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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University; Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jose E Castillo, San Diego State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

interests are sparked, developed, and ultimately become (or not) lifelong pursuits. He and his team utilize insights from motivation science to identify and remove institutional and social-contextual barriers that impede the development of educational and career interests for students from marginalized and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Improving equity and inclusion is at the heart of his team’s research and translational work to support research on equity and inclusion in STEM education.Ms. Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Susan Wainscott is the Engineering Librarian for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

on a qualitative study that explores the uniqueundergraduate engineering experiences of engineers who identify as Central Appalachian. Thisstudy employed interviews to collect data on how engineering students of Central Appalachiadevelop interests, make choices, and achieve success in their academic and career experiences. Interms of engineering education access and job opportunities, the inhabitants of CentralAppalachia have historically faced a unique set of challenges. However, this study took an asset-based approach to understand the unique cultural capital these students hold. The primary goal of this study was to understand the experiences of engineers who grewup in the Central Appalachia region, navigated undergraduate

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dylan E. Higgins, Tufts University; Milo Koretsky, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and in the Department of Education at Tufts University. He is also co-Director of the Institute for Research on Learning and Instruction (IRLI). He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in chemical engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Hands-on High School Education Alumni’s Perception of Preparation for an Engineering Career (Work in Progress)Engineering university students come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds whichinfluence their engagement with engineering. While these diverse backgrounds have been thefocus of engineering education research, such as

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Student Engagement in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

degrees and suggests strategies to encourage and attract morewomen to study and work in the industry. The results of the study highlight that personal interestin construction and career opportunities are the most significant factors influencing femalestudents' decisions to major in CEM. Furthermore, the majority of students reported positivelearning experiences during their studies. The findings inform recommendations for CEMprogram recruitment efforts. The recommendations include collaborating with a ProfessionalWomen in Construction chapter to provide prospective students with increased opportunities forengagement within the construction industry. Additionally, enhancing advertising efforts throughsocial media platforms and the internet

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert B. Bass, Portland State University; Jen Lindwall, Portland State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the nation’s workforce,and meet the objectives of the Justice40 Initiative. Justice40 mandates that at least 40% of thebenefits of certain federal investments must flow to disadvantaged communities, which DoEdefines as “being marginalized, underserved, [or] overburdened by pollution” [1].These requirements present opportunities for universities to provide undergraduate engineeringstudents with career development pathways within the industries targeted by the IIJA and IRA.The opportunities are particularly well-suited for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), such asAsian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) andHispanic Serving Institution (HSIs). Our university

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

choose to pursue STEM fields at the postsecondary level. Theprogram is guided by the framework of the National Research Council’s STEM LearningEcosystem Model [4], with the goal of creating a network of connected groups that support andencourage the students’ interest in STEM topics. The four goals of the program are: 1. SUPERCHARGE Scholars (high school student participants) will increase their knowledge of STEM domains and careers; specifically, those related to renewable and sustainable energy systems, robotics, and technology. Simultaneously, they will increase their understanding of the secondary and post-secondary pathways that lead to attainment of STEM careers. 2. SUPERCHARGE Scholars will increase their

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Perkins Coppola, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Beomjin Kim; Guoping Wang, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Michelle Rene Parker; Thomas John Bolinger, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

the conclusion that, by the end of the program, campers could better articulate thedifferences between each of the three fields, the anticipated career trajectories for each degreepath, and increased students’ interest in specific computing majors.TheorySince the mid-1960s, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) [1] and the Institute ofElectrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) [2] have worked to identify trends in computing anddisseminate curriculum guidelines to the computing community. CC2020, the most recent jointpublication of the two [3] identified six distinct computing disciplines: (1) computer science; (2)computer engineering; (3) information systems; (4) software engineering; (5) informationtechnology; and (6) cybersecurity

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jinsung Cho, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Winny Dong

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Mechanical Engineering) participated in this program, assisting in the transitionand ensuring academic/career success by enhancing transfer students’ sense of belonging, andaddressing course content gaps between institutions. From the analysis of the pre-/post-surveysof the Engineering BRIDGE Program, the program significantly improved—in terms of transferreadiness—students’ conceptual understanding, technical communication, and higher-ordercognition.IntroductionIn the U.S., approximately 47% of graduating engineering students received their universitydegree after transferring from a community college [1]. However, the State of California, whichhas the largest four-year public university system in the United States, does not have anAssociate Degree

