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A Study Of Minority Engineering Students And Time To Completion Of First Year Required Courses At Texas A&M University

Conference Session: Academic Boot Camp
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jorja Kimball, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Bryan Cole, Texas A&M University; Margaret Hobson, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Karan Watson, Texas A&M University; Christine Stanley, Texas A&M Univeristy
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-2963: A STUDY OF MINORITY ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND TIMETO COMPLETION OF FIRST YEAR REQUIRED COURSES AT TEXAS A&MUNIVERSITYJorja Kimball, Texas Engineering Experiment Station Dr. Jorja Kimball is the Director of Strategic Research Development office for the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, an agency of the Texas A&M University system. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, BBA and MBA. Her research interests and publications involve engineering education, diversity, and underrepresented engineering groups and issues.Bryan Cole, Texas A&M University Dr. Bryan R. Cole is Professor of Educational Administration in the Department of Educational

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Student Driven Engineering Design Projects

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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

STEMexperts from the broader community, including the School of Engineering and local engineering,health, and technology organizations, to mentor the students. Additionally, the team proposedSTEM Showcases for the communities in which the schools were situated. At these STEMShowcases, students could be the experts, showing off what they had accomplished, andcommunity members could learn and experience STEM through hands-on activities together.Schools were selected based on their location in high-need neighborhoods with active CDCs.JHU, through either the Center for Engineering Outreach or the School of Education, hadrelationships with some schools already, but not with the other schools. Many, but not all, of theschools were “community schools” with

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Perspective Of A Transfer Engineering Program

Conference Session: MIND - Poster Session
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Atin Sinha, Albany State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

. Page 12.1152.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Perspective of a Transfer Engineering ProgramAbstractThe transfer engineering program at Albany State University conducted in collaboration withGeorgia Institute of Technology has undergone a number of structural changes in the last fiveyears leading to a more comprehensive educational experience for the students that have beenreflected in higher enrollment figure and improved matriculation rate. Curriculum enhancementwith introduction of five new engineering courses and revamping the materials of others toensure smooth transition to Georgia Tech, addition of laboratory component to the engineeringcourses, conducting workshops for high school students and

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Intersecting Identities of Women in Engineering

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kathryn B.H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Princess Imoukhuede, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Jennifer G. Cromley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

minor in Biomedical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and she received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Illinois, Dr. Imoukhuede completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research interests are at the interface of Systems Biology and Angiogenesis with applications to Breast Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease.Jennifer G. Cromley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Intersecting Identities of Women in EngineeringIntroductionThe inequities that plague our society are

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Influences And Interests In Humanitarian Engineering

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christina White, Columbia University; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Kris Wood, University of Texas; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

is to glean information about the interdisciplinary nature of learningand practicing engineering [Figure 3]. This goes back to our previously stated assumptions of theinterconnectivity of learning experiences, engineering for this study specifically. The responsesto this question show that all of the participants rank Education as the most highly significantinfluence to humanitarian engineering. Technology, Medicine, Business, Economics, andArchitecture are also ranked as highly significant. Language Arts and Kinesiology followed inthe ratings as being significant to Humanitarian Engineering whereas Fine Arts, Philosophy,Gender Issues, and Pop Culture Media represent topics that are of neutral significance. Whendisaggregated, results differ

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Listening and Negotiation II

Conference Session: Listening and Negotiation
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

Paper ID #18490Listening and Negotiation IIDr. Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy is Professor and Associate Chair for Global Engineering Leader- ship and Research Development in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech, with responsibilities for managing and expanding the School’s global/leadership education and research programs and impact, and directing the Institute’s Global Engineering Leadership Minor Program. Her research, teaching and professional activities focus on civil infrastructure decision making to promote sustainable

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Extracurricular Engineering Activities and College Success

Conference Session: Out-of-school-time Engineering: Implications for Underrepresented Students
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Armanda Gonzalez, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

engineering at the University of Michi- gan. She is the current Academic Director for M-STEM Academies, a program devoted to strengthening and diversifying the cohort of students who receive their baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Extracurricular Engineering Activities and College SuccessCommon wisdom contends that the most fulfilling and beneficial experiences studentshave in college occur outside of the classroom. There is a vibrant literature on the effectsof extracurricular activities in middle and high school that definitively show thatextracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, and volunteerism

