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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Jason Wynne, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Gary Winn, West Virginia University

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Virginia University Gary L. Winn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department at West Virginia University. Page 14.1014.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Recruiting Diverse Students to Engineering Career Paths1.0 IntroductionThe need to increase recruitment of minorities into engineering is well documented. Thequestion becomes how best to attract and recruit these students to and retain them in engineeringprograms. Who or what can best influence the decision-making process of a young minoritystudent?2.0 BackgroundIn

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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Jonathan Lambright, Savannah State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University

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AC 2009-480: ATTRACTING MINORITIES TO ENGINEERING CAREERS:ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES FROM K-12 TO POSTSECONDARYEDUCATIONJonathan Lambright, Savannah State UniversityWayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State UniversityCameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University Page 14.265.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ATTRACTING MINORITIES TO ENGINEERING CAREERS: ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES FROM K-12 TO POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAbstractAs minority engineering educators at the undergraduate level, the authors of this paper areacutely in tune to the issues of attracting minority students to and graduating them fromengineering curriculums

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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likely to have taken advanced placement courses, and had lower grade pointaverages and lower SAT scores (NCES 1999d). Among 1998 college freshmen,students with disabilities were more likely than those without to have earned Cs and Dsin high school. They were less likely to have met the recommended years of high schoolstudy in mathematics, biological sciences, and physical sciences; and to have spent moretime between high school graduation and entry into college (Henderson 1999). Theopportunity to study, conduct research, and establish a career in these fields is a reachablegoal for students regardless of physical ability.It is the goal of this paper to present some discussions and plans of action for providinglong-term opportunities for

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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of obtaining a Ph.D., cultural Page 14.1331.5impacts of graduate school, industry versus academia career opportunities, becoming a professorat a predominantly white university vs. HBCU, graduate survival skills and overall concerns andfears of pursuing graduate degrees. They mirror what the literature has said are some of the mainconcerns and hesitations about graduate school, and open discussion with peers can be effectivein easing concerns, more specifically in the following areas: • Cultural Capital/Congruity: Being surrounded by peers and people that make you feel comfortable is valuable in any environment. The pursuit of a

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beverley Pickering-Reyna, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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AC 2009-1342: BEYOND MATH ENRICHMENT: APPLIED PRACTICE WITHLIFE- AND CAREER-SKILLS INTERVENTION AND RETENTIONAPPLICATIONS MATTER IN EDUCATING NEW MINORITY FRESHMENBeverley Pickering-Reyna, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Beverley J. Pickering-Reyna has been the Director of Diversity/Gender Initiatives in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) College of Engineering & Applied Science since June 18, 2007. Beforehand, she taught online and on campus undergraduate and graduate courses for five years as an Adjunct Instructor in the UWM School of Information Studies (formerly School of Information Science). Concurrently, Pickering-Reyna directed the Information Technology

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2009-1642: USING HANDS-ON LEARNING IN AN AFTER-SCHOOLENGINEERING PROGRAM TO PROMOTE STEM CAREERS TOHIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTSJacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAdrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAkibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 14.1324.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using Hands-On Learning in an After-School Engineering Program to Promote STEM Careers to High School StudentsAbstractPre-college exposure to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts cangenerate enthusiasm and encourage students to pursue careers in these fields. This workdescribes an approach to teach STEM concepts to minority high

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

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Jessica Jimenez, The University of Texas at Austin Kimberly Sills, Intel CorporationAbstractPaper OverviewThis paper provides an update on the progress of the Texas Research Experience (TREX)Program offered by the Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program at The University ofTexas at Austin. TREX is a formal program designed to expose undergraduate minorityengineering students to research and encourage them to pursue graduate studies. Over the pastsix years, we have collected post TREX career path data for former research assistants. In thispaper, I present a summary of our results, challenges, and collaborative efforts with corporatepartners such as Intel Corporation. In addition, this paper outlines recent

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Hashim Mahdi, University of Texas, Pan American

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University of Texas – Pan American, is engaged in the implementation of aprocess of continuous quality improvement that promotes students’ academic and professionalsuccess and supports program and institution accreditations. In general, engineering, computingand applied science programs seeking accreditation by ABET (Accreditation Board ofEngineering and Technology) must demonstrate, among other things, that they evaluate studentperformance, advise students regarding curricular and career matters, and monitor student’sprogress to foster their success in achieving program outcomes, thereby enabling them asgraduates to attain program objectives. The paper describes innovative tools that support theadvisement process and their impact on faculty and

