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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Paul Merriweather, Texas A&M University; Harriet A. Lamm, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, TAMUS; Shannon D. Walton, Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Judy Kelley, West Texas A&M University; Krystal E. Thomasson, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; John David Rausch Jr., West Texas A&M University; Frank Pezold, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Kendall T. Harris, Prairie View A&M University

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undergraduate (UG) students (such as usingparticipation in research and motivation to enroll in graduate school enrollment [1-5]), theAlliance has demonstrated its impact across a range of academic success indicators.The Alliance is now composed of three of the five original universities from the TAMUS and isfocused on increasing the participation of STEM URMs who successfully complete a Bachelorof Science (BS) degree and who are prepared and ready to matriculate into doctoral programs.The foci of this paper are the remaining three Alliance institutions which are  Texas A&M University (TAMU): Highest Research Activity (R1) University and Lead Institution  Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU): Moderate Research Activity (R3

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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competitive graduate programs. Future research on engineering students’ attitudesto graduate studies should include a more in-depth examination of the differences between maleand female students.The current paper provides; 1) background information on the development of the Attitudestoward Graduate Studies Survey for use as a pre-post measure in evaluating the impact ofundergraduate summer research experiences on students intentions to pursue graduate studies, 2)a summary of results from three cohorts of students from the summers of 2010, 2011 and 2012and 3) conclusions from a follow-up study of the students from these three cohorts.BackgroundOver the last decade, the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has hosted numerous REUsites and the

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sonia Jacqueline Garcia, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University; Matthew Pariyothorn, University of Houston; Ahmarlay Myint M.S., Access and Inclusion; Alexandra K. Hardman, Texas A&M University Access and Inclusion

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1ELCIR Program – Engineering Learning Community Introduction to Research: A research andglobal experience program supporting first generation, low-income, and underrepresentedminority students.INTRODUCTION:The College of Engineering at Texas A&M University has set some ambitious goals: to increasediversity in engineering and to better prepare the engineers who are joining today’s global anddynamic workforce. Some of the issues that need to be addressed at our college are: 1) increasethe retention of underrepresented minority (URM) and first generation students in engineering,2) enhance the participation of those students in engineering research and study abroadprograms, and 3) pave the way for those students to enroll in graduate programs in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lola Brown, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York; Rawlins Beharry, City College of the City University of New York

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-economic/socio-political landscape over the past several years has impacted theseprograms and will offer revised best practices and recommendations on expandingAS/BE programs.IntroductionTwo-year schools are attractive to many students who are identified as a member of anunderrepresented group (e.g., women, Black, Latino, Native American) in science,technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers because they offer lower tuition costs,regularly scheduled remedial courses, an array of support services, supplementalinstruction and are generally located near the student’s home [1-2]. Many of thesestudents seek to continue their education, aspiring to attain a bachelor degree at a four-year institution and some ultimately seek to earn a graduate

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University; La Shon N. Lowe, Jackson State University; Josie H. Latham, Jackson State University, Undergraduate Studies and CyberLearning

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%) offtf engineering majors prior to 2009 were in this population. Students with an ACT Math scorebelow 17 must take a developmental math course before enrolling in College Algebra and almostall these students change majors or leave the university without graduating. Students with ACTMath scores of 26 and above are deemed calculus ready and do not need a bridge program. Theoriginal bridge program objective was to substantially increase the historical six year engineeringgraduation rate and decrease the time to graduate. Many summer bridge programs have beendeveloped and implemented. Some are described in references [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7].The bridge program, named the Summer Engineering Enrichment Program (SEEP) [8], wasinitiated

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois, Chicago; Elnaz Douzali, University of Illinois, Chicago; Samuel Thomas Harford, PROMINENT Labs UIC; Peter C. Nelson, University of Illinois, Chicago; Fazle Shahnawaz Muhibul Karim, University of Illinois, Chicago

