Conference Session

International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University

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on the unique challenges of underrepresentedstudent populations in rural parts of the U.S. Results from this study will go into furtherinforming the current mentoring model utilized in Botswana. In addition, this study will provideinsight into the best practices for facilitating a virtual-mentoring experience through the use of asoftware application in facilitating long-distance mentoring relationships. Researchers willinvestigate its viability to serve as a mentoring tool in Botswana. Finally, this research study willdevelop formative and summative evaluation tools that will help investigate the impact of theBotswana mentorship program on female students’ self-efficacy, interests, and perceptions ofSTEM careers. NC State is uniquely

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International Research Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 8

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Yong Kyu Yoon, University of Florida ; Jin-woo Choi, Louisiana State University

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while they were in Korea.Specifically, evaluation methods include: 1. Registration form: When the selected five students register, they will complete a form that includes questions (open-ended and Likert scales) about their expectations for the program and research & cultural preparation. 2. Pre-program survey: This survey will include questions about expectations (open-ended and Likert scales) as well as questions that gather baseline data regarding knowledge, perceptions, and self-efficacy. The latter questions will be matched to post-program survey questions. 3. Mid-program survey: This survey will collect formative feedback regarding the program experience and structure. 4. Post-program survey

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Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Congying Wang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Caitlyn M. Clarkson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joseph Andler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew Korey, Purdue University; Kali D. Frost, Purdue University; Melissa S. Reeves, Tuskegee University; Carol A. Handwerker, Purdue University

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programs and project/problem-basedlearning cases aim to bring real-world challenges into the classroom, an overlapped regionclearly exists between the two research fields [18]-[22]. For example, Kuo et al. [19] proposedthe concept of Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning (IPBL): Motivated Strategies forLearning Questionnaire which was used to evaluate the participant’s perception of learningmotivation via three subscales: self-efficacy, the joyfulness of learning, and valuing thesignificance of learning on future career development. Within the time frame of 18 weeks,guided by design thinking, the IPBL approach was reported to have significant impacts onstudent's learning motivation. Bischof et al. [22] argued that project-based learning