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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, 2016). Using this approach, it is important toacknowledge context is a major factor in how the phenomenon is experienced. This research alsoacknowledges individual’s experiences shape how they perceive, assume and understand thephenomenon.Data CollectionThe Tohono O’odham Nation is comprised of 11 districts: Baboquivari District, San LucyDistrict, Chukut Kuk District, San Xavier District, Gu Achi District, Schuk Toak District, Gu VoDistrict, Sells District, Hickiwan District, Sif Oidak District, and Pisinemo District. As of 2016,the Tohono O’odham have a total of approximately 34,000 enrolled members.Three participants (1 male, 2 female) were recruited from personal and professional contacts.There were no incentives offered to participate in

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Symone Whipple, Kennesaw State University; Shelbie P. Prater, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

labeled as first-generation, low-income or underrepresented. In these programs, participants learn about differentaspects of STEM majors along with skills and knowledge required for applying to college.Because these programs are sponsored by external funding and networks, they can exposeparticipants to STEM opportunities and careers. Understanding participants’ attitudes towards,and understanding of, engineering and engineering careers can provide insights on how to gaugethe students’ and the community’s understanding of STEM. Thus, these programs have thepotential to broaden participation in STEM fields and increase the STEM workforce [1].It will be important, moving forward, to be able to identify the critical experiences of students inthese

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Charlotte Karbowski, Loyola Marymount University; Mackenzie Tjogas, Loyola Marymount University; Carleen Petrosian; Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

addition to her current positions she has held various positions at the Naval Research Lab- oratory and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Filling the Pipeline By Exciting Middle School Girls with Creative ProjectsIntroduction:Despite some progress, the gender imbalance in electrical engineering and computer science inhigher education and in industry has persisted. ASEE reported that in 2016, women made up justover 20 percent of students pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in engineering, with an even smallerpercentage of women students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering (12.7%) and computerscience (12.3%) [1]. To address

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Vishodana Thamotharan, Florida International University; Atalie Garcia

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

years as a full-time faculty in the departments of computer science and engineering. Her interests focus on broadening participation in computing and engineering through the exploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity in the computing and engineering; 2) discipline-based edu- cation research (with a focus on computer science and computer engineering courses) in order to inform pedagogical practices that garner interest and retain women and minorities in computer-related engineer- ing fields.Dr. Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Dr. Fletcher is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Her research focus includes people of color and women in STEM

Conference Session

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

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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

for posterity and toencourage engagement within other academic institutions and professional societies. Some of ourexamples and strategies can be scaled and adapted to address institutional or regional challengesor to increase awareness and engagement in other national societies. Outcomes seen throughinitiatives have resulted in increased connections with previously disenfranchised members tothe ASEE community, engagement across divisions, and expanded programming in support ofdiversity, equity, and inclusion practices.1. Importance of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionEngineers have a significant impact on society. Their actions shape future technology,infrastructure, and innovation. Improving workforce diversity has been shown to

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shabnam Etemadi Brady, Tennessee State University; Germysha Emily Little, Tennessee State University; Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, Tennessee State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

. Participants were asked to rateitems centered on their experiences and perspectives in their current STEM degree programsusing a Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = StronglyAgree, 6 = Not Sure). The participants were from 4 HBCUs nationwide. Majority of participantsidentified as Black or African American, 78% from Group 1 (henceforth referred to as StudentParticipants) and 51% from Group 2 (referred to as Faculty and Administrator Participants).Majority of participants also self-identified as male, 56% from Group 1 and 72% from Group 2.Additionally, most participants from Group 1 self-identified from various Engineering fields,such as the following: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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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

individual experiences and see ifwe could find common themes. We know that using such a small sample size can mean thatgeneralizations are difficult, but we also know that these individuals have an important story totell.This paper explores their stories that were collected through an interview process. We analyzedthe transcripts for themes and have used Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth model to describethe findings.Theoretical FoundationsThe underrepresentation of students of color, women, first-generation and low-income studentsin engineering education is often framed in a way that positions the students lacking the skillsneeded to navigate these institutions. Tara Yosso [1] created the Community Cultural WealthModel to challenge the notions of

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Developing Communities of Practice to Serve Hispanic Students: Supporting Identity, Community, and Professional NetworksUnderrepresentation of women and students of color in science, technology, engineering, andmath is a national epidemic. The lack of socioeconomic, gender, and racial/ethnic diversity incomputer science is particularly pronounced—only 11% of recent computing graduates werewomen, while Hispanics comprised only 7% of all Bachelor degree earners [1]. Ethnic minoritieswho are also the first in their families to attend college are less likely to graduate than their peers,especially when they experience a lack

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abisola Coretta Kusimo, Stanford University - Mechanical Engineering Dept.; Marissa Elena Thompson, Stanford University; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

particularintersections of identities. This study focuses on intersections of gender and URM status forengineering students, the analysis of which has historically been limited due to small samplesizes. The EMS is part of a multi-year National Science Foundation (NSF) funded researchinitiative (Epicenter1) with a goal to identify experiences and environments that encourageinnovation and entrepreneurship amongst engineering students over time. EMS is a longitudinaldataset of nationally representative engineering students2 who are surveyed at three time points:(1) as undergraduate students, (2) upon graduation, and (3) early years in the workforce. Thisanalysis is based on the first time point; juniors, seniors, and 5th year undergraduate engineeringstudents. The

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina McDaniel, University of Michigan, Dearborn; DeLean Tolbert, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

fluency [1]. Some learning experiences are highly structured while others are lessformal and ill-structured. These less structured informal activities at times offer very intriguingengineering learning contexts ripe with opportunities for youth to engage in engineering thinkingand to develop useful engineering skills. In these settings, youth have the opportunities toconstruct their own learning and to engage in activities that interest them [1]. Access tostructured informal engineering learning experiences differs based on race and socioeconomicstatus [2]. Therefore, we shift our attention to address informal sociocultural settings.Sociocultural informal contexts within Black communities provide opportunities for youth todevelop engineering

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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theretention and persistence of Black women in engineering and computer science across allacademic levels.IntroductionIn 1840, Catherine Brewer became the first woman in the United States to earn a bachelor’sdegree. One hundred and seventy-six years later, women made significant gains in degreeattainment and are now outpacing men. Females matriculate in greater numbers than males inboth undergraduate and graduate institutions [1]. They also have higher graduation rates at allacademic levels [1]. According to a report published by the National Center for EducationStatistics, the difference in degree attainment between women and men is most pronouncedwithin the Black community [2]. Between 2009 and 2010, Black women earned 68% of allassociate degrees

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Berizohar Padilla Cerezo; Maria Manzano, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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with four one-week sessions of 160 participants each (Figure 1). EPIC wasdeveloped with the goal of exposing middle and high school students to engineering, so that theymight consider pursuing engineering in college (1, 2). As a residential camp, EPIC providesstudents with the opportunity to experience campus life so that they can begin envisioningthemselves as college students. Counselors are current college engineering students that are rolemodels for the camp participants. 1 Figure 1: EPIC students at final day of camp.During EPIC, students participate in eight 2-hour engineering labs over the course of the week.The

Conference Session

Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee

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Design in Engineering Education, International, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in South Carolina, and her BS in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.Dr. Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego Dr. Odesma Dalrymple is an Assistant Professor in the Shiley Marcos School of Engineering at University of San Diego. She conducts research on tools and techniques that can be readily applied in real engineer- ing learning environments to improve student learning and teaching. In this respect her two prominent research contributions are with: 1) artefact-inspired discovery–based pedagogy, i.e., learning activities where students’ exploration of STEM knowledge is self-directed and motivated by interactions or manip- ulations of artefacts; and 2

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greses Perez, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

particularities in the instances of talk where students engage inengineering in different linguistic contexts, the data gathered in the videos was codedmanually and using the qualitative research software NVivo®. The codebook resultedfrom a combination of a priori codes (Burke & Christensen, 2008) based on the languageand engineering literature and a set of open codes (Glaser & Strauss, 1967) that derivedfrom the analysis of the videos. The data was coded at the level of the ‘idea unit’ (Chi,1997; Miles & Huberman, 1994). The video analysis suggests that participants perceived that (1) language influencetheir perceptions of the engineering task, (2) different linguistic resources serve differentpurposes during the lesson, (3) there are

Conference Session

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

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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International, Minorities in Engineering

Student Divisions in2017.IntroductionThe ASEE Diversity Committee (ADC) is one of twelve Advisory Committees to the AmericanSociety of Engineering Education. Established in 2011 with the goal to increase diversity andinclusiveness in the engineering profession, in 2017 it is comprised of 15 members acrossvarious divisions. An excerpt from the ADC's broad Statement on Diversity [1] expresses that“ASEE believes that diversity and inclusiveness enriches and is essential to educationalexperiences and innovations that drive the development of creative solutions in addressing theworld’s challenges.” With the goal of increasing diversity and inclusiveness in the engineeringprofession, the committee organizes several types of diversity-related conference

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonisha B. Lane, University of South Florida ; Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Selene Willis, University of South Florida; Salam Ahmad; Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Eugenia Vomvoridi-Ivanovic, University of South Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

been recognized as resources for mathematics learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Summer Intervention Program (Research) IntroductionStructured informal (out-of-school) programming has been growing rapidly over the past twodecades, especially in the form of after-school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) programs [1] and STEM intervention summer programs [2]. These structured out-of-school STEM learning experiences have been shown to play an important role in supportingSTEM engagement and learning [3], including developing children’s exposure to STEM basedexperiences and career

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida; Kyla McMullen, University of Florida; Tiffanie R. Smith, University of Florida; Simone A. Smarr, University of Florida; Juan E. Gilbert, University of Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

Smith1 Smarr1 Gilbert1 jam323@ufl.edu kyla@cise.ufl.edu tiffan3@ufl.edu ssmarr@ufl.edu juan@ufl.edu 1 Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering University of FloridaAbstractIn 2014, an American land-grant research university in the South began a new cycle of theNational Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S–STEM) grant entitled the Human-Centered Computing Scholars (HCCS):Fostering a New Generation of Underrepresented and Financially Disadvantaged Researchers.This project was a continuation of NSF Grant No. 1060545, which supported students at

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon McLoughlin Morrison, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

; Tomasko, Ridgway, Waller, and Olesik 2016). This research collectively evaluates multiplemeasures for student persistence in an academic program. In order to analyze the impact of multiple variables on student retention, the conceptualframework shown in Figure 1, was used:Figure 1: Conceptual Framework of Student Exposure to Diversity Policy The primary research question was represented through the dependent variable labeled in thecenter of Figure 1 (consideration of leaving). Evaluation of this question involved the use of anindependent variable, diversity policies which is highlighted above, and a series of control variables(non-shaded) intended to determine the potential influence of other variables on the studentexperience

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, California State University, Bakersfield; Stephanie Salomon, California State University, Bakersfield

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

the lower-division level. The program was modeled on previous programsthat had been shown effective at retaining URM students [1] [2]. First and second year studentswere targeted for this research program because over 70% of the STEM students who leaveCSUB without a degree leave in the first two years. The first two years are a critical interventionperiod for promoting success and retention.In [3], we described the first two years of the program and presented preliminary results withrespects to attitudes and awareness, along with one-year retention data. In this paper, we look atthe full four years of the program to analyze multi-year retention rates, the survey and interviewdata collected during the program, and the follow-up surveys

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Examination of Learning Community Models on the Retention, Progression and Academic Performance of Engineering Students at a Historically Black UniversityIntroductionThe foundation for learning communities was introduced into higher education over 90 years ago [1]. It is well known that they have apositive effect on measures of student academic performance including retention and graduation rates [2]. Learning communities alsohave been shown to facilitate both the academic and social transition to college for first-generation students [3]. These characteristicsare especially important in the graduation of students underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)disciplines including women and African-Americans

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole M. Colston, Oklahoma State University; Sherri L. Turner, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gale Mason Chagil, Culture Inquiry Consulting, LLC; Sue C. Jacobs Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; Sarah Johnson, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

; Turner, 2010; Turner et al., 2017; Turner, Smith et al., 2015; Turner, Trotter et al., 2006). She has been awarded over $1 million to sup- port her research. She currently is PI on an EEC EAGER award focusing on factors that affect Native Americans’ entry into and persistence in the engineering faculty.Dr. Gale Mason Chagil, Culture Inquiry Consulting, LLC Dr. Gale Mason-Chagil, Cultural Inquiry Consulting, LLC, has 18 years’ experience conducting culturally- competent educational and career development research with Native American communities. She special- izes in social change and social justice research and in consultation for projects administered by schools, community-based organizations, and foundations. She

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

orbiracial, and 1% Native American or Hawaiian (University of Maryland, Clark School ofEngineering, 2018).The choice to conduct our study at the Clark School is an important one given its status as a PWIand ranking in recent years as one of the top 10 producers of Black bachelor’s and master’sengineering degree recipients (Diverse Issues in Higher Education, 2018). To date, HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been heralded by scholars and practitioners asbeing the most successful at bolstering the enrollment and retention of Black students in STEMfields (Gasman & Nguyen, 2014; Palmer, Davis, & Thompson, 2010; Utpon & Tanenbaum,2014; Solórzano, 1995). PWIs, on the other hand, have been largely regarded as inhospitable

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering

college students (FGCS) face considerable obstacles to college success,including a lack of role models in the family, a lack of familial mentoring and support, a lack offamiliarity with the college climate, and, generally, lower socioeconomic status [1-6]. They tendto be less academically prepared for college, and English is not their native language for a higherproportion than of continuing-generation college students (CGCS) [3]. However, in many ways,recent research suggests that FGCS are very similar to CGCS. They respond to the same factorsencouraging college persistence and success [7-8], and often demonstrate considerable “grit” inpursuing their undergraduate careers (9), a factor instrumental in undergraduate achievement.Indeed, Boone and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany; Thomas De Pree, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; J. Thompson, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Joerene Acerrador Aviles, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Indiana-Purdue University; Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Distributed System of Governance in Engineering Education.” In it, we analyze diversity discourses among faculty and administrators in engineering programs across the Unites States, and the initiatives deployed in the name of diversity. We use methods of discourse analysis to study how the term “diversity” is leveraged in different contexts to enact certain methods of recruitment and retention of particular populations.Introduction Diversity initiatives have been a priority in university settings for decades, but havelargely not delivered on their promises. The percentage of bachelor’s degrees awarded toHispanic, Black and Native American students is in the single digits [1], and the proportion ofwomen in

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

José Carlos Villalobos, University of Central Florida; Uday K. Nair, University of Central Florida; Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Rachel Straney, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Social Identity and Personal Identity Scale (SIPI) [1];b) types of motivation on the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) [2]; and c) temporalfluctuations in self-esteem on the State Self Esteem Scale (SSES) [3]. Data were analyzed usingthe Mann-Whitney ​U​ test on nine scales with three demographics comparing ethnicity (majorityvs. underrepresented minorities), gender (male vs. female), and first-in-family to pursue abachelor’s degree (first generation vs. non-first generation). Preliminary results suggest thatfemale students’ motivation for four sub-constructs on the AMS were significantly higher theirmale counterparts. Female (Median=4.38 s=.55) ​motivation to accomplish things​ wassignificantly higher (​p​=.016) than male (Median=3.25 s=.93

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Sarah Hodges, University of Kentucky; Alejandro Gerardo Villasante-Tezanos, University of Kentucky; Robert Theakston MS

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

-Tezanos is Data Management Specialist Sr. for the department of Statistics at the University of Kentucky. He completed his Ms in Statistics in 2015 and he is finishing his Phd focusing in high dimensional multivariate analysis.Mr. Robert Theakston MS c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Broadening participation in engineering through a research center-based mentoring program (Research)1. Background1.1. The entrenched nature of minority underrepresentation in higher education and engineeringIn spite of affirmative action efforts spanning several decades, African Americans and Hispanicsare more underrepresented at American top colleges and flagship universities than they

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Beyond Students: Issues of Underrepresentation among Parents and Professionals

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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the American Associationfor the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The women shared common experiences related to the“double oppression of sex and race or ethnicity plus the third oppression in the chosen career,science”. They discussed their unique positions, identified common barriers and challenges totheir success, and formulated plans for change at departmental and institutional levels. Theensuing publication, The Double Bind: The Price of Being a Minority Woman in Science,1 marksthe first collective report on the unique challenges faced by underrepresented minority women inthe sciences. 7According to Malcolm et al.,1 much has changed regarding women of color (WOC) since 1975.The conversation has moved from “rights versus wrongs” and more

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering

proven to be competitive and very rigorous. The STEM summer campwelcomed eight (8) additional, non-conventional STEM qualified students. Throughout thepaper, this sub-group will be referred to as the “Youth Academy”. The average GPA of this sub-group ranged between 1.8 and 2.5 and the students were selected based on the following five (5)guiding principles: 1. Youths should be provided with an environment in which they can learn to express their ideas and feelings. 2. Youths should be provided with opportunities to become self-directed and self-confident. 3. Youths should be provided with appropriate social skills through interactions with peers and adults. 4. Youths should be assisted with developing a love of learning

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Zelinka, University of Colorado, Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado, Boulder

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

(Governance), and 17 (Partnerships), willinfluence the other goals and aid in their success. It was also foundthat focusing on eliminating poverty (SDG 01), counter-intuitively,worsens poverty, since it inhibits the other goals on which povertydepends on.Keywords: SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, systemsthinking, cross-cutting, cross impact, engineering education,epistemic network, methodologyIntroductionThe United Nation’s (UNs) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), shown in Figure 1,consist of 169 targets and 230 indicators. As described in the resolution adopted by the GeneralAssembly on 25 September 2015, the aim of the SDG framework is to cultivate and expandhumanity’s desire to “do good” while also organizing its ability to do so. The

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Rosario A. Gerhardt, Georgia Institute of Technology; Valerie Martin Conley Ph.D., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

-networking paradigm is proposed which brings together twostakeholder groups: 1) underrepresented minorities (URMs: herein emphasizing Blacks, Latinos,Native Americans) who are aspiring (i.e., progressing) engineering faculty and 2) accomplishedengineering faculty who have gone through entire full time careers in academia and hold emeritiroles. Increasing Minority Presence within Academia through Continuous Training (IMPACT)seeks to create a synergistic pairing of these two sets of stakeholders based primarily, but notexclusively, on technical expertise. URM faculty have an opportunity to engage in activitiesdesigned to further their socialization process into the engineering academic profession and gainaccess to the vast insights, greater