Conference Session

Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole M Yates, National Society of Black Engineers; Barry Nagle, Evaluation and Action Research Associates

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Minorities in Engineering

events and conferences, as well as at the chapterlevel. Whereas minority engineering organizations significantly support professionaldevelopment outside the classroom, some engineering programs include professionaldevelopment as part of their integrated curricula. In the right setting, practical professionalengineering skills can be taught to students[33], giving them an advantage in the workforce. Bycreating a more holistic experience of engineering education, professional development supportsgreater engagement[9], particularly for minority students who may not have had much interactionwith workers in their desired career. Professional development of both students and faculty iscrucial for the continuing success of the student[13].Financial aid

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Elizabeth A. Sanders, University of Michigan; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Gretchen M. Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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IllinoisBridge Status Survey,” 2010.[12] Gleason, Jim et al., “Integrated engineering math-based summer bridge program for studentretention,” Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 1–17, 6/2010.[13] Raines, Joan M, “FirstSTEP: A Preliminary Review of the Effects of a Summer BridgeProgram on Pre-College STEM Majors,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations andResearch, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 22, 2012.[14] Matthew E Elam, Brent L Donham, and Stephanie R Solomon, “An Engineering SummerProgram for Underrepresented Students from Rural School Districts,” Journal of STEMEducation : Innovations and Research, vol. 13, no. 2, p. 35, 1/4/2012.[15] Walton, Gregory M and Cohen, Geoffrey L, “A Question of Belonging,” Journal ofPersonality and Social

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Morales P.E., Universidad del Turabo

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) activities for institutions of higher education in Delaware, the District ofColumbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. VirginIslands [10], is also requiring universities to publish the results of licensure exams on theiruniversity websites, starting in 2017 [11]. The revision is part of MSCHE Standard II on Ethicsand Integrity [12]. These two developments in 2017 will assist researchers in engineering education as datawill become readily available to track the progress of first time exam takers and repeat examtakers.Conclusions This paper described and discussed the results of an experiment that was conducted bythe author in a course that trains mechanical engineering students to pass the

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Evelyn Leggette, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University

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AC 2009-1201: NURTURE MOTIVATED, CONFIDENT, AND STRATEGICLEARNERS IN ENGINEERING THROUGH COGNITIVE ANDPSYCHOLOGICAL INSTRUCTION FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL COURSEWei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over 10-year industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum. He serves as a freshmen advisor for the First Year Experience Program at JSU and is the Principle Investigator for

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Aroba Saleem, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida

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of professional development workshops for industry and academia using blended instructional tools.Idalis Villanueva, University of Florida Dr. Villanueva is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Education Department at the University of Florida. Her multiple roles as an engineer, engineering educator, engineering educational researcher, and professional development mentor for underrepresented populations has aided her in the design and integration of educational and physiological technologies to research ’best practices’ for student profes- sional development and training. In addition, she is developing methodologies around hidden curriculum, academic emotions and physiology, and engineering makerspaces

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

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during the Summer II term in 2010, for a total of100 students.It is one of the main goals of this new course to get students engaged in STEM fieldsthrough CBI, working in teams, and performing hand-on activities as early as possible inCollege. It is important that students integrate multidisciplinary knowledge andexperience real-world situations, not only to become engaged and motivated in thelearning process but also to acquire a holistic perception of the STEM education processas early as possible in their careers5-14.2. Education with Challenge-Based InstructionChallenge-based instruction contextualizes the knowledge and provides an environmentthat is knowledge, assessment, learner, and community centered15-20 to engage students inthe

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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] curriculum. While in public schools some teachers might get away with not finishing the curriculum…they are more lenient than the private schools.He also explained that class sizes could be smaller in private schools, particularly as studentsbegan to take electives in high school. As an example, Titan stated that his smallest class was hisCalculus course, in which only three students (including him) were enrolled. Titan commented that his classes were “really hard” in The Gambia. He remarked abouttaking courses that “prepared [him] really [well] because [he] had more opportunities…and then[he] took international exams, which [he] passed real[ly] [well].” Whereas Ben and Goku didnot feel very challenged or motivated by some of the

