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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Sallah Jia, University of Arkansas; Kaitlin Hall, University of Arkansas; Raj R. Rao, University of Arkansas; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Biome- chanical Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering, Senior Design, and Entrepreneurial Bioengineering. He is active in Engineering Education Research where he studies different mentoring strategies to ensure the academic and professional success of historically marginalized minorities. Further, he studies strate- gies for instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students as well as innovative approaches to teaching such as using virtual reality. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work in progress: Investigating Historically Marginalized Group Disparities in Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurially Minded LearningMs. Mary Jia

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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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Paper ID #47193Engineering student mental health status across gender identities: Analysisof data from the Healthy Minds StudyEmma Vick, University of Kentucky Emma has a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.Dr. Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky Sarah Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Rowan University in New Jersey before attending graduate school for her PhD at the University of Massachusetts.Dr. Joseph H Hammer Associate Professor of Counseling

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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 Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Liliana González, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez

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Paper ID #42078Leveraging Familia: Equipando Padres Program Pilot for Hispanic Parentsand Caregivers of First-Generation-to-College Engineering StudentsDr. Dayna Lee Mart´ınez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. Dayna is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where she leads a team of professionals who specialize in data-driven design and implementation of programs and services to empower pre-college students, parents, graduate students, and faculty members in STEM fields, with a particular focus on advancing Hispanic representation and success. With

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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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Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Erica D. McCray, University of Florida; Gretchen Dietz, University of Florida; Randy Dorian Brown, University of Florida; Paul Richardson

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Paper ID #38234Engineering Firms as Racialized Organizations: The Experiences of BlackMale EngineersDr. Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida Elliot P. Douglas is Professor of Environmental Engineering Sciences and Engineering Education, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the University of Florida. His research interests are in the areas of problem-solving, cultures of inclusion in engineering, and social justice in engineering ethics education.Erica D. McCray, University of Florida Dr. Erica D. McCray is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida. Prior to joining the faculty

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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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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University ; Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University College of Engineering

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Paper ID #39270Inspiring and Including Diverse Students with an Industry Energy ProgramEmbedded into a Summer Research ExperienceDr. Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University Dr. Denise M. Driscoll is currently the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at a National Science Foun- dation Engineering Research Center called CISTAR (Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources) in Purdue’s School of Chemical Engineering and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences in Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences. Her experiences as an aca- demic, diversity consultant, and administrator over

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordan Williamson, CSEdResearch; Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering

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Paper ID #42441The Impact of the New DEI Landscape on Minoritized Engineering Students’Recruitment and RetentionJordan Williamson, CSEdResearch Jordan Williamson graduated with a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests center on minority experiences in the American Education System.Dr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nia A. Keith, Purdue University College of Engineering; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Paper ID #47364Early Discovery: Evolving a Program to Prepare Freshman and SophomoreStudents for Graduate School and Research (Experience)Nia A. Keith, Purdue University College of Engineering Nia Keith is a Master’s student in Electrical Engineering and a Graduate Assistant in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, Nia brings valuable industry experience from her positions at Ford Motor Company and GE Aerospace. Her research focuses on enhancing minority engineer retention programs and mentoring underrepresented students in

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis R. Parnell Jr., University of Florida; Jabari Wilson, University of Florida; Karen Theodora Hicklin; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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classroom context, where that reality prevented her from feelingcomfortable asking for help.B. Building CommunityThe participants mentioned the importance of community as Black engineering students. In-personinteractions on campus offer students the chance to build community. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated many opportunities for in-person events and proved a significant barrierto finding community on campus. Regarding her experience, Khadijah remarked: So, before COVID, which was just my freshman year, I would say everything was very inclusive and fun, maybe because I was on campus more. So, I just felt like there was a lot more people who could potentially help me. In my mind I was like, okay, I’m just a

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming; Christine Julien, University of Texas at Austin; Kiersten Elyse Fernandez, University of Texas at Austin

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Paper ID #43288The Impact of Engineering Summer Camp Counseling on Students’ CommunityCultural Wealth and Engineering IdentitiesDr. Gabriella Coloyan Fleming Dr. Gabriella Coloyan Fleming is the Director of the Center for Equity in Engineering and a research associate in the Center for Engineering Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UT Austin. Her engineering education research interests include assets-based teaching and learning and DEI topics in graduate education, faculty

