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Mentoring Minority Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine S Grant, North Carolina State University; Tuere Bowles, NC State University; Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University; Rex E Jeffries, North Carolina State University; Barbara Smith, North Carolina State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #7483Mentoring Minority Students in Biomedical Engineering: An Engaged Ap-proachDr. Christine S Grant, North Carolina State UniversityDr. Tuere Bowles, NC State University Dr. Tuere A. Bowles is an Associate Professor in the department of Leadership, Policy, Adult and Higher Education. Professor Bowles’ research specializes in: adult learning and development, equity issues in education (race, ethnicity, gender and social class), assessment, workforce development and women’s learning and development. She received her B.A. in English at Spelman College, an M.Div. in the ITC/Morehouse School of Religion and a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom: Summer and Scholarship Programs to Engage Minorities

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; A. S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #6019Dr. Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University Hao Jiang received the B.S. degree in materials sciences from Tsinghua University, China, in 1994 and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of California, San Diego, in 2000. Hao Jiang has been with San Francisco State University since August 2007 as an assistant professor in electrical engineering. Prior joining SFSU, he worked for Broadcom Corporation, Jazz Semiconductor and Conex- ant Systems Inc. His research nterests are in the general area of analog integrated circuits, particularly in ultra-low-power circuits for biomedical applications.Dr. Cheng Chen, San Francisco State UniversityProf. A. S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Inez N. Moore, Howard University; Dawn G. Williams, Howard University; Leonard Bernard Bliss; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University

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Minorities in Engineering

on their specific andgeneral experiences. Onesection of the semi-structured interview that will be of focus in this particular study askedparticipants to describe and rate the value placed on specific social support. On a 10-pointLikert scale ranging from 1-10, participants are asked to rate the value placed on theeducational and career support from family, classmates, friends, and engineering faculty.Participants were also asked whether these groups provided support, and if so, what types ofsupport(s) they received.ResultsQuantitative Analysis: Survey Black and Hispanic engineering students‘ responses on the Engineering Fields Surveyprovided quantitative data to examine students‘ perceptions of social support and barriers

Conference Session

Minority Student Success

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, Ohio State University; Leroy L. Long III, Ohio State University; Joseph A Kitchen, Ohio State University; Michael Steven Williams, Ohio State University; Meg E. Stentz, Ohio State University

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jobs to countries outside the U.S. borders.1 Even though college anduniversity enrollment rates have increased dramatically over the last thirty years from 11 millionin 1976 to over 19 million in 2012—an increase of 64% in just 3 decades—STEM degreeattainment rates among historically underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities (includes AfricanAmericans (AA), Latinos (LA), and Native Americans, [(NA) URMs]) continue to lag behindthose of White and Asian Pacific Islander (API) students. For instance, only 24% of URMscomplete a bachelor’s degree in science and engineering (S&E) within six years of initialenrollment compared to 40% of Whites and 50% of Asian students.2Other national statistics show that many students who enter college intending

Conference Session

Research on Learning, Performance, and Impact

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Sylvester A. Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Minorities in Engineering

effectivein higher level engineering classes having open ended problems (i.e. design courses) References[1] F. E. Contreras, L. E. Malcom, &, and E. M. Bensimon, Hispanic Serving Institutions: Closeted identity and the production of equitable outcomes for Latino/a students. NY: SUNY Press., 2008.[2] NSF, Freshman intentions to major in S&E fields [Online]. Available: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/tables.cfm[3] N. Warter-Perez, J. Dong, Eun-Young Kang, H. Guo, M. Castillo, A. Abramyan , et al., "Strengthening the K-20 Engineering Pipeline for Underrepresented Minorities," presented at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY, 2010.[4] L

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New Approaches in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Nasser Ghariban, Virginia State University; Fedra Adnani

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Minorities in Engineering

assessment test consists of 10 basicalgebra and Trigonometry problems with 50 points in total.Here is one question that is usually failed by low level students, and usually passed byintermediate level students: Given sin x = ¾, find tan x.Here is one question that is usually failed by intermediate level students, and usually passed byhigh level students: 250 m/s = _________mi /h. At first glance, this conversion looks easy,however, it involves simultaneous conversions both in length and in time, so it not automaticallyavailable in any calculator. Page 23.11.3Notice that many important substantive decisions are made by engineering professors:scheduling

Conference Session

Mentoring Minority Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Kelly J Cross, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

-148.6. M. J. Karcher, G. P. Kuperminc, S. G. Portwood, C. L. Sipe and A. S. Taylor, Mentoring programs: A framework to inform program development, research, and evaluation, Journal of Community Psychology, 34(6), 2006, pp. 709-725.7. H. J. Mitchell, Group mentoring: Does it work?, Mentoring & Tutoring, 7(2), 1999, pp. 113-120.8. E. S. Scott and S. D. Smith, Group mentoring: A transition-to-work strategy, Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 24(5), 2008, pp. 232-238.9. T. Waller, S. Artis and B. Watford, The Pact: A framework for retaining 1st year African- American engineering men, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition June 24-27, 2007 of Conference.10. S. Davis, G. Jenkins and R. Hunt