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Emmanuel Gurrola

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, especially inthe pool of potential college students. Furthermore, increasing the participation of minorities inthe sciences, engineering and math fields is also a matter of fairness. Despite the growingnumber of STEM careers in the American economy, education statistics suggest that far too fewHispanic students are being encouraged and equipped to take advantage of opportunities intechnical disciplines. According to national statistics, Hispanics are not only the largest minorityin the United States but also one of the fastest growing [3-5].In the present paper, the Catalyzing and Supporting Minority Talent Development model ispresented, it is based on an integration of proven engineering education models, undergraduateresearch experiences, and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Charmane V. Caldwell, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1999 to 2004, and associate dean for student affairs and curriculum at the college from 2004 to 2018. Dr. Perry’s research interests include semiconductor device modeling, embedded systems design, and engineering education. He is an electrical and computer engineering program evaluator for ABET, Inc, a senior member of the IEEE, and a member of ASEE.Dr. Charmane V. Caldwell, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Charmane V. Caldwell is the Director of Student Access at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (COE). As Director, Charmane leads a comprehensive effort to increase the number of underrepresented undergraduate minorities and women in engineering. She has

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole D. Jackson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Kaitlin I. Tyler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Yanfen Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Wan-Ting Chen, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Chaoyang Liu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Paper ID #19736Keeping Current: An Update on the Structure and Evaluation of a Programfor Graduate Women Interested in Engineering AcademiaMs. Nicole D. Jackson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Nicole D. Jackson is a third-year PhD student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and is a member of Megan Konar’s group. Her research focuses on applying big data to understand the food-water nexus to promote food security. Also, she is currently a co-coordinator for the Illinois Female Engineers in Academia Training program as well as the

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhao Chad Kong; Angie Martiza Bautista-Chavez, Rice University; Andres J Goza, Rice University; Rachel Jackson, Rice University; Kurt Kienast, Rice University; Sam Oke; Juan A Castilleja, The Boeing Company; Brent C Houchens, Rice University

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22.814.3on anecdotal evidence from teacher feedback to improve students’ understanding of fundamentalengineering concepts8,9,10. The Integrated Teaching and Learning (ITL) Program at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder developed a Creative Engineering course for students at anearby high school. This course focused on hands-on design based engineering in conjunctionwith the high school curriculum and demonstrated that students had increased confidence in theuse of engineering methods to solve problems11.Research on learning styles reflects the positive impact of integrating kinesthetic learningenvironments with traditional learning structures. A recent study showed that learning is aconglomeration of a variety of interactions12. The results

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cherish C. Vance, Texas A&M University; Bria Perkins, Texas A&M University; Jaida Bannister; Janie M. Moore, Texas A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #22734Work in Progress: An Investigation of a College of Engineering Underrepre-sented Minority Students’ Perceptions of Inclusive Co-curricular Spaces andStudent Support Programs Beyond the First Year.Cherish C. Vance, Texas A&M University Cherish Vance is a doctoral student in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, having also received a B.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2013. She actively participates as an Ambassador for Texas A&M’s Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate. Additionally, she serves on the Climate Council for

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University

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once underrepresented students joined the research group. In such process, the facultymember serves as a mentor by providing extensive technical guidance, role modeling approachesto problem solving, and advocating post-graduation career venues. These academic resources arenecessary components for securing employment post-graduation or establishing fundamentalresearch knowledge for graduate school.Post-graduation InstructionBased on the open-ended question, students shared relevant information about receiving guidancerelating to Mechanical Engineering curriculum, undergraduate resources, summer internships, andgraduate programs. One student, in particular, alluded that the faculty advisor invested time inexplaining the benefits of pursuing an

Conference Session

Influence of Race and Culture

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Sheryl Hom, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Jenilynne Gaskin, Maui Economic Development Board; Kawailehua Kuluhiwa, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.; Christine Andrews, Maui Eco Dev Board

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in these fields To provide an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force and growing Maui-based technology companies to share their technology and research with Maui students as part of an integrated education program that demonstrates the relevance of science and technology in the community To maximize the impact of this program initiative while achieving cost and time effectiveness for the various partnersThe initial Excite Camp was based loosely upon the following model programs. Attracting Women into Engineering Summer Workshop, Rowan University College of Engineering 1 Outreach Activities by Benet Laboratories, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Richard R. Harris, Northeastern University; Brad Lehman; Russell Faux; Luis Rafael Frias II

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more research-based Program. c. Students with an HBCU background report a heightened sense of academic resourcefulness and an enlarged awareness of career opportunities.Institutional Integrations • The advising and course transfer process into Northeastern University is now well established. • Formal curriculum ties/advancements between the S-POWER partnering schools have been established. • Curriculum changes including: o Adding C++, SolidWorks and new labs at one of the partner schools. o New program tracks at Community Colleges in Electrical and Chemical Engineering. • Regular student meetings as social cohorts occur at each of the participating

