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Gender Bias in Student Evaluations of Teaching

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Agnes G d'Entremont, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Hannah Gustafson, University of British Columbia

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her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Her research focus is biomechanics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 PANEL: Gender Bias in Student Evaluations of TeachingStudent evaluations of teaching (SET) are important in the university setting for determiningtenure and promotion. In 2000, 88% of deans surveyed reported their colleges “always used”systematic student ratings to evaluate faculty teaching performance, and that number increased in2010 to 94%1. Given the widespread usage of SET, it is important to consider biases, such asthose due to gender, that may influence these evaluations. In particular, engineering has a lowproportion of women

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dina Verdín, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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College Student in EngineeringAbstractThis research study explored first-generation college students’ in engineering post-graduationcareer intentions based on responses to a quantitative survey. In this paper, we answer thefollowing research questions: 1) How do first-generation college students’ measures of physics,mathematics, and engineering identity constructs differ compared to non-first-generation collegestudents? and 2) How does a physics identity influence first-generation college student’s choice ofan engineering major and career aspirations? The data came from the Intersectionality of Non-normative Identities in the Cultures of Engineering (InIce) survey. InIce was completed by 2,916first-year engineering college students enrolled in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Teresa Napoli, University of California, Santa Barbara; Elizabeth Sciaky, University of California, Santa Barbara, Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships; Diana Jaleh Arya, University of California, Santa Barbara; Noreen Balos, University of California, Santa Barbara

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pronounced for underrepresented groups, often first generation college students,including veterans. PIPELINES, a collaboration between a Navy Base in Southern California, atier-1 research university and a network of community colleges, is an early workforce learningexperience that fosters students’ career preparedness while providing the ground to investigatethe complexities of developing STEM readiness of underrepresented populations through aninteractive ethnographic approach.In this work, we highlight strategies we found effective in developing and implementing thismulti-tiered, interdisciplinary effort, in which each actor (educators, researchers, and Navyscientists and engineers) brings complementary knowledge and skills that are key to

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University; Camille Johnson, San Jose State University; Clifton M. Oyamot Jr., San Jose State University

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interventionresulted in higher course performance than in the growth and control. Third, the interventionsdid not differentially affect course performance among under-represented minorities (URMs).Finally, among non-URMs, the belongingness intervention led to improved course performancecompared to the growth mindset and control conditions.Interestingly, prior to the interventions, underrepresented minority students exhibited highergrowth mindset scores (effect size = 0.32) than non-underrepresented minority students andwomen exhibited higher feelings of belonging (effect size = 0.21) than men.1 INTRODUCTIONThe present work evaluates whether minimally-invasive, low-cost interventions fostering agrowth mindset and/or feelings of belonging can be effective in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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, 2012). Considering the innovation-driven and knowledge-based nature of the U.S. economy,employment opportunities in STEM are projected to increase at a much faster rate than those innon-STEM occupations (CIC, 2014). Also, employees in STEM occupations have and shouldcontinue to experience higher average salaries and lower unemployment rates than theircontemporaries in non-STEM fields (CIC, 2014; Daymont & Andrisani, 1984; Wise, 1975). Inspite of the aforementioned perquisites of working in STEM fields, however, the United Statescontinues to severely lack individuals with the qualifications needed to assume these jobs (CIC,2014; U.S. CJEC, 2012). The insufficiency of the U.S. STEM workforce partially derives fromtwo major factors: 1

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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universities. Roles,responsibilities, and expectations were developed. The second year of the grant was the firstyear of school implementation. The rollout was to one school in each of the three neighborhoodsand their OSTs and CDCs. During each subsequent year, SABES incorporated one more schoolin each of the three neighborhoods until the full cohort of nine schools were participating.SABES will continue to be NSF funded through two years of full implementation involving allnine schools, three CDCs and six OSTs.Training and Roles of facilitators, coaches and mentorsTable 1: Facilitators, coaches and mentors in SABES OST Role Workload Main Training Backgrounds Responsibilities

