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Jeremi S London, Vanderbilt University; Brianna Benedict McIntyre, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering; Nicole Adia Jefferson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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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

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Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto; Ashish Amresh, Northern Arizona University; Jeffrey Hovermill, Northern Arizona University

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, Participation. Professional Learning1. IntroductionThis research paper provides findings from implementing the Professional Development or PDmodel of the NSF-awarded project “Let’s Talk Code”. The goal of these PD workshops was toincrease teacher’s confidence and capability in integrating culturally relevant computing andcoding experiences within their curriculum and instruction. Here, we set our focus on the impactof the PD. Through the PD, teachers were engaged in computing and coding professionaldevelopment via Code.org. The teachers were then asked to apply what they learned aboutcoding by developing and implementing culturally relevant computing and coding experiencesfor their students. Here, we share early findings from three of the teacher

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Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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consider global, cultural, social, environmental, and economicfactors in student outcomes [1], as do licensing agencies such as the National Society ofProfessional Engineers (NSPE) [2] and profession societies such as IEEE [3].Most engineering instructors have been educated with a deep technical focus, and though manysee the value of addressing sociotechnical issues, they have little experience outside ofengineering and feel ill-equipped to integrate these topics in the curriculum. In this project, weaim to make it easier for engineering instructors to include sociotechnical issues in their coursesby developing modules (with detailed teaching guides and instructional resources) for theintroduction to circuits course, each emphasizing a different

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Claudia G Cameratti-Baeza, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Engineering. She earned a PhD and MA in Higher Education from Michigan and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan Shanna Daly is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Instructor Experiences Integrating Facilitated Socially Engaged Engineering Content in their CoursesIntroductionContemporary engineering work is inherently sociotechnical, requiring engineers to be able toleverage deep

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Amarnath Banerjee, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Rutwik Dehade, Texas A&M University; Glen Miller

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research competency (ERC) andethical research self-efficacy (ERS) levels; 3) develop learning materials on topics related toethical STEM research and practices and integrate them into undergraduate curriculum in multipleengineering disciplines; 4) provide enrichment experience in ethical STEM research and practicesto high school teachers.Prior research shows that there is a lack of empirical work done with respect to engineering ethicseducation at the tertiary level. There is an even greater lack of ethics at the secondary level.According to a prior study, the authors saw significant improvements in ethical judgement andepistemological beliefs related to ethics as a result of incorporating ethics content into a highschool course; these

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Juan Francisco Granizo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Lorraine M Acevedo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Kai Jun Chew, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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underscore the analyticalprocedure. The images below illustrate the implementation of the supplemental videos and theintended design purpose for the specific phase in the exercise. Figure 8 below shows the first partof the integration with the Unity platform. Another component of our tool is gamification. Gamification or gamified learninginvolves using elements of gaming design and development to promote enhanced learningexperiences for the user [19]. The ultimate objective of gamification in such context is to makethe learning process an enjoyable, fun-based learning experience. Unlike traditional exercises inspatial-skills curriculum that are more procedural, this based interactive learning tool allowsstudents to explore, make mistakes, and

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Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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a robust collaborative environment, especially amongPrincipal Investigators.While social interactions were divided into two larger groups, the network’s expansion from fourto sixteen members indicates an evolving collaborative landscape. In addition, participants in theresearch team exhibited high team effectiveness and psychological safety ratings, fostering anenvironment of trust and effective collaboration. The core members’ strong professional andsocial relationships demonstrate the evolution from professional to social connections, especiallyamong peers. The survey results suggested that new members gradually integrate into the team,particularly in learning and seeking advice.Figure 3. All research ties, Year 2 Figure 4. All

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Ashley Y. Tran, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Debapratim Ghosh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Samuel Harford, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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, Operations Research, high performance computing, and visualization in improving educational systems and students’ learning. Dr. Darabi’s research has been funded by federal and corporate sponsors including the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety.Dr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr Jenny Amos is a Teaching Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an AIMBE Fellow, BMES Fellow, ABET Commissioner and Executive Committee Member, two-time Fulbright Specialist in engineering education. Amos has over a decade’s worth of experience leading curriculum reform implementing robust assessment strategies at

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Andrew J. Ash, Oklahoma State University; James E Stine, Oklahoma State University; Erin Dyke, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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Instruments, Dallas, between 2011 and 2012. He was a Member of Technical Staff, IC Design at Maxim Integrated, San Diego, CA, between 2012 and 2016, and a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm, Tempe, AZ, between 2016 and 2019. In 2019, he joined the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University, where he is currently an assistant professor and Jack H. Graham Endowed Fellow of Engineering. His research interests include power management IC design, hardware security, and energy-efficient computing. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 What Does it Take to Implement a Semiconductor Curriculum in High School? True Challenges and The Teachers

