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First-year Programs: Retention and Bridge Programs #1

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Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona-Martínez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Anidza Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Successful Engineering Careers,” sponsored by NSF DUE.Dr. Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Dr. Jimenez is a professor at the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department in the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM). He earned his B.S from Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, Do- minican Republic in 1986, M.S. from Univ. of Puerto Rico Mayaguez in 1991, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1999. His current teaching and research interests include design, characterization, and rapid prototyping of information processing systems, embedded cyber-physical systems, and engineering education. He is the lead author of the textbook Introduction to Embedded Systems: Using Microcon

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K-12 and Bridge Experiences in Engineering Education

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Sabina Anne Schill, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

gainedsupport and insider knowledge of their department, and mentors gained communication andinterpersonal skills. Dennehy and Dasgupta’s [10] research concluded that female peer mentorsseemed to increase belonging, confidence, and motivation of female first-year mentees.Mentoring can provide different functions, commonly separated into the categories ofpsychosocial support (i.e., encouragement, counseling, role modeling) and career / instrumentalsupport (i.e., skill-building, evaluating, acknowledging achievements) [7, 8, 10]. Additionally,mentoring can be either formal (structured / intentional) or informal (developed organicallybetween the mentee and “a more experience[d] individual with whom the mentee has regularcontact” [7, p. 37

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

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Reza Rahdar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Yuetong Lin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ryan Goyings, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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systems from inception through design, development, and production. His skills are included but not limited to operations research, analytical/statistical analysis, trade studies, new product introduction including gates and design reviews processes, risk and oppor- tunity management, reliability, availability & maintainability, and safety analysis, and complex project managementDr. Ghazal Barari, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Ghazal Barari received her PhD in mechanical engineering from University of Central Florida. Her re- search was focused on combustion modeling of promising biofuels in order to find a suitable substitute for fossil fuels. She started her career as a tenure track assistant professor in

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NSF Grantees: REU 2

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Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Juan M. Caicedo, University of South Carolina; Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC

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those from underrepresented groups, not only tocomplete their undergraduate degrees, but also to pursue advanced degrees and/or careers inengineering. The detailed program objectives and expected outcomes can be found in [10].Participants spend a total of 10 weeks in the program. In the first two weeks, the students arehosted at the academic institutions, SFSU or UofSC, receiving training for the upcomingresearch activities. During this two weeks, workshops, including professional developmentworkshops such as Applying for Graduate School, Communication and Writing Skills, TheElevator Pitch, and Entrepreneurship, as well as subject related preparation workshops such asData Acquisition, Dynamics, Introduction to Programming, Introduction to Lab

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Student Division Technical Session 3

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Jayanta K. Banerjee, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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, needs amore intimate image of a role model, a mentor who ignites academic inspiration on a very personal levelthroughout the undergraduate years and beyond. The multiple roles of a mentor are summarized by thesociologist Morris Zelditch of the American Council of Graduate Schools as follows: Mentors are advisors,people with career experience willing to share their knowledge; supporters, people who give emotionaland moral encouragement; tutors, people who give specific feedback on one’s performance; masters, inthe sense of employers to whom one is apprenticed; sponsors, sources of information about and aid inobtaining opportunities; models of identity, of the kind of person one should be to be an academic.”[3].Thus, a mentor is a very unique

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Exploration of Broad Issues and Promotion of Engineering and Technological Literacy

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

of opening the first MESA Program in Texas [3], [4] in 2007. It was thefirst and still is the only MESA Program in Texas. From the beginning it was a center thatcontinuously promoted technical literacy and being coordinated by our Engineering Program, itwas also one of our major promoters and recruiters for students to pursue careers in STEM fieldsand particularly, in engineering. Its mission was, and still is, to help and support studentsbecome scientists, engineers, and mathematicians responding to a growing national need forqualified technical professionals.BackgroundThe term “technological literacy” refers to one's ability to use, manage, evaluate, and understandtechnology (ITEA, 2000/2002) [5]. In order to be a technologically or

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

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Melissa Morris, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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. It is here that studentssometimes lose focus and cannot see that they are still headed to the career or specialization thatsparked their interest. They forget why they chose engineering in the first place, and so retentioncan be a challenge. This paper will present a course that not only addresses this issue, but alsoincorporates project-based learning and community involvement to enrich the educationexperience.BackgroundInarguably, engineering is a challenging curriculum. STEM fields have a completion rateranging from 21-54% as opposed to business at 63-71% [1]. In addition to academic challenges,notably in math [2], students need motivation and perseverance. Motivation in particular can behighly effective, and it was shown that getting

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CPDD Session 2 - Professional Development - Where Are We Going?