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, Texas A&M University; Tanya Dugat Wickliff, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #20240Enculturation of Diverse Students to the Engineering Practices through First-Year Engineering ExperiencesDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, taught at Northwestern for Fall 1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, Chicago State, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa; Tracy R. Peterson, The University of Iowa, College of Engineering; Mary K. Nyaema; Barbara Newhall, University of Iowa, Health and Human Physiology

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their STEM stories” with diverse groups. Theseoutreach and community engagement activities provide “cradle to career” service to students andtheir mentors; training for teachers who implement new practices in K-12 classes, and access toeducational and career opportunities for learners across the state.IntroductionIndustries in the United States (U.S.) are not finding enough people trained in science,technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields to fill their growing needs.1 Jobs incomputer science, information technology and selected engineering, science, and mathematicsareas are expected to grow faster than those in other sectors through 2024.2 To address thesechallenges, business and professional organizations as well as K-12 and

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware; Kenneth A. Bright, University of Delaware, College of Engineering; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware

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. Kenneth A. Bright, University of Delaware, College of EngineeringDr. Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Dean for Diversity, College of Engi- neering Core Faculty Member, Disaster Research Center University of Delaware Newark, DE c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Engineering (verb) Diversity: Using the Engineering Design Process to Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan of Action for Undergraduate Diversity at the Institution LevelJenni M. Buckley, PhD1; Amy Trauth-Nare, PhD2; Kenneth Bright, BA1; Michael Vaughan, PhD1; Rachel Davidson, PhD1 1

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reyna M. Flores, University of Texas, Austin; Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin

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challenging courses that colleges expect of prospective engineering students [6].The most effective way to turn things around is to provide coursework in middle and highschool to give students a sense of what STEM courses entail at the college level [1]. TheK-12 pipeline is expected to have an inevitable majority of underrepresented minoritiesand should be a major focal point of intervention to cultivate the diverse talent poolneeded to sustain the nation’s future in STEM [5]. There is a lack of STEM awarenessand programming in the K-12 pipeline in targeted high schools, but a large need forSTEM in the workforce [5]. One current approach to address the achievement gap is theimplementation of the MITE Enrichment Program at The University of Texas at

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darryl Dickerson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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, especially within and across cultural boundaries. Through this research, she aims to inform the development and evaluation of these initiatives in a variety of contexts. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Exploring the association of a cultural engineering student organization chapter with student successIntroduction In order for engineers to produce solutions that more effectively address complex societalchallenges, perspectives from all members of the global community are needed. Yet, within theUnited States, it has been stated that “Engineering has a ‘diversity’ problem” (p. 73) [1] giventhe lack of participation of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in Science

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erin Buehler, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amy Hurst, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Underrepresented Students in STEM Learning1. IntroductionIn recent years, “maker” culture and 3D printing have become increasingly popular. Member-driven and community-based makerspaces are cropping up across the U.S. offering access todigital fabrication tools such as laser cutters, CNC mills, and 3D printers. Schools are alsobeginning to take interest, with groups like MakerEd [1] working to promote the educationalbenefits of maker skills in both formal and informal learning spaces. We have explored the useof 3D printing as a means to engage underrepresented students in STEM learning. 3D printersare becoming more common in learning spaces due to dramatically decreasing costs and steadilyimproving reliability

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Pamela Petrease Felder, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Shawnisha Hester LGSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amanda Lo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park; Patricia Ordonez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

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covered topics of accessibility. Her current research in Maryland looks at intersections of social science theories, STEM equity, and physics. She was a ”Cover Girl” for O’Reilly Media’s ”Women in Data” issue in 2015, a finalist for the 2015 Global Engineering Deans Council/Airbus Diversity Award, Sci Chic/Medium.com 35 ”Women STEM on Social Media Stars” (July 1, 2016), and 2016 winner of the Claire Felbinger Award for Diversity from ABET. She is a Tau Beta Pi ”Eminent Engineer,” and can be found online @Renetta Tull and https://renettatull.wordpress.com/.Dr. Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Autumn M. Reed is Program Coordinator for ADVANCE Faculty Diversity Initiatives. In this role Dr

