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Gender in the Workplace: Peer Coaching to Empower Women in the Classroom and as Professionals

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retention Programs for Diverse Students
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer L. Groh, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Topics: ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

Paper ID #15120Gender in the Workplace: Peer Coaching to Empower Women in the Class-room and as ProfessionalsDr. Jennifer L. Groh, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Groh joined the Purdue Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) in 2009. She received a B.S. in microbiology from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining WIEP, she was the Graduate Programs Coordinator in the Purdue Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. As Associate Director of WIEP, Dr. Groh administers the undergraduate Mentee & Mentor Program and the Graduate Mentoring Program, teaches two Women in

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Reflections on Experiences of a Successful STEM Scholarship Program for Underrepresented Groups

Conference Session: Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Linda M. Null, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Janice E. Smith, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sofia M. Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #12057Reflections on Experiences of a Successful STEM Scholarship Program forUnderrepresented GroupsDr. Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Sedig S. Agili received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Marquette University in 1986, 1989, and 1996, respectively. Currently he is a Professor of Electrical Engineer- ing teaching and conducting research in signal integrity of high-speed electrical interconnects, electronic communications, and fiber optic communications. He has authored numerous research articles which have been published in reputable peer refereed

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The Impact of Personal Interactions on the Experience of African American Males on Multiracial Student Teams

Conference Session: Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

student teams. Interrogating theinteractions African-American males experience within multiracial teams enhances ourunderstanding of how they experience engineering and what peer interactions reduce spotlightingand disconnection. Page 26.1545.2IntroductionTeam projects in undergraduate engineering programs are critical sites for professional skillsdevelopment. Designed to simulate engineering work, team projects allow students to try onprofessional roles as they interact with peers and faculty. Also, engaging in engineering activitiessuch as a team project can help students establish a sense of identity within their field, which inturn influences

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The Rising Doctoral Institute: Preparing Minority Students for the Transition into the Engineering Ph.D.

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Mayra S. Artiles Ph.D., Arizona State University; Juan M. Cruz, Rowan University; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

develop the skills and writing habits to complete doctorate degrees in engineering. Across all of her research avenues, Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 12 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award with her share of funding be ingnearly $2.3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 21 journal publications and more than 70 conference papers. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty, an Outstanding Teacher Award and a Faculty Fellow Award. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, an M.S. in Materials Science from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Stephanie G

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Hashtag #ThinkBigDiversity: Social Media Hacking Activities as Hybridized Mentoring Mechanisms for Underrepresented Minorities in STEM

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Pamela Petrease Felder, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Shawnisha Hester LGSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amanda Lo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park; Patricia Ordonez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Academic faculty members in your department on research/programmatic experiences projects that align you’re your research/career interests. They should participate in professional activities that are common for people who have completed their doctorate. - For example, do some peer reviewing, give conference talks, contribute chapters to books, demos, write or assist your advisor in writing grant proposals; take charge in planning a seminar, meeting, workshop within the department or outside; teach some classes in a course.3) Access to Mentors Some graduate

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Toward A Systematic Review of the Preparing Future Faculty Program Initiatives

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alisha B. Diggs, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Robert D, Scott, University of Michigan - College of Engineering
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

report on the benchmarks and outcomes serving as key indicators of success.MethodsAll relevant literature about PFF programs was searched; beginning with the implementation ofthe first PFF Program initiatives as sponsored by the AAC&U and CGS. Four databases (ISIWeb of Science, Engineering Index, ERIC—Education Resources Information Center, andAcademic Search Complete) were searched using a combination of search terms, including“preparing future faculty,” “engineering,” “faculty development,” “teacher education,” “faculty,”and “program effectiveness” for publications appearing from 1993 to present. Searches usingGoogle and Google Scholar were also considered for those publications not included in oursearch engines or not submitted for peer

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Impact of Mentoring and Enrichment Activities on the Academic Careers of Underrepresented STEM Doctoral Students

Conference Session: Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary S. May, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

beyond graduate school. Such training must include multi-facetedprofessional development (e.g., grant writing, public speaking, and publishing research), as wellas social dynamics such as networking within the STEM community.10Logically, the challenges posed by the lack of financial resources and lack of peer and facultymentorship are cumulative from high school through graduate school and beyond. URM studentsare more likely to complete their baccalaureate educations with higher debt burdens than theirmajority peers, thus the prospect of a long slog to a STEM doctorate with the likely prospect offurther training at the postdoctoral level makes the alternative of a career in medicine or a STEMjob in industry more appealing. Meanwhile, the

