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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #43423Increasing Sense of Belonging for Low-Income Engineering Students: A Reviewof Barriers, S-STEM Programs, and Future DirectionsMs. Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Anya Work is part-time doctoral student in Virginia Tech’s Higher Education program and currently serves as an assistant director in Virginia Tech’s Career and Professional Development office where she works with engineering and computing students. Her research primarily focuses on the role of institutional agents in supporting low-income engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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Mary S Jia, Duke University; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Paper ID #43840Entrepreneurial-minded learning modules reveal differential learning characteristicsin historically marginalized groupsMary S Jia, Duke University B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of ArkansasDr. Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas Dr. Mostafa Elsaadany is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Elsaadany teaches Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Senior Design, and Entrepreneurial Bioengineering. He is active in Engineering Education Research, where he studies

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Advancing Diversity in Engineering Education: Insights and Perspectives from Underrepresented Communities

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia

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strong commitment to equity and social justice. Through his research and advocacy efforts, he strives to remove barriers and create environments where every individual’s voice is respected. Actively involved in his community, Animesh recently took on the role of Vice President-Elect of Projects & Programs at Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Incorporated (oSTEM), with a vision of fostering a future where diversity flourishes and opportunities are accessible to everyone.Dr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and

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COVID-19, Next Generation of STEM Professionals, and Racialized Organizations

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Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia

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Paper ID #37153Facing a Double Pandemic: Viewpoints of African American EngineeringStudents during COVID-19 and Racial Unrest in the United StatesDr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul; Irene Mena, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #43976WIP: Evaluating The Effectiveness of Diversity on Teams’ Performance inEngineering EducationProf. Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Amr Hassan (also know as Amr Mahmoud) received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering and the M.Sc degree in Engineering Physics from Cairo University, Egypt, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He earned his PhD in ComDr. Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1987. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering in 2009, and his M.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics

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Mentorship, Retention, Minority Participation, and Examining the Experiences of Women

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Chrystal A. S. Smith, National Science Foundation; John Skvoretz Jr., University of Florida ; Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo, University of Connecticut; Ellen Puccia, Beta Research Associates; Gladis Kersaint, University of Connecticut; Julie P. Martin, The Ohio State University; Hesborn Wao

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Paper ID #38537Examining the Experiences of Women and Underrepresented Students WhoLeave Engineering Undergraduate ProgramsDr. Chrystal A. S. Smith, National Science Foundation Chrystal A. S. Smith, Ph.D., is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education. Her research uses social science theoretical frameworks to examine how implicit factors such as culture and social capital influence the persistence of students belonging to groups historically underrepresented in STEM education. Currently, she is a Program Officer in the Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM

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Promoting Social Sustainability, Cultural Assets, and Assessing Equity and Diversity Index

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Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University; Girum Urgessa, P.E., George Mason University; Tehama Lopez Bunyasi, George Mason University; Patrick Willette Healey, George Mason University; Patricia Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jaime Lester, George Mason University ; Milagros Rivera, George Mason University

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Paper ID #38414Work in Progress: A Data-Gathering Effort on STEM Faculty StartupPackages for Assessing Equity in RecruitmentDr. Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor and Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechan- ical Engineering.Dr. Girum Urgessa, P.E., George Mason University Dr. Girum Urgessa is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the Sid and Reva Dewberry De- partment of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE) at George Mason University (GMU). He received his MS (2002) and PhD (2006) from the UniTehama Lopez Bunyasi, George Mason

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Analysis of Feedback Loops, Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar Program, Sustainable and Equitable Infrastructure, and Indigenous Innovators

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martha Lucia Cano-Morales, Rowan University; Michael Corey Weinberg; Eduardo Rodriguez Mejia; Juan M. Cruz, Rowan University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures, LLC; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas

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of the journal, Advances in Engineering Education and she serves on the ASEE committee for Scholarly Publications.Dr. Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University Mayra S. Artiles is an assistant professor in engineering at the Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her research expertise includes engineering doctoral education structure, experiences of underreprAbimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University Abimelec Mercado Rivera is a Puerto Rican doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the En- gineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Abimelec received his ©American Society for

