Paper ID #42441The Impact of the New DEI Landscape on Minoritized Engineering Students’Recruitment and RetentionJordan Williamson, CSEdResearch Jordan Williamson graduated with a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests center on minority experiences in the American Education System.Dr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is
Students, Self-Efficacy, STEM identity, Engineering Design Process, informaleducationIntroductionSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education is a critical component ofmodern education and workforce, as it provides students with the skills and knowledge necessaryto succeed in today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, but it is not always accessible toeveryone. The equity gap in STEM education is a significant issue, and individuals from low-income communities often lack the STEM experiences that their more affluent peers receive [1].To address this gap, educators are exploring new ways to engage students in STEM experiencesthat promote positive associations. A positive class experience can impact students in profoundways, for
, "Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion of community cultural wealth," Race ethnicity and education, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 69-91, 2005, doi: 10.1080/1361332052000341006.[6] M. Denton, M. Borrego, and A. Boklage, "Community cultural wealth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education: A systematic review," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 109, no. 3, pp. 556-580, 2020.[7] C. C. Samuelson and E. Litzler, "Community cultural wealth: An assets‐based approach to persistence of engineering students of color," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 105, no. 1, pp. 93-117, 2016, doi: 10.1002/jee.20110.[8] S. L. Dika, M. A. Pando, B. Q. Tempest, and M. E. Allen
Paper ID #43293Understanding the Workplace Transition Experiences of Undergraduate QueerEngineering StudentsAnimesh Paul, University of Georgia Animesh (He/They), originally from India, is presently a Ph.D. Candidate at the Engineering Education Transformations Institute, University of Georgia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Technology, specializing in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University. Animesh’s academic focus delves into the complexities of the school-to-work transition, through an asset-based perspective. He is deeply dedicated to promoting inclusive engineering programs, motivated by his
Paper ID #41650Summer Bridge Programs for Engineering Students: A Systematic LiteratureReviewDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a program aimed at improving equity
Paper ID #41957Experiences of Students with Physical Disabilities in Engineering: A LiteratureReviewJulian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University Julian is a graduate research assistant at Florida International University. He holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Arizona. He is pursuing his PhD degree in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has professional experience in Information Technology, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications in international
creating an environment that nurtures the success and well-being of all students.References[1] A. Hillier, J. Goldstein, D. Murphy, R. Trietsch, J. Keeves, E. Mendes, and A. Queenan, “Supporting university students with autism spectrum disorder,” Autism, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 20-28, 2018.[2] X. Wei, J.W. Yu, P. Shattuck, M. McCracken, and J. Blackorby, “Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) participation among college students with an autism spectrum disorder,” Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, vol. 43, no. 7, pp. 1539-1546, 2013.[3] X. Wei, E.R.A. Christiano, J.W. Yu, J. Blackorby, P. Shattuck, and L. Newman, “Postsecondary pathways and persistence for STEM versus non-STEM majors: among college
groups historicallyunderrepresented in STEM. Mentors will have strategies and tools to facilitate meaningfulrelationships and mutual understanding of individuals whose life experiences are very differentfrom their own. They will be invested in the success of individual students and overallbroadening participation in STEM education and the workforce.Why Mentoring Matters in STEM. As stated in the National Academies’ recent report onmentoring undergraduate researchers, [a]n enterprise-wide commitment to effective mentorship in [science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM)] could lead to high-quality, and sustainable mentoring relationships at all career stages, and it could increase student
them.There are currently, 77 four-year CEPs accredited by the American Council for ConstructionEducation (ACCE) [10] and 69 four-year CEPs accredited by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) [11]. There are six programs that are accredited by bothbodies. For comparison, there are 362 civil engineering programs accredited by ABET [11] with21,200 anticipated job openings each year. [12] and the BLS projects 8,200 annual openings forarchitects with 61 National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) accredited Bachelor ofArchitecture programs. [13] While it cannot be ascertained solely from this data whether moreCEPs are needed, additional graduates are needed. The numbers of accredited civil engineeringand architectural