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Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana

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Paper ID #31454Online Professional Development for Embedding Industry Credentials inEngineering CurriculaDr. Susan J Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. Her research interests in Supply Chain Management include optimization through resiliency, lean supply chain practices and effective instruction in supply chain for career development, professional development of educators and online practices. c American Society for Engineering

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NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 2

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Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Madison E. Andrews, University of Texas at Austin; Bobbie Bermudez, University of Oregon; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Laura J. Carroll, University of Michigan; Nicholette Marie DeRosia, University of Oregon ; Matthew Charles Graham; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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also outreach to pre-college students to introduce them to science and engineering career opportunities. Ms. Marlor joined University of California, Berkeley in 2013. She has a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Education, and Director and Graduate Chair for Engineering Education Research Programs at University of Michigan (U-M). Dr. Finelli is a fellow in the American Society of Engineering Education, a Deputy Editor of the Journal for Engineering Education, an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and past chair of the

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona-Martínez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Carla López del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Anidza Valentín-Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Currently she is the internal evaluator for the projects Recruiting, Retaining and Engaging Academically Talented Students from Economically Disadvantaged Groups into a Pathway to Successful Engineering Careers (PEARLS) and for Building Capacity at Collaborative Undergraduate STEM Program in Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (RISE-UP). Both projects are funded by NSF.Dr. Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico Mayag¨uez (UPRM). She graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering from UPRM (1983), a MSIE (1985) from Purdue

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NSF Grantees: REU 2

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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individually in year 1. In years 2 and 3,some REU participants worked in group settings. In year 4, all REU participants worked in groupsettings while each group of REU participants were required to submit an additional team projectreport discussing the social impacts of their projects. Table 1: REU participants’ post survey results (data shown in percentage) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4Overall experience (Excellent/Very Good/Good) 67/22/11 64/27/9 55/36/9 60/20/10*Interested in going to grad school 67/33/0 73/18/9 46/54/0 60/40/0(increased/same/decreased)Interested in research career

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Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 1

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Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Joseph Murphy, University of California, Los Angeles; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. degree in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy from Cornell University. Dr. Main examines student academic pathways and transitions to the workforce in science and engineering. She was a recipi- ent of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Educational Research and Methods Division Apprentice Faculty Award, the 2015 Frontiers in Education Faculty Fellow Award, and the 2019 Betty Vetter Award for Research from WEPAN. In 2017, Dr. Main received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to examine the longitudinal career pathways of engineering PhDs.Dr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University

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development of profound personaltraits associated with a career [3]. However, this is not as simple as it seems as universities arenow challenged with providing non-standard curriculum offerings because as explained byPassow “engineering curricula whose graduates will thrive in practice must developcompetencies beyond the traditional emphasis on “math, science, and engineering knowledge,”and possibly beyond ABET’s eleven” [4]. As access to education increases and continues togrow throughout the nation, competition for both education and jobs is rising; thus, making itmore difficult to fill these spots.In the U.S., engineering and computing programs usually follow a 128-credit bachelor’s degreerequirement. With state legislature playing a major role

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Laboratory Learning in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 24th

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Michael P. Rathslag, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Brittany R. Van Vleet, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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also has led multiple curricular initiative in Bioengineering and the College of Engineering on several NSF funded projects.Prof. Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge

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Innovative Development for Various Faculty Lines

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Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Environmental Engineering, Faculty Development Division

commended.Moving to academia from industryMoving to academia mid-career from industry is a major career change with both benefits andchallenges. First, it’s difficult to find academic institutions that appreciate and would even considerhiring an engineer from industry who has not published in an academic journal since graduate school.However, some institutions do value and require industry experience; though if published research isnot on the CV then teaching experience must be, particularly for a teaching focused campus.Once the switch has been made from industry to academia, the new professor can bring some greatpractical insight and real-life examples into the classroom. Undergraduate engineering studentsappreciate a professor who can tell them first

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Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

