Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Anna Wong Lowe, University of Oklahoma; Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma

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Minorities in Engineering

of times loud, trying to be funny. But I didn’t think it was funny. (Female, electrical engineering)Some Asian names are homophones of obscenities in English. Chow provides a more completeexplanation of naming challenges for Asian Americans9. By using her last name to ridicule theparticipant, the gym worker was amusing his audience at her expense. A possible subtext to thisstudent’s experience reflects another stereotype: Asian women are sexual objects, calledexotification10. The corresponding stereotype for Asian men is being effeminate or asexual11.The quote below comes from the same male, electrical engineering participant who provided thefirst two quotes. I remember one time one guy told me to go back to my country. He said

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Irvine; Marjorie C. Shavers, Heidelberg University; Stacie LeSure, American Society for Engineering Education; Breauna Marie Spencer, University of California, Irvine; Aishwarya P. Joshi, Heidelberg University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

contains multiple probing questions to help participants reflect deeply ontheir experiences as they relate to the research question. The protocol includes probing questionsdesigned to discover why people behave in a certain way by uncovering the assumed, mutualknowledge, symbolic meanings, motives and rules that provide the context for their actions [42].Analysis: Grounded theory was used as an analytic methodology to identify themes, whichincludes a two-stage, open, and axial coding process to analyze the data, followed by memowriting, theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation [37]. The content analysis consisted ofresearchers coding themes independently followed by the five-member research team meeting asa group to reach consensus about

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Stacey D. Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Jamora Hamilton, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

occurs during interpretive research, we offerthe following reflections regarding our backgrounds, “conceptual baggage”13 and insights relatedto this research.Julie’s career vision is to be a national catalyst for increasing the diversity of students inengineering, and to help all students—particularly those who are underrepresented— achievetheir academic, professional and personal goals. She is a faculty member at a predominantlyWhite institution, where she has taught large-enrollment freshman and sophomore levelengineering courses. In her previous position at a diverse institution, she was the foundingwomen-in-engineering program director and director of recruitment and retention. Her studentaffairs and teaching experience, combined with her

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co- directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on com- munication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

increases low.For instance, in 2009, an in-state, full-time student would have paid $7,226 in tuition and in theacademic year 2016-17, a full-time student has paid $8,547 in tuition. These modest tuition ratesreflect approximately a 3% increase each year since 2009. Although, a relatively smaller increasein percentage, it has outpaced Indiana’s annual per capita income and the financial impact oftuition increases is clearly reflected in the growing number of enrollments of students whoqualify for financial assistance. Specifically, 40.1% of ISU’s total undergraduate population hasreceived federal Pell grants in fall 2017 [4] (see Table 1). Table 1: Undergraduate Enrollment Comparison

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ning Zhang, Central State University; Cadance Lowell, Central State University; Xiaofang Wei, Central State University; Desheng Liu, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

responsible for the majorityof the light emission from surface water while the bloom dominating the water column (Zamyadiet al., 2016). Therefore, detection of the algae and cyanobacteria by aerial imaging can be donebased on fluorescent reflection from surface water. Furthermore, several algorithms weredeveloped over the past decade to correlate the aerial light reflection spectrum to the algaebiomass and species for the purpose of bloom monitoring and prediction. Interdisciplinaryknowledge on geography, biology, surface hydrology, computer science and mathematics arerequired to work on this research project. Students recruited to work on this project will have theopportunity to apply the skills learned in their own major courses, meanwhile, expose

Conference Session

Influences on Female Interest in Pursuit of STEM Fields

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Mobley, Ecology & Environment, Inc.

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Minorities in Engineering

want companies to think we were turning out inferiorengineers.” He did not want me to reflect a negative light on the Department and risk losing their research Page 13.1125.4grants from companies like Dow Chemical or DuPont.Because I didn’t know any better, I believed him. I never told a soul what he said to me for about tenyears. My Mom still doesn’t know. I remember spending a good hour or two sitting on this hill every daycrying and praying to God to get me out of this prison of a program. It was a very humbling time of mylife.I must say that if it were not for my faith in God, I would have succumbed to a deep depression and

Conference Session

Influences on Female Interest in Pursuit of STEM Fields

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Concannon, University of Missouri, Columbia; Lloyd H. Barrow, University of Missouri

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Minorities in Engineering

that individuals are self-reflective, and evaluate their decisions throughouttheir course of action; therefore, behavior is premeditated and is guided by intentions 3. Aperson’s decision upon a course of action is interrelated to his or her emotions, biological events,cognition, and environmental events. Self-efficacy influences behavior through fivemechanisms. A person’s level of self-efficacy determines his or her: a) goals; b) persistence inthe face of obstacles 1; c) strategies to attain goals; d) emotional responses; and e) selection ofenvironments 3.Self-efficacy theory proposes six sources for an individual’s self-efficacy beliefs. These sourcesare: 1) a person’s successes and failures (mastery experiences); 2) a person’s ability to

