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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Hiram Moya, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Anil Kumar Srivastava, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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implemented to attract, advance, and advocate the participation of underrepresentedengineering students to a research collaboration effort between The University of Texas RioGrande Valley (UTRGV) and a National Laboratory. The purpose of the partnership between thesetwo entities is to meet the following goals: a) find innovative manufacturing techniques forweapons development, and b) prepare UTRGV students to conduct internships and be employedwith the National Laboratory. Similarly, the internal aim of UTRGV is to 1) support studentsuccess in engineering by promoting the participation of underrepresented minorities in researchvenues and foster academic inclusion, development, and mentorship; and 2) increase the numberof underrepresented students

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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apply the knowledge acquiredin the first semester, for example, to replicate in a controlled laboratory environment, real-worldmissions like flight surveillance operations. Students’ schedules in the laboratory overlap toincrease peer interaction, collaboration, and mutual support. This study’s goals were to explore the high-impact research-oriented learning experiencesfor the Latinx undergraduate participants of the ROLE program and how they built strongtechnical skills while sharing space and knowledge with their fellow peers and mentors. Tworesearch questions framed this study. The first research question addresses the qualitative data,and the second research question informs the quantitative section of the study: 1.​ How did Latinx

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A. Pagano, University of Washington

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buildingtoo. When the State approved the campus location, they helpedfund the purchase and refurbishment of all the buildings in the Fig. 5. Outside Façades of the Harmon Building and the Mattress Factory (UWT Student Services building), Photographer: UWT Staffblighted Warehouse District into modern classrooms, offices,laboratories, and student spaces. An architectural competition The results are shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5 above. Thewas held to determine which firm could provide the most refurbishment was extensive and has served the campus wellinnovative and cost effective plan for the transition. Charles during the first several

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Anthony Moore Jr, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Jeannine E. Turner, Florida State University

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Projects: Coordinated 30 aerospace-related projects between 2022 and 2024, sponsored by organizations like NASA, Boeing, and JPL, involving 115 students. ○ Summer Research and Internships: Hosted more than 100 students in education and training activities. This includes 19 NASA summer internships at centers like Kennedy Space Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. ○ Structured Mentorship and Learning Communities: Supported 12 Ph.D. students and 14 M.S. students. Graduate students benefited from co-advised research projects with NASA and AFRL. ○ Professional Collaborations and Employment Pathways: Facilitated meaningful collaborations with NASA and AFRL, leading to employment

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College

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laboratory. The program emphasizes thedevelopment of manual dexterity and problem-solving skills essential for successful graduates.Upon completion, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in: (1) electrical wiring ofresidential and commercial boilers and air conditioners; (2) troubleshooting malfunctioningHVAC equipment; (3) performing heat load analyses for residential and commercial buildings;(4) understanding relevant codes for entry-level power plant technician roles (second fireman);(5) obtaining EPA 608 certification required by law prior to handling refrigerants; and (6)qualifying for the state oil burner technician license exam. Full-time students can complete the Certificate of Completion (C.O.C.) in two semesters.An

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Aaron H. Persad, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yan Waguespack, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mary L Bowden, University of Maryland, College Park; Gilbert Lee Pinkett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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enrolled inthe course were from underserved populations. Two female minority undergraduate studentssupported by the mini-grant worked closely with the lead faculty for the course modification anddevelopment of associated laboratory activities.The course provided students with valuable research, analytical, and leadership skills, while alsodeepening their understanding of lunar soil chemistry and its relevance to bioinorganic chemistry.The training specifically focused on techniques and knowledge relevant to NASA's Artemismission, demonstrating a practical application of their learning.Students, especially the two that were supported by DREAM project funds were trained inconducting literature searches using SciFinder, a tool providing access to