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Work in Progress: Alternative Developmental Math Curriculum Designed to Accelerate the Sequential Coursework by Implementing Quantitative Reasoning

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Maloy Parker, Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Lori Nelson, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College; Robert V. Pieri, North Dakota State University; Austin James Allard, Turtle Mountain Community College; Ann Vallie; Josh Mattes, Sitting Bull College; Teri Ann Allery; Karl Haefner, Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Karl Haefner, PEEC Collaborative Team Member. University of Phoenix, M.A.e.d., Secondary Education, 2008 Grand Valley State University, B.S. Geology, 2004 Sagi- naw Valley State University, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1988 Mr. Haefner is an engineering instructor at Cankdeska Cikana Community College, where he is actively working to build the Pre-Engineering Department. He assisted with writing the AMI accreditation report to the HLC, wrote several success- ful grants, and managed CCCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum and Pre-Engineering Educational Consortium. In addition the Advanced Manufacturing initiative at CCCC has hired two undergraduates to run the 3-D/Scanner Laboratory. The aforementioned gives the

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Exploring the Interplay of Diversity and Ethics in an Introductory Bioengineering Course (Work In Progress)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington; Camille Birch; Celina Gunnarsson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Washington include introductory and honors courses in bioengineering, tissue and protein engineering lab courses, diversity and ethics in bioengineering, lead- ership, service learning, and bioengineering capstone writing and design courses. She is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusivity in engineering, and creating opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in service and educational outreach. Dr. Hendricks has over a decade of experience leading K-12 educational outreach and summer camp programs at both Duke University and the University of Washington.Camille BirchCelina Gunnarsson c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploring the Interplay of Diversity and

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Capturing Our Stories in Our Voices: Constructing a Narrative Analysis Study of African-American STEM Mentors

Conference Session: Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

informationgathered about each participant to create a backdrop and contextual setting to complement theinterview data, 2) performing a narrative analysis method of the interview data and open codingthe emergent themes, and 3) constructing narrative stories that present themes and results. Anoverview of the study’s data analysis and management plan and the results of each step aresummarized in Table 3. The following paragraphs detail the steps in the data analysis process.Table 3. Summary of Data Analysis and Management Plan Data Analysis Step Action Result 1. Create a contextual  Write backdrop summaries for each  One backdrop summary backdrop summary

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A Qualitative Look at African American Students’ Perceptions of Developing Engineer of 2020 Traits Through Non-curricular Activities

Conference Session: Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julie P. Martin, Clemson University; Stacey D. Garrett, Clemson University; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Jamora Hamilton, Clemson University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

) line-by-line coding for cross-comparison, 3) identifying common experiencesfor initial themes, 4) supplementary review of transcripts for confirmation of themes anddevelopment of a proposed model/initial theory, and 5) memo-writing to acknowledge the ideasand thoughts related to the context of the experiences of the participants. While we have listedthe steps in grounded theory here, this was a non-linear process that involved comparingstatements within and between interviews and checking one’s ideas with the data.5Throughout the interviewing and analysis process, Julie and Stacey met regularly to discussinterpretations, salient themes and theoretical gaps in understanding. Periodic peer debriefingwith the Stephanie helped hone the wording of

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Raising Interest in STEM Education: A Research-based Community College-University Partnership for Improving Minority Participation

Conference Session: Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Christe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brian J Wisner, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

. A final survey and individualizedassessments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and progress of theindividual students, respectively. Students demonstrated familiarity with basic research methodsand universally reported increased interest in STEM education and careers, with several continuingto work in their labs beyond the program’s formal duration.Keywords — Research-based Learning, Community Colleges, Minority ParticipationIntroductionDespite efforts, underrepresented minority (URM) and female students are disproportionatelyrepresented in STEM disciplines based on their fraction in United States demographics. Femalesand URMs face unique challenges in STEM compared with their white male peers, which need tobe

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Engineering Connections in a Native American Community and Culture

