Paper ID #41152Interactions with Undergraduate Academic and Career Advisors in a Signalsand Systems Base CourseDr. Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Lanzerotti is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Previously she worked at the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY).Dr. Scott Dunning P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Scott Dunning is Associate Department Head and Chief of Staff for the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Prior to
Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Impact of Summer Camp on Minority High School Students on STEM Career Perceptions Author1 Name, Author2 Name, and Author3 Name Author1, 2, 3 AffiliationAbstractIn today's rapidly evolving technological age, the role and relevance of STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education cannot be understated. For the US, thequality and breadth of its STEM education will shape its future role on the global stage
Paper ID #44315Longitudinal Analysis of Strategies for Improving Biomedical EngineeringStudent Knowledge of Career Paths and Desired SkillsetsDr. Rebecca Anne Scott, University of Oklahoma Rebecca Scott is an Assistant Professor in the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. She received her B.S. (2010) in Biomedical Engineering from Saint Louis University and her Ph.D. (2014) in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University.Alex Nelson Frickenstein, University of Oklahoma Alex Frickenstein is an Assistant Professor in the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of
Paper ID #42552Paid STEM Core Internships: Impacting Skillsets and Career Trajectoriesfor Community College STEM StudentsMrs. Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector As the STEM Program Manager, Cheryl leads the STEM Core Initiative around campus programming, network technical assistance, staff onboarding and professional development/ongoing training, employer development and the STEM Core internship program.Mr. Gabe Hanzel-Sello, Gabe Hanzel-Sello currently serves as National STEM Director for Growth Sector- managing all aspects of the organization’s programs across 30 community colleges in six states. Gabe been instrumental in the
Paper ID #43222Predicting Engineering Students’ Employment Aspirations: Roles of Students’Satisfaction and Career GuidanceFangyuan ChaiYi WangZhaoping FengJing JinJun Zhu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Predicting Engineering Students’ Employment Aspirations: Roles of Students’ Satisfaction and Career Guidance Fangyuan Chai1, Yi Wang1, Zhaoping Feng1, Jing Jin1, Jun Zhu1*1 Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing 10080,China.*Correspondence: No 19 Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China;zhujun@bfsu.edu.cnAbstract: In an era where globalization disrupts job markets
perceptions are what will eventuallyinform a student’s decision on where to enroll, making sure that the students have as muchinformation as possible is paramount so that they can make an informed decision of theenvironment that will best suit them. Whether students were able to set foot on campus prior toenrolling or not and the accompanying pre-college experiences inform the degree to whichstudents feel like they belong on campus, setting the starting point for their collegiate career. Thepurpose of this qualitative investigation is to compare the anticipatory socialization experiencesof eight students and understand how the experiences differed between those who were able tomake it to campus prior to enrolling and those who were not, to better
Research (EER).Dr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal’s career as an engineering education researcher focuses on addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. She is an assistant research professor and associate director of scholarly initiatives at the learning and teaching hub in the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, a master’s in computer science, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Her research at the cross-roads of engineering, education, and technology seeks to transform and democratize engineering education by exploring ways of
, and Math (STEM) careers are vital to the success of anadvanced economy [1]. People in STEM jobs represent roughly 1 in 18 workers in the UnitedStates [2]. In addition, workers in STEM earn on average 26% more than those who are notemployed in STEM fields [2]. Despite the large benefits of a STEM career, growth of STEMemployment has plateaued, and many individuals leave those fields after joining [3]. In addition,there is a significant gap between men and women working in STEM-related fields, with menoutpacing women. One potential factor in this gap can be attributed to self-efficacy.A student’s self-efficacy refers to a “Judgement about one’s ability to organize and execute thecourses of action necessary to attain a specific goal” [4, p. 1
Paper ID #44217Identifying the Skills and Student Activities that Influence Career Pathwaysfor Black vs. non- Black Engineering GraduatesD’andre Jermaine Wilson-Ihejirika P.Eng., University of Toronto D’Andre Wilson-Ihejirika is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto within the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP). Prior to that she worked for many years as an engineer and project manager in the Oil & Gas industry. She is originally from Nassau, Bahamas, and completed her B.Eng in Chemical Engineering at McGill University and her MASc. from the Centre
Paper ID #43224Optimizing Employment Quality of College Engineering Students: The CrucialRole of School-Based Career Guidance and ReadinessJun ZhuMr. SUN TIEMIN, Beijing Foreign Studies University Master candidate, specializing in the research field of college students’ employment.jiayao sunFangyuan Chai ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Optimizing Employment Quality of College Engineering Students: The Crucial Role of School-Based Career Guidance and Readiness Jun Zhu1, Tiemin Sun1, Jiayao Sun1, Fangyuan Chai1 1 Graduate School of Education, Beijing Foreign Studies University