Conference Session

Retention Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phyllis Tedford, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Minorities in Engineering

Islander Black, non-Hispanic Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 0.00 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001Figure 5. Percent of CS Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded to Minorities: 1992 - 2001recruiters. One important consideration in hiring the recruiters was to create a team thatwould accurately reflect the diversity of the population in south Texas. By the end ofOctober 2003, six recruiters had been hired. These recruiters not only reflected thediverse population of the area, but also represented a range of interests in the field ofcomputer science running the gamut from the more traditional computer

Conference Session

Mentoring Minority Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Kelly J Cross, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

thedirection of HMHY and establishing formal objectives, a framework was developed toserve as a program theme: getting P.A.I.D. This included students (1) establishingPriorities, (2) holding each other Accountable, (3) taking Initiative, and (4) havingDiscipline regarding their academic choices. Page 23.656.4The first component of this framework is Priorities. Through this component, studentsdiscussed how they had been spending their time since the previous meeting. Thesediscussions provided each group participant an opportunity to reflect on what activitiesthey were prioritizing in his or her own life.The second component is Accountability. Through this

Conference Session

Enhancing the Underrepresented Student Experience

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower PE, The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Elizabeth Connor, The Citadel

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Minorities in Engineering

ExCEL-SCstudent cohorts comprised of robust student enrichment components focusing onacademic performance, academic growth, academic success, directed academic reflection,life skills development, learning community participation, and supportive facultyguidance.Objective 3: To provide an enhanced leadership development program focusing onprincipled leadership in civil engineering, as well as developing professional leadershipskills. To develop student leadership skills through a broad-based program for ExCEL-SC student cohorts including interaction with professional mentors, meetings withengineering leaders, involvement in community service projects, engineering field trips,and participation in forums on leadership aspects of overarching

Conference Session

Mentoring Minority Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine S Grant, North Carolina State University; Tuere Bowles, NC State University; Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University; Rex E Jeffries, North Carolina State University; Barbara Smith, North Carolina State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 23.8.6 program as intended and the program as actually implemented. The implementation of a program is reflected in concrete form in the program processes that it puts in place. An important evaluation function, therefore, is to assess the adequacy of program process: the program activities that actually take place and the services that are actually delivered in routine program operation (p. 170). In this work, the BMCA program fidelity is addressed by using onsite observations and aclear program description of program execution and delivery. In addition, empowermentevaluation approach is used throughout the evaluation process. Empowerment evaluation wascoined by David Fetterman in the early 1990s

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, The Ohio State University; Leroy L. Long III, Ohio State University; Michael Steven Williams, The Ohio State University; Marjorie Luce Dorimé-Williams, Baruch College; Derrick L. Tillman-Kelly, Ohio State University

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Minorities in Engineering

general education and practical competencerespectively. The first may reflect a long-standing belief in higher education—that students gain Page 24.894.13from every year spent in college; thus, senior engineering majors would be expected to reportgreater gains than their freshman and sophomore peers. That full-time students report higherperceived gains in practical competence than their part-time peers may seem rather intuitive;those who attend college full-time, taking more credits, and more courses have moreopportunities to learn and utilize skills such as critical thinking and effective communication.Similarly, these results may reflect

Conference Session

Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quincy Brown, Bowie State University; Jamika D. Burge, Information Systems Worldwide

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 24.915.3as much as cognitive development24, 25, 29. These non-technical skills, also called character, helpcomputer scientists solve problems. Learning CS often requires soft skills like cooperation,communication skills, discipline, and resilience, which prepare students for tackling obstacleshead-on.To encourage non-technical skill development, MOTIVATE girls prepare presentations on atopic they most enjoyed during the program (i.e., HTML, 3D printing, robotics, etc.,), andparticipated in a showcase at the end of the workshop. This provides them with an opportunity toself-reflect and share how they might have overcame challenges during the course of theirlearning. The MOTIVATE program provided an environment in which AA girls could

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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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

ExperiencesResults The study revealed distinct pathways between, and in some cases, even among native andnon-native students. While the majority of respondents were exposed to some level of rigor intheir respective curricula, the participants had diverse reflections about the rigor of the classesthat they took. Some participants also had more detailed remarks about a particular instructor orexperience that inspired an interest in STEM. This experience seemed to be more salient forsome respondents than the rigor of their science and mathematics courses. In this section, wepresent interviewees’ perceptions of and about their STEM-related classes. Participants’reflections are presented individually, beginning with the three native students: Ben, Carter

Conference Session

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Pakistan; David Lawrence Stevenson, University of Utah; James A. VanDerslice, University of Utah; Kamran Ansari; Abdul Latif Qureshi