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, 2016). Peer debriefing will include fellowstudent researchers, faculty advisors, and peer-faculty group meetings. Peer debriefing works torelate one’s research conclusion to a peer more distant from the data to explore alternativeconclusions that may have been overlooked. Built-in probing interview questions and/orrespondent validation, in which the participant is asked to elaborate or confirm their position, isanother way to mitigate misconnections (Maxwell, 2013). In unforeseen situations wheretraditional knowledge may conflict with the research, community, traditional, and culturalsensitivities will be respected and supported.Memo writing is serving to track the analysis process which would support repeatability andprovide additional

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The Impact of Federally Funded Scholarship Programs on the Success of Transfer Students at a Public Engineering College

Conference Session: Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David M. Ford, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Kathleen G. Rubin, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, subject to areview of academic progress and financial eligibility. Some students were offered less than twoyears of support due to limited availability of project funds near the end of a grant period, and asmall number of students left the program.Activities. All S-STEM program activities were run or coordinated through the CoE’s EventsOffice with assistance from the Diversity Programs Office (DPO). The mission of the DPO is toprovide academic and non-academic support to increase enrollment, retention, and graduationamong under-represented minorities and women, but DPO services are available to all CoEstudents. The DPO collaborates with the university’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) toprovide academic support services and essay writing support

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Scaffolding Student Success: Developing a Culturally Responsive Approach to Support Underrepresented Minorities in Engineering Undergraduate Research

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

physics and mathematics. Unfortunately, engineering disciplines are technicalin nature and grounded in societal values and practices that make communication and leadershipskills a secondary focal point, or of minimal interest. There are several institutions, nonetheless,that have integrated writing centers or Leadership programs with the intention of promoting andenhancing technical communication and leadership skills. However, given the extensivity ofengineering curricula, it becomes burdensome for undergraduate students to participate and takeadvantage of such venues.This trend has gained considerable attention from national, state, and local agencies aboutreassessing the landscape of STEM education and developing proactive measures to

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Engaging Underrepresented Students in Cybersecurity using Capture-the-Flag(CTF) Competitions (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Michel A. Kornegay, Morgan State University; Md Tanvir Arafin, Morgan State University; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

writing efficient codes in a given programming • Persistent encouragement from the faculty memberslanguage. The eCTF problems awarded flags not only for the • Peer group’s success in the other parts of the projectcorrectness of the solution but also for the design’s efficiencyand speed. As a result, the course instructors offered lessons V. C ONCLUSIONSon-the-fly on basic algorithm and data structure during the In this paper, the authors have described activities beneficiallecture/lab sessions. This experience has also motivated the to increasing the engagement of underrepresented minoritieselectrical engineering department to consider an algorithm in an embedded

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A Sense of Belonging: Creating a Community for First-generation, Underrepresented groups and Minorities through an Engineering Student Success Course

Conference Session: Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Emily E Liptow, California Polytechnic State University; Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Robin Parent, California Polytechnic State University; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dylan Henson, California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

to support their academic and social transition to college. To achieve thesegoals, the course curriculum emphasized career exploration, collaboration with peers, writtenreflections, and diversity and global learning opportunities.We identified with Yosso’s theory of “navigational capital,” which captures the knowledge andskills of underrepresented or underprivileged students that enable them to navigate institutionsand communities where a dominant culture prevails 27. Rather than taking a deficit approach (i.e.minority students need to be fixed), this study focuses on cultivating the strengths and assets offirst-generation and URM students to guide them toward success in engineering. In addition tosupporting these students, this course and

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A Quarter Century of Minorities in Engineering: Design, Development and Team Teaching of Institutional Core Curricula

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Carla Ann Judith Navar, University of Texas at El Paso
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

institution requires we gain approval from the certifying body for theuniversity's state. All institutions in the state must evaluate the effectiveness of their UCC atregular intervals. Our teaching methods and content has evolved such that the institution's componentcourses and pedagogies of Team Teaching are vital to achieving the desired outcomes. Ourmodel is an "all in" team endeavor; our instructional team meets with all classes, and such is anenterprising dynamic, engaging faculty, staff, and near-peer teachers, working together. Modeling teamwork is a core attribution of our approach. Research-to-practice becomespractice-to-research as we learn new ways to help our students succeed while growing theirpreparedness for future success

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Raising Interest in STEM Education: A Research-based Learning Framework for Improving Minority Participation

