Conference Session

Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin J. McCave, Clemson University; Jordon Gilmore, Clemson University; Karen Burg, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

been shown to be effective in fostering the interest,skills, and aspirations that may develop into pursuit of graduate/professional school and potentialresearch and innovation careers.5,6 The concept of “communities of practice” described byWenger supports the idea that participation in different communities and experiences affectsparticipant identity development.16 The National Science Board members, in their report“Moving Forward to Improve Engineering Education”, propose participation in researchexperiences, specifically in the freshman and sophomore years, as a desirable means to engageURM students in the community of STEM.17 These experiences aim at introducing students toSTEM and broadening their education while improving retention. One

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard R Harris, Northeastern University; Lauren Machunis, Northeastern University; William Tiga Tita, D'Amore-McKim Business School, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

 A robust cultural experience that comes from immersion into the local community  An opportunity to innovate and develop problem-solving ideas, using the engineering design process, in an effort to make a positive difference through an entrepreneurial spirit  A place where students are respectful of the cultures, beliefs, and views of others  The opportunity to learn about the possible societal impacts resulting from introducing new innovations into a community of a developing country  An increased understanding of the global opportunities awaiting students as they pursue their undergraduate degree at Northeastern University  Begin to consider student’s future identity and the role engineering may

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

should be the foundation for the development of engineering curriculaand pedagogical strategies. Engineering curricula developers should rely upon the Navajoprinciples for thinking and knowing - nitsáhákees, nahat'á, iiná, and sihasin - in their decision-making processes6,13.    Summary: A Navajo Framework for Learning    Educational work done by cultural education leaders, such as Herbert Benally, paved the way forstudents to learn in an environment that supports their Navajo identity, including their history,language, and culture through songs, ceremonies, and prayers. Benally’s3 Diné Philosophy ofLearning transformed the way education was taught at the tribal college - the Diné College - bygrounding learning in a Navajo