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Summer Camps canalleviate this concern by exposing participants from diverse backgrounds to the topical areas,encouraging participating students to pursue STEM-based careers, and helping the nation meet theneed for a STEM-focused workforce. Thus, given the need to ensure a diverse set of studentparticipants in summer camps, including women and underrepresented minorities, and the ability ofSummer Camps to alleviate the problem, this research determines the diversity of STEM summercamp attendees in the US over two decades. The three-staged research included sample selection,parameter development, and descriptive statistical analysis. Sample selection was dictated byfactors such as the ASEE article and publication date (in twenty years). Parameter

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doris J. Espiritu, Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Skills. The Introduction to the EngineeringProfession introduces students to engineering skills and ensures the transferability of the course.The Professional Skills dimension infuses career-based skills to ensure professional success andincreased employability. ESS students learn career and professional skills as early as their firstsemester at CC. Skills -- including oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, are incorporated into the curriculum and assessed through resumewriting, mock interviews, and project-based learning. Students pitch their projects through pitchcompetitions, concept paper submissions, and presentations before professional judges. The ESSintroduces students to industry roles, project

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

serves as a reviewer for several international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University Dr. Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU). Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience in roles ranging from New Product Development to Process Control. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Prior to joining APSU, he served as a faculty member at Ohio Northern University, where he

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 8

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

three semesters, starting from the initialoffering of the courses in Fall 2022, indicate that students’ perception of the course is largelypositive. Students in both courses found the courses very valuable in multiple ways. In the paper,detailed survey results will be presented and discussed. Areas for future work will also be shared.Introduction and MotivationAt Arizona State University (ASU), the Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) is a multi-year co-curricular program that typically spans the entirety of a student’s undergraduatecollegiate career. The majority of GCSP students start their journey in the program as incomingfirst year students or during their first year and continue in the program until they graduate fromtheir

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Filza H. Walters, Texas A&M University; Nadia Shuayto, Ohio Northern University; Saira Anwar, Texas A&M University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

Shuayto, DBA, MBA, BSBA, is an academician and business leader with a rich tapestry of experiences spanning education, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration. With a Doctorate of Business Administration in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University, Dr. Shuayto has cultivated a profound understanding of business dynamics and marketing strategies over the course of her career. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration, Dr. Shuayto imparts her extensive knowledge to students through courses such as Principles of Marketing, Marketing

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamima Mithun, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Xiao Luo, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

design different mentoring activities for the freshman vs. sophomore course? 2. Is there any difference in students' perceptions towards mentoring between the freshman and sophomore courses?We conducted literature and pre-course surveys to answer our first research question. Based onour survey outputs, we designed course-specific mentoring objectives. For the Freshman course,our main objectives were assisting students to i) explore computing career opportunities, ii) builda sense of belongingness, self-efficacy, and computing identity, and iii) transition to computing.On the other hand, for our sophomore course, our main objectives were assisting students to i)strengthen belongingness, self-efficacy, and computing identity, ii

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 5: Skill Development in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Britney Russell, University of Connecticut; Antigoni Konstantinou, University of Connecticut; Ayah Abdallah, University of Connecticut; Fayekah Assanah, University of Connecticut

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Professional Development Course Series for all engineering graduate students. Assanah’s research focuses on synthesizing hydrogels to mimic the mechanical behavior of the brain matter and investigate the cellular response to injury. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Cultivating Scientific Communication Skills through Professional Development Course Series for the Graduate CurriculumBritney Russell, University of ConnecticutBritney Russell is a doctoral student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Universityof Connecticut. She was a teaching assistant for the First Year Experience, ScientificCommunication, and Engineering Internships and Careers in Industry courses that

