Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Kathryn Watson, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

through the politics of family influence andelitism. These distinct pathways suggest limitations on the talents that may arrive in U.S.postdoctoral positions.The identified external factors also could be particularly instructive to U.S. primary andsecondary school teachers and administrators as they engage parents on the career aspirationsthey hold for their children, strengthen students’ love of science, and ground curriculum in localcommunity needs to foster an early interest in STEM. For example, schools could host parentacademies, offer field trips to STEM labs, fund science fairs, sponsor STEM clubs, partner withlocal higher education institutions to provide STEM camps, and connect with local agencies toenhance their STEM curriculum. U.S

Conference Session

Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

[21], [13]. A study of 6000 students completed in 2012found that males are 2.9 times more likely than females to become interested in STEM careersduring high school [21], [13]. Gender gap reduction is possible, and research suggests that femalecareer interests during their early years may be influenced if the curriculum features appeal tofemale intrinsic motivation to improve the lives of others [22]. Taking advantage of this inclinationis possible through engineering outreach, which offers students an opportunity to explore complexideas in a group setting in a way that is often not possible in traditional classrooms. It is commonfor these groups to focus on a particular age group or gender. In addition, perception towardstechnology education

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)

knowledge of first-generation college students inengineering: An instrument development [24]. While the instrument here focused on engineeringstudents, it can be used on STEM students. This is true as engineering makes use of and combinesSTEM subjects like science, technology, and math. On top of that, STEM and engineering fieldsare characterized as rigorous fields and students in both fields apply and learn critical thinking andproblem-solving skills in their curriculum. Thus, STEM and engineering can be considered similarfields in terms of their focus on science, technology, and mathematics and their application to real-world problems. From this instrument, this study has modified the construct names and itemsslightly to accommodate the target

Conference Session

Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

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