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(FS GPA) of applicants to the College ofEngineering (COE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The predicted FS GPA is usedto improve the admission of underrepresented students to the COE. Also, it is shown to utilize athreshold for the FS GPA to recommend support and retention strategies to improve the students’outcomes through a statistical and association rule mining software. The University has a metric,Metric 1, that uses an applicant's High School GPA and ACT Composite Score to predict theirFS GPA. Metric 1 is a score that ranges from 0-40, representing the predicted FS GPA by afactor of 10. The university’s current admissions policy is based on this scored Metric 1 of anapplicant. It is hypothesized that a metric based

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois, Chicago; Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University; Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University

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about the status of Latinx students in engineering across the educational pathways,and about the heterogeneity in this population. The purpose of this work-in-progress literaturereview is to explore, critique, and synthesize previous research studies that investigate the Latinxexperience in engineering. The literature review is guided by the following two researchquestions: How is the diversity within Latinx described in the engineering education literature?How is the engineering educational pathways for Latinxs described in engineering educationliterature? The objectives of this review are: (1) to describe the current state of engineeringeducation for Latinxs; (2) to discuss how the diversity that exists within this group has

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Germysha Emily Little, Tennessee State University; Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University; Shabnam Etemadi Brady; T'Shana DeShai Carter, Tennessee State University ; Lydia Davis, Tennessee State University

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An Investigation of Supportive Mentoring PracticesAbstractA recent study shows that 30% of undergraduate students are successful in completing degrees in STEMfields, of those only 29% are from historically underrepresented groups.1 During the past decade, thenumber of undergraduate students pursuing degrees in STEM fields from underrepresented groups hasincreased only by 3%.2 In order to address the significant need for the completion of degrees in STEMfields by underrepresented groups, efforts to develop effective mentoring practices have beenundertaken. Mentoring has proven to be an effective mechanism for ensuring student success in STEMfields. Select mentoring programs for women, minorities, and underrepresented groups have

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Haley Margaret Gardner

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identity, career motivations,and agency through engineering. The survey was designed for students in their final senior design, orcapstone course, just prior to entering the workforce. We developed the survey using prior nationalsurveys and newly written questions categorized into six sections: (1) career goals and motivation, (2)college experiences, (3) agency, (4) climate literacy, (5) people and the planet, and (6) demographicinformation. We conducted focus groups with students to establish face and content validity of thesurvey. We collected pilot data with 200 engineering students in upper-level engineering courses toprovide validity evidence for the use of these survey items to measure students and track changes acrossthe undergraduate

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kathryn B.H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Princess Imoukhuede, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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especially engineering despite benefits of diversity 1-3. Barriersthat prevent more diverse students participating and persisting in STEM include lack of interestand campus climate 4.Campus climate and issues around race, class, and gender are critical components that shape thelearning environment in higher education. Issues around race, class, and gender often make thelearning environment hostile and unwelcoming, particularly in science, technology andmathematics or STEM fields. Aspects of the hostility include racial microaggressions which aresubtle messages that are insulting or demeaning to people of color 5-7. Research suggests hostilecampus climates are associated with students of color leaving STEM fields before graduating.For instance

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Linda M. Null, Pennsylvania State University; Jennifer Leigh Sliko, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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orientation, resource management, and academic performance. Additionally, many STEMscholars expressed interest in participating in future mentoring programs. The success of thementoring program, coupled with Learning Center initiatives and support from the NSF STEMclub, enhances the STEM experience of women and underrepresented population at Penn StateHarrisburg.1. IntroductionPenn State University at Harrisburg (PSH) is an undergraduate/graduate university that enrollsapproximately 5000 students, made up of 10% Asian, 12% Black/African-American, 7%Hispanic/Latino/Latina, 66% White, 3% Multi-race, and 2% other, with approximately 40%women and 60% men. STEM faculty member at this university received an NSF grant to aid inincreasing both enrollment and

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alisha B. Diggs, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Robert D, Scott, University of Michigan - College of Engineering