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 213–232,Mar. 2021, doi: 10.1080/0163853X.2020.1839343.[9] J. M. Reveles, R. Cordova, and G. J. Kelly, “Science literacy and academic identityformulation,” J Res Sci Teach, vol. 41, no. 10, pp. 1111–1144, Dec. 2004, doi:10.1002/tea.20041.[10] L. S. Vygotskij and M. Cole, Mind in society: the development of higher psychologicalprocesses, Nachdr. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard Univ. Press, 1981.[11] D. C. Haak, J. HilleRisLambers, E. Pitre, and S. Freeman, “Increased Structure and ActiveLearning Reduce the Achievement Gap in Introductory Biology,” Science, vol. 332, no. 6034,pp. 1213–1216, Jun. 2011, doi: 10.1126/science.1204820.[12] K. Bethke Wendell and C. Rogers, “Engineering Design‐Based Science, Science ContentPerformance

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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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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Paper ID #46415From Queer Engineers to You: Insights into the Undergraduate-to-GraduateTransition in Engineering (WIP)Animesh Paul, University of Georgia Animesh (he/they) is a Ph.D. student at the Engineering Education Transformation Institute at the University of Georgia. Their research explores user experience and the transition of engineering students into the workforce.Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University Kevin Jay Kaufman Ortiz holds a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayag¨uez Campus and Purdue University respectively. He is also a licensed

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

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Paper ID #48068Neuroqueers in Engineering: Investigation of Engineering Education thatserves those in Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ CommunitiesDr. Sarah Oman, Oregon State University Sarah Oman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Oregon State University for the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering where she oversees the School’s senior design capstone program. She has been a capstone design instructor for over 10 years.Meira Griffel, Oregon State University Meira Griffel is an undergraduate researcher at Oregon State University in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering

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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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Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #47548Pathways in Engineering: Identifying Hidden Barriers to Graduate Schoolfor Undergraduate Engineering StudentsDr. Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico Dr. Lizandra C. Godwin is a faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Godwin earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida, and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University. Her research focuses on materials (ink) development for advanced manufacturing processes, microelectronic devices, and broadening

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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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Yvette E. Pearson; Casey Harris; Charmane Caldwell, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Melanie L Wicinski, Arkansas State University

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Paper ID #49116Understanding Post-Graduation Intentions of Undergraduate EngineeringStudentsYvette E. PearsonCasey HarrisDr. Charmane Caldwell, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Charmane V. Caldwell is the Director of Student Access at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (COE). As Director, Charmane leads a comprehensive effort to increase the number of underrepresented undergraduate minorities and women in engineering. She hDr. Reginald Perry, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Reginald J. Perry is currently a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the joint Florida

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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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projects focused on broadening participation and success in STEM academia. Her research centers on creating inclusive higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student success.Dr. Jennifer TygretAnneke BruwerDr. Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute Comas Lamar Haynes is a Principal Research Engineer / faculty member of the Georgia Tech Research In- stitute and Joint Faculty Appointee at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research includes modeling steady state and transient behavior of advanced energy systems, inclusive of their thermal management, and the characterization and optimization of novel cycles. He has advised graduate and undergradu- ate research assistants

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; Jerrod A Henderson, William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; David Horton Jr, University of Houston

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Paper ID #46179Exploring Black male participation on undergraduate engineering studentteams using interpretative phenomenological analysis (Work in Progress)Dr. Royce A Francis, The George Washington University Dr. Royce Francis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering [EMSE] at the George Washington University. At George Washington, Dr. Francis’s engineering education research explores the relationships between professional identity formation and engineering judgment. His other research interests include infrastructure resilience and risk assessment, and safer chemicals

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Katrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University

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Paper ID #48001Reducing Bias in Interviews with Undergraduate Student Applicants for STEMResearch (Work In Progress)Dr. Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt UniversityProf. Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USAKatrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Reducing Bias in Interviews with Undergraduate Students for STEM Research Involvement (Work In Progress)Abstract Undergraduate research can play a large role in diversifying STEM fields, giving manystudents from underrepresented groups the opportunity to

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Collette Patricia Higgins; Emily Joanna Kamp; Kenneth Stewart; Azadeh Bolhari, P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University

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Paper ID #40277Surveying the Cultural Assets of Engineering Students: An ExploratoryQuantitative StudyCollette Patricia HigginsEmily Joanna KampDr. Kenneth Stewart Dr. Kenneth L. Stewart is retired professor of sociology at Angelo State University where he served on the faculty from 1975 through 2018. He was also among the founding faculty members of the Master of Public Health Degree at Texas Tech University HealthDr. Azadeh Bolhari, P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ar- chitectural Engineering (CEAE) at the

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Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; John Andrew Keith, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #38957Diversity Index: A New Perspective on Engineering Capstone ProjectsDr. Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh Joaquin Rodriguez has been an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Petroleum En- gineering at the University of Pittsburgh since 2018. He received his bachelor degree in Chemical En- gineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar (Caracas, Venezuela), MSc. and PhD in the same discipline from the University of Pittsburgh. He developed his expertise in thermal cracking processes and advanced materials (needle coke, carbon fibers) from oil residues, and became business leader for

