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Solving the Engineering Pipeline Challenge: Revised, Validated, and Cost-optimized

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert W. Whalin P.E., Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4155: SOLVING THE ENGINEERING PIPELINE CHALLENGE:REVISED, VALIDATED, AND COST-OPTIMIZEDDr. Robert W. Whalin P.E., Jackson State University Robert Whalin is Associate Dean, Professor of civil engineering, and Director, Coastal Hazards Center, Jackson State University. He is Director Emeritus of the Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, Miss. He received his Ph.D. in Oceanography from Texas A&M University in 1971 and is a registered Professional Engineer. Whalin was Director of Army Research Laboratory (1998-2003, Adel- phi, Md.), and Technical Director/Director of Waterways Experiment Station (1985-1998; Vicksburg, Miss.). He has authored/co-authored more than a hundred technical papers and

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Increased Retention and Graduation Rates of Engineering Students

Conference Session: Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City College of the City University of New York; Margaret Krudysz, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5373: INCREASED RETENTION AND GRADUATION RATESOF ENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York Annita Alting is Director of Academic Effectiveness & IR at the City College of New York in the Grove School of Engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Eindhoven on a research study into improving the participation of female high school students in physics. She holds a master’s degree in physics from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. She taught physics and mathematics in Dutch secondary schools and colleges and mathematics as an Adjunct at Pace University. She performed curriculum evaluation and academic and educational advising at Delft

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Improving Recruitment and Retention for Engineering Degree Students in a Rural Highly Underserved Community

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3778: IMPROVING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FORENGINEERING DEGREE STUDENTS IN A RURAL HIGHLY UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITYDr. Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College Ivan Lopez Hurtado received his B.S. degree in industrial physics engineering from Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 1995, M.S. degree in automation from Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico, 1998, and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M., USA in 2008. He is currently the Department of Engineering, Chair at Northern New Mexico College.Dr. Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College Jorge Crichigno received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from the Catholic University of Asun- cion

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Summer Enrichment Workshops for Promoting Engineering Education

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3244: SUMMER ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS FOR PROMOT-ING ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University Rafic Bachnak is professor and Chair at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Prior to joining TAMIU in 2007, Bachnak was on the faculty of Texas A&M, Corpus Christi, Northwestern State University, and Franklin University. His experience includes several fellowships with NASA and the U.S. Navy Laboratories and employment with Koch Industries. Bachnak is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas, a senior member of IEEE and

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Summer Program for Transitioning STEM Minority Students from Two-year to Four-year College Degrees

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3041: SUMMER PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING STEM MI-NORITY STUDENTS FROM TWO-YEAR TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGEDEGREESDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Aurenice Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include communication sys- tems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, and engineering education. Oliveira is the Michigan Tech Project Director of the U.S.-Brazil Engineering Education Consortium funded by FIPSE - U.S. De- partment of Education

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The Development of a Spanish Version of the Concept Assessment Tools for Statics

Conference Session: New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nadgee Mar González García, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Laura Isabel Nieves, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Paola Beatriz Pacheco, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Rosaurelis Joanne Marín, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3635: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPANISH VERSION OF THECONCEPT ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR STATICSNadgee Mar Gonzlez Garca, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Nadgee Mar Gonzlez Garca was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Nov. 20, 1987. She finished her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez and is currently doing her master’s degree on geotechnical engineering at the same institution.Laura Isabel Nieves, University of Puerto Rico, MayagezMs. Paola Beatriz Pacheco, University of Puerto Rico, MayagezMiss Rosaurelis Joanne Marn, University of Puerto Rico, MayagezDr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn is an Assistant Professor in the

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The Continuation of the Minority Outreach Efforts of the Cultivating Adolescents in Systems Engineering Habits (CASH) Program