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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 cannot achieve these goals, unless their implementation is fully supported by all stakeholders which includes, citizens, civil society, private sector, and academia—just to name a few.  SDG 6 is to ensure Clean Water and Sanitation (https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg6) . It is estimated that nearly three‐quarters of one billion people do not have access to clean water, and this number is projected to substantially increase in the future. Partly spurred by the MDG, more than 2 billion people have been provided access to improved water and sanitation since  1  1990; however, the quality of the drinking water does not typically meet minimum standards2. For example, in Pakistan, access to

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Claudia Marin-Artieda, Howard University

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exposed to such as hands-on earthquake and coastal engineering projects wasattained. Lastly, the Ambassadors exhibited a shorter time to degree completion with their peerswho did not participate in the EAP.Introduction The Engineering Ambassador Program (EAP) was incepted in 2009 as a professionaldevelopment program for undergraduate students in engineering disciplines with an outreachmission to the K-12 students for presenting what engineers do [1, 2]. Studies have shown that theknowledge of students about a field of study is the key factor that influences their interest inconsidering a major [3,4]. The program has since expanded and is administered in multipleinstitutions. The program has also exhibited significant positive impacts on

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mary L. Gonzalez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville ; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Idaho State University; Melinda Dynyel Miller; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Maria Emilia Martinez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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minority students through enhanced mentoring and summer research programs1. IntroductionAccording to the report to the President in 2012 [1] and previous literature [2], less than 40% ofthe students who enter into STEM undergraduate curricula as freshman will actually graduatewith a STEM degree. Only about 20% of STEM-interested underrepresented minority studentsfinish with a STEM degree. The retention of STEM majors is a national problem. Nationwide,less than half the freshman who start in STEM majors graduate with a STEM degree, and at leasthalf of this attrition occurs during the freshman and sophomore year. Clearly, the first two yearsare critical for both academic success and retention of STEM students [3]. STEM students begintheir

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield

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participated in separate but related projects, and the faculty received astipend of $1750 each instead. Faculty participants can choose any consecutive four weekswithin the summer for their program. The programs topics are listed in Tables 1 and 2.Table 1: 2015 Summer Programs Discipline Topic Biology Research in Human Physiology Computer Driving Enjoyment Detection from Video of the Frontal Face Science Computer Home Energy Monitoring and Control System Engineering Computer Coding and Decoding of Information in Mobile Communication Engineering Engineering Study of Mechanical Behavior of Hydrocarbon-bearing Rocks Sciences Engineering Determination of Injection Well Location

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javon Marcell Adams, North Carolina State University; James Samuel Carter III, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

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problem, not only for equity but also for filling the number ofopen jobs in STEM. There is simply too much demand for STEM professionals in this countryto have a degree completion rate issue with any given demographic.The general persistence literature has illuminated many factors that affect student success inpostsecondary education. Reason’s (2009) excellent review of the literature lays out aframework for college persistence adapted from Terenzini and Reason (2005, Fig. 1). Thisframework takes into account “student precollege characteristics and experiences, theorganizational context, the student peer environment, and, finally, the individual studentexperience” (Reason, 2009, p. 662). There are well-established differences in patterns

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Keeping Current: An Update on the structure and evaluation of a program for graduate women interested in engineering academiaAbstractAccording to data from ASEE, women were awarded 23.1% of doctoral degrees and held 15.7% of tenured/tenure-track faculty faculty positions in 2015 versus 21.3% and 12.7% in 2009, respectively [1, 2]. While promis-ing, the leaky pipeline remains a persistent problem in the recruitment of underrepresented people intotenure track positions. To help overcome this barrier, engineering graduate students at the University of Illi-nois at Urbana-Champaign created the Illinois Female