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indicators.IntroductionPreparing Future Faculty (PFF) Programs were established in 1993, in partnership with theCouncil of Graduate Schools (CGS) and the Association of American Colleges and Universities(AAC&U) [1], with the basic premise that participation in program initiatives would produceassistant professors who are better prepared for their faculty roles than their non-participatorycounterparts. Specifically, as with many future faculty development programs, it sought “threetransformative outcomes: (a) [to improve] the quality of undergraduate education by enhancingthe pedagogical skills of program participants; (b) [to provide] training to doctoral students thatbetter reflect[ed] the full range of faculty responsibilities; and (c) [to change] the culture

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Cowan, James Madison University; Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Robin Anderson, James Madison University

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full list in Table 1). While the rubric was designed to allowfor assessment of a variety of project types, it has only been applied to civil engineering studentdesign projects.5The rubric includes two four-point rating scales to aid evaluators in judging capstone reportsbased on the 16 sustainable design criteria. The earned points scale [0-3] captures the extent towhich students consider each sustainable design criterion in their capstone projects. Evaluatorsassign a score of 0 to projects that show no evidence of incorporating the design criterion, whilea score of 3 is assigned if the project shows evidence of extensive criterion application. Thepotential points scale [0-3] describes the extent to which each sustainable design criterion

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leroy L. Long III, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Trevion S. Henderson, University of Michigan

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for helping current “buoyant believers” maintain ahigh level of resilience and confidence, the present investigation uncovered detailed informationabout how Black male students in engineering and engineering-related fields developed suchtraits. 12,29 Research participants identified attributes such as a) childhood adversity, b) a refusalto quit, and c) prior academic success, which ultimately led to their collegiate achievements.Attribute 1: Childhood adversitySeveral research participants who were labeled as “buoyant believers,” described childhoodadversity which helped them learn how to focus on and fight for academic opportunities evenwith limited resources and outside discouragement. For example, Charles, a senior aerospace

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Listening and Negotiation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Amy J Moll, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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students for several years while the faculty securesexternal funding. It might contain details surrounding reimbursements associated with movingcosts. It might describe a certain square-footage laboratory. Such start-ups can run to hundreds ofthousands of dollars of support at research-intensive institutions, and future faculty membersshould be careful to understand what the “going rate” for a start-up might be at the institutionsthey are interviewing with. (Tactic #1: Do your homework – ground your request in facts.)1BackgroundAs described in “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In,”2 which uses“Harvard Principled Negotiation,”2,3 any method of negotiation may be evaluated based on threecriteria: first, it should produce a “wise

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Te Kipa Kepa Brian Morgan CPEng, The University of Auckland; Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines

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the U.S. for instance, the 2014 publication of a workshopsummary co-sponsored by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the AmericanSociety for Engineering Education (ASEE) identifies that “the goal of diversifying engineeringeducation has long been recognized, studied, and subjected to attempted interventions….”1 Onespeaker at that NAE/ASEE-sponsored workshop noted that literature spanning over 40 yearsemphasizes both the importance of ethnic diversity in engineering education and commonapproaches to achieving that goal. However, the percentage of underrepresented minorities inU.S. engineering education still “remains well below their percentage in the population.”1 Ethnicdiversity is not the sole focus of diversity initiatives

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Gender Bias in Student Evaluations of Teaching

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Agnes G d'Entremont, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Hannah Gustafson, University of British Columbia

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her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Her research focus is biomechanics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 PANEL: Gender Bias in Student Evaluations of TeachingStudent evaluations of teaching (SET) are important in the university setting for determiningtenure and promotion. In 2000, 88% of deans surveyed reported their colleges “always used”systematic student ratings to evaluate faculty teaching performance, and that number increased in2010 to 94%1. Given the widespread usage of SET, it is important to consider biases, such asthose due to gender, that may influence these evaluations. In particular, engineering has a lowproportion of women