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Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Chance, Technological University Dublin & University College London; Ines Direito, University College London; Bill Williams, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal

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prominent in her mind regarding the experience of being awoman studying engineering and of collaborative learning (in formal and informal settings).After collecting interviews from 47 students, we endeavored to find reasonable, structured waysto make sense of reams of data and re-tell it in a meaningful way. We selected the Hero’s Journeyframework because it fit several of the narratives collected (using phenomenological researchmethods) to understand women’s experiences with collaborative learning in engineering. Thetwo stories identified stood out as good fits with the Hero’s Journey framework. The protagonistof the first story is Jean, an Irish single mother returning to school as a mature student after adecade of working as a barmaid. We extend

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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functionaldisability and life satisfaction, in other words, how happy these students are according to theirdisability [15]. Engineering Studies (ES), as a scholarship proposed by Slaton [14], looks forencouraging the participation of underrepresented groups in engineering through categories ofidentity or difference, supporting the engineering teaching and learning process. ES deal withpresumptions that physical disability is associated with disability of the mind or visual andhearing impairments are linked to cognitive limitations. Finally, other authors suggest UDL(Universal Design for Learning) as a conceptual framework of educational principles andpractices to improve the educational performance of all students. These authors recognize thatsingle methods

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deana Delp, Arizona State University; Maria Dixon, Arizona State University; Crislana Rafael, Arizona State University; Jacob Underwood, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #43161Work in Progress: Development of Customized Application for NeurodiverseEngineeringDeana Delp, Arizona State University Deana R. Delp has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Arizona State University. She is currently an associate teaching professor at Arizona State University for Engineering Academic and Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.Maria Dixon, Arizona State UniversityCrislana Rafael, Arizona State University Current 3rd year undergraduate student in the BSc. Software Engineering degree program at Arizona State University. My interests in computing include furthering

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #43293Understanding the Workplace Transition Experiences of Undergraduate QueerEngineering StudentsAnimesh Paul, University of Georgia Animesh (He/They), originally from India, is presently a Ph.D. Candidate at the Engineering Education Transformations Institute, University of Georgia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Technology, specializing in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University. Animesh’s academic focus delves into the complexities of the school-to-work transition, through an asset-based perspective. He is deeply dedicated to promoting inclusive engineering programs, motivated by his

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Jordan Williamson

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Paper ID #41650Summer Bridge Programs for Engineering Students: A Systematic LiteratureReviewDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a program aimed at improving equity

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ernest Chavez, Colorado State University

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Paper ID #41877Inclusive Mentoring in Engineering and Science: An Evolving WorkshopModel (Experience)Dr. Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Benjamin C. Flores joined the faculty of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in 1990 after receiving his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. Since 2004 he has been the PI and Director of the University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. Dr. Flores is the Forrest O. and Henrietta Lewis Professor of Electrical and Engineering at UTEP. In 2010, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science

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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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Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Paper ID #47034Establishing a Culture of Trust within Interdisciplinary Engineering EducationResearch TeamsLorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Lorna Treffert is a 2nd year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at SUNY Buffalo. She holds both a BS and MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Her research interests include studying power dynamics within engineering research teams, and facilitating diversity and inclusion within engineering education.Dr. Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; M. Sidury Christiansen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Karla Mariana Escobar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Paper ID #46723Cultivating Critical Consciousness through Pl´aticas: Empowering MarginalizedStudents’ Engineering IdentitiesDr. Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati Dr. Joel Alejandro (Alex) Mejia is a Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. His work examines the intersections of engineering, social justice, and critical pedagogies. He focuses on dismantling deficit ideologies in STEM, centering Latino/a/x student experiences—especially of those along the U.S.-Mexico border. His work draws on Chicana/o/x studies, raciolinguistics

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colten Van Voorhis, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce

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Paper ID #45705From Barriers to Bridges: A Case Study on Engineering EducationColten Van Voorhis, Texas A&M University - Commerce Colten Van Voorhis is a Master’s student at East Texas A&M University and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Computer Science Department. My research interests include cybersecurity, autonomous driving, user privacy, and STEM diversity equity efforts.Dr. Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce Dr. Yuehua Wang is an Associate Professor of CS. Her research interests are software programming and engineering, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, vehicular sensing and

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines

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Paper ID #45772Barriers and Innovations: Promoting Inclusion in South Dakota’s EngineeringEducationDr. Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Cristian Vargas-Ordonez is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines. He has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University, a Master in Education from the University of Los Andes in Colombia and a Master in Science, Technology, and Society from the National University of Quilmes in Argentina.Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines ©American Society for Engineering Education