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Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milagros Rivera, George Mason University; Supriya Baily, George Mason University; Patrick Willette Healey, George Mason University; Trish Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Tehama Lopez Bunyasi, George Mason University; Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Girum Urgessa, George Mason University

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pathways for yoTehama Lopez Bunyasi, George Mason UniversityDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is a Professor and Chair of George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Girum Urgessa, George Mason University Dr. Girum Urgessa is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at George Mason University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-in-progress: A data gathering effort on STEM versus non- STEM faculty for assessing equity in recruitment, retention, and promotion at a large R1 institutionAbstractThis work-in-progress submission is a follow-on to a work-in-progress paper presented at ASEE2023 [1], supported under a

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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Ivet Parra-Gaete, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Mayra S Artiles, Arizona State University; Stephanie G. Adams, The University of Texas at Dallas; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures

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University. Abimelec received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in 2016. After working in the aerospace industry, he returned to the UPRM for his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2017, where he pursued ways to tailor ideation methods to interdisciplinary teams as part of his thesis work, and had the opportunity to teach undergraduate ME courses. His previous efforts and experiences in engineering education helped shape his overall goal of fostering human-centered education systems, which led him to pursue his PhD at ASU.Dr. Mayra S Artiles, Arizona State University Mayra S. Artiles is an assistant professor in engineering at the Polytechnic School of the

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abby Davidson, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jim S Carsella Ph.D, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Sanaa Sh. Al-Samahi, University of Baghdad; Mohammed Al-Shammaa

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. (M.S.) degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University (1984), the M.S. in electrical engineering (1988), the M.S. in industrial engineering (1992), and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from The Ohio State University (2000). Currently, he is a Professor at Colorado State University Pueblo. Dr. Jaksic has over 100 publications and holds two patents. His interests include robotics, automation, and nanotechnology. He is a licensed PE in the State of Colorado, a member of ASEE, and a senior member of IEEE and SME.Abby Davidson, Colorado State University, PuebloJim S Carsella Ph.D, Colorado State University, Pueblo Director of MAPS Foundry - The MAPS foundry is an area of the Mentoring Access and Platforms

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel I. Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Gabriel Najera

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transfer students at four-year institutions, with the goal of strengthening engineering identity and supporting national STEM advancement. Prior to joining FIU, Daniel served as a STEM Specialist with the Ministry of Education in Dubai. He is also an author and founder committed to advancing inclusive and impactful STEM education.Dr. Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelorˆa C™s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland in 2003. He then completed a masterˆa C™s degree in engineering management at George Washington University in 2007. In 2016, he earned a PhDr. Jingjing Liu, Florida International University Dr. Jingjing Liu is a Postdoctoral

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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AchievementAbstractThe National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S-STEM) program supports low-income, high-achieving STEM students throughscholarships and tailored support services. This paper compares the implementation and impactof three different S-STEM projects across three diverse institutions—Rowan University, AlbanyState University, and Tennessee University, highlighting their distinct approaches and outcomesfor diverse student populations.At Rowan University (RU), a public R2 university in the northeastern United States, the 5-yearS-STEM project — Engineering Persistence: Support System for Low-Income Students toCatalyze Diversity and Success — targets undergraduate engineering students

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Vick, University of Kentucky; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Joseph H Hammer; Matthew Whitwer, University of Kentucky; Adrian Nat Gentry, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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and Health-related Outcomes in a National Sample of College Students,” Am. J. Health Educ., vol. 51, no. 6, pp. 383–394, 2020, doi: 10.1080/19325037.2020.1822242.[4] S. K. Lipson, J. Raifman, S. Abelson, and S. L. Reisner, “Gender minority mental health in the US: Results of a national survey on college campuses,” Am. J. Prev. Med., vol. 57, no. 3, pp. 293–301, 2019.[5] E. De Pillis and L. De Pillis, “Are engineering schools masculine and authoritarian? The mission statements say yes,” Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, vol. 1, no. 1. p. 33, 2008.[6] J. C. Garvey and C. V. Dolan, “Queer and Trans College Student Success,” in Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research: Volume 36, L. W. Perna, Ed., in