How important is having a relationship with your advisor? 13 Do you feel like you have faced any challenges being a woman in your department and phd program? 14 What gender-related obstacles do you think you face? 15 Do you have any personal strategies or rules to keep work life balance in place? 16 What is your worklife balance like? 17 Have you experienced burnout in your time? 18 Do you have any specific goals related to promoting women in computing and graduate degree programs? 19 What are your career aspirations after completing your PhD? 20 How would you describe the inclusivity and diversity within your department? 21 What interdepartmental obstacles have you faced? 22 Have you been involved in any interdepartmental
assuming that allstudents of color are underprepared or ”disadvantaged”. The risk lies in the possibility that thisterminology will be coupled with racial minorities long after corrective and financial actions havebeen taken and leaving these groups vulnerable to a continuous questioning of their qualificationsas they pursue their professional careers [7]. Thus, we are mindful of the use of our language andgeneralizations of populations in this study and highlight the critical challenge and importance ofcontext in understanding marginalized identity and the influence on student college choice andacademic pursuits.For students of low economic status, which can sometimes intersect with minority status, a factorto consider for the pursuit of higher
Paper ID #42032Work-in-Progress: The Unique Impact of an Interdisciplinary ExperientialLearning Program on Undergraduate STEM Students’ Career ReadinessDr. Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rea Lavi received his Ph.D. degree from the Faculty of Education in Science and Technology, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel. He is Lecturer and a Curriculum Designer with the NEET program, School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, where he teaches thinking skills to undergraduate students. His research interests in STEM education involve the fostering and
Paper ID #43424Exploration of Career and Ethical Challenges of Analytics and GenerativeArtificial Intelligence in an Engineering Leadership CourseDr. B. Michael Aucoin P.E., Texas A&M University B. Michael Aucoin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, an Adjunct Instructor in the School of Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University, and President of Electrical Expert, Inc.Zhendi Zhang, Texas A&M UniversityMiles O. Dodd, Texas A&M University Miles Dodd is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering Technology at Texas A&
Paper ID #42967Exploring Career Growth for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals via MachiningTraining: A Comparative Behavioral AnalysisKrzysztof Kamil Jarosz, Rochester Institute of Technology Graduate Research Assistant at RIT SMRGYan-Ting Chen, Rochester Institute of Technology Yan-Ting Chen received his Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Miami University, U.S., in 2018. During the MS program, his research interest was mainly focused on the methods of measuring ambient toxins by developing an array of chemical sensors and analyzing data using machine learning. Now, he is currently
G.P. Berdanier is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of South Dakota, her M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and her PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University. Her research expertise lies in characterizing graduate-level attrition, persistence, and career trajectories; engineering writing and communication; and methodological development. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Exploring the evolution of engineering doctoral students’ academic and career goals in the first year of graduate schoolABSTRACT The purpose of this
Education and Human Resources Directorate. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowerment in STEM Day: Introducing High School Girls to Careers at National Laboratories (Work in Progress)Baishakhi Bosea, Lydia Rachbauera, Elina D. Riosa, Faith M. Dukesaa Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA.AbstractIn the US, women are still vastly underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering,and mathematics) careers, and various studies have shown that girls’ interest in STEM careerswane as high school progresses. With this challenge in mind, Empowerment in STEM Day wasorganized by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), hosting 47 high school studentsfrom 6
Paper ID #41555Board 220: CAREER: ’Support our Troops’: Re-storying Student Veteranand Service Member Deficit in Engineering Through Professional Formationand Community Advocacy: YEAR 3Dr. Angela Minichiello, Utah State University Angela Minichiello is a US Army veteran, registered professional mechanical engineer, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. She is a 2021 NSF CAREER awardee and currently serves as Co-Director of Engineering Workforce Development for the NSF-sponsored ASPIRE Engineering Research Center. Her research examines issues of access, equity, and
Paper ID #41070Board 221: CAREER: Disrupting the Status Quo Regarding Who Gets to bean Engineer - Exploring the Intent-to-Impact Gap for Rectifying InequityDr. Jeremi S London, Vanderbilt University Dr. Jeremi London is an Assistant Provost for Academic Opportunities and Belonging, and an Associate Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. London is a mixed methods researcher with interests in research impact and organizational change that promotes equity.Dr. Brianna Benedict McIntyre, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Dr. Brianna Benedict McIntyre recently joined the
Paper ID #44023Board 245: Does Integrating Innovative Technologies into STEM EducationHelp Advance K-12 Students’ STEM Career Outcomes? A Synthesis StudyDr. Yue Li, Miami University Dr. Yue Li, Associate Director of the Discovery Center for Evaluation, Research, and Professional Learning at Miami University (Oxford, OH), has extensive quantitative research skills and experiences of leading research and evaluation projects related to systemic reform efforts, with specific proficiency in equitable and inclusive STEM environments. Over the last 17 years at the Discovery Center, Dr. Li has conducted research or evaluation for