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

,  implement  integrated  water  resources  management  at  all  levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate  6.6  By  2020,  protect  and  restore  water‐related  ecosystems,  including  mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes  The next section begins by explaining the theory of change underlying the USPCSAW project and guiding its activities. It then introduces the project components and describes their alignment with  the  Water  SDG  targets.  The  subsequent  section  presents  the  multi‐level  assessment approach and results. The final section discusses the challenges and successes of the USPCASW project  with  particular  reflection  on  the  benefits  of  having  a

Conference Session

Interactive Panel on Perspectives and Practical Skills for Men as Advocates for Gender Equity

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence J. Genalo, Iowa State University; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Beth M Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Archie L Holmes Jr., University of Virginia; Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University; Klod Kokini, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Lopresti, Lehigh University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division, Minorities in Engineering, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering, Women in Engineering

country, but it is a major barrier at my institution.I otherwise believe that advocacy needs to be a formalized institution-level mission and goal, andit must be genuine. If it is not for the right reasons (such as public relations), then thoseindividuals within the institution will see through it and potentially lose confidence and morale.It cannot simply be words or data; there has to be action, and institutions cannot fake this. I alsobelieve that it is a barrier if the leaders of the institution do not speak and act consistentlybetween their public and internal personas. These leaders cannot speak of how important equityis and then internally emphasize efforts that do not reflect this

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Cate Samuelson, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

that adistinction exists between their academic and social peer groups.2 Whereas, academic peergroups tend to reflect the majority represented in the engineering program, social groupsgenerally reflect personal ethnicities.2 Social peer groups not only address cultural needs, butalso meet personal needs, such as opportunities for relaxation and reflection.2,4 In other words,minority students often maintain separate academic and social peer networks, both of which playimportant roles in student persistence, for distinct reasons.2 For example, ethnic organizationsand residences contribute to maintaining ties to cultural heritage, while academic networks helpfacilitate academic achievement.2 Regardless of which network peers fall into, they serve

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

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Minorities in Engineering

24.146.3students poses many challenges to educators. According to Evans et al.: 2 The subject [of design] seems to occupy the top drawer of a Pandora’s box of controversial curriculum matters, a box often opened only as accreditation time approaches. Even ‘design’ faculty—those often segregated from ‘analysis’ faculty by the courses they teach—have trouble articulating this elusive creature called design 25.Human-Centered Design (HCD)Human-centered design (HCD) also known as participatory design, reflective design, andcooperative design, is a design approach which aims to actively involve the end users in thedesign process. The goal of HCD is to ensure that products are not only

Conference Session

Myths About Gender and Race

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carroll Suzanne Seron, University of California, Irvine; Erin A. Cech, University of California, San Diego; Susan S. Silbey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Brian Rubineau, Cornell University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

informants begin with “lay” myths about engineering. Asthey progress through their engineering programs, their experiences raise questions about thecore values of engineering. For some, these questions lead to critiques of engineering and itsorganizing values. Through their diary entries we learn that many question whether engineeringis in fact committed to meaningful social change and humanitarian work; in their experiences atwork sites during internships, they reflect on whether engineering tasks are often too mundanewhere one only has the opportunity to focus on a small, technical problem of a larger and oftenuninteresting project; others describe a workplace dominated by men who display a tendency tobe dismissive toward (particularly young

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron; Linda T. Coats; Debora F. Rodrigues, University of Houston; Lakiesha N. Williams, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Feedback research statements Video conference with former ACADEME participant Developing cover letter Tenure track explained, expectations assistant professor Interviewing tips Teaching and mentoring Equipment and start up packages Learning styles Time management Developing course learning outcomes- ABET Mock grant review Discipline based education research Finding sources of funding Guest lecture-Actualizing education theory in classroom Preparing proposal budget Mini lesson – development, video tape, feedback Collaborations Reflection – strategies to improve teaching Proposal tips Use of assessments

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky; Stephanie Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

. Several students mentioned learning styles and that a professor must have the ability toteach to students with different learning styles and levels of ability. They felt that the instructorshould make a conscious effort to reach all students and gauge their understanding. With respectto the teams, some students were concerned that it was difficult to join established teams. Therewas also a comment about being an independent learner and it being hard to work in teamswithout having individual understanding. There were also comments about giving students timein class to reflect on the course content. Typically referred to as active learning activities wherethe students work for 5 minutes and then the instructor provides guidance and support

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Akibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

/discussion to create an alarm system to catch the culprit. This scenarioallowed the students to personalize the activity by defining what object was missing fromtheir room and by taking on the role of technical expert to create an alarm to catch the culprit.Students’ problem solving techniques were explored in the design of the switch to activatethe alarm system. Each group had to decide on the best approach to create a switch thatwould activate an audio buzzer when tripped. Students were provided with questionsregarding their switch design in the documentation materials. These questions were posed toinitiate reflection on their own problem solving methods and promote the investigation ofstrengths and flaws within their design approaches.At the