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dina Verdín, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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College Student in EngineeringAbstractThis research study explored first-generation college students’ in engineering post-graduationcareer intentions based on responses to a quantitative survey. In this paper, we answer thefollowing research questions: 1) How do first-generation college students’ measures of physics,mathematics, and engineering identity constructs differ compared to non-first-generation collegestudents? and 2) How does a physics identity influence first-generation college student’s choice ofan engineering major and career aspirations? The data came from the Intersectionality of Non-normative Identities in the Cultures of Engineering (InIce) survey. InIce was completed by 2,916first-year engineering college students enrolled in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Teresa Napoli, University of California, Santa Barbara; Elizabeth Sciaky, University of California, Santa Barbara, Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships; Diana Jaleh Arya, University of California, Santa Barbara; Noreen Balos, University of California, Santa Barbara

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pronounced for underrepresented groups, often first generation college students,including veterans. PIPELINES, a collaboration between a Navy Base in Southern California, atier-1 research university and a network of community colleges, is an early workforce learningexperience that fosters students’ career preparedness while providing the ground to investigatethe complexities of developing STEM readiness of underrepresented populations through aninteractive ethnographic approach.In this work, we highlight strategies we found effective in developing and implementing thismulti-tiered, interdisciplinary effort, in which each actor (educators, researchers, and Navyscientists and engineers) brings complementary knowledge and skills that are key to

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University; Camille Johnson, San Jose State University; Clifton M. Oyamot Jr., San Jose State University

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interventionresulted in higher course performance than in the growth and control. Third, the interventionsdid not differentially affect course performance among under-represented minorities (URMs).Finally, among non-URMs, the belongingness intervention led to improved course performancecompared to the growth mindset and control conditions.Interestingly, prior to the interventions, underrepresented minority students exhibited highergrowth mindset scores (effect size = 0.32) than non-underrepresented minority students andwomen exhibited higher feelings of belonging (effect size = 0.21) than men.1 INTRODUCTIONThe present work evaluates whether minimally-invasive, low-cost interventions fostering agrowth mindset and/or feelings of belonging can be effective in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park; Felicia James Onuma; Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park

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, 2012). Considering the innovation-driven and knowledge-based nature of the U.S. economy,employment opportunities in STEM are projected to increase at a much faster rate than those innon-STEM occupations (CIC, 2014). Also, employees in STEM occupations have and shouldcontinue to experience higher average salaries and lower unemployment rates than theircontemporaries in non-STEM fields (CIC, 2014; Daymont & Andrisani, 1984; Wise, 1975). Inspite of the aforementioned perquisites of working in STEM fields, however, the United Statescontinues to severely lack individuals with the qualifications needed to assume these jobs (CIC,2014; U.S. CJEC, 2012). The insufficiency of the U.S. STEM workforce partially derives fromtwo major factors: 1

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Ann Newman, Johns Hopkins University; Carolyn Parker, Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, Johns Hopkins University/Ctr for Educational Outreach; Michael L. Falk, Johns Hopkins University

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universities. Roles,responsibilities, and expectations were developed. The second year of the grant was the firstyear of school implementation. The rollout was to one school in each of the three neighborhoodsand their OSTs and CDCs. During each subsequent year, SABES incorporated one more schoolin each of the three neighborhoods until the full cohort of nine schools were participating.SABES will continue to be NSF funded through two years of full implementation involving allnine schools, three CDCs and six OSTs.Training and Roles of facilitators, coaches and mentorsTable 1: Facilitators, coaches and mentors in SABES OST Role Workload Main Training Backgrounds Responsibilities

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #20240Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering ExperiencesDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, taught at Northwestern for Fall 1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, Chicago State, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa; Tracy R. Peterson, The University of Iowa, College of Engineering; Mary K. Nyaema; Barbara Newhall, University of Iowa, Health and Human Physiology

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their STEM stories” with diverse groups. Theseoutreach and community engagement activities provide “cradle to career” service to students andtheir mentors; training for teachers who implement new practices in K-12 classes, and access toeducational and career opportunities for learners across the state.IntroductionIndustries in the United States (U.S.) are not finding enough people trained in science,technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields to fill their growing needs.1 Jobs incomputer science, information technology and selected engineering, science, and mathematicsareas are expected to grow faster than those in other sectors through 2024.2 To address thesechallenges, business and professional organizations as well as K-12 and