sparse,the National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics Program (S-STEMs) frequently utilizes sense of belonging as a programmaticoutcome. The structure of these programs varies based on institution, however commoncomponents include bridge programming, peer and faculty mentoring, research opportunities,and career development workshops. In addition to exploring barriers for LIS and the componentsand outcomes of S-STEM programs related to sense of belonging, this review suggests actionitems for institutional and departmental leadership to scale up S-STEM interventions to addressstructural inequities for low-income engineering students.Challenges to BelongingBefore delving into the interventions
four 4-year HBCU institutionsexperienced a resignation or termination at the highest level. Additionally, research shows thatpresidents and chancellors at HBCUs have significantly shorter tenures, with an average of 3.3years than those of other four-year institutions, with an average tenure of 7 years. These changeshave been deemed a “crisis” and an added challenge to the ongoing recovery efforts of manyHBCUs disproportionately impacted by the global pandemic.Two areas that are critical for higher education institutions related to science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education are (1) the role they play in broadening theparticipation of historically excluded individuals and (2) research activity, particularly
engineering before, during, and after theCOVID-19 pandemic.ESTEEM ProgramThe Enhanced Support in Technology Entrepreneurship for Engineering Majors (ESTEEM 1)and Enhancing Success in Transfer Education for Engineering Majors (ESTEEM 2) programsled by the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) were funded by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) through the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S-STEM) Program. ESTEEM 1 (2011-2016) emphasized technologyentrepreneurship support for first-generation undergraduate engineering majors already at UCSB,while ESTEEM 2 (2016-present) emphasizes transitions in engineering that included bothundergraduate engineering majors and transfer students from four community college
FIU where she focuses on multidisciplinary research on sustainability, equity, resilient and sustainable post-disaster reconstruction, engineering education, circular economy, and well-being. Claudia holds professional credentials in LEED Green Associate for sustainable buildings and ENV SP for sustainable infrastructures.Miss 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
instructive to postdoctoral affairs offices and postdoctoraladvisors. Greater advocacy for this population may result in a more productive and satisfiedpostdoctoral experience and a smoother transition into academia, industry, or governmentemployment. This research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Alliances forGraduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP; award #1821008).Literature ReviewA career in the professoriate is the single most desired career option for science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) postdoctoral scholars (van der Weijden et al., 2016;Yadav et al., 2020); therefore, it is logical to assume the ascent into the professoriate follows apostdoctoral appointment. However, only 16% of engineering
Paper ID #42243Exploring Equity and Resilience Perceptions of Marginalized Architecture,Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Students in Infrastructure ProjectsMiss 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 Environmental
statistics, but on the retention/graduation rates of those who meet one or more ofthese criteria. This study highlights the importance of institutional data for nontraditionalstudents in engineering and represents new work in advancing a more holistic understanding ofthese individuals.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under AwardNumbers #REDACTED. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions, or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.References[1] K. C. Aquino and S. BuShell, “Device usage and accessible technology needs for post- traditional students in the e-learning environment,” The
Paper ID #43330Illuminating the Pathways of Latine and Hispanic PhDs into EngineeringTeaching-Focused Faculty PositionsMr. Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine Sociology PhD candidate at the University of California Irvine studying inclusion and equity interventions in STEM higher education classrooms.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an associate professor of teaching in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering at Syracuse University and her
Paper ID #41216Supporting Undergraduate Engineering Students Who Are Primary Caregiversto Children: A Systematic Literature ReviewDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working
Paper ID #41219Perceptions of New DEI Laws and the Recent Affirmative Action Decisionamong Engineering Faculty and StaffDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a
Paper ID #43950A Narrative Exploration of Two Post-Traditional Students in UndergraduateEngineering EducationMaimuna 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 International University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests center on exploring the experiences of marginalized engineering students, with a particular
Paper ID #41507Employing the Rio Grande Basin as a Resource for Encouraging Hispanic-Americansto Pursue Engineering Education Work in ProgressDr. Daniel Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Tillman is an Associate Professor in Educational Technology, working primarily within the El Paso region of the southwestern United States. His research focuses on the implementation and assessment of innovative pedagogical approaches that address STEM inequities.Dr. Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso Diane works diligently to support minorities, especially women in STEM and preparing future educators to be STEM