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Mentoring Minority Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlotta A Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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undergraduate diversity (ROSE-BUD) program funded by an NSF S-STEM grant to increase the recruitment, retention and development of underrepresented popula- tions in electrical and computer engineering. She has approximately 20 peer-reviewed publications with two in the Computers in Education Journal. She also recently published a book on Mobile Robotics for Multidisciplinary Study.Dr. Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Deborah Walter is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She teaches courses in circuits, electromagnetics, and medical imaging. Before joining academia in 2006, she was at the Computed Tomography Laboratory at GE’s Global

Conference Session

Mentoring Minority Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frances Carter-Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Patricia Ordóñez, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras ; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC); Miguel Alfonso Nino, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Minorities in Engineering

Conference Session

Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering. Page 23.21.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Better Mousetrap: Why Did They Come?AbstractAn Academic Success and Professional Development Class, FSE 394, has been offered for over10 years for engineering and computer science students at Arizona State University (ASU).Seminars were first held for 22 students with scholarships from one NSF S-STEM program, withan emphasis on females and underrepresented minority students and both transfer and non-transfer students. The seminars have now grown to a

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carrie Robinson, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

: 1997-2006 [Data table 6]. Retrieved from http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf10300/pdf/tab6.pdf 3. Freehill, L. M., DiFabio, N. M., & Hill, S. T. (2008). Confronting the "new" American dilemma— Underrepresented minorities in engineering: A data-based look at diversity. White Plains, NY: National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. Retrieved from http://hub.mspnet.org/index.cfm/17110 4. Sinkele, C. N., & Mupinga, D. M. (2011). The effectiveness of engineering workshops in attracting females into engineering fields: A review of the literature. The Clearing House, 84(1), 37-42. doi: 10.1080/00098655.2010.496812 5. Kivett, T. (2010). American companies capture less than majority of 2009 U.S

Conference Session

Research on Learning, Performance, and Impact

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Chandra Y Austin Ph.D, Auburn University; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

identified themselves as white, and fourteen percentidentified themselves as black or African American. In addition to the 39 impact statements, thesurvey also included the self-efficacy and interest sub-scales.Analysis of the survey results provided evidence that it was long and students ran out ofenthusiasm to finish. For example, slightly more than 20 students did not provide any response tothe last section (MESA Impacts). Over 30 students provided identical answers to each of the 39items in the last section (e.g. all 10’s or all 1’s).AnalysisIn order to reduce the number of survey items in the impacts section, the research team utilized Page

Conference Session

Minority Student Success

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer O Burrell, Howard University; Afiya C Fredericks, Howard University; Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University

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Minorities in Engineering

voluntaryminorities15. Voluntary minorities, on the other hand, are in the United States under a differentset of circumstances, namely for educational or economic opportunities. Therefore, voluntaryminorities more likely than involuntary minorities see utility in U. S. institutions and acquiesceas necessary in order to achieve success (for example, intentionally overcoming language andcultural barriers).Although in a predominantly Black learning environment, such as an HBCU, race-basedstereotyping becomes less salient and the need to culturally reposition to maximize educationalfit should be lowest for African American students, African American males may still be at riskfor negative stereotyping and lower expectations based on ethnicity and gender. It is

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom: Summer and Scholarship Programs to Engage Minorities

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey W. Fergus, Auburn University; Shirley A Scott-Harris, Auburn University

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Minorities in Engineering

providevery large offers may attract outstanding students who may have otherwise attended otherinstitutions, but changing which institutions the students attend may not increase the number ofunderrepresented students in the profession. In addition, the scholarship awards need to becomplemented with academic support programs so that students persist to graduation.In this paper, these ideas will be illustrated using results from a National Science Foundation(NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) projectthat targets students from underrepresented groups who have financial need, but do not qualifyfor university-level scholarships. The project provides scholarships of full in-state tuitionsupport for up to four

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom: Summer and Scholarship Programs to Engage Minorities

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Padmanabhan P.E., North Dakota State University; D. Darshi De Saram, North Dakota State University; Thomas Charles Schanandore, North Dakota State University; James Schanandore, North Dakota State University; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University

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activity/action done during the fieldwork session (students were required to focus on one particular/small activity/action) b) Identify Problem(s)/shortcoming(s) in the way the activity/action was done c) Suggestion(s) as to how the activity/action could be improved for the futureAnalytical ReasoningFor students of the PEEC camp, as well as those in the surveying course offered in a regularsemester at the university, the greatest challenge was the trigonometry calculations. In a regularsemester course also a huge effort had to be made by the faculty member and the teachingassistants to guide the students through such calculations. At the PEEC camp also, the graduatestudents and the faculty member made such huge effort. Without

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ishbah Cox, Purdue University; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Minorities in Engineering

correlations such as those listed above provide motivation for the development ofinnovative activities that begin to integrate STEM and music for undergraduates. With suchactivities, questions arise about the role(s) that music might play in the achievement andretention of undergraduate STEM students, particularly URM students. It is hypothesized that ifminorities pursuing degrees in STEM participate in music and/or music-related activities, theirsuccess in STEM might increase. This paper describes a pilot program within a College ofEngineering that combines music and engineering, presents future work related to this modelalong with plans for engaging diverse students, and offers suggestions for replicating this modelon other campuses.Literature