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Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Karen T. Klebbe, Centennial High School, Champaign IL; Thomas Tran, University of Chicago; Elizabeth Ann McNeela, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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curriculumsuitable for high school physics classrooms. This paper gives an overview of a curricularintervention, mixed methods research study, and analysis of a four-day soft robotics curriculumthat introduces the field, technical concepts, and allows for student experimentation and design.We employed a mixed methods research design to understand how the curriculum broadenedstudents’ understanding of engineering, their STEM identities, and career interest. Data analysisaims to uncover what students learned about the discipline of soft robotics, and how theycontextualize the lesson within their understanding of career paths in robotics, and their owninterests. Results to date demonstrate that integrating a soft robotics curriculum in high schoolsmay provide

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Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Ron Eaglin, Daytona State College; Sam Ajlani; Mori Toosi; Sidney E Martin III, Saint Petersburg Junior College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Susan Frandsen

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. Demonstrate proficiency in use of quality assurance methods and quality control concepts. 6.0. Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments, and testing devices. 7.0. Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills. 8.0. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills. 9.0. Demonstrate appropriate math skills. 10.0. Demonstrate an understanding of modern business practices and strategies. 11.0. Demonstrate employability skills and identify career opportunities.The full framework including all of the specialization outcomes is available in the appendix andalso at https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/curriculum-frameworks/2022-23-frameworks/manufacturing.stmlAdjusting Standards to Meet the Skills GapThis project emerged from

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Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida; Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak, University of Central Florida

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Paper ID #42575Board 319: Integrating Computing Throughout K-12 While Bridging theDigital DivideDr. Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida Dr. Borowczak, currently an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida, has over two decades of academic and industry experience. He worked in the semiconductor, biomedical informatics, and storage/security sectors in early-stage and mature startups, medical/academic research centers, and large corporate entities before returning to the US public university system full-time in 2018. His current research interest are focused on

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Donna Taylor, STEM Education Center at WPI; Erin Solovey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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between research in a university lab settingto Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts and skills in their classroom.Each teacher participating in the RET program develops an “Integrated STEM” 1,2 lesson planinspired by their research experience connected to the UN SDGs.High-quality, “Integrated STEM” education3 (captured by the quote4 below) at the pre-collegelevel is a pressing priority for the United States,5,6 and providing access to all students isparamount for broadening the participation in engineering.7 A high leverage point in this effort isequipping current/future middle and high school teachers8 in underserved areas with knowledge,skills, confidence, and support to provide high-quality STEM education for their

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Emmabeth Parrish Vaughn, Austin Peay State University; Lily Skau, Austin Peay State University; Bobette Dawn Bouton, Austin Peay State University

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learnable skill, an orientation of practice, and an aspectof professional being. Elements of each construct of empathy are integrated into each of the threedimensions of the model for empathy in engineering (MEE). Within the dimension of empathy as a learnable engineering skill, there are fivecomprising components: affective sharing, self and other awareness, perspective taking, emotionregulation, and mode switching. Affective sharing relates to the cognitive process by which oneshares the emotions of another; self and other awareness moves one from the cognitive processto the affective by experiencing another’s emotions; perspective taking relates to the behavior ofadopting another’s point of view. The component of emotion regulation, has

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Roy B. Clariana, Pennsylvania State University

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learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(23), 8410- 8415. https://www. pnas. org/content/pnas/111/23/8410. full. pdf[19] Finkenstaedt-Quinn, S. A., Petterson, M., Gere, A., & Shultz, G. (2021). “Praxis of writing-to-learn: A model for the design and propagation of writing-to-learn in STEM.” Journal of Chemical Education, 98(5), 1548-1555.[20] Bereiter, C., & Scardamalia, M. (1987). “An attainable version of high literacy: Approaches to teaching higher-order skills in reading and writing.” Curriculum Inquiry, 17(1), 9-30.[21] Sampson, V., & Walker, J. P. (2012). “Argument-driven inquiry