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Bridges to Engineering: Success for Transfers

Conference Session: Minority Student Success
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Annita Alting, Grove School of Engineering, The City College of the City University of New York; Feridun Delale, City College of the City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City College of the City University of New York
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

at Pace University. She performed curriculum evaluation and academic and educational advising at Delft University of Technology and large scale educational research at Twente University. Before coming to City College, she was a research associate in IBM research, performing organizational and usability studies.Prof. Feridun Delale, City College of the City University of New YorkDr. Joseph Barba, City College of the City University of New York Professor of Electrical Engineering and Dean, Grove School of Engineering Page 23.249.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

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African-American High School Students' Human-Centered Approach to Design

Conference Session: Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stacie LeSure, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

consequences of Stereotype Threat which may be contributing to the lack of persistence of female and minority students in engineering education.Prof. Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nathan Mentzer is an assistant professor in the College of Technology with a joint appointment in the College of Education at Purdue University. He prepares Engineering/Technology candidates for teacher licensure. Dr. Mentzer’s educational efforts in pedagogical content knowledge are guided by a research theme centered in student learning of engineering design thinking on the secondary level. Nathan was a former middle and high school technology educator in Montana prior to pursuing a doctoral degree. He was a National Center

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Enhancing the Future of America’s Competitiveness through Entrepreneurial Engineering

Conference Session: Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Carolyn A Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams, University of Virginia, Center for Diversity in Engineering
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

of a career in higher-educational administration. Currently, Wraegen works as a research associate in the Center for Diversity in Engineer- ing at the University of Virginia. As a research associate, she helps to organize and execute a number of summer programs that are designed to interest middle and high school students in science and tech- nology disciplines. Additionally, she takes time to mentor and provide support to undergraduate students who will soon become the future workforce of research scientists and engineers and interacts with fac- ulty members, department chairs and deans that are interested in volunteering their time to the numerous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs

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Tenure as a Closed System: Subconscious Behavioral Characteristics of Coercion, Groupthink, Bias and Inherent Discrimination

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #21474Tenure as a Closed System: Subconscious Behavioral Characteristics of Co-ercion, Groupthink, Bias and Inherent DiscriminationDr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Dr. Springer currently serves as an Executive Director for Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute lo- cated in West Lafayette, Indiana. He has over 35 years of theoretical and Defense industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. Dr

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Rough Draft ASEE 2011 Impact of Transition Programs on the Retention of Underrepresented Students

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Virginia Booth Gleghorn, Purdue University,Minority Engineering Programs; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1360: ROUGH DRAFT ASEE 2011 IMPACT OF TRANSITIONPROGRAMS ON THE RETENTION OF UNDERREPRESENTED STU-DENTSVirginia Booth Gleghorn, Purdue University, MEP Virginia Booth Gleghorn is from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a Purdue University graduate with a Bach- elor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. While at Purdue, Virginia was a member of the National Society of Black Engineers, the Institute of Industrial En- gineers and the Society of Women Engineers, and actively involved with Purdue’s Minority Engineering Programs. Virginia was the first female National Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers and the first National Chair to serve two

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Engineering Achievement: An Exploratory Case Study of Minority Engineering Organization Chapter Activities

Conference Session: Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nicole M Yates, National Society of Black Engineers; Barry Nagle, Evaluation and Action Research Associates
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, advocate on NSBE behalf Academic support 13 16.9% Organizing Tutoring during Finals and Midterms week each quarter Advocacy 5 6.5% Gathering an audience with the dean of the school of engineering and technology when racial tensions were increasing across campus. More about the advisors Who are the advisors? The survey requested some information on their previous NSBE experiences. 88 advisors provided information in this area. NSBE member as undergraduate or

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Technical Outreach Community Help: Initial Results

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part II
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah M. Brown, National Society of Black Engineers; Lauren D. Thomas, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

. She conducted this work while serving as the 2010-2011 Technical Outreach Community Help Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers.Lauren D. Thomas, Virginia Tech Page 22.1414.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Technical Outreach Community Help: Initial ResultsAbstractThe National Society of Black Engineers Technical Outreach Community Help (NSBE TORCH)Program aims to provide exposure, stimulate enthusiasm and promote the value of science,technology, engineering and math in Black communities by providing introductory training withthe ultimate goal of increasing participation in