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Watson, Montana State University; Heidi Sherick, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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-learning project inour required one-credit seminar for American Indian students. Students in theclass were vertically integrated in groups to develop an engineering-relatedactivity that could be used by 5th to 8th grade teachers to teach Montana mathstandards. In this paper, we discuss the curriculum for the service-learningexperience, give examples of activities that the student teams developed, andreport assessment results from the pilot test. We are convinced that this approachprovides benefits not only for our American Indian engineering students, but alsomay interest 5th to 8th grade students in studying engineering.Background and RationaleThe seminar component of the Designing Our Community Program requiresstudents to enroll in a one-credit

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michel A. Kornegay, Morgan State University; Md Tanvir Arafin, Morgan State University; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University

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- ally established cybersecurity professionals rather than under-shortage of nearly three million cybersecurity professionals represented minorities [8]. Other barriers to underrepresentedand staff [1]. Nearly 60 % of organizations report that they minority participation in CTF competitions include:are at an extreme or moderate cyber risk due to the highstaff shortage [1]. The ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study • Students have limited knowledge or exposure to cyberreport notes that 17 % of the cybersecurity workforce who concepts in the undergraduate curriculum. Of the 300identified as being a minority were female, and 9 percent colleges and universities that are designated as

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram Mohan, North Carolina A & T State University; Ajit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

itsinception has graduated more than 25 students who are currently placed in several major globalindustries.Our CSE graduate program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum combining appliedmathematics, high performance parallel and scalable computing, scientific modeling andsimulation, data visualization, and domain areas such as physical sciences and engineering, lifesciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, technology and business. The studentsenrolled in the program begin with diversified backgrounds (prior undergraduate studies inengineering, physical sciences, life sciences, mathematics, business, etc). However, all studentsin the program are required to take four core courses relevant to CSE. These are: comprehensivenumerical analysis

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Tiago R. Forin, Rowan University; Stephanie Lezotte, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan P.E., Rowan University; Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University; Danilo Zeppilli

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supports a “deficit” model ofunderstanding FGCS;(2) differences in behavior of FGCS and CGCS while in the College of Engineering, in terms ofparticipation in both engineering-related and university-wide extra-curricular activities at theCollege and University level which are typically associated with greater integration into theCollege and facilitate identification with the major and subsequent retention;(3) perceived feelings of self-confidence as an engineering student, which is associated withretention and commitment;1 The researchers adapted questions about personal perceptions of the culture of diversity fromVu et. al. [12] who based their survey on Helm et al. [13] the research team expanded thequestions to cover other visible and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Paper ID #19166 ´twice selected as a visiting Chaire Joliot at the Ecole Sup´erieure de Physique et de Chimie Industriellesat Paris Tech and has organized extended workshops on the physics of glasses and on friction, fractureand earthquakes at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. He has received several awards for hiseducational accomplishments, and in 2011 he received an award from the university’s Diversity Leader-ship Council for his work on LGBT inclusion. His education research focuses on integrating computationinto the undergraduate core curriculum. Falk also serves as the lead investigator for STEM Achievementin Baltimore Elementary Schools (SABES) an NSF funded Community

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Eshsan O. Sheybani, Virginia State University

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technicalachievement in minority populations, and have cultural perspectives that are essential to the Page 25.1127.2successful conduct of many forms of research involving minority populations.Partnership between Virginia State University, Louisburg College & NASAIn 2010, Virginia State University and Louisburg College were funded by NASA-CIPAR(Curriculum Improvement Partnership Award for the Integration of Research) for a projectnamed “Establishing an Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Curriculum Incorporating NASARelated Research." One of the objectives of the project is to retain underrepresented minoritiesin STEM disciplines (especially in NASA-related

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Carla Ann Judith Navar, University of Texas at El Paso

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Teaching of Institutional Core CurriculaAbstract We have been teaching Institutional core curricula courses at The University of Texas atEl Paso (UTEP) since 1996. The course curricula, sources, and most relevant, the innovations inteaching each course have impacted STEM student success and learning. The Texas Core Curriculum (TCC) is defined by the Texas Education Code (TEC)Section 61.821 as: ... "the curriculum in liberal arts, humanities, and sciences and political,social, and cultural history that all undergraduate students of an institution of higher educationare required to complete before receiving an academic undergraduate degree." Texas Senate Bill(SB) 148, passed by the 75th Texas Legislature in

Conference Session

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Kerrie Pieloch, Suffolk University; Emily Shamieh, Latino-STEM Alliance