Paper ID #44356Effective Strategies for New Faculty from the Perspective of an AssistantProfessor in the Early-Career StageDr. Yuzhang Zang, Western Washington University Yuzhang Zang is currently an assistant professor in the department of Engineering and Design at Western Washington University since Fall 2022. She was a visiting assistant professor at Valparaiso University from Aug 2021 to May 2022. Yuzhang received her Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) in Electromagnetic Field & Wireless Technology Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in 2014, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical and Computer Engineering at
Paper ID #41505Board 269: Equity-focused Goals of Humanitarian Engineering Students:Addressing Systemic Oppression, Amplifying Community Cultural Wealth,Developing Social Justice Self-Efficacy, and Elucidating Career ConcernsMs. Emma Sophie Stine, University of Colorado Boulder Emma Stine is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she is researching student experiences before, during, and after attending a graduate program in humanitarian engineering, focusing on how these experiences influence career goals and outcome expectations. She is interested in how these goals align with
Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in the College of Engineering. Holly studies biomaterials and soft robotics and their applications in the university classroom, in undergraduate research and in engaging K12 students in STEM. Holly received her BS/MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University and her PhD in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University.Dr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering
Paper ID #43049Board 336: NSF CAREER: Engineering Pathways for Appalachian Youth:Design Principles and Long-term Impacts of School-Industry PartnershipsDr. Hannah E. Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Hannah E. Glisson currently serves as a Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Hannah’s research interests include broadening participation in engineering, sense of belonging among women in engineering, undergraduate student support, and K-12 engineering outreach. She holds degrees in industrial and systems engineering (BS and MENG), higher education and student affairs
Paper ID #44323Board 421: Using Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Challenges Coupledwith Career Exploration to Develop an Engineering Identity in Low-IncomeStudentsDr. Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University Dr. Ricky Castles is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He primarily teaches courses in the area of electrical and computer engineering with an emphasis on digital electronics and microprocessor-based courses. His research focuses on broadening access to engineering for low-income students and transfer student success.Dr. Chris Venters, East Carolina University
Paper ID #42159Work In Progress: Influences of Team-Based Activities on Engineering Students’Identities and Careers in University and Co-op SettingsFatemeh Mirzahosseini Zarandi, University of CincinnatiDr. David Reeping, University of Cincinnati Dr. David Reeping is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech and was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. He received his B.S. in Engineering Education with a Mathematics minor from Ohio Northern University. His main research
Paper ID #43414Work in Progress: A Novel Two-Semester Course Sequence that IntegratesEngineering Design, Sociotechnical Skills, Career Development, and AcademicAdvisingDr. Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia Dr. Laugelli is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses that examine social and ethical aspects of technology and engineering practice.Dr. Keith Andrew Williams, University of Virginia Born in Georgia, USA; moved shortly thereafter to Jordan and then to southern Africa, including Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Botswana, and South Africa, attending local/native
Paper ID #41948Shifts in Perceptions of Career Pathways: The Impact of an S-STEM Programon Lower-Income Computing StudentsMs. Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University Nivedita is pursuing her Ph.D. in Engineering & Computing Education at Florida International University. She has a background in computer science engineering. For her dissertation, Nivedita aims to uncover the caste-based inequities within engineering & computing education.Dr. Stephen Secules, Florida International University Stephen is an Assistant Professor Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has a
Paper ID #44337Team Dynamics in Student Engineering Design Teams: Correlations to WomenRetention and Careers in Mechanical and Motorsport ProfessionsBrigid McCormack, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Brigid McCormack, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Brigid McCormack is an undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering at the University at Buffalo.Dr. Jessica E S Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jessica Swenson is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo. She was awarded her doctorate and masters from Tufts University in mechanical
Paper ID #43782Unveiling Demographic Influences and Differential Career Preferences amongEngineering Graduate Students: A Comparative Analysis of Mechanical,Electrical, and Computer EngineersDr. Ebony Omotola McGee, The Johns Hopkins University Dr. Ebony McGee is a Professor of Innovation and inclusion in the STEM Ecosystem in the School of Education and the Department of Mental Health in the School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. McGee is an electrical engineer by training and an 11-time NSF investigator awardee. She is the leading expert on both race and structural racism in STEM, with all its toxic