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Carl White, Morgan State University; Clifton Sean Martin, Innovative STEM Foundation and Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy; Givon Forbes, Innovative STEM Foundation; Charles Lamont Clark, Academic Training Management Organization; Joseph White, Innovative STEM Foundation; Albert Edward Sweets Jr., iSTEMS
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5525: THE CONTINUATION OF THE MINORITY OUTREACHEFFORTS OF THE CULTIVATING ADOLESCENTS IN SYSTEMS ENGI-NEERING HABITS (CASH) PROGRAMDr. Carl White, Morgan State University In 1987, Carl White joined Morgan State University’s School of Engineering in Baltimore, Md., as an Assistant Professor. He is currently the Associate Dean for Research and Development and Gradu- ate/Professional programs, as well as a Full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering. White has more than 10 years of experience in the management of funded research, both technical and educa- tional. White’s most recent award was from NASA’s University Research Center program to establish the Center of Excellence in Systems

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Broadening Participation Activities at UPRM through the National Science Foundation BRIGE Program

Conference Session: Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Guillermo J. Serrano, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Tagged Divisions: Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4986: BROADENING PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES AT UPRMTHROUGH THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BRIGE PROGRAMDr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Materi- als and the Director of the Strategic Engineering Education Development (SEED) Office at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez (UPRM). Santiago earned a B.A. (1996) and a M.S. (2000) in industrial engi- neering from UPRM, and a Ph.D. (2009) in engineering education from Purdue University. Her primary research interest is investigating students’ understanding of difficult concepts in engineering science with underrepresented populations. She also

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An Unusual Partnership: Transportation Engineering Outreach and Spanish Translation Program

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University; Giada Biasetti, Iowa State University; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4143: AN UNUSUAL PARTNERSHIP: TRANSPORTATION EN-GINEERING OUTREACH AND SPANISH TRANSLATION PROGRAMDr. Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University Rema Nilakanta is the Program Coordinator of the K-12 outreach e-zines Go! and Vamos! at the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. She has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Iowa State University and a master’s in German from Rice University, Houston, Texas. Nilakanta’s research interest lies in the study of technology in teaching and learning, especially in the area of designing online learning systems. She has worked extensively with faculty and teachers in STEM and non-STEM fields, students, and tech developers to research and

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Engaging Underrepresented Community College Students in Engineering: A Model of Collaboration between Two-year and Four-year Institutions

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-2937: ENGAGING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITY COL-LEGE STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING: A MODEL OF COLLABORATIONBETWEEN TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONSDr. Amelito G. Enriquez, Caada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of engineering and mathematics at Caada College. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority, and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science, and engineering.Prof. Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University Wenshen Pong received his Ph.D. degree in civil/structural engineering from SUNY, Buffalo, in 1994. He is currently a

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Expanding the Engineering Pathway for Underrepresented Minorities

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aileen M. Walter, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, NACME, Inc.; Saundra Johnson Austin, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, NACME, Inc.
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4036: EXPANDING THE ENGINEERING PATHWAY FOR UN-DERREPRESENTED MINORITIESMs. Aileen M. Walter, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, NACME, Inc. Aileen Walter began her second stint at NACME as Vice President, Scholarships and University Relations. In this capacity, she is responsible for the management and direction of all NACME scholarship programs and scholarship management services. In 2003, she implemented the NACME Scholars’ Program, an initiative that includes a partnership with more than 40 colleges and universities. She also administers the Alfred P. Sloan Minority Ph.D. and Indigenous Graduate Partnerships. Both programs are focused on increasing the number of underrepresented

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Mentoring of Underrepresented Minority Scholars in the Reinvigorating Engineering and Changing History (REACH) Program and AGEP Program: Development of Interactive Learning Modules

Conference Session: Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4782: MENTORING OF UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY SCHOL-ARS IN THE REINVIGORATING ENGINEERING AND CHANGING HIS-TORY (REACH) PROGRAM AND AGEP PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENTOF INTERACTIVE LEARNING MODULESMiss Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jiabin Zhu is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in physics from East China Normal University, a M.S. in optics from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and a second M.S. in biomedical engineering from Purdue University. Her primary research inter- ests relate to comparative study methods and frameworks in engineering education, global engineering, professional development, and mentoring of engineering graduate

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Retaining Minority Students in Engineering: Undergraduate Research in Partnership with NASA

