Paper ID #43307Career Readiness: Integrating NACE Career Competencies in engineeringcoursesProf. Ryan C Cooper, University of Connecticut Professor Ryan C. Cooper is an Assistant Professor-in-Residence at the University of Connecticut in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Professor Cooper teaches a number of core mechanical and manufacturing courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Career Readiness in the classroom: Integrating NACE Career CompetenciesAbstractThis study investigates the early outcomes of incorporating the National Association of
Paper ID #44497Developing Elementary Students’ Career Awareness of Advanced ManufacturingHengtao Tang, University of South Carolina Hengtao Tang is an associate professor in Learning, Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on self-regulated learning in engineering education, especially using learning analytics and machine learning algorithms to understand the self-regulated learning process, profile self-regulated learners, and create AI-scaffolded interventions to support self-regulated learning.Dr. Ramy Harik, University of South Carolina Dr. Ramy Harik, a Fulbright Scholar, is
Paper ID #43918From Classroom to Career with Practical Network TrainingMr. Erwin Karincic, Virginia Commonwealth University Erwin Karincic received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2020 and 2021, respectively. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is an experienced security researcher with focus on reverse engineering and exploit development. An avid learner in many different fields, his research interests are cyber security, reverse engineering, exploit development, Internet of Things, software defined radio, antenna
Paper ID #43051Board 217: Building Interest in Technology Careers for High School StudentsDr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch has been a champion of engineering and technology education for the past 30 years. Since 1995, she has been the State Director of the CT College of Technology (COT) where her leadership has been instrumental in creating nationally recognized seamless pathway programs in engineering and technology between all 12 public community colleges in CT with 10 universities and high schools. She is also the Executive Director and Principal Investigator of the National
Paper ID #41565A Review of Career Development Theories and Their Applications in EngineeringMandana Ashouripashaki, The Ohio State University Mandana Ashouripashaki is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University and the Associate Director of Licensing and Business Development at The Ohio State University’s Innovation and Commercialization Office. Mandana holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from The University of Tehran and dual MSc degrees in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering and Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.Dr. Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio
Paper ID #42915Enhancing Pathways to Degree Completion and Career Success for EngineeringStudentsDr. Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Ali Zilouchian is currently the Director of Applied Engineering Research Center and Program Director at Keiser University. He is also the founding Director of a $4.5 Million Dollars grant from DOE at Florida Atlantic University (2016-2022). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Pathways to Degree Completion and Career Success for Engineering StudentsABSTRACTIn this session, a pilot program addressing
Paper ID #43329Women’s Engineering Career Stories: Looking for a Pathway BackDr. Christina A. Pantoja, Campbell University Christina Pantoja is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering at Campbell University. Her research interests include career choices, pathways, and retention of women and underrepresented minorities in engineering. Her other interests include the topics of mentoring, job-crafting, and self-care. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, a M.S. in Education from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. She has four years of
skills tolong-term career preparedness. Embedding PBL into capstone experiences may prove to be ameans of improving the experience and outcomes to realize their full potential.2 BackgroundCapstone programs serve as the culminating experience in the undergraduate academic tenure.Building upon cumulative academic courses, they expose students to unstructured problems tofacilitate a smooth transition to professional practice and better prepare them for their futurecareers [13-14]. Capstone programs were initially pioneered in response to perceiveddeficiencies in exposure to professional practice [15]. Consequently, their primary objective is tohelp prepare students for the real world by providing them with opportunities to solve complexopen-ended
Spatial Skills and Visualization Training for Future STEM CareersAbstractThe program, formerly known as The Mind Fitness Program, had to be renamed toavoid a registered trademark infringement. The new name is more explicit in describingthe goal of the program, which is to prepare the participants for STEM careers bystimulating their spatial skills, 3D visualization, analytical abilities, pattern recognitionskills, memory, attention to detail, and general mental performance of participants.The various stages of the program have been presented in three previous ASEEpapers. After a successful testing in 2022, the program has been included as part ofsummer camps at the DoSeum in San Antonio and in the Lunar Caves Analog TestSites Program (LCATS
quickly.The MSPS program prepares students with science, technology, engineering, and mathbackgrounds to take on management roles when they enter the job market by providing themwith the skills needed for a successful career. A compelling aspect of this program is the capstoneinternship. Students have the opportunity to gain exposure to their field of study. Students andtheir internship employers report that the MSPS program coursework prepares students for asuccessful internship. The internship program is mutually beneficial for the student and theemployer. The students are continuously rated with above-average skills, including interpersonalskills, knowledge of concentration, oral and written communication, quality of work, and overallperformance
