students, and faculty professional development. These projects have beenclassified as recruitment or retention and are briefly described below.Recruitment Projects 1. STEM Recruitment and Enrichment Project (STEM-REP): The goal of this project is to improve the recruitment and preparation of minority students through participation in summer workshops and a follow-up science and

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Adam Morris, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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) AIRSPACES :Aerial Imaging and Remote Sensing for Precision Agriculture and Environmental Stewardshipfunded by the Maryland Space Grant Consortium and (ii) Environmentally Conscious PrecisionAgriculture (ECPA) : A Platform for Active Learning and Community Engagement funded bythe United States Department of Agriculture provide synergistic platforms for undergraduateinvolvement that promotes both the LSAMP and HBCU-UP objectives, while enhancing theproposed outcomes for the AIRSPACES and ECPA projects. The principal author who serves asthe principal investigator for the AIRSPACES and ECPA projects at UMES mentored one of theundergraduate students in the LSAMP program in the spring and summer of 2008. The studentwas partially supported by the HBCU-UP

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

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’ instructors with the support of a Title V grant inan attempt to recruit students from underrepresented groups into engineering. Aninnovative project-based format allows the students to discover the basic principles ofmechanical, electrical, and civil engineering while practicing trouble shooting,leadership, and project strategy. This paper discusses the details of the course, its “lectureon demand” style of instruction, the involvement of local industry, and the demographicsof the students enrolling in the class. In its second semester, the course can already claimsome accomplishments in preparing students for engineering undergraduate success.Introduction: This paper offers a ‘snapshot’ of demographic information and coursedevelopment for a

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

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uniqueopportunity to establish strong links with faculty, gain hands-on laboratory experience, anddevelop an appreciation for research careers in academia and industry. TREX participantsreceive a $2,600 research stipend ($1,300 per semester) and are required to spend an average of10-14 hours per week on his/her research project throughout the fall and spring semesters. Inaddition, TREX participants are required to submit: (1) a research plan; (2) monthly progressreports; (3) a daily research journal; and (4) a final written report. Finally, TREX participantsare expected to attend weekly seminars/group meetings and prepare a poster and oralpresentation.Since Fall 2001, 97 students have participated in TREX. The retention rate in engineering forTREX

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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• A competitive monthly stipend as compared to that of a summer internship in industry • Lodging, meals and a travel allowance for student participants • Local industrial research site visits • Oral and written research project summaries prepared by the student participants • Social interaction between the student participants and their graduate mentors Page 14.464.4 • Program evaluation by the student participantsEnrichment Seminar SeriesDuring the 2006 and 2007 SURE program years, the scope of the seminar series was broadenedto include instruction in research skills, documentation and publication3. The research

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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Beverley Pickering-Reyna, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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2000 Computer Training Project at UWM. She holds a BA Cum Laude (1996) in Mass Communication and Journalism, MS in Urban Studies (1998), MLIS in Information Science (1998), and Ph.D. in Urban Education (2006) with a Specialization in Educational & Media Technology from UWM. She has a Graduate Certification in Non-Profit Management (2004) from the Helen Bader Institute for Non-Profit Management. Page 14.277.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ASEE Topic: Undergraduate Retention and Development Beyond Math Enrichment: Applied Practice

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American

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services to foster success in Calculus I as it isknown to be a roadblock for student success in STEM fields. The second activity supports theimplementation of Challenge-Based Instruction (CBI) in selected key courses. CBI, a form ofinductive learning, has been shown to be a more effective approach to the learning process thanthe traditional deductive pedagogy. The third activity supports faculty development workshopson CBI techniques and other locally developed teaching tools with a focus on increasing studentsuccess, and finally the fourth activity develops and supports pathways to STEM fields betweenSTC and UTPA. This project provides a model that is expected to have a significant impact onthe number of STEM graduates and that will be simple to

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiang Le, Hampton University; Eric Sheppard, Hampton University

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the freshmen and pre-collegestudents at Hampton University and discusses the next steps in our plan to improve preparationand engagement in our engineering students. Our goal is to improve retention and learning. Andthis effort integrates educational research and the classroom experience.IntroductionThe nation’s current and projected need for more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) workers, coupled with the chronically lagging participation of students from ethnicallygrowing segments of the population, argue for policies and programs that will increase thepathways into engineering. Enhancing the curriculum is recognized to be an important way toimprove overall diversity in engineering. Retooling curricula to prepare students for