Conference Session

Retention Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering

transfers have left the School of Engineering by the spring of 2005, and the rest was eithergraduated by that time, or still in the School of Engineering. Narrowing further to the studentswho are ready to take calculus I or higher at entry, retention improves considerably. Of thefreshmen 48 percent had left the School of Engineering, of the transfers 50 percent. For transfersthe difference in retention between those who can start in calculus I and those who cannot issmall, because the majority of transfers could start in calculus I or higher to begin with. Thefindings for 'calculus-ready' students reflect the national average 4, and they are in the middle ofthe range of retention rates for engineering students reported earlier 9.Academic

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

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

. Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Trevor S. Harding is Professor of Materials Engineering at California Polytechnic State University where he teaches courses in materials design, sustainable materials, and polymeric materials. Dr. Harding is PI on several engineering education research projects including understanding the psychology of engi- neering ethical decision making and promoting the use of reflection in engineering education. He serves as Associate Editor of the journals Advances in Engineering Education and International Journal of Ser- vice Learning in Engineering. Dr. Harding has served in numerous leadership roles in ASEE including division chair of the

Conference Session

Building and Engaging Communities for Scholarship, Advocacy, and Action for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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International, Minorities in Engineering

);• regular dialogue with the Board of Directors; and• diversity booth at Annual Conference & Exhibition (sponsored by industry).This time period included some struggles to get critical momentum going, although perseveranceprevailed until the committee reached a critical mass of members. Much of this progress was theimpact of Bevlee Watford’s role as a charismatic and direct-speaking leader. Processes becamemore institutionalized, which helped set ASEE precedents to move from good ideas, to actionand implementation, to institutionalization and sustainability. A reflection on this period isprovided in the Spring 2014 Diversity Committee newsletter by J.P. Mohsen, ASEE formerPresident [14].3.3. 2013-2014 (Chairs: Teri Reed & Adrienne Minerick

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Lauren Singer, AmeriCorps VISTA; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

student reflects on the culture shock of growing up in a largely Latinxneighborhood and entering a predominantly White institution: “I didn't necessarily feel comfortable. I just felt kind of weird. And out of place... [The PEEPS students] met before school started, and it definitely helped seeing people of different backgrounds, minority groups. I was like ‘This is great’... I'm really glad not only because I got the scholarship, but that I'm able to be a part of this wonderful group of people. And the different experience they have, or backgrounds that they have, it's nice because I have my own story. They have their own” Yeah, so that was my first welcoming group and little cohort that I felt-- Yeah I

Conference Session

Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Ismael Pagán-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Evelyn Villanueva, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center; David W. Pittman PE, US Army Engineer Research and Development Center

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

described was not incentivized by agency or ERDCfunding of the UPRM. The origin of the initiative was federal government policy tostrive for a workforce with demographics reflective of the national population orreflective of the demographics of the population of engineers and scientists. Laws,policy, executive orders and regulations encouraged recruitment strategies for allgovernment organizations to ameliorate the disparity that exists for underrepresentedgroups in any government organization. A compilation of the metrics documentedthroughout the paper forms the framework for the partnership assessment. Table 10summarizes eight activities along with a metric for each activity and a column thatprovides the authors evaluation of the benefit (either

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian A. Burt, Iowa State University; Alade S McKen, Iowa State University; Jordan Anthony Burkhart, Iowa State University; Jennifer Hormell, Iowa State University; Alec James Knight, Iowa State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

other outcomes that resulted from offenses. Finally, the findings wereorganized into themes. Several steps were taken to ensure the quality of the findings. First, after thetranscriptions were produced, the audio recordings were checked against the transcripts to verifythe accuracy of the data. Second, transcripts were sent to participants to verify the accuracy ofcontent and meaning; no participants responded with changes to their transcriptions. Finally,because five researchers analyzed the data, and the five had various backgrounds andperspectives, the researchers reflected on their positionalities and subjectivities. This process ofbeing reflective helped them acknowledge who they were – and the biases they held – relative tothe

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

process was fair29. In one study, participants challenged the merits of tenure if itdoes not allow for research and service in the areas of diversity32. One participant explicitlyrecounted her department chair recommending she remove all diversity-related efforts from hertenure packet because she did not want to be “[…] known as an Affirmative Action [supporter],”as it would reflect negatively before the committee32. Success. Success is defined in many ways. One study explicitly explored the definition ofsuccess for Black female faculty to shed light on unique motivations of this demographic33.While one participant listed gaining tenure at a predominately white institution and publishing intop journals as success33. The rest of the