Paper ID #43383Board 402: The First Two Years: An Overview of Contributions of the NSFCAREER: Valuing Education and Career Transition Opportunities RaisingStudent Success ProjectDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor and Founding Program Director of the Human Capital Education and Development Bachelor of Science with a joint appointment between the Educational and Organizational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions emphasizing two-year college
Paper ID #41785Integrating Data-Driven and Career Development Theory-Driven Approachesto Study High School Student Persistence in STEM Career Aspirationstonghui xu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell PhD studentDr. Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dr. Hsien-Yuan Hsu is an Assistant Professor in Research and Evaluation in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Dr. Hsu received his PhD in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University and has a background of statistics ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Features Selection
Paper ID #43729Encouraging STEM Careers among Minoritized High School Students: TheInterplay between Socio-Environmental Factors and Other Social CognitiveCareer ConstructsDr. Rachel E. Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University Rachel E. Durham (PhD, Sociology & Demography, Pennsylvania State University) is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University, and a Senior Fellow with the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC). With a background in sociology of education, education policy, and demography, her research focuses on graduates’ transition to adulthood, career and
Paper ID #41619Exploring Career-path Streaming through an Intersectional Lens: Race, Gender,and Engineering in the Canadian ContextDr. Andrea Chan, University of Toronto Andrea Chan is a Senior Research Associate at Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead), Institute for Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP), University of TorontoDr. Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto Cindy Rottmann is the Associate Director of Research at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering and an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education (ISTEP) at the University of
Paper ID #43244Exploring the Influence of Identity Development on Public Policy CareerPathways for EngineersMiss Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey is a student at Virginia Tech in the Engineering Education doctoral program. She has her bachelor’s in physics from Canisius University and bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from St. Mary’s University. Her research interests are in workforce development, continued education for engineering practitioners, alternative engineering career pathways, and engineering ethics.Dr. Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
role, she assists the organization with research, program evaluation, and data analytics.Ms. Esther Gonzalez Esther Gonz´alez is a PhD candidate in the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California (USC). Her research domains are organization behavior and diversity management. Her research is multidisciplinary and applies methods and fields in public policy, management, political science, and sociology. Upon completion of her Bachelors of Arts degree in International Development Studies at UCLA, she began a successful career in banking and finance at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch. She has completed various post baccalaureate certifications through UCLA Anderson and the Harvard Business
Paper ID #42777Board 223: CAREER: Exploring the Intersection of LGBTQ Identities andSTEM Disciplines: A Qualitative Narrative ApproachDr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ undergraduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from
Paper ID #42856Board 222: CAREER: Engineering in Youth-led Technology-rich Settings:Promoting Belonging and Preventing HarmDr. Isabella Stuopis, Boston College Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Boston College in Human Centered Engineering program under mentorship of Professor Avneet Hira. Earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University under mentorship of Kristen Wendell. Interests: undergraduate learning, learning outside of the classroom setting, collaboration in engineering, learning assistants, makerspaces, broadening participation in engineeringKiana Alexa RamosCaitlyn HancockEmanuel Joseph LouimeDr. Avneet Hira
Paper ID #41714Board 246: Early-Career Engineers’ Experiences with Equity and Ethics inthe WorkplaceChika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University Chika Winnifred Agha is a graduate student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Colorado State University, working towards her master’s degree. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and has acquired expertise in both Civil Engineering and Engineering Education. This unique combination of knowledge has equipped her with a distinctive set of skills. Her research interests primarily revolve around engineering education, with a specific focus on
Paper ID #42198A Systematized Literature Review of Mental Health and Racial Battle Fatiguein Early-Career Black EngineersMr. Denzel Caldwell, The Ohio State UniversityMs. Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University Dira M. Delpech is a PH.D. candidate at the Ohio State University in the Department of Engineering education and the Department of Engineering Management . She earned a B.S in Civil Engineering and a B.A in French in 2020 from the University of Rhode Island. Delpech also consults for governmental and private entities on educational support practices, DEIA practices, and engineering management.Nia Johnson, The Ohio
