Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Eva Fuentes-Lopez, University of California, San Diego

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% of all assistant engineering professors, which pales incomparison to even the tiny amount of Latine/Hispanic student representation in the field. Thereis a dire need to create parity in who is taught and who is teaching. Previous research (Bañuelos& Flores, 2020) supports the benefits of creating this parity and the current disparity's negativeeffects. While we are wary of relying on panethnic labels, as our population of TFF spans arange of identities, backgrounds, and immigration statuses, we do use the terms Latine andHispanic (not interchangeably). However, we write, analyze, and theorize with the understandingthat identities are not monolithic; rather, they are intersectional and complex. We create a dialogwith our research

Conference Session

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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opportunities on campus. More than half of the students who completethe program continue to an intensive, upper-division research training program at CSULB. Earlyintervention program has resulted in significant growth for student trainees in several key areas,including their sense of belonging to the BUILD Program, their interest in science and research,and their understanding of the skills required for conducting research (such as scientific writing,oral presentation, and data analysis). Comparisons between students who continued to upper-division research training and those who did not showed that those who continued reported higherlevels of science and research interests, regardless of when they were surveyed. They alsodemonstrated a more

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri; David Heise, Lincoln University

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services that are crucial for their development and persistence in higher education [4]. These hurdles not only affect their confidence but can also lead to difficulties in managing coursework, ultimately influencing their overall academic performance. The challenges faced by first-generation college students are compounded by a lack of academic preparation. An underprepared student is generally defined as one who lacks the requisite academic skills, knowledge, or resources essential for success in postsecondary education. These deficiencies commonly manifest in foundational areas such as reading comprehension, technical writing, and mathematics, often stemming from prior educational experiences marked by academic

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Aaron H. Persad, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yan Waguespack, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mary L Bowden, University of Maryland, College Park; Gilbert Lee Pinkett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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) courses at both junior and senior levels.She has also expressed her intention to broaden the inclusion of Artemis-related content acrossother chemistry courses she teaches.The second mini-grant enabled the creation of a simulated lunar yard within the "High Bay" areaof the engineering building, which continues to be utilized by the faculty lead for demonstrationsto K-12 students and other visitors. Additionally, the faculty lead is engaging UMES students inthe ongoing development of the EVA Smart Tool throughout 2025. He has outlined specific plansfor 2026, which include an additional peer-reviewed publication as well as expanding the studentparticipant pool to collaborate on the design and construction of a high-fidelity "Grabber Tool" foruse on

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Sheila Davis, University of Colorado Boulder

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and identifying as people of color. This paper attempts to shedlight in this area.Conceptual FrameworksOur conceptual framework is underpinned by the hidden curriculum and funds of knowledgetheories with intersectionality to elevate systems-driven implications.Hidden curriculum. Villanueva et al. write “Within educational and professional environmentsand settings, individuals don’t just learn ‘what is formally being presented . . . but alsoaccumulate other hidden lessons in the process’ [27, p. 1550]. The hidden curriculum inengineering is likely a significant factor in enculturating and socializing people into themeritocratic, hegemonic, and masculine norms of engineering [27]. Hidden curriculum duringgraduate education is receiving

Conference Session

Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nagash Clarke; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

oneself when faced with obstacles to determinehow she felt about a situation and what support there was to assist her: But yeah, being mindful and making time to be with myself, so that I'm checking in and also recognizing, "Okay, you're kind of drowning in this area. What's going on? Who is your support around you? What can they do? How can you reach out to them? And then, what can you now do for yourself?"Family Support/PeersMentees also report appreciating the ability to seek out family/peer support, and being able to be honestand transparent with their support networks. For example, Amy leaned into family for guidance: Yeah. Within my troubles, I go to my family first. I say, "Okay, I don't know what I'm

Conference Session

Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Janet M Beagle

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

success, such as navigating mentor-mentee relationships, sense of belonging, and findingsupport services, but additional opportunities exist to help prepare them for academicparticulars such as grant writing and publishing (RQ2)Navigating mentor-mentee relationshipsThe second highest average of the measures that were evaluated was the collection of questionssurrounding “Navigating future mentor-mentee relationships” (Fig 2). Alumni from theGradTrack program highlighted how their participation in GradTrack influenced how theyapproach mentoring during their time as a graduate student. Alumni said that GradTrackprovided them with a foundation to establish relationships with other mentees and mentors. Onealumnus who is now a mentor, mentioned the

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

doctoral education and postdoctoralappointment. A lack of resources and support can be even more acute for postdoctoral scholars ofcolor. For example, postdoctoral women of color report encountering discrimination morefrequently than their White peers (Burke et al., 2019; Jach & Gloeckner, 2020). Proudfoot andHoffer (2016) argued that a comprehensive strategy is needed to properly support, inspire, andequip postdoctoral scholars for success. Moreover, to increase the number of postdoctoralscholars of color who continue into the professoriate or other permanent positions in academia,they need policies, programs, and resources that include professional skills in writing and publicspeaking, as well as opportunities to build a community and social

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

three sections that: (1) asks students to write apaper on a treatment plan including an orthopedic implant for a provided patient profile, (2) createa presentation presenting this plan to the stakeholders, and (3) determine the biomechanicalproperties that the implant and any selected materials need to satisfy. Using a pre- and post-projectsurvey from two cohorts of students, we determined the effectiveness of the assignment andgauged the extent to which students believed that their demographics influenced their motivation.Demographic-based influences are defined here as whether students believe that they are moremotivated to be successful in their major based on their race, gender, community, etc. Our datademonstrate that EML scores, which is

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Ali Kamal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Nichole Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso; Douglas B Samuel

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higher rates have been noted among women, students of color,LGBTQ individuals, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds [11]. Moreover, studentsfrom these marginalized groups are often prevented from seeking professional help due tocultural and systemic barriers [12]. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, students withmarginalized identities faced additional burdens due to the intersection of systemic racism andpandemic-related challenges [13]. These disparities highlight the need for targeted and inclusivemental health interventions in higher education.Within engineering, the prevalence of mental health conditions among undergraduate students iscomparable to that of their peers in other disciplines, with nearly 30% potentially experiencing