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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhang, University of Louisville

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Paper ID #45505BOARD # 452: S-STEM: Enhancing Career Readiness of S-STEM ScholarsThrough Co-ops and InternshipsDr. Wei Zhang, University of Louisville Dr. Wei Zhang is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Louisville. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2003. Dr. Zhang served as an assistant/associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) from 2003 to 2010 and as an associate and full professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) from

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Will Tyson, University of South Florida; Geeti Anwar, University of South Florida

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Paper ID #48759How NSF S-STEM Scholarships Impact Community College Transfer Decision-MakingDr. Will Tyson, University of South Florida Dr. Will Tyson is a Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida.Geeti Anwar, University of South Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 How the S-STEM Scholarship Factors into Students’ Decision-Making in STEM Degrees and CareersABSTRACTThe purpose of the study is to explore how the S-STEM scholarship factors into communitycollege transfer students’ decision- making to pursue a STEM degree, how that shapes theirexperiences in these

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University

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Paper ID #48153BOARD # 354: DUE S-STEM: Impact on Confidence in Chosen Major andPersistence to Graduation After Two Years of S-STEMDr. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 DUE S-STEM: Impact on Confidence in Chosen Major and Persistence to Graduation After Two

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington; Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #47681Navigating S-STEM: Student Perspectives on Success in Community College[work-in progress]Dr. Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington Dr. Elizabeth Meza is a senior research scientist at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance and a co-principal investigator for the Community College S-STEM Network.Dr. Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles Maria Luz Espino completed her doctorate in the Higher Administration Program in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She obtained her Masters’s degree in Educational Policy and Leadership at Marquette

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Ana Mazilu, College of Lake County

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Paper ID #47108Examining an NSF S-STEM Community College program through an IdentityLensDr. Jan Edwards, College of Lake County Jan L. Edwards is a Professor of Engineering at the College of Lake County in Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She completed her Ed.D. at Northern Illinois University with an emphasis in College Teaching. Dr. Edwards teaches general engineering courses, manages outreach initiatives and the CLC Baxter Innovation Lab at the community college. She is also serving as the Principal Investigator on the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joan Remski, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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Paper ID #47030BOARD # 323: An S-STEM Program for Commuters at a Regional, PublicUniversityProf. Joan Remski, University of Michigan - Dearborn Joan Remski is the Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Digital Education and a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Retaining Students in STEM on a Commuter Campus: Early Results from an S-STEM Program at a Regional, Public University Affiliation: University of Michigan-DearbornIntroductionRetention

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Anthony Torres, Miami Dade College

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Coast University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empowering Student Success in Emerging Technologies through S-STEM Scholarships, Mentorship, and Workforce DevelopmentAbstractThe Rebooting through EmTech Programs (REP) project addresses the critical shortage ofskilled professionals in emerging technology (EmTech) fields by focusing on increasing STEMdegree completion among low-income and underrepresented students, particularly in high-demand areas like data analytics, cybersecurity, and information systems technology. MiamiDade College, a large, diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution, is well-positioned to lead thisinitiative, particularly as EmTech job opportunities in Miami-Dade County

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #46066BOARD # 371: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE):S-STEM Program Third Year ProgressDr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina UniversityDr. Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University Andrew Ritenour is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). In addition to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University

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Paper ID #48796BOARD # 377: Improving Graduation Outcomes in STEM: PreliminaryResults from the RISE Scholars S-STEM ProgramDr. William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University William Palm is Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where he teaches a variety of courses related to design, materials, and manufacturing. He previously worked as a product design engineer and consultant. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Graduation Outcomes in STEM: Preliminary Results

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University; Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University; Rachel Boren, New Mexico State University; Joe Butler, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation

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Paper ID #47903BOARD # 423: Preliminary Findings of an NSF-supported track-III S-STEMSTAR ProjectDr. Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University Dr. Muhammad Dawood received his BE degree from the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, 1985, and his MS and Ph.D. degrees, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in 1998 and 2001, respectively, both in electrical engineering. DrDr. Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University Dr. Paola Bandini is the Wells-Hatch Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She received her Master and Ph.D. degrees in civil

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Manuel Padilla, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Briana C Bettin, Michigan Technological University; Kathryn Laura Hannum, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #46291BOARD # 461: The Husky PAWS (Pathways for Academic Wellness andSuccess) S-STEM ProgramJose Manuel Padilla, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Jarvie-Eggart is a registered professional engineer with over a decade of experience as an environmental engineer. She is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include technology adoption, problem based and service learning, and sustainability.Briana C Bettin, Michigan Technological University Dr.Briana Bettin is an assistant

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Samaroo, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York; Nadia S Kennedy, New York City College of Technology; Armando Dominguez Solis, New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York; Viviana Acquaviva, New York City College of Technology

