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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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the department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) at XXX to increase the recruitment, retention and development of womenand under-represented minorities. ROSE-BUD was established in 2009; it was funded by an S-STEM grant from the National Science Foundation. The goals of the program are to providescholarships, improving the infrastructure for advising and mentoring, and teach professionaldevelopment skills to prepare students for careers in engineering. The program is open tostudents from all demographic backgrounds. Although, there is a special emphasis on recruitingunderrepresented populations in electrical and computer engineering (e.g., women, African-American, Hispanic, and Native American). The ROSE-BUD program creates a strong

Conference Session

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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students at the high school and undergraduate levels in their successful pursuit ofengineering careers. This objective is accomplished by actively partnering students with seniorURM mentors (i.e. post-doctoral associates and faculty members) in research and professionaldevelopment. Students that completed the program more likely have a firm understanding of thetranslational aspects of their research, enabling them to make informed career choices tomaximize their expertise and biomedical interests. Ultimately, this outcome can be achievedthrough engaged participation in: a “mentoring incubator” and mentoring course led by URMfull professor; interactive seminars and roundtable discussions with mentee “success story”resource group; sessions with

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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. Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University Dr. Kalynda Smith is a social psychologist and Research Associate in the Civil Engineering Department at Howard University. Dr. Smith has conducted research involving gender role stereotypes, cognition, and the academic achievement of African American students. She is currently working on a longitudinal study that is investigating the academic pathways African American undergraduate engineering students take throughout their academic careers. Dr. Smith’s research interests include the academic achievement of African American students in the STEM disciplines, development of the self among pre-adolescents, and the impact various forms of media has on students’ academic achievement

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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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challenges that help develop students’ self-efficacy throughhands-on activities and practical application of math and science. An example of this is the Math,Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) program which uses a plethora of activities thatoffer exposure to engineering fields and careers.Co-curricular programs such as the MESA program have shown some success in providingpathways to STEM careers. MESA has created a model that is currently being used in nine statesemploying a range of activities to introduce underrepresented students to STEM careersincluding: college and career advisement, hands-on activities, state competitions, field trips, andguest lecturers.4 The Engineering Self-Efficacy, Interests, and Perceptions Survey (ESIPS)instrument

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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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CEISMC, he served as a STEM Magnet Mathematics Teacher for Marietta STEM Middle School for two years. Robinson came to Marietta Middle School after serving seven years as an Aerospace Education Specialist for the Aerospace Education Services Project for NASA based at NASA Langley Research Center and NASA Glenn Research Center. His career in education started in Greenville, SC teaching mathematics at Tanglewood Middle School and Riverside High School for seven years starting in 1995. Currently, Robinson is a student in the Doctoral Program for Teaching and Learn- ing - Mathematics Education at Georgia State University. He earned a master’s of science in Natural and Applied Sciences with a concentration in Aviation

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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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, staff and students are valued for their unique cultures, experiences and perspectives. The EOD identifies high qualified undergraduate students and assists in their preparation for graduate research and education by building a diverse workforce and student body and by developing equitable academic supports designed to meet the academic needs of the student body without discrimination. Dr. Wosu has developed and directed mentoring programs for preparing women and underrepresented college students for graduate education, and high school students for college careers. Since coming to the University of Pittsburgh, he has created several programs including the Pitt Engineering Career Access Program (PECAP), a program to

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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implemented at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a Hispanic ServingInstitution, located in Laredo, Texas.II. Internship and Research Assistantship Programs at TAMIUSTEM degrees at TAMIU are offered by the Department of Engineering, Mathematics, andPhysics (EMAP) and the Department of Biology and Chemistry (B&C). The STEM faculty isdevoted to serving students and integrating their scholarship into teaching and service. The maingoal is to prepare students to successful professional careers through the provisions of highquality educational programs and excellent learning and research environments. To promote thisobjective, the following two programs have been recently developed:(a) Internship ProgramThe purpose of the Internship

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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admitted and enrolled in a STEMmajor, internal resettlers as students who switched from one STEM major to another, and in-switchers as students who began their college career as a non-STEM major and switched into aSTEM major later. All interview participants were persisters who were directly admitted to anengineering major. Seven of the 19 students who were contacted agreed to participate and asummary of the participants is detailed in Table 1.Table 1Participants by Major with Demographic Data Student Fall 2011 Major Heritage Residency Gabriela Aerospace Engineering Mexican Non-Resident Rosa Chemical Engineering Mexican Resident Paloma Civil Engineering

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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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engineering transferprograms, and state universities, as well as private and independent institutions.2. The Summer Engineering InstituteIn 2008, Cañada College, a Hispanic-Serving community college in Redwood City, CA, wasawarded a Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant by the USDepartment of Education. The project, entitled Student On-ramp Leading to Engineering andSciences (SOLES), aims to maximize the likelihood of success among underrepresented andeducationally disadvantaged students interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields byincorporating strategies that address challenges and barriers to recruitment, retention and successof these students. Among the strategies developed for this project is a summer engineering

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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Minorities in Engineering

students who have chosen scientific fields as career choices. Historically,undergraduate research has not always been considered to be important or even practical, but inthe wake of educational research showing that authentic, inquiry-based projects help studentsimprove in math /science skills and also help students to maintain interest in science fields2,3,4.Many broad-based funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) andNational Atmospheric and Space Agency (NASA) have found it germane to fund programsaimed at providing STEM-based research at earlier stages in students’ education. Indeed, overthe past 15 years, many graduate programs have come to expect undergraduate applicants tohave some experience in undergraduate research