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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robust instrument to use in engineering education research because it is anexternal, independent, and reputable form of assessment. The FE Exam passing rates in Puerto Rico are approximately half than the FE Exampassing rates for the entire USA. The last numbers reported for Puerto Rico that are publiclyavailable include data from years 2001-2005 [1]. The report unfortunately does not segregate thedata into first-time exam takers and repeat exam takers. Instead, it aggregates the results of bothgroups. All five engineering institutions in Puerto Rico are represented in the data, all of whichcurrently have the vast majority of their programs accredited by the Engineering AccreditationCommission (EAC) of ABET. This may be verified by using

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Michael Schearer, Cleveland State University; M. Ann Reinthal, Cleveland State University; Debbie K. Jackson, Cleveland State University

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the Network leader for the Metropolitan Cleveland Consortium for STEM Regional Ohio STEM Learning Network Hub and Co-Director of the Center for Innovation in STEM Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Supporting Students with Mobility, Dexterity, and Psychological Disabilities in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer ProgramIntroductionIn the United States, people with disabilities are underrepresented in both engineering educationand practice. 4.3% of undergraduate students with disabilities major in engineering vs. 5.3% ofstudents without disabilities [1]. 8% of graduate students with disabilities study math,engineering, or

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erika Mein, University of Texas at El Paso; Helena Mucino, University of Texas, El Paso

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, 2019 Key Sociocultural Influences Shaping Latinx Students’ Pathways into Engineering/CS: An Ethnographic LensThe underrepresentation of Latinas/as in engineering and computer science across the pipeline –from undergraduate studies into the profession – remains a persistent challenge. Based on 2017NSF reports, only 10.3% of engineering and computer science degrees in the U.S. were awardedto Hispanics from 2004-2014 [1]. Similarly, a 2018 Pew report analyzing IPUMS data indicatedthat only 8% of the engineering workforce and 7% of the computing workforce, respectively,was comprised of Hispanics [2]. Studies from a range of disciplinary perspectives have shedlight on some of the challenges faced by Hispanic students, hereby

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Tina L. Fletcher, University of Pennsylvania; Janelle L. Williams, Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions; Brianna Benedict McIntyre, Purdue University; Brittany Nicole Boyd, Morgan State University; Kevrick Watkins

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report highlighted the various academic, economic, and social benefitslinked to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and spotlighted their impact on their respectiveinstitutional and community stakeholders. The report affirmed that MSIs have not beenadequately researched or utilized to increase future research and that MSIs should be prioritized.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), one of two MSI types that arehistorically and culturally defined, were researched and analyzed as a part of the report. Definedby federal law [1], an HBCU is a “college or university that was established prior to 1964, whoseprincipal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans.”While only accounting for 3% of all post-secondary institutions

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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are involved in some form of researchactivity throughout their undergraduate matriculation [1], [3]. Studies reveal that participating inundergraduate research venues is notably beneficial towards nurturing academic development andclarifying career options post-graduation [14], [15]. In a follow-up survey conducted by theNational Science Foundation (NSF), 88% of its respondents, which held undergraduate researchpositions, reported significant growth in structuring and conducting a research project, 83%expressed greater confidence in research and professional abilities, and 73% attested awareness ofa graduate school environment [3], [4], [16]. These undergraduate research opportunities,according to Hurtado et al. [2], have further facilitated

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy A. Dannels, Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Chris Campbell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Trager, Rochester Institute of Technology; Byron Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology