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Fellow. She served as co-PI on several grants, which include NSF S-STEM, IUSE, RCN-UBE, and NEH grants. Her current projects focus on academic success, integrating undergraduate research into the curriculum, improving student retention/graduation, and first-year experience. She has organized several conferences and faculty professional development workshops.Dr. Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York Urmi Duttagupta is the Coordinator of the Computer Science Program and a Professor of the Mathematics Department at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York. She received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics jointly from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College; Jason Curtis, Cuesta College; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Francisco E Jimenez, Cabrillo College; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College; Leila Jewell, Monterey Peninsula College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Vincent Mark Briones Crisostomo, Moorpark College; Marcella Klein Williams, Oxnard College; Justin William Miller, Oxnard College; Franco Javier Mancini, Santa Barbara City College; Joe Selzler, Ventura College

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Paper ID #47786BOARD # 391: LSAMP/B2B: C6-LSAMP – Reflections on C6’s Fall UndergraduateResearch SymposiumProf. Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At AHC, he is Department Chair of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Advisor of MESA (the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program), has served as Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of several National Science Foundation projects (S-STEM, LSAMP, IUSE). In ASEE, he is chair of the Two-Year College

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Besser, University of St. Thomas; Katherine Acton, University of St. Thomas; Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas; Kundan Nepal, University of St. Thomas

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Paper ID #45593BOARD # 415: NSF S-STEM: Expanded non-traditional pathways to engineeringexcellenceDr. Deborah Besser, University of St. Thomas Dr. Besser, PE, is the Associate Dean of Engineering at University of St. Thomas. Previous experience includes Civil Engineering Chair, Center for Engineering Education Director, faculty positions and practicing engineer experience.Dr. Katherine Acton, University of St. ThomasDr. Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Holte is on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas and serves as the School of Engineering’s Community

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Mcgough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #46702BOARD # 416: NSF S-STEM: Iron Range Engineering Academic Scholarshipsfor Co-Op Based Engineering EducationDr. Catherine Mcgough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato Catherine Spence is an Associate Professor at Iron Range Engineering through Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Integrated Engineering. She received her PhD in Engineering and Science Education in 2019 and a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2014 at Clemson University.Dr. Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato Emilie A. Siverling is an Associate Professor of Integrated Engineering and the Iron Range Engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University Berks Campus; Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Marietta Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Catherine L. Cohan, The Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #48133BOARD # 349: Cultivating Curiosity: Faculty Insights on Mentoring S-STEMUndergraduate ResearchersDr. Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University Berks Campus Teaching Professor of Mathematics Research Interests: First Year Engineering Student Success (summer bridge programs); Mathematics retention of underrepresented minority students; Role Identity & Persistence (low-income undergraduate students); Conceptual Understanding (mathematical situation models); Hybrid learning (instructional technology); Early Algebra (textbook analysis) MS Applied Statistics PhD Mathematics & Science EducationDr

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melanie Villatoro, New York City College of Technology; Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology

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Paper ID #46987BOARD # 414: NSF S-STEM: Developing an Ecosystem of STEM success forBuilt Environment ScholarsProf. Melanie Villatoro, New York City College of Technology Melanie Villatoro, Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology at NYC College of Technology, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York. She is passionate about student retention and performance, as well as STEM Outreach from the elementary to the high school level.Dr. Muhammad Ummy, New York City College of Technology Dr. Muhammad Ummy is a full professor of Electrical

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyedehsareh Hashemikamangar, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis; Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Karen D Alfrey, Purdue University; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver; Tony Chase, Indiana University (IUPUI); Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Taylor Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver

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Paper ID #47295BOARD # 413: NSF S-STEM Urban STEM Collaboratory: Lessons Learnedand Sustainable StrategiesSeyedehsareh Hashemikamangar, The University of MemphisDr. Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is a Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. She directs the University of Memphis Southeast Transportation Workforce Center and the West TN STEM Hub.Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is a professor of Communication at the University of Memphis.Dr. Karen D Alfrey, Purdue University Karen Alfrey is a Professor of Engineering Practice

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanny Silvestri, Maricopa Community Colleges; Nichole Neal; Elisabeth Johnson

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Paper ID #48302BOARD # 426: Preliminary results of an interactive dashboard for mentoringNSF S-STEM studentsMrs. Fanny Silvestri, Maricopa Community Colleges Residential faculty in Chandler-Gilbert Community College, focusing on mechanical engineering courses, curriculum development, transfer partnerships, and supporting the NSF S-STEN grant students.Mrs. Nichole Neal,Elisabeth Johnson Dr. Liz Johnson (Lead Evaluator) left a career in academia to consult and work as an educational evaluator in 2020. Since, she has focused primarily on evaluation of NSF and USDA grant-funded programs that center faculty learning and systems

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana; John Krupczak Jr, Hope College

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Paper ID #48125BOARD # 466: Using Institutional Data in S-STEM Proposals: A Summaryof Capacity-Building WorkshopsDr. Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana Amy B. Chan Hilton, Ph.D. is the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and a Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Her interests include faculty and organizational development to support both faculty and student success, learning analytics, teaching innovations, and systems thinking and storytelling for institutional change.Dr. John Krupczak Jr, Hope College Professor of Engineering, Hope College, Holland