Conference Session: Interest and Movitation: Formulating New Paradigms to Increase URM Participation in Engineering
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Arpit Shah, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marisol Rodriguez Mergenthal, Drexel University; Linda Powell, Community College of Philadelphia; Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

highereducation environments have been repeatedly demonstrated to overcome these factors. The“Tinto Model of Student Retention”7 provides a useful framework for discussion of academicand social integration, adopted by existing successful programs such as National ScienceFoundation (NSF) funded Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), whichaims to “build productive capacity and output within institutions having significant enrollment ofminority populations” 8 in STEM fields. Specifically, Tinto’s theory recommends tailoredintervention to meet the needs of specific cohorts (e.g. transfer students, academically “at risk”students, “non-traditional” students). Interventions take the form of undergraduate researchexperiences, faculty and peer

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KickStarter: Providing Hispanic Serving Community Colleges with Technical Assistance to Improve their Federal Funding Competitiveness (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cynthia Kay Pickering, Science Foundation Arizona; Caroline Vaningen-Dunn, Science Foundation Arizona; Anita Grierson, Science Foundation Arizona; Anna Tanguma, Science Foundation Arizona
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

attract, inspire and retain more girls in STEM to make it the new norm. She has also architected SFAz’s enhanced Community College STEM Pathways Guide that has received the national STEMx seal of approval for STEM tools. She integrated the STEM Pathways Guide with the KickStarter processes for improving competitive proposal writing of Community College Hispanic Serving Institutions. Throughout her career, Ms. Pickering has written robotics software, diagnostic expert systems for space station, manufacturing equipment models, and architected complex IT systems for global collaboration that included engagement analytics. She holds a US Patent # 7904323, Multi-Team Immersive Integrated Collaboration Workspace awarded

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Revealing the Invisible: Conversations about -Isms and Power Relations in Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)
Collection: 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
Tagged Topics: ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education, International, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

-Centered Designclass has been very rewarding for Dalrymple, especially after overcoming the initial discomfortin critiquing Whiteness as a Black immigrant. She especially enjoys having her experienceworking with communities valued in an engineering context.S. M. Lord is a White woman with over two decades of teaching experience. Her interest insocial justice stems from experiences of marginalization as a woman in Electrical Engineering inthe 1980s. During graduate school, she took several courses in Feminist Studies in response toher male peers constantly asking, “What do women think?” These courses gave her invaluableexperiences and some language and theoretical understanding of concepts such as privilege,sexism, racism, structural inequality and

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Challenges, Opportunities, and Impacts of S-STEM Projects: Insights for Institutional Capacity Building at Minority-serving Institutions

Conference Session: Institutional Capacity and Supportive Structures in Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Karen E. Crosby, Southern University Baton Rouge; Edgar R. Blevins, Southern University and A&M College; Beth R Isbell, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, University of Texas, Arlington
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

and analyzed at the time of this writing. By comparison, peers in theCollege of Engineering had first and second year retention rates of 50% and 38%, respectively, onaverage. Peers in other FIGs performed comparably to the FORCES cohorts. Overall, students inlearning communities were retained at higher rates than those who were not in learningcommunities. We note, however, that the results varied for each separate cohort, as did the levelof significance of the results. The FORCES retention rate was never significantly different fromthe other engineering FIG students. 70 61 59

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Fabricating Engagement: Benefits and Challenges of Using 3D Printing to Engage Underrepresented Students in STEM Learning

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Easley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erin Buehler, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Gabrielle Salib, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amy Hurst, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

their technical, communication, and collaborative skills. We believe that this mediumpresents exciting opportunities for students to apply learned skills to real-life situations and thatfindings from this study are transferable to other types of learners.2. Related WorkMinorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are historically underrepresentedpopulations in STEM. The STEM workforce, and particularly computer science and engineering,have a disproportionate amount of white, male representation as compared to their peers. Overthe past several decades, researchers have studied the disparity of representation in STEM fields[2]. Despite these efforts, the participation levels of individuals with disabilities and minoritiesremain

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KS-LSAMP Pathways to STEM: A System Approach to Minority Participation in STEM

