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Investigating identity, sense of belonging, and early career transitions for Hispanic engineering graduates of an HSI (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Samahara Quintana Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso; Juno Alvarez Morales, University of Texas at El Paso; Guillermo Beckmann, University of Texas at El Paso
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Paper ID #47312Investigating identity, sense of belonging, and early career transitions forHispanic engineering graduates of an HSI (Work in Progress)Dr. Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso Lori Houghtalen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at The University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Houghtalen’s research interests include career transitions of students and engineering faculty and engineering leadership assessment. Her teaching experience has been focused on designing industry-based senior capstone courses and leadership and professional development for

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When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges and Strengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree (Research)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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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Paper ID #47033When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges andStrengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree(Research)Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at

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More than a summer bridge program

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sehba Midhat Hasan, Tufts University
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Paper ID #49036More than a summer bridge programSehba Midhat Hasan, Tufts University Sehba Hasan is an engineer, educator, and advocate committed to equitable STEM education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and an MBA in Management . She is currently a Ph.D candidate in STEM education. Sehba’s career reflects her passion for inclusive STEM programming and innovative teaching methods. Her experience includes roles as an Engineering Instructor an Assistant Trio Director and an Associate Director. She played a crucial role in guiding underrepresented students through higher

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Broader Success in Engineering: Contributions of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at a Hispanic Serving Institution

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas; Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Nandika D'Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas
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University of North Texas (UNT) College of Engineering and a doctoral candidate in Higher Education at UNT. With a strong commitment to student success, his research centers on the retention of first-year engineering students. Abdal began his career as an academic advisor in the College of Engineering where he served for five years before advancing to his current role where he leads strategic recruitment and retention initiatives. Included is Engineering Your Future - a first-year support program that includes mentors and full-time staff to help students ease their transition into college. His work bridges student development theory with practical, campus-based interventions to foster belonging and persistence among

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Early Discovery: Evolving a Program to Prepare Freshman and Sophomore Students for Graduate School and Research (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nia A. Keith, Purdue University College of Engineering; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
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research programs also increases the likelihood of astudent enrolling in a PhD program [3],[4]. However, there are few studies that demonstrate howother types of early and frequent exposure to graduate school play a critical role in shapingstudents’ career trajectories and enrollment in PhD studies [8].One structure that the Early Discovery program employs is mentoring. Mentoring structures havebeen widely recognized as crucial for academic success [5],[6]. Whether in-person or online,mentoring programs provide essential support that helps students persist in their studies and feela sense of belonging, especially in STEM fields [9]. In-person mentoring programs offer deeppersonal connections and are effective in demystifying graduate school for

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Expanding and Sustaining BP-AE: Scaling Mentorship and Building Collaborative Infrastructure in Aerospace Engineering (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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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preparing a skilled aerospace workforcethrough strategic partnerships and sustainable practices. I. IntroductionAerospace engineering is vital in advancing industries such as commercial aviation, satellitecommunications, and national defense. However, the field faces a persistent challenge: a limitednumber of students pursuing advanced degrees and careers in aerospace engineering. Forexample, comparatively few institutions currently offer undergraduate degree programs inaerospace engineering, which reduces access to specialized training and research opportunitiesfor many students.1Contributing factors include limited access to aerospace-related undergraduate researchexperiences (UREs), key predictors of STEM retention, and the high costs of

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The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in Construction Management

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College
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Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

American representation in the field. By focusing on intentionalrecruitment, academic support, and strategic partnerships with industry, the study offers actionablesteps that institutions can take to expand opportunity, strengthen career pathways, and support amore inclusive construction industry.IntroductionThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects approximately 38,700 new job openings forconstruction management positions each year between 2022 and 2032 [1]. Yet, in 2022, there wereonly 4,158 graduates from CEPs. Of these graduates, only 1,220 were racial minorities and only225 were African American [2]. So, in addition to there being a high demand for constructionmanagement positions, there seems to be an opportunity to increase racial

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Beyond Scholarships: A Comparative Analysis of Institutional Approaches to Student Retention and Academic Achievement

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC
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majors. Student services included peer mentoring, career development, anda science communication learning community. The project emphasized community engagementthrough first-year courses and faculty and alumni mentoring. Evaluation findings indicated thatself-reported survey data showed that 75% of the initial program participants stayed with theprogram the second year. Additionally, scholars demonstrated a strong commitment tocompleting undergraduate and graduate STEM degrees, with likelihood ratings ranging from 3.0to 3.5/4.0.At Tennessee State University (TSU), a public R2 land-grant HBCU in the southern UnitedStates, the 5-year S-STEM project — Scholars to Attract and Retain Students (STARS) inGraduate Engineering and Computer Science

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Pathways in Engineering: Identifying Hidden Barriers to Graduate School for Undergraduate Engineering Students