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New Approaches in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen T. Marosi, Bucknell University; Barbra Steinhurst, Bucknell University

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Minorities in Engineering

the students internalize valuablelessons about the difficulty of finding work/life balance in college. When asked about theschedule in the impact surveys several students indicated lessons learned about balancingacademics, social life, and self such as: .... it was difficult being expected to do homework assignments when the activities ended at about 10 in the evening. Hour breaks were nice but flew by so quickly. Schedule was very packed and busy, good practice.... Food inclusion was a nice habit to adjust to. The long day with math, [Library and IT], writing and another session of math (or physics) was tightly scheduled and tiring. I see it beneficial for students whose schedules could have a day(s

Conference Session

Minority Student Success

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Dan Mott, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

, personaldevelopment, professional development, and orientation. Similarly, Madison devised anIntroduction to Engineering Design course with outcomes for students such as: carry out a basicdesign process, learn and use skills in a team environment, and develop confidence, amongothers. While some students find these courses very motivating, others still leave for differentreasons [10].Another approach to STEM retention and success was put into action by Grand Valley StateUniversity. The results of this NSF funded S-STEM project have been remarkable, with nearly100% of “at risk” students finishing their degrees in a timely manner. To qualify for thisprogram, applicants are required to have completed the first two years of a STEM discipline witha GPA of 3.0 and

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Audrey Lynn LaVallie, Turtle Mountain Community College; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan P.E., North Dakota State University

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), Retrieved January 10, 2011, from SIAM: http://www.siam.org/news/news.php?id=50. 10. Alexander, B. B., Foertsch, J. A., & Daffinrud, S.,1998. Spend a Summer with a Scientist program: An evaluation of program outcomes and the essential elements of success. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison, LEAD Center. 11. Foertsch, J. A., Alexander, B. B., & Penberthy, D. L.,1997. Evaluation of the UW-Madison’s Summer Undergraduate Research Programs: Final Report. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin, Madison, LEAD Center. 12. Alexander, B. B., Lyons, L., Pasch, J. E., & Patterson, J.,1996. Team Approach in the First Research Experience for Undergraduates in Botany/Zoology 152

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Cate Samuelson, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering

participating institution by trained PACE researchteam members and consultants. Interview questions focused on reasons for choosing anengineering major, experiences with engineering departments, support structures, andexperiences specific to being an underrepresented student in engineering. An appropriatequalitative study sample size is one that sufficiently answers the research question(s).18Therefore, this project analyzed interviews with thirty-four underrepresented minority studentsranging in age from 18-28. See Tables 1-3 for demographic information about the participants.Data analysis, using NVivo 9 qualitative data analysis software, utilized a combination of bothopen and focused coding methods.19 Research questions provided a lens for the

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Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nesim Halyo, Hampton University; Qiang Le, Hampton University

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Minorities in Engineering

do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation and LITEE.References 1. Blumenfeld, P. C., Soloway, E., Marx, R. W., Krajcik, J. S., Guzdial, M., & Palincsar, A. (1991). Motivating project-based learning: Sustaining the doing, supporting the learning. Educational psychologist, 26(3-4), 369-398. 2. Aleven, V. A., & Koedinger, K. R. (2002). An effective metacognitive strategy: Learning by doing and explaining with a computer-based Cognitive Tutor. Cognitive Science, 26(2), 147-179. 3. Schank, R. C., Berman, T. R., & MacPherson, K. A. (1999). Learning by doing. Page 23.1301.10

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Minority Student Success

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annita Alting, Grove School of Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York; Feridun Delale, City College of the City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City College of the City University of New York

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theylearned from each of the components of the course. To account for changing admissions criteria Page 23.249.6we chose the comparison group from the same cohorts as the summer course participants. Theeffect analysis uses the same methods as the undergraduate research effect study.The effect evaluation of the course harmonization effort consists of an analysis of first-attemptpass rates in a number of courses taken by transfers from community colleges to Grove, whotook the pre-requisite course(s) in their previous school. We compared the pass rates in follow-up courses before and after harmonization of the pre-requisite and follow-up course in

Conference Session

Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey H Rosen, Georgia Tech - CEISMC; Cher C Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Norman F. Robinson III, Georgia Institute of Technology - CEISMC; Julia Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

graciousprofessionalism mentality establish by FLL allows students to build confidence and learn fromeach other as they work to exceed expectations and self doubt.” Another coach described theimpact of the “cool factor” of robotics, stating From what I witnessed it made robotic[s] cool. I mean being on the robotic team became more popular [than] being on the football or basketball team. I had students who came to me everyday asking can they be on the robotics team. So just the buzz that FLL created around our school was worth [it] because it got a lot of students interest[ed] who normally could care less. Page 23.601.9When we asked

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Research on Learning, Performance, and Impact

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh

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Minorities in Engineering