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Jordan Williamson

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included adoption of contextualculturally relevant teaching practices, recognizing indigenous worldviews, respecting communityand family, and supporting indigenous knowledge systems.MethodologyKhan et al. established a process for conducting a systematic literature review: [6] (1) frame thequestion, (2) identify relevant work, (3) assess study quality, (4) create a summary, and (5)interpret findings. We have framed the question in the previous section. Khan et al.’s final twosteps, summary and interpretation, are found in the Results and Discussion sections below.In addition to following the Khan et al. methodology, we also observed the guidelines found inthe PRISMA 2020 statement, [7] specifically the paper and abstract checklists. Figure 1 is

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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Meira Griffel, Oregon State University; Sarah Oman, Oregon State University

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Development, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 385-401, 2017.[6] E. Cech and T. Waidzunas, "“Engineers Who Happen To Be Gay”: Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Students’ Experiences In Engineering," in 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2009.[7] E. Cech and T. Waidzunas, "Navigating the heteronormativity of engineering: the experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual students," Engineering Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1-24, 2011.[8] A. Haverkamp, "The Complexity of Nonbinary Gender Inclusion in Enigneering Culture," in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, 2018.[9] A. Haverkamp, A. Butler, N. S. Pelzl, M. K. Bothwell, D. Montfort and Q.-L. Driskill, "Exploring Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Engineering Undergraduate Experiences

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Mentoring, Case Study of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality, and Transfer Students

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Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida

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Study,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 86, 01/01 1997, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.1997.tb00259.x.[2] A. C. Strenta, R. Elliott, R. Adair, M. Matier, and J. Scott, “Choosing and Leaving Science in Highly Selective Institutions,” Research in Higher Education, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 513-547, 1994. [Online]. Available: http://www.jstor.org/stable/40196139.[3] E. Simpson, D. Bradley, and J. O’Keeffe, “Failure is an option: an innovative engineering curriculum,” International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, vol. 36, 05/10 2018, doi: 10.1108/IJBPA-10-2017-0046.[4] R. D. Augustine and M. S. U. C. o. Engineering, Persistence and Attrition of Engineering Students: A Study of Freshman and Sophomore

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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]. Available: https://www.mass.edu/stem/documents/student%20interest%20summary%20report.pdf[6] S. Bhattacharyya, T. P. Mead, and R. Nathaniel, “The Influence of Science Summer Camp on African-American High School Students’ Career Choices: Influence of Science Summer Camp,” Sch. Sci. Math., vol. 111, no. 7, pp. 345–353, Nov. 2011, doi: 10.1111/j.1949- 8594.2011.00097.x.[7] K. A. Henderson, L. S. Whitaker, M. D. Bialeschki, M. M. Scanlin, and C. Thurber, “Summer Camp Experiences: Parental Perceptions of Youth Development Outcomes,” J. Fam. Issues, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 987–1007, Aug. 2007, doi: 10.1177/0192513X07301428.[8] D. E. Chubin, G. S. May, and E. L. Babco, “Diversifying the Engineering Workforce,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 94, no. 1

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas; Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Nandika D'Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

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and practitioners should consider how SHPE programs can not onlyhelp students see themselves as engineers but also promote broader recognition of Latinxstudents as engineers within the field.References[1] J. Doane and M. D. C. Unda, “Texas’ declining diversity of the undergraduate class, 2015- 2022: A critical policy analysis of anti-DEI legislation in the 88th session of the Texas state legislature,” Texas Center for Education Policy, Report, May 2023.[2] C. J. Orr, J. L. Raphael, M. Klein, A. M. S. Corley, A. Tatem, S.-T. T. Li, M. B. Pitt, S. Gustafson, and M. A. Lopez, “Moving toward diversity, equity, and inclusion: Barriers, consequences, and solutions,” Academic Pediatrics, vol. 23, no. 8, pp. 1524-1525, Nov

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External Factors, Shifting Identity Trajectories, Persistence Analysis of Cultural Models, and Exploring the Experiences of Black University Students

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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting

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strategies for creating equitable access to the discipline. Byexamining how Western Tech Scholars and their peers become cybersecurity professionals, thispaper provides information about “what works” in influencing a diverse body of students tostudy cybersecurity in institutions that are minority serving.3 MethodologyThis qualitative case study considers the Western Tech S-STEM program as the bounded system[15] under investigation. This section describes the data sources used in this study as well as thedata analysis strategies used. IRB was obtained before gathering data.3.1 Data CollectionData sources for this study include the following: a) Annual interviews with Western TechScholars, occurring between May and October from 2019 to 2021, b

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Anthony Moore Jr, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Jeannine E. Turner, Florida State University

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) for funding the BP-AE and ENBP-AE programs, respectively. We alsothank the graduate students and faculty mentors for their dedication and the program participantswhose efforts have been vital to the program’s success. I. References1 “Prior releases.” [Online]. Available: https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf22300/prior-releases2 Hewlett, J. A. (2018). Broadening participation in undergraduate research experiences (UREs):The expanding role of the community college. CBE—Life Sciences Education, 17(3), es9.3 Chang, M. J., Sharkness, J., Newman, C., & Hurtado, S. (2010, May). What matters in collegefor retaining aspiring scientists and engineers. In annual meeting of the American EducationalResearch Association, Denver, CO.4 Espinosa, L

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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Luz Zithviani Gomez, The Ohio State University; Amena Shermadou, The Ohio State University

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: Critical Latinx Indigeneities and Education. Equity & Excellence in Education, 52(2–3), 219–238. https://doi.org/10.1080/10665684.2019.1672591Campbell-Montalvo, R. (2021). Linguistic Re-Formation in Florida Heartland Schools: School Erasures of Indigenous Latino Languages. American Educational Research Journal, 58(1), 32–67.Casanova, S. (2023). The “Other” Mexicans: Indigenous Yucatec-Maya Students’ Experiences with Perceived Discrimination. Journal of Latinos and Education, 22(5), 2178–2199. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2022.2102496Casanova, S., Mesinas, M., & Martinez-Ortega, S. (2021). Cultural knowledge as opportunities for empowerment: Learning and development for Mexican Indigenous

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Towards a Participatory Action, Retention of Black Students, and Exploring Black Engineering Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly-Ann Dixon Hamil, The University of the West Indies, Mona ; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Darryl Dickerson, Florida International University

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Whiteness and Maleness Visible,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 106, no. 4, pp. 531–533, 2017, doi: 10.1002/jee.20181.[2] A. L. Pawley, “Shift the default in ‘broadening participation’ in STEM equity research,” Int. J. Gend. Sci. Technol., vol. 11, no. 3, Art. no. 3, 2019.[3] S. Secules, “Putting Diversity in Perspective: A Critical Cultural Historical Context for Representation in Engineering,” presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2017. Accessed: Mar. 01, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/putting-diversity-in-perspective-a-critical-cultural-historical-context- for-representation-in-engineering[4] S. Secules, “Making the Familiar Strange: An Ethnographic Scholarship of Integration

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Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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thecamp.AcknowledgmentThe research team is very thankful for the support of the Texas Education Service Center ofRegion 20, the Charlotte Independent School District, and the USS Department of Agriculture.This research was supported by the intramural research program of the USS Department ofAgriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Women and Minorities in STEMProgram, award #: 2022-38503-37903. The findings and conclusions in this preliminarypublication have not been formally disseminated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, andshould not be construed to represent any agency determination or policy.Reference[1] E. J. Haller and S. J. Virkler, "Another Look at Rural-Nonrural Differences in Students' Educational Aspirations," 1993.[2] M. S

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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Bianca Estella Salazar, University of California, Merced; Melissa Almeida, University of California, Merced; Zenaida Aguirre Munoz Ph.D., University of California, Merced; Maribel Viveros, University of California, Merced

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. Ballen, C. Wieman, S. Salehi, J. B. Searle, and K. R. Zamudio, “Enhancing Diversity inUndergraduate Science: Self-Efficacy Drives Performance Gains with Active Learning,” LSE,vol. 16, no. 4, p. ar56, Dec. 2017, doi: 10.1187/cbe.16-12-0344.[3] K. Ellis, “The impact of perceived teacher confirmation on receiver apprehension,motivation, and learning,” Communication Education, vol. 53, no. 1, p. 2, Jan. 2004, doi:10.1080/0363452032000135742.[4] S. Freeman et al., “Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering,and mathematics,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., vol. 111, no. 23, pp. 8410–8415, Jun. 2014, doi:10.1073/pnas.1319030111.[5] A. Skulmowski and G. D. Rey, “Embodied learning: introducing a taxonomy based on