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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from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career (CA- REER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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

overview of theretention strategy. Next, HMHY is described in detail. Then the assessment strategy willbe discussed as well as how the support program impacted the participating students. Thepaper concludes with advice for others interested in starting a similar program.IntroductionIn an attempt to create a positive environment and provide support to undergraduatestudents, universities often offer student support in various forms such as mentoring,living-learning communities, and summer bridge programs. This paper will focus onmentoring. Formalized mentoring is a popular form of support 1, 2 and allows individualsto provide undergraduates with career advice, success strategies, academic assistance,counseling, and encouragement 3. In situations

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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Paper ID #8199Academic and Social Barriers to Black and Latino Male Collegians’ Successin Engineering and Related STEM FieldsDr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, Ohio State University Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Associate Professor of Higher Education at The Ohio State University, where he also serves as Senior Research Associate for the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity, and holds courtesy appointments in Black Studies, Engineering Education, and Sociology. Recipient of a 2008 NSF CAREER Award, Professor Strayhorn studies issues of equity and diversity in education, broadening minority participation in STEM

Conference Session

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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using a 3D printer to“print” the 3D models). In this way, these advanced students are more challenged and moreinterested in the course.On the other hand, the sections with low assessment test scores spend more time reviewingessential fundamental mathematical skills. These less advanced students are not “left behind”during class lectures, and this mathematical review strengthens their mathematics to help them infuture science and engineering courses.Additionally, several times during the semester the students in all sections have a large commonclass together (in an auditorium) for special topics such as invited speakers, career development,and resume writing. At the end of the semester, all of the students take the math skill assessmentexam

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

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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currently active professional surveyors, and introduction to theworking environment in their firm. Overall, students gained experience that may stimulate Page 23.118.3interest to acquire skills towards pursuing a career in engineering. Details of the course andreflections on future improvements will be discussed in the paper.Introduction to the ContextThis paper will focus only on the rationale for the choice of, details, and impact of the surveyingcourse that was offered to the tribal college students as part of the summer camp component ofthe Pre-Engineering Education Collaborative (PEEC) project. The choice of a surveying courseas a summer

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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Paper ID #6517Succeeding as Engineering Majors: Cultural Ecology Theory and Percep-tions of Within-Race Gender and Ethnicity Differences in Engineering Skillsand Work EthnicMs. Jennifer O Burrell, Howard University Jennifer O. Burrell is a senior research associate for the Howard University Science, Engineering, & Mathematics (HUSEM) Education Research Center. Her research focuses on identifying and better un- derstanding factors that contribute to the participation and success of students in STEM education and careers. She has expertise in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research and program evalua

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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reportedsuccess using e-mentoring where senior students were asked to leave voice messages forincoming first year students for their online introduction to nursing course. Although there wereno empirical results, the student mentees in the study responded favorably to the e-mentoring.7The definition of peer mentoring above describes a hierarchical relationship that is similar to thementoring relationship between a faculty mentor and his/her advisee, with one obviousexception. The major difference is that student peer mentors have a more equal relationshipbecause the future career success of the mentee is not in the hands of the mentor. Nevertheless,in a study where 54 medical professionals involved in faculty peer mentoring were interviewed,it was

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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

isolation a young person feels when in a large, unfamiliar city for the first time. As Stromei11noted, providing students with a mentor at both school and work increases the likelihood ofsuccess at both locations and contributes to a smooth transition to the postsecondary environmentand eventually to the workplace.An Academic Resource Library, which includes a collection of books, video tapes, textbooks,software, and periodicals, is available for students’ use during their academic career. The libraryalso accommodates a computer bank of old test files to aid students in preparing for exams.Students often use the resource materials in areas where software programs, tutorials, or learninggroups are deficient. Another facet of the library is the

Conference Session

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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Minorities in Engineering

result of their involvement with research.The remaining two students found the experience made no difference to their motivation, whichwas already high to begin with.We illustrate the personal benefits of undergraduate research by providing a number ofcomments from participants. Any identifying information is removed.On how research experience influenced their motivation for engineering: “I learned that research is a field that one can make a career in. Also, the professor and TA were very intelligent and helpful. Although the topic was complicated for a sophomore like me, they made it easier for me to understand by providing me with the relevant papers on the topic and suggesting me to search articles from scientific

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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Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Charles Knight, Northern New Mexico College; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College

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above.III. a) RecruitmentFor the first two summer camps, the main recruitment activity consisted of visits to local highschools by faculty members of the Department of Engineering. Applications were distributedand students were required to submit a letter from their math or science instructor explainingtheir performance in math classes. The applications were reviewed and priority was given tothose students who struggled with math according to their grades and to the opinion of their highschool instructor or counselor. The idea here was to recruit not the best students who wouldprobably succeed without any intervention. The philosophy was that by building some self-confidence in the students in math, they would select a STEM field as a career

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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of Washington. She also works as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington (UW) Center for Workforce Development (CWD), where she conducts qualitative research and analysis on the Project to Assess Climate in Engineering (PACE) project. Her research interests include P-20 school-community relations and community capacity building/development in low-income urban and first-ring suburban en- vironments, supporting low-income students in accessing quality educational opportunities and experi- ences, and providing pathways and supports for low-income students and other underrepresented groups to pursue STEM-related careers. Her dissertation study is focused on the role that a community-based organization