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Eshsan O. Sheybani, Virginia State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4333: RETAINING MINORITY STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING:UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NASADr. Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University Singli Garcia-Otero received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has three years industrial experiences as an engineer and has been teaching at different universities for more than 20 years. Currently, she is a professor in the Computer Engineering program at the Virginia State University.Dr. Eshsan O. Sheybani, Virginia State University Ehsan O. Sheybani has a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in E.E. from USF, FSU, and UF. Currently, Sheybani is Associate Professor at VSU. Research interests include

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A Bridge to the Doctoral Program Strategy for Increasing Latinos in the Earthquake Engineering Professoriate

Conference Session: Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia Tech; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brady R. Cox, University of Arkansas; Joseph Wartman, University of Washington
Tagged Divisions: Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5578: A BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM STRATEGYFOR INCREASING LATINOS IN THE EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERINGPROFESSORIATEDr. Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, CharlotteProf. Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, MayagezProf. Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia TechDr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Joseph Wartman, University of WashingtonProf. Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology Domniki Asimaki is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at GATech. She has a B.S. in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. Prior

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Offsetting Gender Bias in Engineering: Gender Equity Internet Controlled Fish Farm Curriculum Activity

Conference Session: New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3539: OFFSETTING GENDER BIAS IN ENGINEERING: GEN-DER EQUITY INTERNET CONTROLLED FISH FARM CURRICULUMACTIVITYMr. Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University Presentacion Rivera-Reyes is currently a graduate research assistant and a Ph.D. student in the Engi- neering Education Department at Utah State University. He formerly held a position as professor of telecommunication engineering at Technological University of Honduras. He received his B.S. in elec- trical engineering from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. He has experience in the telecommunication industry where he worked training engineers and technicians in high-speed transmis- sion system for backbone networks.Mr. Raymond Edward

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A Pre-engineering Summer Program with Emphasis on Inclusion, Diversity, and Inspiration

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Terrance R. Mayes, University of California, San Diego; Nathan Delson, University of California, San Diego
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4474: A PRE-ENGINEERING SUMMER PROGRAM WITH EM-PHASIS ON INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, AND INSPIRATIONDr. Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego Lelli Van Den Einde is a tenure-track lecturer at UC, San Diego, and focuses mostly on undergraduate education in mechanics and design courses. Her past research was in the seismic design of bridge sys- tems, but she is currently focused on assessing and improving engineering education pedagogy through technology. She has been the Faculty Advisor for UC, San Diego’s Society of Civil and Structural En- gineers (SCSE), a student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, for the past two years. Additionally, Van Den Einde is also the Faculty Advisor

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Behavioral Interview Training in Engineering Classes

Conference Session: Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4199: BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW TRAINING IN ENGINEER-ING CLASSESJulie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University Julie E. Sharp, Associate Professor of the practice of technical communication, has taught written and oral communication in the Vanderbilt University Engineering School for more than 20 years. She has published numerous articles and presented successful workshops on communication and learning styles. As a consultant, she has edited and written documents and conducted workshops for educators, industry, and professional organizations. In 2004, she earned the ASEE Southeastern Section’s Thomas C. Evans Award for ”The Most Outstanding Paper Pertaining to Engineering Education.” Sharp received her B.A. from

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Identifying Significant Features that Impact URM Student Academic Success and Retention Upmost Using Qualitative Methodologies: Focus Groups

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

ENGINEERING EDUCATION- WASHINGTON-, vol. 86, pp. 139-150, 1997.[7] T. Mitchell and A. Daniel, "A Year-Long Entry-Level College Course Sequence for Enhancing Engineering Student Success."[8] L. Fleming, et al., "AC 2008-1039: ENGINEERING STUDENTS DEFINE DIVERSITY: AN UNCOMMON THREAD," 2008.[9] J. Urban, et al., "Minority engineering program computer basics with a vision," 2002, pp. S3C1-5.[10] R. Hobson and R. Alkhasawneh, "SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM: A MODEL FOR IMPACTING FIRST-YEAR RETENTION RATES FOR UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS," in ASEE conference & exposition, Austin, TX, 2009.[11] C. Marshall and G. B. Rossman, Designing qualitative research: Sage Publications, Inc, 2010.[12] D. L. Morgan, The focus