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Shannon M Clancy, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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affected: “At the time, I guess I should have asked who are the stakeholders, because it was my first time in charge of an engineering project at a company. And I guess I assumed all the information given to me is all the information I needed, which was very wrong. I should have asked what actually is at stake here? Who's affected by it? How critical is it to have it done by this deadline? How much testing do they need to do when it's no longer in my hands and in someone else's hands? So I think I started further understanding the project and its necessity to the launch more and more as I attended more meetings, and more engineers were asking how we were going to integrate this sensor, who needed to

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Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thomas Harris, National Society of Black Engineers; Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University

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experiences in one summer that: (i) grow their engineering identities; (ii) increase their feelings of inclusion and belonging in engineering; and (iii) support altruistic cultural values by showing that mentorship and “giving back” is an integral part of being a good engineer.Coming up on our fifth year, CISTAR and NSBE SEEK are excited to continue this partnershipand grow this program to scale. In closing, we hope that reading about this partnership betweenCISTAR and NSBE SEEK–why and how it has been successful–will inspire and help topropagate similar types of programs in other Centers that share goals of broadeningrepresentation and supporting altruistic cultural values in

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Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Gregory Mason P.E., zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University

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connection toindustry and through changes in the four essential areas of a shared department vision, faculty,curriculum, and supportive policies.During the last year of this project, we conducted an audit of our activities taken during the six-year project to identify which were most impactful for the culture building in the department andwere relatively easy to implement and adopt by other departments. We shared our audit processand results at the 2023 ASEE conference [1]. This audit process helped us identify ten significantendeavors, each of which included multiple activities. These ten endeavors include creating amission statement to drive culture change, fostering the new culture in retreats, improvingdiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in

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Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver; Xinghui Zhao, Washington State University; Kristin Lesseig

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systems for Industry 4.0 through integration of the IoTtechnologies not creation of them. Thus, we kept this important distinction front and center in ourcurriculum. Another unique feature is the use of a formal software engineering methodology byMechanical Engineering students to develop high quality code.In this paper, we present an overview of the curriculum developed for the new course. We providedetails of the instructional design elements and assessment results from the first offering of thenew course.2 Overview of the new curriculumThe mechanical engineering program at WSU Vancouver has a senior-level elective course onmicrocontrollers. This course is part of a 3-course sequence in the mechatronics option track. It isa 3-credit semester

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Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas; Chunhua Cao, The University of Alabama

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designed to immerse students in thefundamentals of innovation. It allocated one credit hour each to the study of innovation processesand ecosystems, essential skills for success in the first year of university study, and an open-ended,project-based innovation exercise. This exercise emphasized teamwork and critical thinking andenabled students to analyze historical and contemporary STEM innovations and forecast futuretrends in innovation. Additionally, the intersession program incorporated peer mentoring andteam-building activities, which are integral components of the retention strategies detailed in thesubsequent section.An anonymous survey was deployed at the end of the INNOV bridge program. 100% ofrespondents reported that the course furnished

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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most programs. The entry point for scholars within an S-STEMprogram can vary depending on the institution. Some programs focus on transfer and communitycollege students [2] - [4], while others provide support during the student’s sophomore year [5].However, because the first year is a critical juncture for retention [6] - [7], many S-STEMprograms provide support for students beginning their first year in a science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program [8] - [12]. Programs that focus on first-yearstudents are often built with Tinto’s Model of Integration in mind. This model places significantimportance on academic and social integration to first-year success [13].Engineering students in their first year must adjust to a new

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Li Liu, California State University, Northridge; Andy Lin; Taeyou Jung, California State University, Northridge; Mauro Carassai, California State University, Northridge

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minority student development program that specificallytargets students for careers in assistive technology by leveraging institutional commitment toengage underrepresented and underserved minority students in STEM fields. The project usesstudent-centered principles and focuses on the significance of a learning environment byapplying an integrated STEM approach.IntroductionCDC reports that 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability, constituting 26% ofthe population. The number of older people is also surging. This age structure change inpopulation has caused an increasing number of older adults with a disability. Studies consistentlyfind that disability rates rise with age. The 2018 Health and Retirement Study sponsored by

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Wendy Robicheau

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they found the program enjoyable and interesting. Severalindicated an interest in pursuing engineering as a career. For hands-on technical activities,students use SolidWorks CAD software, learn about applications of 3d printing, and learn codingwith micro:bits, which are programmable devices developed so students can gain experiencewith coding. Program participants are challenged with writing programs for the micro:bits forindustry and real-world scenarios given to each team. For example, students code programs thatallow them to measure the sound in their homes, play a rock-paper-scissors game, and measurethe temperature with the integrated sensors of the micro:bit.For the professional skills modules, students learn the DISC (Dominance