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Fantasi Nicole, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

indicates that it is vital for the individual URM tohave individual attitudes and experiences that aid in their retention within their STEM graduatedegree program. These personal factors were differentiated as internal motivation, identitydevelopment, perception of support, and “resilience toward stereotypes, bias, and previouslylived experiences” [1]. These factors presented themselves across several of the articlesreviewed during the analysis process.Internal MotivationQuite a few URM graduate students indicated that one of the factors of retention for them was aninternal motivation to remain in the program for their own personal reasons, which included anearly interest in science and math, a greater purpose, individual security, career

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NSF Grantees: RED 2 / Civil Eng

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Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Nicholas Anthony Clegorne

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explore human, technology and society interactions to transform civil engineering education and practice with an emphasis on understanding hazard recog- nition, competencies, satisfaction, personal resilience, organizational culture, training, informal learning and social considerations. The broader impact of this work lies in achieving and sustaining safe, produc- tive, and inclusive project organizations composed of engaged, competent and diverse people. The SRL is supported by multiple research grants, including a CAREER award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Simmons is a former project director of the Summer Transportation Institute (STI) at South Carolina State University and Savannah

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NSF Grantees: First Year Programming (2)

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Cassondra Wallwey, Ohio State University; Abigail Clark, Ohio State University; Soundouss Sassi, Mississippi State University; Katherine Elmore, Mississippi State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Anastasia Nicole Doty, Ohio State University

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engineering communities as any groups that student engage induring their undergraduate career, whether formal or informal. Though students define thesegroups, during our analysis we are particularly interested in those engineering communities thatare communities of practice (e.g., they have mutual engagement, shared repertoire, and jointenterprise [6]). Engineering communities are important for engineering identity development(e.g., [7], [8], [9]). Therefore, we are examining how different student pathways may impactcommunity development in engineering students.To begin to understand the impact of community on engineering identity, we used an instrumentdeveloped by Jones, Paretti, Hein and Knott [10] to understand students’ major choice, careerchoice

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Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 4

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Nandita Biswas, Washington State University; David Torick, Washington State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

and standards but welldimensioned drawings require that a designer is aware of how the part will be created as well. Ourstudents are asked to be good at dimensioning but they lack the context of how to applydimensions. This project addresses the lack of experiences that makes it very challenging for ourstudents to construct the knowledge and make this skill be recalled throughout their career. Thisproject allows us to address the problems through a virtual experience. This work providesMechanical Engineering freshman level students a real life experience of dimensioning andtolerancing in the context of machining. With machining videos that developed in this project,using proper dimensioning and tolerancing technique, students are now able to

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Student Division Technical Session 2

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Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany-SUNY; Joerene Acerrador Aviles, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Eva Dibong; Beatrice Mendiola, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Michelle Murray, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Melissa Shuey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Marta Tsyndra, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Makayla Wahaus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Polytechnic InstituteMelissa Shuey, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMarta TsyndraMakayla Wahaus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Makayla Wahaus received her Bachelors of Science in Sustainability Studies and Applied Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2020. After completing her senior thesis, ”Community Supported Agriculture in the NY Capital Region: Pathways, Economics, and Community”, she plans to farm with a local CSA producer while navigating to her desired career path. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Student Perspectives on Navigating Engineering PathwaysLike many of the National Academy of Engineering’s consensus studies, the 2018 Pathwaysreport [1] tells

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Work in Progress: Assessment, Evaluation and Hands-on Activities

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Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Joana Marques Melo, Purdue University; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won several awards for her

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2-Year College Division: Workforce Pathways and ATE

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David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Edem G Tetteh, Rowan College at Burlington County; Ratneshwar Jha, Rowan University

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research projects and internships. Objective 1.2 Develop an applications library (real examples of STEM principles for instructional practices) as a resource for faculty to support relevant curriculum by presenting industry-relevant competencies, techniques and images that meet predetermined learning outcomes. Objective 1.3 Strengthen career pathways throughout, and partnerships between, regional higher education institutions, secondary schools, and industry partners. Activities will include the creation of advisory committees, student work-based learning activities, and job placement support. Focus will be on job placement and

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ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

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Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

educational emphasis in nuclear power.This paper summarizes and evaluates the outreach and recruiting efforts for a focused group ofstudents who meet or exceed the selection criteria set forth by the funding agency.The workforce development program was designed to increase awareness of nuclear powerrelated degrees and employment opportunities in those fields through its recruitment andadvertisement campaign. Our recruitment efforts are focused on Western Carolina University’s(WCU) junior and senior students who demonstrate commitment to a career supporting thenuclear industry in the near term. These students have already shown promise in scholarship andacademic success. Sophomore students are also considered in case the applicant pool from juniorand