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Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1A

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #48464Leveraging ChatGPT 4.0’s Image Processing Feature for Enhanced Problem-SolvingSupport in Mechanical Engineering CoursesProf. Milad Rezvani Rad, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Milad Rad is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in Canada. Besides his specialization in functional thermally sprayed coatings, he explores innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance student engagement in the classroom.Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Jul Davis is an Associate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #47678BOARD # 462: The Role of the NSF S-STEM funded ACCESS Project inRecruiting and Supporting Cybersecurity StudentsProf. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University Dr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova is a Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Her research interests are in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as well as in higher education focused on these areas. She has served as a Principal Investigator on various NSF, NASA, and industry funded projects. She leads the B.S. in Cybersecurity program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jen-Mei Chang, California State University, Long Beach; Jelena Trajkovic, California State University Long Beach; Gino Galvez, California State University, Long Beach

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Paper ID #47679BOARD # 287: NSF S-STEM: Advancing STEM Undergraduate Successand Persistence through Scholarship, Mentorship, and Increased Sense ofBelongingDr. Jen-Mei Chang, California State University, Long Beach Jen-Mei Chang is a Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach. She is also co-author of the book, The Power of Mathematics Workbook with Notes. She has been involved as a PI or Co-PI of three NSF S-STEM projects, DUE-0966039, DUE-1833753, and DUE-2322416.Dr. Jelena Trajkovic, California State University Long Beach Jelena Trajkovic received her Ph.D. (2009) and MS (2003) in Information and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Chunhua Cao, The University of Alabama; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas

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Paper ID #47332BOARD # 329: Bridging the Innovation Gap: Advancing STEM Educationto Meet Workforce Needs and Improve Retention (S-STEM)Dr. Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas Dr. Karl D. Schubert is a Professor of Practice and Associate Director for the Data Science Program at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences and led the team that developed the B.S. Data Science degree. After earning his Ph.D., Dr. Schubert spent 35 years in industry in various roles with IBM, Dell, Silicon Valley, and other start-ups. He

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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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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Paper ID #47031BOARD # 393: Mentoring as a Support Tool for Low-Income EngineeringTransfer students in an S-STEM programAnna-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 the persistence and retention of low

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Ashley Lytle; Frank T Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Paper ID #48258BOARD # 417: NSF S-STEM: Tracking Sense of Belonging and Grit AmongLimited Income Students in STEMDr. Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science) Maxine Fontaine is a Teaching Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. in 2010 from Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark. Maxine has a background in the biomechanics of human movement, and she currently teaches several undergraduate courses in engineering mechanics. Her research interests are focused on improving engineering pedagogy and increasing diversity in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, Texas State University; Damian Valles, Texas State University; Felipe Gutierrez, Texas State University; Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University

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Paper ID #46128BOARD # 447: Sowing the SEEDs (Scholars of Excellence in EngineeringDesign): Starting the SEED NSF S-STEM Program at Texas State UniversityDr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University Dr. Kimberly G. Talley, P.E. is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, PERSIST (Promoting the Engagement and Retention of Students In STEM) Lab Director at Texas State University, and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Texas at Austin in Structural Engineering. Her undergraduate degrees in History and in Construction Engineering and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Nehal I. Abu-Lail, The University of Texas at San Antonio ; Mehdi Shadaram P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Eric M. Brey, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Paper ID #48294BOARD # 453: S-STEM: Increasing the success of talented engineering studentswith unmet financial need with scholarships, culturally-responsive curriculum,and mentoringDr. Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Karina I. Vielma is a first-generation college student who dreamed big. As the eldest of five children, Dr. Vielma became very resourceful, attributing her skills to growing up in poverty. Her parents had high expectations for school and this prepareDr. Nehal I. Abu-Lail, The University of Texas at San Antonio Nehal I. Abu-Lail received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erica Cline; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Amanda K Sesko; Emily Cilli-Turner, University of San Diego; Zaher Kmail; Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington; Raghavi Sakpal

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Paper ID #47414BOARD # 460: Supporting pre-STEM Majors while Closing Equity Gaps:Mentoring in a Multi-Disciplinary S-STEM ProgramErica Cline Associate Professor in Sciences and Mathematics, and Director of ACCESS in STEM, an NSF S-STEM supported program that supports students in natural science, mathematics, and engineering at UW Tacoma.Dr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education.Amanda K

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilie Hein, Skyline College; Rick Hough, Skyline College

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Paper ID #46602BOARD # 380: Innovative and Meaningful Mentoring to Enhance Retention,Success, and Engagement in STEM, an NSF S-STEM projectDr. Emilie Hein, Skyline College Emilie Hein is a professor of Physics at Skyline College at Skyline College in San Bruno, California. She completed her undergraduate education in France and received her PhD in Physics from the University of California, Irvine. She is a member of the nEXO collaboration, PI for the IMMERSE in STEM program (NSF S-STEM), as well as co-director of the MESA program at Skyline College.Rick Hough, Skyline College Rick Hough is a professor of Mathematics at