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia Pool, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava; H. Rex Gaskins, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering. She focuses on identifying and evaluating mechanisms to enhance the educational experience and develop students into engineers and researchers. Her work includes interventions to enhance training for high school students, undergraduate students, and predoctoral (graduate students) and postdoctoral trainees through training programs such as NIH T32s. These programs include curricular, extracurricular, and professional and career development components with required evaluation and tracking of student participants.Prof. Rohit Bhargava Rohit Bhargava is Bliss Faculty Scholar of Engineering and Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a faculty member with

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Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

inhospitable to transitions and career paths that fall outside the dominant narrative ofthat story.This research explores the professional transitions experienced by an engineering facultymember across role types, discipline affiliations, and institution types. Though personal andfamilial transitions were also occurring, the scope of the research is major professionaltransitions initiated by an engineering faculty member (e.g., change in institution, change indepartment, change in role title or type), rather than those related to tenure and promotion,administration, and retirement. Existing studies of faculty transitions tend to focus on careerprogression for tenure-track faculty members, transitions into the academy, transitions into thediscipline of

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

to provide experiencedalumni help to the students in their professional development and in identifying and navigatingtheir career paths. The program was structured by annually forming 11-12 mentoring circles,each containing three mentors (most typically, one member who was a member of the ArkansasAcademy of Chemical Engineers and graduated at least 20 years ago, and two other alumni whograduated 5-10 years ago) and 4-6 students that are all in the same year of school. Studentparticipation in the program is voluntary and just under 50% of our students participate annually.Following the program kick-off soon after school starts in the Fall semester, the circles averagefour mentoring events during the Fall semester, followed by a final Program

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University; Erik Fisher, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, including: During each WBE, STL was found to occur, regular STIR dialogs supportedSTL, and STL strengthened self-efficacy. These and other qualities of STL were found to helpadvance Broadening Participation in STEM as it is theorized in the literature.1. Introduction1Broadening Participation in STEM (BPiS) is a major initiative funded by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) in a range of micro-, meso-, macro-, and exo-level programs that span formaland informal education settings for pre-kindergarten thru secondary, undergraduate, graduate,and postgraduate levels, on to transitioning into the STEM workforce as researchers, scientists,engineers, or other STEM professional careers. According to the NSF, “A diverse and capableworkforce is vital to

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #43613Exploring Outcome Expectations in Artificial Intelligence and Internet ofThings in First-Year Engineering Students (Work in Progress)Ing. 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

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Clark, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, particularly in regards to engineering identity, career goals, expectancy value, and others that emerge.This work is ongoing, and this work in progress paper describes the current data analysis andplans to continue to investigate these questions.MethodsAs part of a larger survey, the EDVES survey [6] was administered electronically and consistedof 38 questions Likert-like question, plus demographic questions. The Likert-like questionresponses were on a 7-point scale, from strongly disagree to strongly agree. A link was sent to allstudent enrolled in FoD three times during the school year: during the first week of fall semester2022, during finals week of fall semester 2022, and during finals week of spring semester 2023.The EDVES survey has

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Institutional inclusion: Advancing equity and belongingness in engineering education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Engineering Education, 2024Exploring Sense of Belonging and Self-Efficacy in Engineering: The Role of Institutional SupportAbstractNumerous studies have explored the impact of self-efficacy and a sense of belonging onSTEM career selection and persistence, fostering identity development. Institutional supportis pivotal for STEM students' academic progression and persistence. Such support includeseducational guidance, mentorship, and cultural and athletic engagement. Evidence shows thatthese services enhance students' sense of belonging and motivation and influence their self-efficacy. This is particularly vital for first-generation college students. With its substantialfirst-generation and economically disadvantaged student

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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shauna Adams, Purdue University; Cristián Eduardo Vargas-Ordóñez P.E., Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University; Peter Bermel, Purdue University; David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis; Hayley Joy Grisez

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

photovoltaic, thermophotovoltaic, and nonlinear systems using the principles of nanophotonics. KeyDr. David R. Ely, Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis Dr. David R. Ely is the Engineering Program Chair at Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette since 2013. He enjoys teaching engineering students at Ivy Tech and advising them on the different engineering career paths that best match their interests and skillHayley Joy Grisez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Evaluation of High School Semiconductor and Microelectronics Summer Program (Evaluation)AbstractThis paper presents an overall evaluation of the READI High School Semiconductor SummerProgram, which