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineers (SHPE) chapter at Northeastern, Advisor: National Society of Black Engineers chapter at Northeastern, Instructor: GEU100 Course: Intro to the study of Engineering, Instructor: GEU900 Course: Career Management SeminarBala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Page 14.1095.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 SUMMER BRIDGE: A STEP INTO THE ENGINEERING GAP We face a major demographic imperative. The U.S. Census Bureau projections show a steady decline in the White population (from 81% in 2000 to 72.1% in 2050); a slight increase in the African American population (from 12.7% in 2000 to 14.6% in

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Kenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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, might “drop off” the school altogether, might find jobsand abandon their educational objectives or perhaps discontinue for a short period of time andstart again later. Although it is nearly impossible to eliminate loss of students from the program,it is possible to minimize this loss by implementing several tactics. Critical factors affecting theretention of the students within the mechanical engineering program at AAMU are classattendance and participation, early exposure of potential students to mechanical engineeringtopics, advising, student competitions, participation in summer internship programs, participationin externally funded research projects, and utilization of multimedia and other technologies forunderstanding of topics.Class

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre

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applications.Student InvolvementSolar technology is a well established technology that is employed in sophisticatedsystems by highly advanced organizations such as NASA. In the article “NASA TeamSuccessfully Deploys Two Solar Sail Systems”8, “unique propulsion technology thatcould enable future deep space missions” is discussed. This suggests the opportunitiesthat are available for student research starting from small scale individual or personalapplications to highly sophisticated systems. A nation such as Ghana situated well withinthe equator and the Tropic of Cancer can therefore engage students in development andresearch in solar technology. Students at Penn State and their Ghanaian counterparts willbe involved in cooperative projects that will be based

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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/Black (69%) and 15% were Latino.Data CollectionParticipants responded to the Survey of Summer Research Programs (SSRP), a 33-iteminstrument developed by the principal investigator for the purposes of the study. One subscale (3items) assessed students’ confidence in their ability to conduct research. Students responded on ascale ranging from 1 (no confidence at all) to 7 (complete confidence). The reliability coefficientfor this subscale for the study sample was 0.80.Independent variables included age (in years), sex (0 = male, 1 = female), race (0 = non-Black, 1= Black), year in college (0 = freshman/sophomore, 1 = junior/senior), frequency of meetingswith mentor (continuous), nature of project (1 “quantitative” to 3 “mixed methods

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Akibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology

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. Suggestions on pre and post program assessment methods to measure studentconfidence and interest in STEM related careers are discussed. Projected assessmenttechniques seek to track the effectiveness of the four key areas: academic excellence,leadership, technical/professional development and teamwork in the promotion of STEMcareer interest and pursuits amongst minority pre-college student participants. Page 14.1324.2IntroductionThis study was implemented in collaboration with the Student Teacher EnhancementPartnership (STEP) program, hosted at the Georgia Institute of Technology (GaTech),which partners advanced undergraduate and graduate students, STEP

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

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EVANS is a Post Doctoral Fellow and Research Associate in the Evaluation Services center, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio, USA. Page 14.80.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A NSF-Supported S-STEM Scholarship Program for Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Ethnic and Women Students in Engineering AbstractThis paper describes a scholarship project, funded by the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM Program, to enhance recruitment of underrepresented

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred Bonner, Texas A&M University; Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Carmen Villa, Texas A&M University; Helene Cook, Texas A&M University

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, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Felecia McInnis Nave is an assistant professor of chemical engineering at PVAMU and the Principal Investigator on this Project. Nave's research interests include: Culturally responsive epistemology and pedagogy in engineering education and issues impacting the academic success and persistence of African American and women students in STEM disciplines. Dr. Nave has received over $1.5M in research funding for both her technical and education related research agenda. Dr. Nave can be reached by e-mail at fmnave@pvamu.edu.Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University Sherri Frizell is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Prairie View

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Jason Wynne, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Gary Winn, West Virginia University

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graduates into the STEMcareer pipeline, with a focus on women and underrepresented minorities. The primary vehiclefor this project is a STEP grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF) which supportsexactly this kind of initiative.An important part of the "Engineers of Tomorrow" (EoT) project is mentorship, or peer influencedefined loosely as a structured, informal relationship among high school students andengineering undergraduate or graduates for the purpose of sharing information about college life,college courses, career choices, and engineering as a profession. Mentorship channels areinterpersonal at the EoT summer camp, for example, but also include virtual communities suchas Facebook, special help for engineering students in

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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Michelle Kobus, Hillsborough Community College; Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida

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Engineering and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1967 and 1973 respectively. Before joining the University of South Florida as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in 1983, Dr. Perez worked as Project Manager with Westinghouse International Company. His research interests are in artificial intelligence, neural networks and genetic algorithms. Dr. Perez also has served as Coordinator for the IEEE Computer Society Latin America Distinguished Visitor's Program, Program Evaluator for the Computing