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico
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Cultural Wealth (CCW) framework [1], thisstudy explores how underrepresented students at a Hispanic-serving, majority-minority R1public institution navigate these barriers and leverage forms of familial, aspirational,navigational, and resistant capital to shape their academic and career pathways. By focusing onexisting mentorship, career clarity, and the intersection of identity and belonging, we offer novelinsights into the systemic challenges these students encounter and the strategies they employ tosucceed. This work contributes to the growing body of research in STEM education byhighlighting actionable practices that institutions can adopt to better support underrepresentedstudents, ultimately fostering a more empowered pipeline to STEM

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Supporting Student Success in Engineering by Promoting the Participation of Underrepresented Minorities in Research Venues

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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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. Particularly, these research opportunities have immediate and long-termbenefits [1], [2], [3]. According to studies conducted by Russell, 53% of undergraduate studentspursing STEM related careers are involved in some form of research activity before matriculation[4], [5]. In this regard, studies reveal that participating in such venues is beneficial towardsdeveloping technical, communication, and leadership skills [3], [6]. In a study conducted by theNational Science Foundation (NSF), 88% of its respondents, which held undergraduate researchpositions, reported significant development in structuring a research project, 83% of itsrespondents expressed greater confidence in research and professional abilities, and 73% attestedawareness of a graduate

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Understanding Post-Graduation Intentions of Undergraduate Engineering Students

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yvette E. Pearson; Casey Harris; Charmane Caldwell, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Melanie L Wicinski, Arkansas State University
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) Scholarships in Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. S-STEM aims to increase the inclusion ofgraduates from low-income backgrounds in the STEM workforce and/or STEM graduateprograms. We administered a Post-Graduation Plans Survey (PGPS) to all participants tounderstand their post-graduation intentions and the factors that influenced those intentions.To capture post-graduation intentions, we asked if they planned to enter the STEM workforce,STEM master’s or doctoral programs or other advanced degree programs within six months ofgraduating. Due to the small numbers of respondents in each category, we aggregated responsesof intentions to pursue careers in the STEM workforce, graduate degrees (STEM master’s,STEM doctoral), and

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Exploring Black male participation on undergraduate engineering student teams using interpretative phenomenological analysis (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; Jerrod A Henderson, William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; David Horton Jr, University of Houston
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distinction as a Phi Beta Kappa member and an American Chemical Society Scholar. Dr. Henderson completed his Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a graduate student, he was a NASA Harriet G. Jenkins Graduate Fellow and mentor for the Summer Research Opportunities Program. Dr. Henderson has dedicated his career to increasing the number of students who are in pathways to pursue STEM careers. He believes that exposing students to STEM early will have a lasting impact on their lives and academic pursuits. He co-founded the St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy (SEBA). SEBA is an educational intervention that introduces underrepresented and underserved fourth and fifth

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Reimagining Multi-institutional Outreach Program Evaluation through the Cultural Wealth of Students of Color

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University
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through an anonymous online survey link sent to theiremail addresses later in the summer.Table 1: Program Evaluation Data Sources & Samples Data Sources (sub-domains) Samples (n) Student Pre and Post-Surveys 2023: 65 students • Learning outcomes in 7 topics (44 cases for analysis) • STEM career interest & commitment • Learning experience 2024: 122 students • Demographics (109 for analysis) Teacher Survey 2023: 5 teachers • Camp Program Quality 2024: 4 teachers

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From Queer Engineers to You: Insights into the Undergraduate-to-Graduate Transition in Engineering (WIP)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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mathematics teacher by the Department of Education in Puerto Rico. Kevin is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His interests center around national identity, engineering culture, acculturation, and inclusion of colonial migrants from the U.S. territories who are looking to pursue engineering careers in the contiguous United States.Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University Crystal Nattoo (she/they) is an Electrical Engineering (EE) Ph.D. Candidate at Stanford University as well as a first-generation college student from South Florida. Her current research focuses on characterizing defect densities in 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) transistor technologies. She

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Promoting the Persistence of Underrepresented Low-Income Engineering Transfer Students through a Comprehensive Scholarship Program (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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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Paper ID #47028Promoting the Persistence of Underrepresented Low-Income Engineering TransferStudents through a Comprehensive Scholarship Program (Experience)Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering

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From Barriers to Bridges: A Case Study on Engineering Education

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Colten Van Voorhis, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce
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Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte [4], [5] predicts that there might be 3.8 million unfilledpositions across the entire U.S. between 2024 and 2033, and approximately half of these availablepositions (1.9 million) will remain unfilled if the skills and applicant gaps cannot be filled. Thereis an urgent necessity to enhance university enrollments and degree completion to help fill the gapsand meet the demands of high-skilled professionals. This shortage of skilled technical workforce with university degrees can be attributed to thelack of interest in higher education and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics)-related fields at both K-12 and college levels. The latest State of U.S. Scienceand Engineering [6] and NSF

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The First AI+ Health & Humanoids Camp for Underrepresented Minority Middle School Girls in South Carolina (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, Pennsylvania State University; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel
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committed to helping individuals advance their careers, business, academic pursuits, and personal growth through project management principles, tools, and techniques. She believes project management is a lifestyle. Her research explores the intersection of project management with business, engineering and STEM, social sciences, and family and consumer sciences. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to the project management community through event planning and mentoring aspiring project practitioners, volunteering to support STEM initiatives for the youth, and passionate about helping those in need.Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel Dr. Oguzhan Oruc received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Istanbul