Paper ID #41756A Hands-on Outreach Activity to Promote Electrical Engineering to UnderrepresentedGroups in Local Middle and High SchoolsDr. Aref Majdara, Washington State University, Vancouver Aref Majdara received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA, in 2018. He is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA, USA. His research interests include density estimation, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Dave Kim, Washington State University
other faced regulatory conflicts that hindered its ability tofulfill the professional development plan. Also, program staff conducted the program evaluationpost-award, limiting its depth. In conclusion, the post-baccalaureate program successfullyaddressed the need of recent STEM graduates aiming to get/have research experience,particularly those negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.IntroductionPersistent structural inequities and systems of oppression consistently hinder the advancement ofcertain demographic groups in achieving success within higher education, particularly in thefields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [1], [2] and [3]. Forinstance, White Non-Hispanic students attain more graduate degrees and
Graduate School Preparation Program,” J. Black Stud., vol. 47, no. 2, pp. 95–112, Mar. 2016, doi: 10.1177/0021934715614206.[20] L. J. Donovan et al., “An NSF-LSAMP Model for the Successful Transition of Underrepresented Students into STEM Majors and Beyond,” presented at the 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Jul. 2021. Accessed: Jan. 01, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/an-nsf-lsamp-model-for-the-successful-transition-of- underrepresented-students-into-stem-majors-and-beyond[21] S. F. Bancroft, S. K. Benson, and E. Johnson-Whitt, “McNair Scholars’ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Graduate Experience: A Pilot Study,” -West. Educ. Res., vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 3–27
),” in 2015 International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL), IEEE, Sep. 2015, pp. 673–680.[8] R. M. Desing, R. L. Kajfez, K. M. Kecskemety, and D. M. Grzybowski, “Intersections between entrepreneurial minded learning, identity, and motivation in engineering.” Accessed: Jan. 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.ijee.ie/1atestissues/Vol38- 5A/16_ijee4263.pdf[9] H. Fechner and M. S. Shapanka, “Closing Diversity Gaps in Innovation: Gender, Race, and Income Disparities in Patenting and Commercialization of Inventions,” Technology & Innovation, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 727–734, 2018.[10] W. M. Schuster, R. E. Davis, K. Schley, and J. Ravenscraft, “An empirical study of patent grant rates as a
equitable resources including funds andtechnology. Partnerships between HBCUs and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) haveemerged as a way to increase the number of Black students in engineering through Dual DegreeEngineering Programs (DDEP), often classified as 3-2 programs. Students in these programsattend an HBCU to complete all pre-engineering courses (typically three years) and spend theirfinal undergraduate years (typically two) at a PWI. At the end of the program, students wouldhave earned two bachelor’s degrees, one from the HBCU in a science, technology, engineering,or mathematics (STEM) field and the other from the PWI in an engineering discipline. Whilethere are many advantages to institutional collaborations, HBCU students must
Paper ID #42100A Pilot Program to Introduce Augmented Reality to Female Hispanic HighSchool Students in STEM EducationAmani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio -Dr. Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineer from Georgia Institute of Technology with concentration in Construction Management with a minor in Computer Engineering and strong statistical background. He has over 8 years of work experience in the A/E/C (ArchiteDr. Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in
Paper ID #42690Diversity Trends in STEM Summer Camps Over the Last Two DecadesAmani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio -Dr. Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineer from Georgia Institute of Technology with concentration in Construction Management with a minor in Computer Engineering and strong statistical background. He has over 8 years of work experience in the A/E/C (ArchiteDr. Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in College of Architecture
Paper ID #42695Impact of Summer Camp on Minority High School Students on STEM CareerPerceptionsAmani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio -Dr. Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineer from Georgia Institute of Technology with concentration in Construction Management with a minor in Computer Engineering and strong statistical background. He has over 8 years of work experience in the A/E/C (ArchiteDr. Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in College of
Excellence in Engineering Network at UNT advised by industry and academia. She is an alumni of Leadership Texas (Class of 2013).Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas Dr. Siller is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Technology Innovation from Jaume I University, Spain and holds a master and a bachelor’s degree from Monterrey Tech, Mexico, in the fields of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, respectively. His research areas include advanced manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, micro-manufacturing, and metrology. During his career he has advised more than 30 graduate students and has published around 60 research