Conference Session: Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bette Grauer P.E., Kansas State University; Linda P. Thurston Ph.D., Kansas State University; Beth A. Montelone, Kansas State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

and have strong existing ties to the land-grant universitythrough programs funded by Federal and private agencies. Each Alliance institution identifiednew initiatives for this project to complement those already in place, providing synergy towardthe overall project goal. These initiatives include focused and enhanced recruiting; developmentof detailed transfer guides; training for admissions personnel and academic advisors; studentenhancement programs such as student research opportunities, internships, math immersion, andalternative spring break; a focus on career counseling; formal and peer tutoring; andimplementation of improved student tracking. A particular focus of the KS-LSAMP isrecruitment and retention of military veterans in STEM

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HuskyADAPT: A Project-based Accessible Design Course (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington; Anat Caspi P.E., The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology; Heather A. Feldner, University of Washington; Molly Y. Mollica, University of Washington; Shawn M. Rundell, University of Washington; George Zatloka, Design Research Consultant; Jennifer Mankoff, University of Washington; Katherine M. Steele, University of Washington
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, project-based learning but also gives students opportunities to develop the ability towork in a team to accomplish self-assigned responsibilities; give and receive peer critique; anddevelop empathy. A common reason for student interest in the course is motivation to make apositive contribution to society. Table II. Representative comments from student reflections on HuskyADAPT course “…it was wonderful to work on a project that individuals have a real need for. Many of my design experiences have involved hypothetical end products that don't necessarily benefit its potential users.” “I really enjoyed the difficulty of the challenges presented to me in this project. Most engineering challenges are very deterministic and straight forward, whereas

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Minority STEM Doctoral Student Success (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Keith A. Schimmel P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; C. Dean Campbell, North Carolina A&T State University; Marcia Gumpertz, North Carolina State University; Yvette Maria Huet, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; John P. Kizito, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

increases culturalcompetence and creates a graduate experience that enhances the success of diverse andinclusive graduates and future faculty: A variety of initiatives have been identified to addressdepartment concerns: (1) Develop a mentor-mentee work/communication styles learning moduleinto the graduate program core course required for all new graduate students, (2) Host aworkshop on how to write and evaluate a job application diversity statement that will trainfaculty and graduate students, (3) Develop a peer mentoring program for graduate students, and(4) Provide conference travel funds for graduate student(s) and/or faculty member(s) toparticipant in a conference URM program/event, (4) To revisit the doctoral qualifyingexamination in

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Teamwork in Engineering Undergraduate Classes: What Problems Do Students experience?

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Development Opportunities for Diverse Engineering Students
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Seth Schlisserman; Alexandra Kirshon
Tagged Topics: ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

Kirshon is a Decision Science major at Carnegie Mellon University with an additional major in Professional Writing and a minor in Public Policy and Management. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teamwork in Engineering Undergraduate Classes: What problems do students experience?AbstractWhile teamwork is commonly integrated into engineering programs, it often discourages womenand minorities. The purpose of the current research is to better understand what teamworkproblems women and minorities most frequently encounter and the resources they currently havefor solving these problems. The researchers report findings from a two-part study. In Part I, 677engineering

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Work in Progress: Science and Engineering for Social Justice: Curriculum Development and Student Impact

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Camille Birch, University of Washington; Celina Gunnarsson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

stand-alone course available to all undergraduates that highlights the roles scientists andengineers can play in promoting social justice.The first offering of “Science and Engineering for Social Justice” was in Fall 2018 with31 students from both STEM and non-STEM majors. The is a 5-credit, writing-intensive,discussion-based course. For more information on instructor background, motivation fordesigning this course, enrollment, curriculum, and course logistics, please see our mostrecent work [3]. Example curricular materials for will be provided at the conference.Course OverviewStudents explore the impact of science and engineering in society through in-classdiscussions, assigned readings, and weekly written reflections. Students explore

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Talking Engineering: Students’ Translanguaging in Engineering Education

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Greses Perez, Stanford University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

demographics of our country are changing at a rapid pace. According to thelast American Community Survey (ACS) from the Census Data (2015), 71.81% of schoolage individuals, who are speakers of languages other than English, identified themselvesas Spanish speakers. Soon, Hispanics and Latinx will become the largest minority in ournation. In this population, 60% of the households are considered by the system as LimitedEnglish Proficiency with low levels of college attainment (US Census, 2015). Yet, yearsof educational reform have no resulted in educational gains for students who are Englishlearners. For instance, during the 2011 NAEP writing assessment, 99% of eighth- andtwelfth-grade students classified as English language learners (ELL) performed