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Jung Won Hur, Auburn University; Cassandra Thomas, Tuskegee University; Li Huang, Tuskegee University; Xiao Chang, Tuskegee University

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Paper ID #42606Board 306: Improving Retention Rate and Success in Computer Science ScholarsDr. Jung Won Hur, Auburn University Dr. Jung Won Hur is a professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University. Her research interests encompass computer science education, diversity in STEM, culturally responsive teaching, and emerging technology integration in the classroom.Dr. Cassandra Thomas, Tuskegee University Dr. Cassandra Thomas is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Tuskegee University. She earned a BS (from TU) and an MS in Computer Science and an Ed. D. in

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Burcu Ozden, Pennsylvania State University; Andrei Blinkouski, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew A. Fury, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Kagan, Pennsylvania State University; John Majewicz, Pennsylvania State University; Laura McGhee, The Pennsylvania State University; Zafer Hatahet, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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significant number of students fail to maintain crucial mathematical skills,impacting their success in physics. Notably, concerns have arisen from engineering majors whoexpress displeasure in being required to take math classes as part of the engineering curriculum.While math and engineering professors may find this objectionable, it is a reasonable concern,given that mathematics is often taught as an abstract discipline, and students need to grasp itsrelevance to their future roles as engineers.To address this issue, we have initiated the development of an Integrated Curriculum, startingwith two pairs of courses: MATH 140 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) paired with PHYS211 (General Physics: Mechanics), and PHYS 212 (General Physics: Electricity

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Bruce Kovanen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paul Prior; John R Gallagher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Celia Mathews Elliott, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; S. Lance Cooper, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Julie L Zilles, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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disciplinary enculturation in university settings and across the lifespan. In addition to leading Writing across the Curriculum (WAC) activities at UIUC since the 1990s, Paul has participated in Writing Across Engineering and Science (WAES) since its inception.Dr. John R Gallagher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign I am an assistant professor of English at The University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignMs. Celia Mathews Elliott, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Celia Mathews Elliott is a science writer and technical editor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has been teaching technical communications to upper-level undergraduate physics majors since 2000.Prof. John S

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Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University; Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #41394Board 287: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE): SecondYear ProgressDr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is a Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University Scott Rowe is an Assistant Professor in Western Carolina University’s School of Engineering + Technology. He joined Western Carolina University in 2021 after studies in concentrated solar power and controls

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Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sriram Mohan, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington; Selen Güler, University of Washington

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.) ● Perceived limited flexibility in curriculum ● Institutional-level policies and timelines impact lower-level changes ● Value of research versus value of teaching reality ● Unspoken rules about how things are done “here”Human resources frame (focus is on the needs and skills of the people in the organization, aswell as the relationships between them): ● Collegiality & collaboration aren’t a part of a faculty member’s job description ● Lack of leadership & management training ● Lack of shared vision ● Lack of buy-in ● Lack of training on team-teaching, integrated curriculum, and effective pedagogy ● Lack of knowledge about how to navigate an organization and change it ● Lack of individual bandwidth

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Daniel Knight, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Joseph Polman Polman; Michael Hannigan

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, university students are prepared to mentor K-12projects. Projects are conducted during the spring semester and supported by universitylaboratories in the iterative design and integration of laboratory environmental monitoring Pods.High school students engage local community members by monitoring environmental conditionsin local schools, businesses, agricultural settings, homes, and government sites. Communitymembers assist with access to experimental sites, materials, and project promotion. Communitymembers are invited to the symposium. Two mentors will travel monthly to each school in thespring semester and support projects remotely via an on-line curriculum (See Component 2). TheSCENIC projects culminate in a local symposium where students

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Rachel Funk, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jim Lewis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Leilani Pai, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Johan Benedict Cristobal, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Brittany Rader

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Education, 2024“Someone has invested in me to do this”: Supporting Low-Income Students to Persist in STEM through an NSF S-STEM grantThere have been numerous, widespread national efforts to address the challenge of a growingneed for STEM professionals. In a 2012 report, the President’s Council of Advisors on Scienceand Technology suggested that the United States needed to produce one million additionalcollege graduates in STEM fields by 2022 in order to keep up with the expected growth inSTEM positions [1]. Between 1970 and 2018, STEM occupations grew 79% [2] and areexpected to continue to grow 10.8% between 2021 and 2031 [3]. Evidence suggests that thenumber of STEM degrees is increasing, as is the diversity of those obtaining STEM