Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

DeLean Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

identify problems, finding solutions Creativity Creativity, invention, innovation, thinking outside the box, art Communication Communication skills, oral narrative skills Business and Management Decision making, prioritizing, managing people and projects, troubleshooting Leadership Service, leadership High Ethical Standards Ethical standards, religion (faith), values, belief system, morals Professionalism Professionalism, ethics, judgement, care, subject expertise

Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

themselves in their roles as engineers, theirdefinitions of an engineer started to change. As they discussed their journey throughundergraduate school and their career their description of what it meant to be an engineer nolonger reflected the stereotypes that they described initially. They started to personalize theirdefinitions to now embody personal traits, and they started to describe engineering as part oftheir individual and collective identities. Andy described engineers as individuals with a “strongwork ethic… and high integrity,” “being comfortable around technical information,” and“definitely takes a different kind of thinker to be an engineer.” She also described it as “fun,”likening engineering to being “[…] a private detective.” Others

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retention Programs for Diverse Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abbie B Liel P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Eva Leong

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

topics and do long problems on the board and no one ever stopped to ask questions because he would make no effort to help us understand the topics.”These comments demonstrate the crucial role of professors as ambassadors of the profession instudents’ early careers. Engagement with the professors/T.A.s Lectures and activities in class Doing homework & assignments Helpful textbook, handouts, and other resources Collaboration with fellow classmates; study groups Internship experiences My own technical skills and work ethic 0

Conference Session

Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Clinkscales Verdell, Mississippi State University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; James Warnock, Mississippi State University; Vemitra White Alexander, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

demographic attributes (e.g., gender and ethnicity)and incoming metrics (e.g., standardized test scores, high school grade point average). Althoughhigh school GPAs and standardized scores are considered as part of the application, the decisionfor acceptance into SB is a combination of a student’s expressed work ethic, letters ofrecommendations from high school counselors and teacher, and overall transcript courseevaluation. All incoming URM students are encouraged to apply for the program; however, withan average acceptance rate around 90%, not all applicants are accepted.Summer Bridge StructureThe SB program runs for five weeks and coincides with the second summer session. Students areadmitted into the program at no cost as part of the funding

Conference Session

Expanding the Perspectives of Underrepresentation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Leyva, Vanderbilt University; Jacob Massa, Rutgers University; Dan Battey, Rutgers University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

) Studies 14 men undergraduate engineering graduatesRoeser (2012) 21 Science and N/A N/A Engineering Ethics Cech (2013)* 12 Social Forces 2003 National 9936 survey Survey of respondents College (1120 women Graduates and 8816 men) (National including

Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Nicki Washington, Winthrop University; Shaefny Grays, North Carolina State University ; Sudipta Dasmohapatra, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, 5-point LikertSurvey13 Financial Issues, Ethics, Environmental Impact, Sustainability, & DiversityStudent Attitudes’ Middle Attitude-Science, Attitude-Math, 5-point Likerttoward STEM School, High Attitude-Engineering, & 21st centurySurvey2 School skillsMany of the surveys extend from others that are listed. While several measure constructs that areimportant to understanding student attitudes toward computer science, none of them targetunderrepresented minority students. Furthermore, none of the surveys account for the importantconstruct of identity, specifically ethnic identity.Ethnic identity is defined as

Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron W. Coates, Armstrong State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

their own interest, high school studentsregard their parents as having the greatest influence on their thinking regarding future career options.Our survey was therefore developed to understand the parent’s perspective, and interpret any additionalfactors unique to the community that contribute to parental attitudes, habits and expectations. Theresearch protocol was reviewed and approved by the university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). TheAmerican Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines for research with human participantswere strictly adhered to. Participation was voluntary for all participants. The opportunity to enter adrawing to win a restaurant gift card was provided as an incentive to complete the survey, and there wereno

Conference Session

Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Radiah C. Minor, School of Agriculture and Envrinmental Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University; Vernal G. Alford III, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

including coordinating community service for engineering students. • Presenter for the Greensboro Area Mathematics and Science Education Center (GAMSEC) Summer Program • Speaker/presenter at various K-12 institutions. Professor Alford currently teaches Introduction to Engineering Design and Ethics as well as Statics and Mechanics of Materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 After School Matters: Expanding the time to engage Minority Middle School Girls in STEM through Informal learning outside of the classroomAn increase in the diversity of the U.S. pipeline for students entering STEM fields is significantlyneeded. This is especially true for minority and female students