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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AC 2009-114: ASSESSING RESEARCH ON SELF-EFFICACY AMONGECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OFCOLOR IN MENTORING PROGRAMS AT PREDOMINANTLY WHITEINSTITUTIONSTerrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Associate Professor of Higher Education, Special Assistant to the Provost, and Director of the Center for Higher Education Research and Policy (CHERP) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Recipient of a 2008 NSF CAREER Award (EHR #0747304) for his research on minorities in STEM, Strayhorn is author of several books and over 50 chapters, refereed articles, reports, and analyses

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

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Contractors, it has had no local baccalaureatedegree granting institution to support these high tech industries. A State UniversityCollege of Engineering, has partnered with the City of Lancaster, the United States AirForce, and local employers to create a unique baccalaureate degree granting program inthe AV. The existence of this program has created the opportunity to recruit engineeringstudents from a high school population that is 31.7% Hispanic and 13.7% AfricanAmericani. However, to successfully recruit students from this population intoengineering careers and eventual employment in the local Aerospace industry, it isnecessary to change the paradigm of the local high school student population. Under thecurrent paradigm less than 21% of high

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York

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groups.Advisement Organizational StructureAdvisement is a key factor in moving students successfully through any program,particularly for students who are at-risk. Good advisement is more than making sure thatthe student takes courses in the proper sequence. It is also a way to help students finddirection for both their career and their life. How this is accomplished varies frominstitution to institution, with different degrees of success. Assessing and evaluating thestrengths and weaknesses of an advisement protocol is imperative if schools ofengineering are to meet the new challenge of developing engineers that have the tools tocompete in a global market and who are conscious of the pros and cons of technology andhow it impacts the world as a whole.All

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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stateuniversities, making it difficult for faculty to provide optimum individual attention to students.Based on the overall need of increasing access to STEM careers and STEM student success,UTPA and STC submitted a proposal to the Department of Education. The project was recentlyfunded in fall 2008 over a two-year period under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act(CCRAA). The project, particularly focused on Hispanic and low-income students, is designedto increase enrollment, retention, and six year graduation rates in STEM fields at UTPA; toincrease enrollment, retention, and three year graduation rates at STC and the percentage ofqualified STC transfer students to UTPA (and other four year institutions) in STEM fieldsthrough strengthened pathways

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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minorities andwomen to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but finding theseresources is not easy. MIND Links gathers and updates each year links to resources in anorganized manner that is useful for parents, students, professionals, academics andadministrators. Special attention is paid to provide useful resources to every stage of forming theengineer, including • Exploratory and motivational stage: K-12, enrichment activities, competitions • Preparatory: scholarships, fellowships, rankings of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, internships • Professional careers: publications, salary surveys, organizations • Academic careers: career development, evaluating institutions and offers

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Kobus, Hillsborough Community College; Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida

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, research presentations, and social activities. All of this informationis available on the program’s website at http://www.csee.usf.edu/BPC/. In summary, CSTEPpursues the following objectives:≠ Increase the enrollment of minority students in Computer Science programs. CSTEP generates interest in Computer Science through the use of informational materials, personalized identification, advising, and tracking activities. Marketing for CSTEP includes information on why Computer Science is an attractive and viable career. CSTEP especially targets Hispanic students as they constitute a high percentage of the student population at HCC.≠ Retain students in Computer Science programs. CSTEP offers summer program scholarships

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Roberts, University of Florida; Karen Bray, University of Florida; Vikram Shishodia, University of Florida; Jeff Citty, University of Florida; Deborah Mayhew, University of Florida; James Ogles, University of Florida; Angela Lindner, University of Florida

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general education classes, First Year Florida (a freshmen introductorycourse), courses to complete a minor, and other introductory courses offered by the College.Students are required to attend study hall sessions at a minimum of 4 hours per week and aminimum of two Student Success Workshops offered by Student Affairs staff on topics rangingfrom time management, resume development, test-taking skills, etc. Regular group meetingswith the coordinators, mentors, and peer participants are scheduled at the beginning of eachsemester and over the course of the semester as needed. Program participants are also preparedto participate in a large career fair in the fall (well-attended by potential employers and hosted bythe University of Florida Career