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

and studentperspectives. The goal is to foster a shared understanding of the internship programs in the industryas well as student needs, enabling the department to refine the structure of the internship course,as well as collaborate with companies and student career services, to leverage all the resources andhelp with student success.METHODOLOGYThis study used a survey-based approach to collect in-depth information from both employers andstudents involved in the construction internship programs. The methodology aims to thoroughlyunderstand the perspectives of the two major stakeholders in the internship cycle, identify the gapsbetween their expectations and experiences, and explore potentials for improvement.Employer SurveyThe employer

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University; Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

is grounded in social psychology, diversity science, and a social contextual framework of motivation. He studies how motivation can be supported or disrupted by the social and cultural contexts in which interests are sparked, developed, and ultimately become (or not) lifelong pursuits. He and his team utilize insights from motivation science to identify and remove institutional and social-contextual barriers that impede the development of educational and career interests for students from marginalized and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Improving equity and inclusion is at the heart of his team’s research and translational work to support research on equity and inclusion in STEM education.Prof. Satchi

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Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

collaborative research projects focused on broadening participation in STEM academia. Dr. Mendez’s research centers on the creation of optimal higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student success, as well as the schooling experiences of Mexican-descent youth in the mid-20th century.Jennifer Tygret ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Improving University Postdoctoral Affairs Offices: Viewpoints from Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars of ColorAbstractAn instrumental case study (Stake, 1995) explores the perceptions and opinions of engineeringpostdoctoral scholars of color about ways to improve university postdoctoral affairs offices tobetter

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Accountability and Stewardship

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Newton; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

adapting to the impacts of climate change, including the adaptation of infrastructureand other systems to handle extreme weather events [6]. This presents opportunity for theprofession, but also demands a sense of resilience from those working in engineering, who mustdevise complex sociotechnical solutions and combat rampant politicization in the space.This paper describes the process of surveying 200 undergraduate engineering students at a large,public research institution in Canada. The CAS was adapted for this survey, with additionalqualitative questions added to understand the student experience with sustainability curriculumand their ideas about pursuing careers in sustainability. In short, we wanted to understand theincidence of climate

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Walls, University of Arkansas; Thomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas; Ishita Tandon, University of Arkansas; Timothy J. Muldoon, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #43816Development of an Innovation Corps-Modelled Bioengineering Course to PromoteEntrepreneurial Engagement Among Undergraduate StudentsAmanda Walls, University of ArkansasThomas Hudnall McGehee, University of Arkansas Thomas ”Hud” McGehee is an undergraduate student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. While Hud’s primary research focus is on nanocomposite biomaterials for orthopedic applications, engineering education prevails as another area of interest. Hud plans to pursue higher education by utilizing his engineering background in his future career in veterinary medicine via research and development in

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

disparities, revealing that the global representation of female STEM students stands at amere 35%, plummeting to 28% for doctoral students [3]. In regions such as South Asia,Sub-Saharan Africa, and West Asia, one in five researchers in STEM are women [3].According to Werz, Schmitt, Borowski, Wilkesmann, & Isenhardt [4], relatively few womendecide to pursue STEM degrees in higher education, and even fewer enter the workforce inthese fields, of which a tiny fraction manage to attain that middle or higher management statuspositions. For example, in the Netherlands, approximately 24% of STEM graduates arewomen, of which 71% opt for a career outside STEM; as a result, only 13% of STEM workersare women – putting the Netherlands at the bottom of

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation, Globalization without Travel

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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International Division (INTL)

, and they continued without specific length restrictions as long asstudents provided feedback on the questions. We analyzed the transcripts from the focus groupsusing an inductive approach to coding the data to uncover themes. Preliminary results suggest thatstudents discussed the following themes: educational outlooks, class applications, culturalinteraction and exchanges, cultural intelligence, career outlooks, skill development, and advice toother students. Our draft paper discusses preliminary results by comparing and contrasting the No-COIL, COIL, and COIL+ student responses.Keywords: Collaborative Online International Learning, COIL, Short-term study abroadprograms, Faculty led study abroad, Focus groups, Undergraduate engineering