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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Miguel Velez-Reyes P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Fenot Aklog, Columbia University; Dawn M. Horton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Yajaira Mejia, City College of New York; Ivonne Santiago P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Jorge E. González, City College of New York; Jeff Sivils, El Paso Community College; Harry Meeuwsen, University of Texas at El Paso; Fred Moshary, City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City University of New York

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as it relates to this careerpath.Data are being collected on Fellows’ reactions to individual grant activities and their overallparticipation. In addition to Fellow data, participating faculty are surveyed to provide furtherinformation on student growth in key areas of concern (teaching, research, and multiculturalawareness to work with diverse populations). Fellow surveys will continue to be collected beyondgraduation to further understand how Fellows transition into and exist within academic settings.The research on career decision-making is being conducted through a Social Cognitive CareerTheory lens. This lens focuses on three aspects of career development and decision-making: (1)how an individual develops their career interests, (2) how

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Mental Health of Graduate Students

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

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strategic plans were developed to serve as the starting point for career preparationsince many graduate students do not feel sufficiently prepared, especially for careers outside ofacademia [1]. The graduate students were encouraged to think about where they sought to beemployed upon graduation and to be mindful that more than a doctoral degree would be requiredto obtain employment. Guided conversation allowed them to think of the yearly activities theyshould consider undertaking. The strategic planning also extended to the broader vision of theresearch group. Part of the change vision of the faculty member was establishing an organizationbuilt on mutual benefit. By articulating visions and strategies on an individual and collectivelevel, the

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

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Melissa Gavin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Randy Mentz, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Lori M. Wedig, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Christine H. Storlie, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Eric Herbst, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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, “Employers Rate Career Competencies, New Hire Proficiency,” December 11, 2017. [Online]. Available: http://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/employers-rate-career-competencies- new-hire-proficiency/. [Accessed February 3, 2019].[15] W. Hsin and J. Cigas, “Short Videos Improve Student Learning in Online Education,” Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 253–259, 2013.[16] L. Hurtubise, B. Martin, A. Gilliland, and J. Mahan, “To Play or Not To Play: Leveraging Video in Medical Education,” Journal of Graduate Medical Education, vol. 5 no. 1, pp. 13– 18, 2013.[17] R. H. Kay, “Exploring the use of video podcasts in education: A comprehensive review of the literature,” Computers in Human Behavior, vol. 28

Conference Session

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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students in these results shared that there was an extreme difference inwhat they expected of their graduate endeavors and what they actually experienced, whichtranslated into them feeling alone and exiled [13]. Isolation or exclusion is one of the primefactors for a decrease in retention of URM students [19]. Others acknowledged the impact thatthese issues had on their ability to function as a normal member of STEM society. Thealienation from faculty and peers often resulted in a lack of confidence and comfort withcommunicating in order to gain understanding, attend meetings, request help, or even participate[19][12]. Due to a lack of STEM faculty and peers that represent similar life narratives andcultural norms [18], many minoritized students

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Growing and Maintaining Graduate Enrollment

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Shannon Barker, University of Virginia; Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; Jasmine D. Crenshaw, University of Virginia

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important factor in a potential faculty member’s decision to join.Additionally, PhD students play a vital role in mentorship of undergraduate students, serving asteaching assistants in courses and as mentors in the laboratory. Graduate students can beparticularly influential role models for undergraduates considering research careers. Finally,graduate students that go on to successful careers in a variety of sectors plays a crucial part inexpanding the reputation of the School. Their success is a direct reflection of the laboratoriesand faculty that mentored them.Just as important as the number of graduate students is the diversity of the student body. TheNational Science Foundation (NSF), other members of the National Academies, and the USCongress