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

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served 23 participants.STEM RRG ProjectsSTEM-RRG consists of several projects that implement a number of activities, includingenrichment workshops, scholarships, internships, research experiences, mentoring andtutoring, advising and career counseling, experiential training, recruitment of high-potential students, and faculty professional development. These projects have beenclassified as recruitment or retention and are briefly described below.Recruitment Projects 1. STEM Recruitment and Enrichment Project (STEM-REP): The goal of this project is to improve the recruitment and preparation of minority students through participation in summer workshops and a follow-up science and

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-1485: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMICENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR REU STUDENTSAshley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology Ashley Johnson is a doctoral student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2005 and her M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2007. Her research focuses on biological signal processing of EEG and EMG in humans. Ashley is a recipient of the Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship, NSF STEP Fellowship and Georgia Tech Facilitating Academic Careers in Engineering and Science Fellowship

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

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earlier in their college careers. Low-income,ethnic students working long hours to cover their expenses have difficulty keeping up theirgrades and experience higher dropout rates. However, even when they complete a bachelor's,they may graduate with significant debt, so they do not apply to graduate school [13, 14].NeedInterventions are needed to smooth the transition to college, address cultural conflicts betweenhome and college, and create a supportive learning environment [15]. Effective interventionstrategies, some of which are part of this project, include bridge programs [12, 16], a“structured” freshman year [17], mentoring [18], research experiences, and career counseling[19], and creating learning communities [12].According to ACT Inc

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fredericka Brown, University of Texas, Tyler; Kristian Trampus, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael Odell, University of Texas, Tyler

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only is the social equality of minorities and women at stake, the quality of theUnited States technical labor force is also in danger. One way to increase the technical pool andattract women and minorities to technical careers is to “change the conversation” [5] and focus onpromoting understanding of engineering and technology literacy to the public.Even with increased efforts nationwide to recruit minorities in STEM, there seems to be a missingpiece. Research shows that minority attrition in STEM is primarily due to a hostile, isolationistenvironment [6] due to the attitudes and perceptions of their peers. While numerous studies onminority students and why they fail to achieve degrees in STEM focus on the students’characteristics, less

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred Bonner, Texas A&M University; Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Carmen Villa, Texas A&M University; Helene Cook, Texas A&M University

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as a factor thathelps him persevere through his program: That’s when that self-motivation comes you just got to keep going so that one day I can graduate and get a good job. You know take everything I learned and apply it to my career and my life and my family. An additional example of self-motivation playing a role in the success of these studentscan also be seen from another student’s comment. He described self-motivation as …self-motivation it comes together and you know it’s important so you give it your all so you can do your best in it. So that’s what helped me through.Another internal motivational factor that students attributed to their success was having apassion for what they did. It was noted in the

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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know did that whole thing. And when they found out I don’t speak Spanish they’re like, it’s like “I cannot believe you don’t know Spanish” and they just go off. I don’t understand why it’s such like a, I mean, I kind of understand them. I should know it but my dad didn’t teach me. That’s not my fault. I should have learned it but…. I: Do you feel comfortable at the SHPE meetings? P: Not this year, I used to. (senior, female, 2.5 generation, English-speaking)The student quoted above noted to the interviewer that she thought greater faculty oversightcould aid in keeping the cliques under control. Sophomore year - P: I went to Los Angeles five months ago for an engineering career fair and we went

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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established to pursue the following twoobjectives: 1. To introduces rising high school seniors to STEM fields and boosts their desire to select a STEM field for further study and as a potential career. 2. To prepare students for admission to the STEPNSF-DuPont Summer Science and Engineering Program (DuPont) (Supported by T-STEM,DuPont, and Department of Education). This is a non-residential summer program for 10th-12thgraders. This program has the following objectives: 1. To increase the interest of pre-college minorities and females in STEM 2. To strengthen the academic background of pre-college minority and female students in areas necessary in entering a STEM field 3. To prepare minority and female pre-college

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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opportunity to work in the faculty mentor’slaboratory. eight out of twenty two students were successful in securing a research opportunity ina laboratory. Students worked as researcher assistants in laboratories on a variety of projects,such as stem cells, speech recognition, and tissue regeneration. The goal was to expand theirknowledge in the research fields in their departments and train students on professionalcommunication.During the program three guest speakers were invited, experienced scientists and engineers, totalk about their career experience and the variety of opportunities for students once they aregraduated. The guests were; Dr. Charlene Crawley, a chemistry professor at VCU; Mr. TonyMoss, a mathematician at Dahlgren NSWC; and Ms