Paper ID #41595AI’s Visual Representation Gap: Redefining Civil Engineering Workspacesfor Early-Career WomenMiss Elizabeth Volpe, University of Florida Elizabeth Volpe, EIT, LEED-GA, is a Ph.D. candidate in the Simmons Research Lab located in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research interests include inclusive engineering, leadership, the experiences of early-career women in engineering, and improving sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within engineering education and the engineering workforce. Elizabeth
Paper ID #43595Developing Career Pathways to Data Center Operations Through High SchoolSummer Bridge ProgramsMr. Josh Labrie, Northern Virginia Community College Josh earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in Teaching at the University of Virginia, and taught chemistry and physical science in Prince William County Public Schools for 9 years. He joined Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in 2012 as the program manager of NOVA SySTEMic, the college’s STEM program to expand regional capacity for STEM talent in northern Virginia. As the Director of NOVA SySTEMic he leads the team in STEM Outreach, manages NOVA’s
Paper ID #41710Early-Career Engineers’ Stories of Ethics and Equity in the Workplace: AThematic AnalysisDr. Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico Amir Hedayati is an Assistant Professor at Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program at College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at University of New Mexico. He received a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from University of IllinChika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University Chika Winnifred Agha is a graduate student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Colorado State University, working towards her master’s
Careers in Rural Middle SchoolsAbstractThis paper explores lessons learned about the developing and sustaining high-quality industrypartnerships during a NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers(ITEST)-funded community-based engineering design course centered on advancedmanufacturing. The three-part course for underrepresented middle school students in rural NClaunched in 2020 and has served over 100 students to date. The project aims to allow studentsand teachers the opportunity to explore the full range of STEM advanced manufacturing careeroptions available in their local community. Students learned STEM content as well as technicaland job essential (soft) skills necessary for future employment; while, teachers boosted
Paper ID #43110Board 291: Future STEM Leaders: An Innovative Career-Readiness Programfor Female Graduate StudentsDr. Alfreda Samira James, Stony Brook University Dr. James used her liberal arts education to create graduate career services at Stony Brook University. In collaboration with the university’s Center for Inclusive Education and the Graduate School, Dr. James developed innovative programs to educate Phd students about professional options. She has over 20 years of experience in career education and coaching graduate students. She has led small teams of STEM graduate students in the execution of professional
Paper ID #43100Board 393: Supporting Hardware Engineering Career Choice in First-YearEngineering StudentsIng. Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida Andrea is a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Florida, specializing in Educational Technology. Her work centers on understanding the dynamics of teaching and learning approaches that shape the identity of computer engineers to support computer engineering career choices, particularly in women first-year engineering students. She is committed to designing inclusive curricula that cater to the needs of diverse learners, guided by
Paper ID #43697Cultivating a Budding Engineer: A Marginalized Female High Schooler’sJourney Towards an Engineering Career (Fundamental)Dr. Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University Cristina Diordieva is the Project Coordinator for the World MOON Project. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Imperial College London (LKCMedicine) and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Cristina is a co-author of a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Her research focuses on inclusivity in STEM, educational technology, massive open online courses (MOOCs), and
Paper ID #43278Work in Progress: Factors Influencing Career Choice and Success in UndergraduateBME StudentsDr. Tyler George Harvey, Clemson University Tyler G. Harvey is a Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at Clemson University, where he also received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. His teaching focus is at the undergraduate level and includes a variety of required and elective courses including capstone design, bioinstrumentation, and biomechanics. His research interests are in developing outreach programs which increase interest in engineering, especially from underrepresented students and alternative methods of
Paper ID #43360Supporting Engineering Students’ Identity Work Regarding their Career Trajectoriesfor a More Humanizing Engineering FutureMs. Yume Menghe Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Menghe (Yume) is a PhD student in STEM Education at Tufts University. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Chemical System Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan. Prior to pursuing a PhD at Tufts, she designed and developed educational apps for children, and worked with students, teachers, and makerspace in Japan to host making workshops using various materials and tools. Her research interest lies in
Paper ID #43271Group Comparisons of Sociocultural Variables and Work Outcomes amongEarly Career Latine EngineersDr. Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia Lisa Y. Flores, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and Associate Chair for Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. She has expertise in the career development of Latinx and Latinx immigrant issues and has over 100 peer reviewed journal publications.Dr. Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota Rachel L. Navarro, Ph.D. is Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty