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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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Juan Castilleja, The Boeing Company; Rachel Jackson, Rice University; Natalia Salies, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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SelectionThe DREAM program varies at each of the three high schools, due to the individual schoolcharacteristics and the pre-defined class schedules. At all campuses, the mentors are assigned toa specific day of the week throughout the seven week program. Between three and five mentorsattend on each assigned day, and each work with a team of two to five mentees. Page 15.887.3Austin High School (AHS)Austin High School (AHS) is a member of the Houston Independent School District (HISD).The student body consists of approximately 1920 students, with the following demographicbreakdown: over 95% Hispanic, 4% African-American, 1% white and less than 1

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Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University

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prepared in high school”.Participants’ mathematical performance: a comparison between 2008 & 2009AlgebraIn this study, which used six 2009 STP participants in the algebra class, none of the students had an A butthree passed with a B or C was observed. However, the 2008 STP participants only 2 took the algebraclass during fall 2008. None of them earned an A as well, see table 1. Table 1 Outcomes in the two groups for Algebra Outcome Group A B C D F Avg. total

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New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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resources for students, parents, educators and professionalengineers. Table 1 shows a listing of engineering professional societies. The computer scienceand engineering technologies societies are included in this table because the computer scienceand engineering technology programs are often housed in the college of engineering. The tablealso includes architecture, because students may want to explore the differences between thisdiscipline and construction or civil engineering. Table 2 lists the engineering related honorsocieties. Table 3 lists other engineering-related societies, including science, mathematics,medical, and education societies. Table 4 lists engineering, technology, science and educationalsocieties that specifically target

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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Quintin Hughes, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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Page 15.1371.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 What they say matters: Parental Impact on Pre-college Academic Identity of Successful African American Engineering StudentsAbstractPrevailing disidentification literature confirms that African American students academicallydisidentify via a weakened connection between academic achievement and global self-esteem.1-5Research on achievement provides insight as to the people and factors that may influence theacademic achievement of African American adolescent youth. Findings implicate the role ofparents as well as parent-related variables such as socio-economic status, education level,support, involvement, and restrictive

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Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Simon, Columbia University

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participants being silenced andreduced to percentages, making it difficult to learn about the experiences of individuals thatcomplete doctoral degrees. The use of qualitative research methods in this study allowed theexperiences of nineteen African American doctoral recipients in engineering and applied scienceto be documented and presented in their own voices. To identify factors that influenced thedecision to pursue and complete the doctoral degree in engineering and applied sciencedisciplines, the following research questions guided this study: 1. What factors influenced African Americans to pursue doctoral degrees in engineering and applied science disciplines from their experience? 2. What are the most influential factors

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Todd Shields, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Shannon Davis, University of Arkansas

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persisting in engineering disciplines. Theprogram has already demonstrated significant increases in the number ofunderrepresented students entering and persisting in engineering. The ECAP studentsshow higher GPAs, greater satisfaction with engineering and the College, have astronger commitment to the university and maintain a more positive overall outlookregarding their college experiences than other students.The following paper describes the program and findings of an evaluation showing thatECAP students are more successful than their non-ECAP peers and compared toprevious cohorts of students (underrepresented students and all students). Quantitativestudies showed statistically significant results. The ECAP program includes sixcomponents: 1) an in

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre; Francois Sekyere, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; James Oppong, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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application and is not as pervasive as either radio or TV. However the advantages indata applications are numerous and make that mode of information transmission desirous.One major application is the Internet and that alone provides many advantages. To cite a fewexamples as a result of this major development, schools can have Internet access to majorlibraries and electronic learning (e-learning) can also be achieved [1]. And along this sameline, distance education will experience a phenomenal boost in its delivery. Rural clinics canhave connectivity to major hospitals and hence the expertise and services of doctors at suchhospitals.Ghana currently has electrification in most urban centers and some rural areas, and it isfurther being improved by

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Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee Baker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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? Despite executive leadership, endorsement, financial backing, humanresources support, and, equally important, a newly acquired pipeline, competitive advantageamongst pipeline prospects to continue to build upon relationships was lacking. Having attendedthe “Keeping Our Faculties” conference in April of 2004, the Manager for Faculty Recruitment(MFR) sat in on a breakout session that discussed a study that had been performed by aMidwestern university (see figure 1); this research investigated the candidates’ perspective of therecruiting process. It is quite interesting to note that when asked the question, “Did you acceptthe job offer at the Midwestern university,” 76% of the candidates who said “yes” had two ormore visits and 83% of “yes

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Mauricio Castillo, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan, California State University, Los Angeles; Keith Moo-Young, California State University, LA

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National Academy of Engineers (NAE) report on Changing the Conversation: Messagesfor Improving Public Understanding of Engineering revealed, there is a public misconception ofengineers particularly among minorities.1, 2 The study reported that Hispanic boys in generalbelieve that engineering has a positive effect on people’s everyday lives but Hispanic girlsbelieve that engineers are nerdy and boring. At California State University, Los Angeles(CSULA), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, these findings are born out in the classroomwhere the overwhelming majority of Hispanic engineering students are male. Furthermore,while some Hispanic engineering undergraduates opt to pursue a master’s degree, very fewpursue a doctoral degree.3The IMPACT

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamila Cola, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Westlake High School; Margaret Tarver, Tri-Cities High School; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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for a Brighter Economic Future.1 As noted by theCommission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering andTechnology Development, investing in a diverse scientific workforce will lead to innovation andcreativity that will sharpen the competitive edge of the United States. 2 The projected USpopulation trends illustrate an increase in minority population from 30.6% in 2000 to 46.3% in2040.3 In the state of Georgia, minorities already make up 54% of the total K-12 studentenrollment.4 Therefore, in order for the United States in general, and Georgia specifically, toremain competitive and to utilize all of its intellectual capital, we will need to cultivate theuntapped STEM talents of underrepresented minorities. Introducing

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Louis Martin-Vega, Saigal

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hurdles to excellent teaching in science in particular, and maybe math as well,is the perception by students that they lack relevance in daily life. This perception is historicaland pervasive. Teaching in K-12 through engineering can be a stealth approach to reachingchildren that haven’t and aren’t being reached in the teaching of isolated subjects now. Usingengineering in the classroom can have the ultimate result that more kids learn more, better.At the close of the 20th century, the National Academies produced a list of the greatestachievements of the century. These include:1. Electrification2. Automobile3. Airplane Page

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; David Lorch, University of Michigan; Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan; Guy Meadows, University of Michigan

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Page 15.191.2Engineering (CoE). The team receives direction and guidance from the Associate Dean forUndergraduate Education in CoE. The team also oversees the work of the Program EvaluationTeam and meets regularly to establish policy and procedures and to evaluate M-STEM projects.Finally, the M-STEM Program is supported by four project teams (1) Coaching/Mentoring; (2)Teaching/Academics; (3) Internship/Research Experience; and (4) Operations.The focus of this paper is on one aspect of the summer transition program. That program isdesigned to prepare students for the new expectations and requirements of rigorous collegecourses as well as to promote social and academic integrations. It is structured as a six-week“academic term” with three

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Stevie Clark, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University

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by using turkey basters to transfer water to baby diapers todetermine their maximum capacity.RAMP-UP also strives to create an environment where university fellows from thecolleges of engineering and education are able to mentor elementary school students. Itis believed that this bond is influential and helps inspire students to learn and lovescience, math and engineering. This is in agreement with Eccles who believes thatstudents’ choice of studies is influenced by their social relationships.1 The programstrives to create social relationships between the university fellow and student and tocreate fun learning experiences through active learning that inspire a desire for greaterparticipation in the fields of math, science and

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Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Terry Teays, Johns Hopkins University; Mary Bowden, University of Maryland at College Park; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University; Richard Henry, Johns Hopkins University

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involvement of MDSGC leadership at JHU, faculty atUMES, MSU and UMCP, and personnel of the Education Division of GSFC helped students. Inthis paper, we will highlight the novelty and learning outcomes of the student exchange program,as well as the experiential learning and research endeavors that the students participated induring the course of this program.1.0 IntroductionBenefits of experiential learning and research in undergraduate engineering [1-3] and science [4,5]education are well documented. While fundamental concepts acquired in classroom settings canbe enhanced through project work integrated within engineering courses and the culminatingcapstone design experience, involvement in intensive summer research internships, co-ops andexchange

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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students in engineering and computer science. Additional students in the FultonSchools major in construction. Additionally, located in the ASU/Maricopa County area is one ofthe largest community college districts in the nation, the Maricopa County Community CollegeDistrict, serving over 250,000 students each year in ten independent colleges. Over 300 transferstudents enter the Fulton Schools of Engineering each year. Many ASU students have need offinancial need. In 2007-08 more than 70 percent of all ASU students received some form offinancial aid. In 2008-09, ASU awarded over $500,000 in all types of financial aid to more than46,000 students.1 In spite of this, traditionally, 80% of ASU students work

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Carrie Boykin, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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AC 2010-1907: A PARTNERSHIP OF NON-TRADITIONAL ACCESS INTOENGINEERING VIA NUPRIME AND THE UJIMA SCHOLARS PROGRAMRichard Harris, Northeastern UniversityCarrie Boykin, Northeastern UniversityBala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Page 15.70.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 1 A Partnership of Non-Traditional Access into Engineering via NUPRIME and The Ujima Scholars ProgramBackground:There are social and cognitive factors which may hinder the academic achievement of under-represented minority (URM) students in science and

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New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE; Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy; Munira Masoud, Xcel Energy; Meron Demissie, Mortenson Construction

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Wrinkle, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

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American (UTPA) andSouth Texas College (STC), a two-year community college, to facilitate student engagement andsuccess in STEM areas. Both UTPA and STC are Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). TheCCRAA grant funded four specific activities: ≠ Activity 1: Enhanced Student Services – STEM Advisement and Mentoring Program and STEM Calculus I Student Assistant Support Program; ≠ Activity 2: Curriculum Reform– Curriculum development based on Challenge-Based Instruction (CBI); ≠ Activity 3: Faculty Development – Faculty development seminars and workshops on CBI; and ≠ Activity 4: STEM Pathways Growth and Support – Dual enrollment programs at STC

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering in areas of analysis, design, manufacturing, andtesting of mechanical and thermal systems, while also including system integration, propulsionsystems, concurrent engineering, and other competitive manufacturing practices, leading to theBachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Based on the local demand, theprogram has two options: Manufacturing and Propulsion. The Mechanical EngineeringDepartment at AAMU is committed to prepare students in these options, to work efficiently forvarious industries and government.The Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering programs at AAMU were successfullyaccredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)1, the last one inFall 2007. They also meet the

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tech; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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without a similar background a greater motivation to continue their own technical developmentPrior research and outreachThe research objectives of the TORCH program also rely heavily on four primary categories ofprior research: (1) engineering outreach models for females (2) engineering education outreachprograms and practices (3) the lack of formal K-12 engineering education and (4) persistence,mentoring and goal alignment. Again, the differences of program assessment and research areduly noted, however much of the literature is assessment in nature. We still refer to thesepublications as a baseline for developing the program and the research agenda.Engineering outreach models for femalesIn recent years several organizations, universities

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Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Graduate Education inCSE. "Although it includes elements from computer science, applied mathematics, engineeringand science, CSE focuses on the integration of knowledge and methodologies from all thesedisciplines, and as such is a subject which is distinct from any of them." Figure 1 presents theinterdisciplinary nature of the CSE program, and reflects the view that besides connecting thesciences, engineering, mathematics, and computer science, Figure 1: Interdisciplinary Nature of the CSE Program Page 15.301.5CSE also has its own core of elements that draws together and bridges all these disciplines. Sucha CSE core is made up of

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New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University; Anita Persaud, Pennsylvania State University; Drey Kharem, Pennsylvania State University; William Rothwell, Pennsylvania State University; Edgar Yoder, Pennsylvania State University

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

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Fashaad Crawford, University of Louisville; Katheryn McAnulty, University of Louisville

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-yearinduction events integral in introducing new students to the institution and to theacademic and social facets of student life, in addition to their subsequent persistence todegree completion (Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005). In this article, persistence is defined ascontinued university enrollment (retention) while working toward completing a programor degree (Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, Retention, 2007). As noted inFigure 1, from 1966-2004 women nationally earned substantially more bachelor’sdegrees in non-S&E fields than did men. This finding has financial implications as it iswell noted that graduates of programs in the STEM fields (science, technology,engineering and math) earn higher salaries than those in non-STEM

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New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina White, Columbia University; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Kris Wood, University of Texas; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin

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support… engineering…and scienceeducation programs at all levels‖1; yet, half a century later, problems of access, achievement, andequity for females and ethnic minorities in these fields remain, resulting in a lack of diversity inengineering2-3.OverviewIn this paper, we consider a study with the goal of obtaining insights into diversity issues,including potential approaches for addressing diversity inequity4-14 (Fig. 1). This multiple-methods study is comprised of a survey of participants whose primary composition is as highereducation students currently studying engineering. The multi-question survey gathersanonymous demographic information and relative interests in humanitarian engineeringexperiences from 110 persons which consist of different

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Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University; Arthur Fridrich, Virginia State University

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projectoutcomes are listed. Lessons learned from this project at VSU as well as the intellectual merit ofthe program are outlined. The broader impact of the project is discussed.IntroductionIn 2005, the National Science Foundation awarded a Historically Black Colleges and UniversityUndergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Implementation grant to the Virginia State University(VSU).The HBCU-UP Implementation Project provides support to implement a comprehensiveinstitutional project to strengthen STEM education and research. The strategies should be theresult of an institutional STEM self-analysis, address institutional and NSF goals, and have thepotential to result in significant and sustainable improvements in STEM program offerings 1.The UniversityVirginia State

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elyce Winters, Stony Brook University; Imin Kao, Stony Brook University; Jennifer Dellaposta, SUNY Stony Brook College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Christine Szaraz, SUNY Stony Brook College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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. Table 1: Freshman Cohort 2008 by Gender Mean Mean credits earned Gender grade point average (two semesters) Female 2.918 29.269 Male 2.718 26.092Ethnicity, economic background, and status as the first in family to attend college are also factorsimpacting undergraduate students’ preparation for and experience of STEM study. For example,Trenor et al (2008)16 found that “…being a minority student was significantly related to notknowing an engineer (p. 454);” this finding is particularly relevant in light of research (forexample, Amenkhienan, C. and Kogan, L

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jones, Louisiana State University; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Roger Seals, Louisiana State University; Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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while attrition rates for those students starting in engineering haveincreased during the last quarter of the 20th century 2, 3. This is happening as the first wave ofengineers from the baby boom years prepare to retire from the active workforce; thus, thiscreates a gap between the insufficient number of engineers (and other scientist & technologyworkers) entering the workforce and the number of technologically focused researchers andinnovators needed to continue economic growth 1.Nationally, minorities and women continue to be under-represented in the engineering fields 4,and the ability to increase engineering undergraduate enrollment, persistence and graduation ofthis group will be necessary to meet the demand for more engineers 1, 5

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida; Cameron Ford, University of Central Florida; Kim Small, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida

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years (freshman and sophomore) of a student’s college career in a STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline. In the book Talking About Leaving, WhyUndergraduates Leave the Sciences4, it is stated that nationally 40 percent of undergraduatestudents leave engineering programs, 50 percent leave the physical and biological sciences, and60 percent leave mathematics. The losses are disproportionately greater among women andminorities (also seen with the one-year retention numbers at our university; see Table 1).Thefeeling of a small college experience and a supportive learning community are some of thefeatures that make EXCEL a successful, retention program. Over 90% of the 2006 EXCELapplicants (n = 247) indicated in their

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jana Milford, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Diane Sieber, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Ann Scarritt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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-college academic preparation is a critical barrier to admission into engineeringcolleges, with only 4% of US African American and Latino high school graduates having theacademic preparation to directly enter a four-year engineering program.1 In response to ourcollege’s unacceptably low diversity numbers and this preparation gap, in 2009 CU-Bouldercreated the Engineering GoldShirt Program.Engineering GoldShirt Program OverviewThe Engineering GoldShirt Program’s goals are to provide expanded opportunity and aperformance-enhancing “GoldShirt” year for motivated high school graduates who are not yetfully prepared to succeed in an undergraduate engineering program, and to thereby increaseenrollment and retention of students historically