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, PLR Consulting, Inc.; Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University; Monica Stephens Cooley, Spelman College

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STEM.Although the framework was originally designed to better understand how interruption impactsBlack women in STEM, we believe it can be applied in other contexts. The framework has gonethrough many iterations, and we continue to adjust it, as needed, to ensure its applicability to arange of audiences. We hope that as we continue to refine it, practitioners and researchers willseek ways to apply the framework to their specific population and context of focus.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation underGrant Nos. 2140890, 2140891, 2140892. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of

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Virtual Mentoring Program, Listening to Those That Matter, Moving Beyond Research, and Career Outcomes Tracking

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Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech

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. 4ReferencesAnderson, E.L., Williams, K.L., Ponjuan, L., & Frierson, H. (2018). The 2018 Status Report onEngineering Education: A Snapshot of Diversity in Degrees Conferred in Engineering, Association ofPublic & Land-grant Universities: Washington, D.C.Anzaldúa, G., & Moraga, C. (1981). This bridge called my back. New York: Kitchen Table.Conchas, G. Q., & Acevedo, N. (2020). The Chicana/o/x dream: Hope, resistance, and educationalsuccess. Harvard Education Press.Hurtado, A. (2003). Voicing Chicana feminisms: Young women speak out on sexuality and identity (Vol.1). NYU Press.McAlear, F., Scott, A., Scott, K., & Weiss, S. (2018). “Women and girls of color in computing.” Databrief. Kapor Center, 2018. Available: https://www.wocincomputing.org

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Vegas Lewis; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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that the intersection of their race or ethnicity and gender serves as anadvantage in facilitating opportunities. For example, Brianna, who is Latina, stated “one of thereason[s] why I’m here is because I got a really big scholarship due to my ethnicity and myaccomplishments. So I think, like, that definitely helps. Being a minority student, it gives yousome advantages.” In contrast, Jordan, a white woman, shared “since I've been [at institution] no,I don't think [my identity as a woman has] had any effect [on my experience].” Additionally, women of Color highlight the importance of communities of peers withshared identities. For example, Nicole, a Black woman, stated: The whole idea [of the minorities in engineering program

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Peer Mentorship, Cross-Race Mentoring Relationships, Race, Gender, Student Success, and Career Outcomes

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret; Anneke Bruwer; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, American Society for Engineering Education ; Ray Phillips, American Society for Engineering Education

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experiences of faculty of color pursuing tenure in the academy. Urban Review, 41(4), 312–333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11256-008-0113-yDowdy, J. K., Givens, G., Murillo, E. G., Jr., Shenoy, D., & Villenas, S. (2000). Noises in the attic: The legacy of expectations in the academy. Qualitative Studies in Education, 13(5), 429–446. https://doi.org/10.1080/09518390050156396Goldberg, C. E., & Baldwin, R. G. (2018). Win-win: Benefits of expanding retirement options and increasing the engagement of retired faculty and staff. New Directions for Higher Education, 182, 69–74. https://doi.org/10.1002/he.20281Guramatunhu-Mudiwa, P., & Angel, R. B. (2017). Women mentoring in the academe: A faculty cross-racial

Conference Session

Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ulises Juan Trujillo Garcia, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

. For example, “The experiences I gained in my free time havehelped me in my STEM coursework” or “Friend(s) from my neighborhood have given me advicethat helped me in my STEM coursework.”B. Sample and Data CollectionApproval was obtained to conduct this study as per Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.The survey instrument was distributed to directors of the College Assistance Migrant Program(CAMP) across the nation, who supported the distribution of the survey to students with MSFWbackgrounds in STEM fields, which yielded a total of 108 participants (n=108). Participants had amonth to complete the survey, and to boost their participation, a random drawing of five e-giftcards from the pool of participants was offered as an incentive