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Student Perceptions of Self-efficacy, Success, and Identity

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Juebei Chen, Aalborg University; Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University; Xiangyun Du, Qatar University

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Educational Research and Methods

benefit of teamwork is the chance to develop new interest. At first, I had no idea with this problem, but when other members discussed it and asked teachers, I realized I don’t know the answer either. The problem is worthy to explore. It’s good and interesting to try and learn new things.” —— KaroIdentify future career directions or job typesAs mentioned before, PBL provides a simulation of real engineers’ work, which could influencestudents’ decisions of future career directions. As reported by Ida, she got work-related experienceand developed interests in working as a project team through PBL. She found her future careerdirection and she was on the right way to become an engineer by equipping herself with professionalcompetences through

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 1

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Tiffiny Antionette Butler , Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ryan Nicole Meadows, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Pre-College Engineering Education

with the high schoolSaturday sessions. The undergraduate and graduate mentors participated in discussions andworkshops covering topics such as being a role model in the lab; promoting a “growth mindset”[12 ] and incorporating inclusive pedagogy when mentoring [13]; what “success” means andwho decides; examining different identities [14]; and leveraging the mentoring experience whenapplying for future career jobs. During these sessions, the mentors reported the desire to run theworkshops for the high school students themselves and they also helped design the futureiteration of WRAMP.Meanwhile, the feedback from the WRAMP high school participants demonstrated the desire tohave more interactions with the mentors and other WRAMP participants. As

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NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

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Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Andrea L'Afflitto, Virginia Tech; Wei Sun, University of Oklahoma; Jiyoon Lee, Rose State College; Steven L. Fowler, Rose State College; Wayne Jones, Rose State College

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rural, westernportion of the state. Agriculture is an important industry in Oklahoma, according to the OklahomaDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, in 2015 Oklahoma was characterized by 1,231square miles of water areas and ranked eighth in the Nation for acreage dedicated to farming [8].The State has careers in research and development, commodity production and distribution, andfertilizer manufacturing. Aerospace and defense are also big contributors to jobs in the stateprovides over 143,000 direct and indirect jobs; Tinker Air Force Base, the world largest aircraft-maintenance complex, is based in Oklahoma City. The ability of UAS to reach remote locations and cover long distances can provideimmeasurable support to the agricultural

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Janis P. Raje

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Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Pre-engineering. When the programbegan in 2014, all of these programs were housed in the Department of Computer Science, oneof UVU’s oldest programs with a diverse range of programs and courses. The department’s goalhas been to provide a quality program that meets accreditation standards while providing thestudents with a skill set that allows them to succeed in computing careers. Over 1,200 studentsare currently enrolled in Computer Science programs.In 2018, the Computer Engineering and Pre-engineering programs were moved to a newDepartment of Engineering when UVU initiated three new engineering programs – ElectricalEngineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The new programs were createdwith

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; Farman A. Moayed, Indiana State University; Alister McLeod, Indiana State University

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theparticipation in industry forums and guided industry tours, internships or cooperative workexperiences, soft skill honing geared toward career readiness. These activities are undertaken sothat job placement in a chosen career occurs upon graduation. New opportunities for professionalinteractions with the industry partners will help integrate the undergraduate experience with thereal-world workplace, resulting in enhanced focus, interest, and success for the students. In thispaper, we present a theoretical model that holistically approaches recruitment, retention andemployment in baccalaureate degree Engineering Technology programs.IntroductionIn the U.S., a tremendous job growth is expected in STEM occupations through 2024 [1].According to the Indiana

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NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 1

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Rebekah J, Hammack, Montana State University; Nick Lux, Montana State University; Paul Gannon, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University

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work conducted as part of therecently funded National Science Foundation Research in the Formation of Engineers project,"Research: Looks Like Me": Leveraging Funds of Identity to Enhance Engineering CareerPursuits in Rural/Reservation Communities. The overall goal of the project is to fosterpartnerships among tribal and community colleges and the surrounding rural and tribal schooldistricts. These partnerships will result in increased awareness and preparedness of rural andindigenous youth to pursue engineering and engineering related careers. We are currentlyassembling professional learning communities (PLCs) consisting of pre and in-serviceelementary teachers, instructors from partner tribal and community colleges, and faculty from alarge

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Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

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Andrew Katz, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2016 American Society of Engineering Education