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Underrepresented Minority Engineering Students’ Professional Experiences with Cooperative Education: Perceived Benefits, Drawbacks, and Pathways to Participation

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Beata Johnson, Purdue University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

potential studentconcerns. The findings suggest that minority organizations play a key role in providinginformation and influencing students’ decisions. University programs and advisors can helpstudents make informed decisions about undergraduate work experiences by understanding thesources and types of information that students seek and value. This work also contributes tobroader understanding in engineering around the potential role of co-ops in efforts to broadenparticipation and increase retention of underrepresented minority students in the engineeringprofession.IntroductionDespite numerous calls to increase diversity and inclusion in the Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce, African American, Latinx, Native

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Exploring the Mentoring Needs of Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars of Color: Is Systematic Change Required in the Postdoctoral Training Environment? (Research)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Clayton J. Clark II, Florida A&M University; Natalie Yolanda Arnett, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; C. Fred Higgs III, Rice University; Illya V. Hicks, Rice University; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Tammy Michelle McCoy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Molly Stuhlsatz, BSCS Science Learning
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

postdoctoral scholars of color describe their mentoring needs, particularly as theyrelate to their desire to enter the professoriate?Literature ReviewIn recent decades, numerous efforts to diversify the science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) professoriate have been employed (Yadav et al., 2020). Despite these efforts, thedemographic makeup remains relatively unchanged (Allen-Ramdial & Campbell, 2014;Castañeda et al., 2015; Griffin et al., 2020; NSF, 2019; Zambrana et al., 2015). Presently, only6% of engineering professors identify as racial/ethnic minorities (Roy, 2019). Postdoctoralscholars are the greatest source of future faculty and subsequently a significant factor in thediversification of the STEM workforce and professoriate

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How the Pathway to Engineering Affects Diversity in the Engineering Workforce: A Silicon Valley Case Study

Conference Session: Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Corey E. Baker, University of Florida, Gainesville; Justin Dunnavant, University of Florida, Gainesville; Janise McNair, University of Florida
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Institute of Technology in 2000. Currently, she serves on the Editorial Board of the Springer Wireless Networks Journal and formerly on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and Elsevier Ad Hoc Networks Journal. Her engineering education research interests are the status of under- represented minority groups and women in engineering as well as the impact of online learning on student proficiency in engineering laboratory courses. Page 26.862.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 How the Pathway to Engineering Affects Diversity in the

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Engineer of 2020 Attributes and the Black Male Future Engineer: A Review of Literature

Conference Session: Developing Identities for Robust Careers in Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: DeLean Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

labeled engineering or not, canserve a unique role for African American boys. These experiences may inspire them to pursueengineering degrees, can contribute to the students’ development of engineering skills,knowledge, behaviors. Furthermore, the experiences may positively impact their engineeringself-efficacy through their college years. Although all students may not continue into engineeringcareers these skills are transferable to many career and challenges. [1, 2] For those AfricanAmerican males, who complete STEM degrees, they will be our problems solvers who willaddress the technological challenges to come. While society is bombarded with propagandaaround the challenges and failures that African American male students experience

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Attracting Minority Students To Science And Engineering

Conference Session: Marketing Engineering to Minority Students
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; jack esparza, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

State of Texas, a senior member of IEEE and ISA, and a member of ASEE. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Instrumentation Division of ASEE.jack esparza, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Mr. Jack Edward Esparza is a retired high school teacher and coach. He taught mathematics to Learning Disabled students. He received his B.S. in Education from Texas A & I University in Kingsville, Texas in 1974, his M.S. in Curriculum Supervision in Education from Texas A & I University – Corpus Christi in 1979, holds two Associate Degrees in Welding and Industrial Machining and currently completing his B.S. (post baccalaureate) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, from Texas A & M

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Eliciting Mexican High School Students’ Images of Engineering: What Do Engineers Do?