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Pilot Intervention to Improve "Sense of Belonging" of Minorities in Engineering

Conference Session: New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kari L. Jordan, Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3317: PILOT INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE ”SENSE OF BE-LONGING” OF MINORITIES IN ENGINEERINGKari L. Jordan, Ohio State University A Detroit native, Kari L. Jordan received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering education at the Ohio State Univer- sity. She is a former GEM Doctoral Fellow and King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellow. Her research experience includes engineering for sustainability, and she is currently studying engineering self-efficacy of minority students at predominantly white institutions.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University Sheryl Sorby is Visiting Professor in the Engineering Education and

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Experiences Learned in Conducting a Summer Workshop Entitled "Integrating NASA Science, Technology, and Research in Undergraduate Curriculum and Training (INSTRUCT)" for HBCU/MI Institutions

Conference Session: New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Ram V. Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Earl Hilton Martin
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3718: EXPERIENCES LEARNED IN CONDUCTING A SUM-MER WORKSHOP ENTITLED ”INTEGRATING NASA SCIENCE, TECH-NOLOGY, AND RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM ANDTRAINING (INSTRUCT)” FOR HBCU/MI INSTITUTIONSDr. Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University Ajit D. Kelkar is a professor and Chair of Nanoengineering Department at Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. He also serves as an Associate Director for the Center for Advanced Materials and Smart Structures. For the past 25 years, he has been working in the area of performance evaluation and modeling of polymeric composites and ceramic matrix composites. He has worked with several federal laboratories in the area of fatigue, impact, and finite

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Multicultural Engineering Recruitment and Retention at a Large Urban University

Conference Session: Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Katherine S. Zerda, University of Houston; Stuart A. Long, University of Houston; Fritz J. Claydon, University of Houston
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3490: MULTICULTURAL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT ANDRETENTION AT A LARGE URBAN UNIVERSITYDr. Katherine S. Zerda, University of Houston Kathy Zerda is the Director of the Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies (PROMES), the multicul- tural learning community for undergraduates at the Cullen College of Engineering. She also directs the UH Women in Engineering program. Zerda is an Instructional and Research Assistant Professor for the college and serves as the faculty adviser for the student chapters of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists. Before joining the University of Houston, Zerda worked as an Engineering Manager for Hewlett-Packard Company. She

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MIND Links 2012: Resources to Motivate Minorities to Study and Stay In Engineering

Conference Session: Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3600: MIND LINKS 2012: RESOURCES TO MOTIVATE MI-NORITIES TO STUDY AND STAY IN ENGINEERINGDr. Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic UniversityDr. Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of engineering at Penn State, Brandywine. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International

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Identification with Academics and Multiple Identities: Combining Theoretical Frameworks to Better Understand the Experiences of Minority Engineering Students

Conference Session: New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4060: IDENTIFICATION WITH ACADEMICS AND MULTIPLEIDENTITIES: COMBINING THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS TO BET-TER UNDERSTAND THE EXPERIENCES OF MINORITY ENGINEER-ING STUDENTSMs. Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech Kelly earned her bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from Purdue University in 2007. She earned her master’s of Science in materials science and engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Cross is currently in the second year of the engineering education Ph.D. program at Virginia Tech and is currently involved with multiple educational research projects with faculty at Virginia Tech.Dr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech

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Improving Confidence Level and Performance of First Generation and Female Students using Metacognition Strategies

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4969: IMPROVING CONFIDENCE LEVEL AND PERFORMANCEOF FIRST GENERATION AND FEMALE STUDENTS USING METACOG-NITION STRATEGIESDr. Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Quamrul Mazumder is a professor of mechanical engineering at University of Michigan, Flint. His re- search interests includes computational fluid dynamics, metacognition approaches of learning, active and experiential learning, renewable energy, and global engineering education. His teaching areas are fluid mechanics, renewable energy, introduction to engineering, and senior design. Page 25.743.1 c American