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Barriers and Innovations: Promoting Inclusion in South Dakota's Engineering Education

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines
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STEM fields. Theseprograms used hands-on activities, cultural storytelling, and exposure to STEM professionals to inspireinterest in engineering careers. Degen et al. (2022) highlighted the importance of first-generation studentprograms like SD-FIRST, which provided targeted support for students facing financial and culturalbarriers in higher education. Huang et al. (2015) highlighted the importance of addressing accessibilitybarriers in instructional materials to ensure that all students can participate fully in STEM programs.Benning et al. (2014) and Kellogg (2014) described similar approaches to creating inclusive classroomsby fostering intercultural competency and cognitive diversity. Targeted outreach programs focusing on STEAM

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(WIP) Rebooting Success: Building the Tech-Driven Workforce of Today

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade College
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careers in EmTechfields. Figure 3. REP Scholars Program Activities.TechUp Space Series: REP collaborated with industry professionals from underrepresentedgroups to discuss about the role of AI, including ethical and responsible use, as well as cloudcomputing in the workplace, focusing on applications, practical tips, and implications.Additionally, the #IamRemarkable workshops empowered participants with self-promotion skillsand career-building strategies [15]. One workshop is offered each major term.EmTechConnect: MDC faculty with industry experience serve as mentors to REP scholars,providing guidance on academics, career planning, and personal development [16], [17]. Eachprogram concentration is paired with a dedicated

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Cultivating Future Engineers through Mentoring Experiences: Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Mentorship in an Educational STEM K-12 Summer Program (EBR)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida
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student mentors, starting with the 2024 summer cohort.1.2 Near-Peer Mentorship Between Undergraduate Students and K-12 StudentsMentorship experiences are known to play a crucial role in the professional development of STEMstudents, especially those from under-resourced school districts [25]. Effective mentorship canhelp keep such students in STEM, which can strengthen and diversify the future STEM workforce.Mentoring is often hierarchical [26], but may take different forms. Peer or near-peer mentorshipcan be defined as “mentoring relationships formed between individuals who are at approximatelythe same stage of career development” [25]. Mentors and mentees with shared identities andperspectives may find peer or near-peer mentoring particularly

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The Effect on Classroom Modality on The Learning Outcomes of Latinx Students in STEM

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

andpracticality. The HVAC/Energy sector is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing climateawareness and the drive for decarbonization. This trend, combined with a nationwide shortageof HVAC/Energy technicians, has brought increased attention to the program. The program'sability to adapt and serve students with diverse backgrounds has contributed to improvedenrollment. However, maintaining student engagement and ensuring the comprehensivedelivery of all SLOs remain ongoing challenges. Future initiatives under consideration by STCC faculty and staff include a comprehensivementoring program. Each student would be assigned a dedicated mentor throughout theiracademic journey and beyond graduation for career guidance. Mentoring has been

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An Indigenous University Program Uses the Continuous Improvement Model to Build a Better Home Away From Home

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Skyler J Kern, University of Alaska Anchorage; Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage; Matt Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage
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program is designed to familiarize students with the university andurban environments and provide access to advanced courses that are often unavailable tostudents in their home communities. Previous participants have completed all of the mathrequired for their bachelor of science degrees before enrolling in college.ANSEP Summer BridgeSummer Bridge is a college and career visioning opportunity for students who are graduatinghigh school. The program jump starts students’ academic and professional development bybringing them to UAA to complete paid summer internships with industry, state, and federalpartners and a college course. The program is completed the summer between their high schoolgraduation and their first year of college. Students are

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Examining Academic Success and Retention of Post-Traditional Students in Engineering Undergraduate Programs

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Haiying Long, University of Kansas; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University
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degrees in engineering from Dartmouth College, a master’s in Architectural Acoustics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a PhD in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Maryland. Prior to his academic career, Stephen was an acoustical consultant for 5 years in both London, UK and Silicon Valley, CA. His research has focused on culture and equity in engineering education, particularly undergraduate contexts, pedagogy, and student support. Through his work he aims to use critical qualitative, video-based, participatory, and ethnographic methods to look at everyday educational settings in engineering and shift them towards equity and inclusion. He also leads the Equity Research Group where he

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Cultivating Critical Consciousness through Pláticas: Empowering Marginalized Students’ Engineering Identities

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; M. Sidury Christiansen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Karla Mariana Escobar, The University of Texas at San Antonio
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, and bilingual education to explore how language, race, and socialization shape engineering pathways and engineering practice. In 2025, Dr. Mejia received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award for his contributions to engineering education.M. Sidury Christiansen, The University of Texas at San AntonioKarla Mariana Escobar, The University of Texas at San Antonio ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Cultivating Critical Consciousness through Pláticas: Empowering Students’ Engineering IdentitiesAbstractAs part of a larger, multi-year study, this full-length research paper presents a preliminary effortto describe how