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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Deborah Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Anna Wong Lowe, University of Oklahoma; Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma

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. Page 14.1002.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Racial Inequality Exists in Spite of Over-Representation: The Case of Asian American Students in Engineering EducationAbstractWhile Asian American students are not under-represented in engineering, they are still membersof a minority population. In the last three years we interviewed 165 engineering students in alarge scale research project that identifies factors leading to differential rates of student successamong four minority populations including Asian Americans. The Asian American participantsreported experiences with racially-based discrimination that were related to the most commonstereotypes of Asians, including forever foreigners and the model

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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interest are in modeling complex systems, security, software engineering and pedagogy. Her email is petrie@fau.eduIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International Division of the American Society

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Roberts, University of Florida; Karen Bray, University of Florida; Vikram Shishodia, University of Florida; Jeff Citty, University of Florida; Deborah Mayhew, University of Florida; James Ogles, University of Florida; Angela Lindner, University of Florida

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course. Students earn one hour of credit by enrolling in a course, “Introductionto Engineering,” that provides an overview of each undergraduate major in the College, and theyparticipate in a project, involving design of a rubber band-powered car with robotics andculminating in an end-of-summer poster presentation and competition. Program courses arefacilitated by a team composed of faculty members, engineering graduate students, departmentadministrators and program mentors, who were also graduates of the program, as describedpreviously.Table 1: Schedule of STEPUP Activities during a Typical Monday-Thursday Summer Session Day Time Activity

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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(Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century, 20072). Thegoal of the RAMP-UP (Recognizing Accelerated Math Potential in Underrepresented People)program at North Carolina State University (NCSU) is to increase the number and diversity ofstudents who enroll and succeed in higher-level mathematics courses. To achieve this goal, theRAMP-UP project places NCSU graduate engineering and undergraduate engineering and matheducation students, and mathematics and computer science students from Shaw University (ahistorically black university) in local public schools. The placement of these university students(fellows) serves two purposes. One purpose is to enrich the learning experience of K-12 studentsby serving as role models and mentors

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Lambright, Savannah State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University

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that accommodates the variedindividual learning styles of the student population. Minority students from the lower socio-economic stratus in particular are susceptible to this mismatch between traditional teaching andnon-traditional learning styles.3-5 One viable solution is then to implement a greater number ofhands on projects, as well as visual exercises including multimedia, in addition to the traditionaloral and written instruction. However, the problem then becomes one of time, as many educatorsalready feel overwhelmed trying to complete the curriculum as defined by the state, satisfyingthe testing requirements such as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), fulfilling paperwork forNo Child Left Behind, parent meetings, managing behavior

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Monroe, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University; Bala Ram, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Christopher Doss, North Carolina A&T State University

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project with defined time lines due to the slower pace in academia compared to industry. Small start-up companies benefit from SBIR and working with Universities. Treat the company like they are the “customer” for the University which lead to a good collaboration “Think Win Win” opportunities for new trends in society (ex. gasoline, energy crisis) where Universities can complete the research projects. Interaction between industry and university can lead to students working with the company upon graduation. Universities are legally bound to not give away their intellectual property for free. Companies have excess money that can be accessed for research Emerging Companies need to pay

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Hashim Mahdi, University of Texas, Pan American

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, and early warnings.2) ME Faculty will mentor students in areas and activities such as professional opportunities for students (internships, professional societies, co-ops, undergraduate student research and industry projects, design competitions, professional meetings, etc.),answer questions about career choices, encourage good habits (study habits, ethical behavior, healthy life, stress management techniques, search for any required professional help, etc), motivation (rewards of hard work, celebrate success, learn from failure, etc.), building a relationship (personal accountability, showing that we care, etc.), financial aid/scholarships, and selection of technical electives appropriate to student interest and career goals3

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Focus Group Study of Student Perceptions”,Proceedings of the Allied Academics, Volume 15, Number 2, Reno 2008.7. “Preparing Minority Scientists and Engineers”, Michael F. Summers, Freeman A. Hrabowski III, Science, 31March 2006 Vol. 311.8. NSF Bridge to the Doctorate, http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=54779. “A Threat in the Air: How Stereotypes Shape Intellectual Identity and Performance”, Claude M. Steele,American Psychologist, June 1997 Vol. 52., No. 6, 613-629.10. “Ong, Maria, “Effects of Informal and Formal Support Groups on Retaining Women and Minorities in U.S.Physics”, The project SEED initiative, The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University & TERC.11. Golub, Alex, “The Flaws of Facebook”, Inside Higher Ed