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division; Debbie McCoy, Oak Ridge National Lab

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Science (RAMS) Program inspired him to include ORNL into his plans for graduate school in mechanical engineering. "As long as I can do research with them, I'll be happy no matter what university [I get into]," he says. This is music to the ears of … RAMS program administrator, because attracting more underrepresented minorities to careers in science is exactly what she's trying to do. "The long-term goal is to prepare [underrepresented minorities] to become those critical staff scientists that we need for the future workforce, hopefully here [at ORNL]."….”RAMS program is aimed at increasing the number of under-represented populations in theworkplace by encouraging students to pursue advanced degrees in

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Kenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering concepts to various engineering projects.One such program is the “Great Moonbuggy Race” sponsored by NASA Marshall Space FlightCenter. It is believed that participation of the students in these completions will increase theexposure of the students to other fellow mechanical engineering students and hence will motivatethem in pursuing their careers. On the other hand, participation in the competitions will give thestudents a hands on experience in which they can appreciate the classroom knowledge and it’sapplication to real-world engineering problems. Indeed it is observed that the participatingstudents have enhanced their performance in various courses. It is therefore imperative to gainfunding for such competitions on a

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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AC 2009-2473: MEASURING THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY INSTEM EDUCATION: A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL SURVEY ANALYSIS OFWOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIESTerrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Associate Professor of Higher Education, Special Assistant to the Provost, and Director of the Center for Higher Education Research and Policy (CHERP) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Recipient of a 2008 NSF CAREER Award (EHR #0747304) for his research on minorities in STEM, Strayhorn is author of several books and over 50 chapters, refereed articles, reports, and analyses

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineers (SHPE) chapter at Northeastern, Advisor: National Society of Black Engineers chapter at Northeastern, Instructor: GEU100 Course: Intro to the study of Engineering, Instructor: GEU900 Course: Career Management SeminarBala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Page 14.1095.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 SUMMER BRIDGE: A STEP INTO THE ENGINEERING GAP We face a major demographic imperative. The U.S. Census Bureau projections show a steady decline in the White population (from 81% in 2000 to 72.1% in 2050); a slight increase in the African American population (from 12.7% in 2000 to 14.6% in

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Page 14.917.5teams; hands-on and integrative experience in the first year; and emphasis on social relevance,service learning, and collaboration16.For example, the Colorado School of Mines allows freshmen to discover important connectionsamong multi-disciplines, and to acquire a deeper appreciation of the importance of theirEngineering studies and their interrelation with upper-level courses, their careers and life. Itincludes extensive use of active and cooperative learning strategies for interdisciplinary topicsthrough student peer study group17. The evaluation of the program indicates that the interventionimprove students' academic performance. Interactions with faculty and peers were the mostpositive aspect of students' experience. Turf

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Monroe, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University; Bala Ram, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Christopher Doss, North Carolina A&T State University

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Engineering programs and community Page 14.290.13 colleges. 12NC-Community Colleges (BioNetwork): P – 16 work to make sure students andparent understand options for education. Science needs to be integrated into educationfrom early education. Associate degrees are viable options for students interested inbio-based careers. There is a need to modernize how we educate students. Focusingon novel education methods (ex. 3-D virtual environments) as opposed to lecture andtraditional labs.Morgan State: HBCUs provide a foundation for which a number of successfulAfrican American scientists and engineers have had opportunities

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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: Rutgers University Press, 1998.[13] Hyun, J., Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians, New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2005.[14] Chung, H.S., Hollywood Asian: Philip Ahn and the Politics of Cross-ethnic Performance, Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 2006.[15] Tatum, B.D., “Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” and Other Conversations About Race, New York: Basic Books, 1997.[16] Kim, J., "Asian American Identity Development Theory", New Perspectives on Racial Identity Development, New York, NY: New York University Press, 2001, pp. 67-90.[17] Schutz, W., FIRO: A Three-Dimensional Theory of Interpersonal Behavior, New York, NY: Rinehart, 1958.[18] Chou, R.S