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Lead Instructional Specialist on the EQuIPD grant coaching K-12 teachers in Florida and providing professional development. Dr. Chisholm excels in using a system thinking approach to support teachers and students to create understanding through conceptual modeling. She has experience in creating professional learning experiences, designing coaching systems, and developing frameworks and lessons. Her research interests include STEM education, system thinking, conceptual modeling, and coaching.Dr. Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida Dr. Nancy Ruzycki, is the Director of Undergraduate Laboratories and Faculty Lecturer within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida Herbert

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; Kameryn Denaro; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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the persistence and retention of low-income engineering transfer students.Kameryn DenaroDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining UCI, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories and an adjunct faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His broad research interests

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Katrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University

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setting [16], [17], [18], [19]. Drawing studentsfrom majors across the university’s colleges, the program emphasizes the value of diverseperspectives, promoting rich interdisciplinary collaboration. Students are offered a mix ofindividual research opportunities, team-driven design projects, technical training related to theseprojects, and various activities that promote community engagement and all-arounddevelopment. The program prides itself on its holistic approach to learning, preparing studentsnot only for the laboratory but for a balanced life and career after graduation. Fairness anddiversity are thus necessary guiding values for the program to cultivate a culture of collaborativeinnovation and personal and professional growth. This

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University; Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University

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, Morgan State University. He is also a graduate research assistant at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Smart Innovation and Resilient Engineering Research Laboratory also at the Civil Engineering Department. His research interests include UAV applications in high-rise and bridge infrastructures monitoring, Remote Sensing and GIS in engineering applications, engineering education, student success and hands-on engineering pedagogy for program enhancements. He is an alumnus of University of Nigeria (UNN), having earned his M.Sc. in Surveying and Geoinformatics (Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System). He previously completed a B.Sc. in Surveying and Geoinformatics, at the Lead City University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo R Pinon Villarreal, Angelo State University

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) with a current enrollment of 11, 542 students in both face-to-face and online programs [26].This course is a junior level mandatory for all engineering majors and due to the small attendance(the average enrollment has been thirteen students in the last three semesters), both Civil andMechanical engineering majors take the same course. This course is offered every long semester,and it is face-to-face class with a physical laboratory and online content.The author who is the course coordinator in the small ASU engineering program has taught thiscourse eight times, on and off since spring 2018. In the fall 2021, spring 2022 and fall 2022semesters, covered by the same instructor, a total of 40 students registered for this class. Out ofthe 40, 35

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nia A. Keith, Purdue University College of Engineering; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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format were consistent with manyof the same themes that occurred in the previous in-person visitation format, including thedevelopment of virtual laboratory, facilities and building tours. Unlike the in-person format,which relied on faculty recommendations, the online format allowed a broader range of studentsto join, lowering barriers to participation and expanding access to key elements of graduateschool preparation. This also increased participant numbers as well as accessibility andflexibility for participants, as they could log in from any location with a reliable internetconnection. A benefit was the implementation of new technology that emerged during theCOVID-19 pandemic. For two years of the early mini-conference format there was

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University

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. 43–61, Feb. 2014, doi: 10.1177/0894845312472254.[17]​ K. R. O’Brien, S. T. McAbee, M. R. Hebl, and J. R. Rodgers, “The Impact of Interpersonal Discrimination and Stress on Health and Performance for Early Career STEM Academicians,” Front. Psychol., vol. 7, Apr. 2016, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00615.[18]​ T. Rolle et al., “Toxic stress and burnout: John Henryism and social dominance in the laboratory and STEM workforce,” Pathog. Dis., vol. 79, no. 7, p. ftab041, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.1093/femspd/ftab041.[19]​ I. H. Settles, N. T. Buchanan, and K. Dotson, “Scrutinized but not recognized: (In)visibility and hypervisibility experiences of faculty of color,” J. Vocat. Behav., vol. 113, pp. 62–74, Aug. 2019, doi: 10.1016

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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fostering the persistence and retention of low-income engineering transfer students.Dr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining UCI, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories and an adjunct faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His broad research interests include