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Development Opportunities for Diverse Engineering Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allie Copeland, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

current professionalgraduate students of a university industrial distribution program, through industrial distributiontrade organizations and online networking or recruitment sites.All potential participants were emailed a link to an online study hosted by Qualtrics. The surveybegan with an introduction explaining that the purpose of the study is to identify genderperceptions related to the trends, challenges, and opportunities for women interested in orcurrently engaged in a career in industrial distribution. All survey questions were anonymouswith an opt-out feature if a respondent did not choose to answer. We received IRB approval priorto running the study, and all respondents were treated ethically. Of the original 293 participants,282

Conference Session

Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Ismael Pagán-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Evelyn Villanueva, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center; David W. Pittman PE, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

thestudent outcomes. Furthermore, the high levels of research content broaden students’knowledge of creative and research work. Level of Exposition/Experience at ERIP Student Outcomes (SOs) Low Average High a. math/science/engineering… X b. conduct experiments… X c. engineering design… X d. multi-disciplinary teamwork... X e. problem solving… X f. professionalism & ethics… X g. communication skills

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian A. Burt, Iowa State University; Alade S McKen, Iowa State University; Jordan Anthony Burkhart, Iowa State University; Jennifer Hormell, Iowa State University; Alec James Knight, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

enroll, remain in, and complete engineering graduate programs.Literature on Graduate Advising Relationships and Racial Microaggressions The nature of the advising relationship impacts a number of student outcomes; the mostcommonly cited in higher education research are time-to-degree, productivity, academic sense ofself, and completion rates.2,3,4 Because of these potential outcomes, the advising relationship isoften considered a mentoring relationship where the advisor helps the advisee learn about – andbecome socialized to – the academic field of study, the university, research, ethics, and manyother important aspects related to being a graduate student.5 Advisors can display a caringinterest in students’ welfare, helping students

Conference Session

Pathways to Success in STEM through Computer Science and Making

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Cindy S Ziker, SRI International; Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University; Clay Gloster Jr, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Kamal S. Ali, Jackson State University; Philip Puthumana, Verizon Foundation

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

- ing, where she leads research projects that focus on technology in education. She holds a doctorate degree in the psychology in of education from Arizona State University and a masters degree in public health from the University of Arizona.Mr. Derrick Cornell Gilmore, Kentucky State University Derrick C. Gilmore is the Director of Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs at Kentucky State Uni- versity. In this role he provides oversight of administrative functions that include research compliance, re- search ethics, education and policy, administration, and technology transfer. His research interest include: sponsored research capacities/impacts at Minority Serving Institutions, behavioral health for African

Conference Session

Expanding the Perspectives of Underrepresentation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage; Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Matthew E. Calhoun, University of Alaska, Anchorage

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

,phenomenon, or process under investigation by thinking and thus writing and thus thinking evenmore about them” (p. 41). “Analytic Memos” can act as a “prompt or trigger for writtenreflection on the deeper and complex meanings it evokes”45 (p. 42). Examples of “AnalyticMemos” that Saldaña45 provided includes reflections about personal connections to the data,study’s research questions, codes, definitions, patterns, categories, themes, concepts, assertions,possible networks, theory, problems with the study, personal or ethical dilemmas, futuredirections of the study, other analytic memos, and study’s final reporting (pp. 43–50).“Analytical Memos” were used to help deeply contemplate the meaning of the data and usedthem to help analyze the data45

Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P Martin, Clemson University; Renata A Revelo , University of Illinois at Chicago; Shannon K Stefl, Clemson University; Stacey D Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

engineering ABET criteria may force an even furthernarrowing of the engineering curriculum and thus limit the development of the so-called “21stcentury skills” for all students [25], organizations such as NSBE and SHPE continue to provideunique opportunities for engineering students of color to develop many of the professional skillsoutside of the classroom such as those described in the Engineer 2020 vision. These twoprofessional organizations provide unique opportunities for students to acquire skills and buildknowledge that is not (or cannot be) taught in traditional engineering classrooms. AfricanAmerican and Latina/o engineering students develop skills such as communication, ethics, andtime and resource management through interactions with the

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

session (humanitarian engr) Professional Skills Spring Assignment to designated on-campus dormitory Learning Community 2015 Group sessions on college success and life skills Instruction Strategist College and civil engineering student mentoring Life Mentoring Moral and Ethical Development Educational Professional Skills Seminar Multi-part diversity training Professional Skills Girl Scout Engineering Outreach Event Community Service Local engineering competition Learning Community Field trip/ mentoring