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Minorities in Engineering

, 8, 9, 10 but that funding issues and a lack oftrained personnel can be a problem11. It was also recommended that parents of these students begiven support to motivate their children to pursue higher education12. In Boston, NortheasternUniversity and Boston Public Schools partnered to integrate a robotics curriculum into BostonPublic Schools13. In Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania and the School District ofPhiladelphia established a similar partnership to increase student performance in roboticscompetitions14. None of these robotics programs though were geared only toward students ofcolor and this shortcoming may be critical-- studies have shown that role models and a sense ofcommunity are key for success of minority students15, 16

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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takestime to be realized at public institutions. If a requisite changes for an engineering course,the timeline for degree completion and the ability for students to take a full-time courseand to receive financial aid/maintain their international student status can be affected. If anew track within an existing curriculum is added at the community college level and thefour year school is not informed about this development, the students in such programsmay not get the benefits that are associated with a joint/dual degree program. Anunderstanding that these programs are not initiatives nor driven by grant funding, but thatthey are core to the students and to the colleges involved are essential to the integrity andsustenance of these degree programs

Conference Session

Beyond Students: Issues of Underrepresentation among Parents and Professionals

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a M.S. degree in manufacturing management from Kettering University. After a career in engineering, she com- pleted a master’s degree in education from Michigan State University and began fieldwork as a teacher. She gained full certification as a mathematics public school teacher and administrator in Massachusetts and Texas. Later, Araceli completed a PhD in Engineering Education from Tufts University while em- ployed at the Museum of Science in Boston, as the first lead curriculum developer of the Engineering is Elementary curriculum that integrates science, engineering and literacy for elementary students. In 2013, she was named Director of the Texas State University LBJ Institute

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong

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we hope that the high school students, many of whom come from underprivilegedcommunities, will be introduced to the engineering profession, and realize that an engineeringdegree can lead them to excellent life long career opportunities in the future.Another goal of the partnership with community colleges is to facilitate access to engineeringeducation at SFSU for transfer students by streaming transfer procedures, and giving technicalpresentations and demonstrations in their engineering courses to acquaint them with our programs.Our main industry partner in PFEE is our long-established Engineering Advisory Board (EAB)consisting of respected local practicing engineers, and our alumni . The EAB advises us on how toshape our curriculum, assists

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Melissa M. Arana; Mireya Becker Roberto, University of San Diego; Nicole G. Reyes

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Paper ID #30727¿Por qu´e no los dos? The Importance of Translanguaging in BridgingLanguage, Literacy, and EngineeringDr. Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia is an assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. His research has contributed to the integration of critical theoretical frame- works and Chicano Cultural Studies to investigate and analyze existing deficit models in engineering education. Dr. Mejia’s work also examines how asset-based models impact the validation and recognition of students and communities of color as

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Nicholas Langhoff, Canada College

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-SPICE tomodel the device’s performance, and conducted significant tests to maximize power transferthrough adjustment of the microcontroller-based transmitting circuitry and careful measurementof the device performance. Emphasis was placed on completely redesigning a PCB layout, andthe group went through extensive revisions to finally arrive at an optimal and minimally sizeddesign.The 2014 Electrical Engineering group worked on integrating electromyography (EMG) sensorsinto the wireless control system of a wheel-based robot utilizing Bluetooth. The system involvedthe development of an algorithm that converts the changes in electric potential across musclesinto digital signals that are interpreted as executable commands by the robot. A

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Henriette D. Burns, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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.” - Denis WaitleyIntroduction This research is a work in progress, an offshoot of an exploratory integration study ofSTEM + computational thinking (STEM+C) for minority girls. The larger study is a joint effortamongst a community center, an educational research institute and a STEM center at auniversity. These partners designed, tested and implemented the integration of newcomputational thinking (CT) practices into a research-based STEM program. The study islongitudinal, spanning two school years, in 10-week, twice weekly, 90-minute program. One ofthe goals of the program is to learn how to inspire, motivate and bolster minority girls STEM andCT abilities and perceptions. The purpose of this work in progress is to study how anintervention

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Tony Anthony Barringer, Florida Gulf Coast University

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with the local NAACPsuccessfully completed a two week in-house Residential Pre-Collegiate Summer Camp. Thecamp’s objectives were to increase the students’ awareness of STEM fields by exposing them toreal-world math and its application in related career fields. In order to meet these goals, acommittee consisting of individuals from various backgrounds including; academia, business,and community outreach was formed. In addition, a curriculum that incorporated math, a hands-on projects involving STEM, and an opportunity to develop relationships with STEMprofessionals was designed.The summer program was designed as a rigorous problem/project-based educational opportunitygeared toward motivated and academically able students who showed interest in