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware; Kenneth A. Bright, University of Delaware, College of Engineering; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware

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. Kenneth A. Bright, University of Delaware, College of EngineeringDr. Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Dean for Diversity, College of Engi- neering Core Faculty Member, Disaster Research Center University of Delaware Newark, DE c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Engineering (verb) Diversity: Using the Engineering Design Process to Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan of Action for Undergraduate Diversity at the Institution LevelJenni M. Buckley, PhD1; Amy Trauth-Nare, PhD2; Kenneth Bright, BA1; Michael Vaughan, PhD1; Rachel Davidson, PhD1 1

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reyna M. Flores, University of Texas, Austin; Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin

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challenging courses that colleges expect of prospective engineering students [6].The most effective way to turn things around is to provide coursework in middle and highschool to give students a sense of what STEM courses entail at the college level [1]. TheK-12 pipeline is expected to have an inevitable majority of underrepresented minoritiesand should be a major focal point of intervention to cultivate the diverse talent poolneeded to sustain the nation’s future in STEM [5]. There is a lack of STEM awarenessand programming in the K-12 pipeline in targeted high schools, but a large need forSTEM in the workforce [5]. One current approach to address the achievement gap is theimplementation of the MITE Enrichment Program at The University of Texas at

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darryl Dickerson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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, especially within and across cultural boundaries. Through this research, she aims to inform the development and evaluation of these initiatives in a variety of contexts. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Exploring the association of a cultural engineering student organization chapter with student successIntroduction In order for engineers to produce solutions that more effectively address complex societalchallenges, perspectives from all members of the global community are needed. Yet, within theUnited States, it has been stated that “Engineering has a ‘diversity’ problem” (p. 73) [1] giventhe lack of participation of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in Science

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erin Buehler, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amy Hurst, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Underrepresented Students in STEM Learning1. IntroductionIn recent years, “maker” culture and 3D printing have become increasingly popular. Member-driven and community-based makerspaces are cropping up across the U.S. offering access todigital fabrication tools such as laser cutters, CNC mills, and 3D printers. Schools are alsobeginning to take interest, with groups like MakerEd [1] working to promote the educationalbenefits of maker skills in both formal and informal learning spaces. We have explored the useof 3D printing as a means to engage underrepresented students in STEM learning. 3D printersare becoming more common in learning spaces due to dramatically decreasing costs and steadilyimproving reliability

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Pamela Petrease Felder, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Shawnisha Hester LGSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amanda Lo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park; Patricia Ordonez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

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covered topics of accessibility. Her current research in Maryland looks at intersections of social science theories, STEM equity, and physics. She was a ”Cover Girl” for O’Reilly Media’s ”Women in Data” issue in 2015, a finalist for the 2015 Global Engineering Deans Council/Airbus Diversity Award, Sci Chic/Medium.com 35 ”Women STEM on Social Media Stars” (July 1, 2016), and 2016 winner of the Claire Felbinger Award for Diversity from ABET. She is a Tau Beta Pi ”Eminent Engineer,” and can be found online @Renetta Tull and https://renettatull.wordpress.com/.Dr. Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Autumn M. Reed is Program Coordinator for ADVANCE Faculty Diversity Initiatives. In this role Dr

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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Pakistan; David Lawrence Stevenson, University of Utah; James A. VanDerslice, University of Utah; Kamran Ansari; Abdul Latif Qureshi

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 cannot achieve these goals, unless their implementation is fully supported by all stakeholders which includes, citizens, civil society, private sector, and academia—just to name a few.  SDG 6 is to ensure Clean Water and Sanitation (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg6) . It is estimated that nearly three‐quarters of one billion people do not have access to clean water, and this number is projected to substantially increase in the future. Partly spurred by the MDG, more than 2 billion people have been provided access to improved water and sanitation since  1  1990; however, the quality of the drinking water does not typically meet minimum standards2. For example, in Pakistan, access to