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university of interest, their highest priority is to assist their Deaf and Hard of Hearing(DHH) graduates with the progress of employment. There is a report revealing that DHH alumniwith bachelor’s degrees or higher earn about 60% more on the average than students who leftuniversity without a degree [1]. Also, DHH alumni’s dependency on federal income supportprograms such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance(SSDI) decreased [2]. DHH alumni employed in STEM fields earn 31% more than non-STEMfields [3]. These three pieces of evidence show DHH students graduating from the universityresults in major economic benefits for them.However, DHH alumni with bachelor’s degrees or higher in their work career show they

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Samara Rose Boyle, Rice University; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University; Reginald DesRoches, Rice University; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Anne Nordberg, University of Texas at Arlington; Wei Wayne Li, Texas Southern University; Hanadi S. Rifai P.E., University of Houston

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American, Latinx/Hispanic, and Native American (including NativeHawaiian and Alaska Native) faculty members continue to be underrepresented among theSTEM professoriate nationwide, in spite of wide acknowledgement of the problem and efforts tomore effectively recruit members of these groups. In 2018, only 2.4% of tenured and tenure trackengineering faculty were African American, and only 3.8% were Hispanic [1], despite AfricanAmericans and Hispanics comprising an estimated 13.4% and 18.3% of the US population,respectively [2]. The need for professors from underrepresented minority (URM) groups is notonly felt on university campuses. Rather, the deficit impacts all stages of STEM pathways, fromeducation to the workforce; the exclusion of diverse

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 9

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Girum Urgessa P.E., George Mason University

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tenure-line black engineering faculty in research-intensive (R1) institutionsIntroduction and Rationale for the StudyThe American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) dubbed the 2014-2015 academic yearas the Year of Action in Diversity. Supporting this significant event and recognizing the urgentneed of increasing diversity, deans of engineering schools across the United States signedpledges to act on four major diversity initiatives. One of these initiatives addresses thecommitment of developing and implementing proactive strategies for increasing therepresentation of women and underrepresented minorities within the engineering professoriate[1]. One general measure of success outlined in the pledge is a “notable increase” in

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Lisa Y. Flores, University of Missouri; Rachel L. Navarro, University of North Dakota; Heather Hunt, University of Missouri; Hang-Shim Lee, Konkuk University ; Patton O. Garriott, University of Denver

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Paper ID #30383Broadening the Participation of Latinx in Engineering: Highlights from aNational, Longitudinal StudyDr. Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri Lisa Y. Flores, Ph.D. is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri. She has expertise in the career development of Latino/as and Latino/a immigrant issues and has 80 peer reviewed journal publications, 18 book chapters, and 1 co-edited book and presented over 200 conference presen- tations in these areas. She has been PI and co-PI on grants funded by NSF and USDA to support her research. She is Editor of the Journal of Career Development

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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William A. Kitch, Angelo State University; Andrea L. Robledo, Angelo State University

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Universities – Larger programs. The current total enrollment is 10,417. It is aregional public university located in San Angelo, a city with a population of approximately100,100. San Angelo is in the West Texas region of the state and is a three hour or longer drivefrom any major urban center. The university draws students largely from West Texas.The university is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a Hispanic enrollment of 40 percent asshown in Figure 1. However, as the data in Figure 1show, the faculty are significantly lessdiverse than the students with only 8 percent of faculty identifying as Hispanic.Within the engineering program, the diversity picture is dramatically different as shown by thedata in Figure 1. The students within the engineering

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sarah Hug, University of Colorado, Boulder; Wendy Chi, University of Colorado, Boulder

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learners(equality) and instead create opportunities that build on the funds of knowledge (Moll, 1990) ofdiverse populations and reshape institutionalized inequities that continue to oppress learners whodo not come from the predominantly white, middle class backgrounds of their educators,administrators, and educational leaders (Lynn, et al, 2002).Critical race theory, extending the framework to focus on race and racism, has five tenetsinstrumental in conducting educational research, as described by Solórzano (1997, 1998): 1. The Centrality and Intersectionality of Race and Racism: While race and racism are central to critical race theory, they intersect with multiple forms of subordination. In this article, we examine the methods of