Conference Session: Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Caridad Cruz, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla
Tagged Divisions: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1502: ELICITING MEXICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ IM-AGES OF ENGINEERING: WHAT DO ENGINEERS DO?Caridad del Carmen Cruz Lpez, Universidad de las Americas PueblaRocio C Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West LafayetteAurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas PueblaEnrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education; and Professor, Department of Chemical, Food, and Environmental Engineering at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. He teaches engineering design, food science, and education related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, creating effective learning environments, and

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Bridges To Engineering Research 2020: A National Workshop For Engineering Research Partnerships

Conference Session: New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joseph Monroe, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University; Bala Ram, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Christopher Doss, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Foundation. The main elements were: three plenary talks by eminent engineers:Dr. Kristina Johnson, Provost at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Priscilla Nelson, Provostat New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Dr. Richard Buckius, Assistant Director ofNational Science Foundation’s Engineering Directorate. Ms. Chineta Davis, a VicePresident at Northrup Grumman was the luncheon speaker, and Dr. Carlo Montemagno,Dean of College of Engineering at University of Cincinnati was the dinner banquetspeaker. A video recording of the plenary talks is available from the Workshoporganizers at NCA&T.Six technical tracks in Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology (two tracks due tosignificant interest in this area and the strength of NCA&T in this area

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Enhancing the Interest, Participation, and Retention of Underrepresented Students in Engineering through a Summer Engineering Institute

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part I
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Nilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University; S. (Ed) Cheng, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Structural Control and Earthquake Engineering.Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of engineering and mathematics at Canada College. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science and engineering.Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State UniversityCheng Chen, San Francisco State UniversityNilgun Melek Ozer, San Francisco State University Dr. Nilgun Ozer is Mesa Engineering Program (MEP) Director at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Ozer serves as a faculty

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Enhancing Engineering Education Through Real Life Projects

Conference Session: Retention of STEM Students
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ibibia Dabipi, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

of their enrollment in this program. Students also transferred to other collegesof engineering. Starting Fall 1998, UMES in collaboration with UMCP started offeringall four years of Electrical Engineering (EE) on the Eastern Shore. Upon successfulcompletion of the EE discipline, the students receive a Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineering from College Park. The instructional strategy of the engineering program atthe University of Maryland Eastern Shore is to integrate practical experiences with theregular courses, infuse technology into the classroom activities and utilizesinterdisciplinary approach to achieve its Mission. It has partnerships with industry thatprovide students with enhanced learning opportunities through co-op's and

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Increasing Enrollment Of Minority Women In Engineering

Conference Session: Marketing Engineering to Minority Students
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-3050: INCREASING ENROLLMENT OF MINORITY WOMEN INENGINEERINGShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Combustion, Propulsion, Heat & Mass Transfer and Turbulence. Previously, he worked as a Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning Inc. He

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The Engineering "Pipeline" Metaphor and the Careers of Female Deans of Engineering

Conference Session: Myths About Gender and Race
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Peggy Layne, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

AC 2011-1325: THE ENGINEERING ”PIPELINE” METAPHOR AND THECAREERS OF FEMALE DEANS OF ENGINEERINGPeggy Layne, Virginia Tech Peggy Layne, P.E., joined Virginia Tech in 2003 as director of the AdvanceVT program, a National Science Foundation sponsored program to increase the number and success of women faculty in science and engineering. Prior to accepting her current position, Ms. Layne worked as a diversity consultant for the American Association of Engineering Societies and as director of the program on diversity in the engineering workforce at the National Academy of Engineering. She also spent a year as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the office of Senator Bob Graham, where she was responsible

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Money, Math And Engineering Graduation: More High School Funding Could Mean More Underrepresented Engineers

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University; Anita Persaud, Pennsylvania State University; Drey Kharem, Pennsylvania State University; William Rothwell, Pennsylvania State University; Edgar Yoder, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

. (waiters, landscapers, doctors, and others) would be African American orHispanic. However, this is not the case for the engineering profession where AfricanAmerican and Hispanic Americans compose only 11.7% of engineering occupations(approximately 1 in 10). Many factors contribute to the underrepresentation of thesepopulations in technological fields.One primary variable determining access to the engineering profession is the attainmentof the bachelor of science degree in engineering. Over the past 30 years, successfulremedies have typically included race-based college admission selection processes andmath-intensive college retention programming7,9,13,15,21,27,28 . The result has increasedenrollments, but also raised legal questions regarding