Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

) overcoming imposter syndrome, and (6) valuing mentorship. Participantscollectively discussed their images and related experiences in a final group session. Steps toaddress emergent themes were also identified and presented to the Associate Dean for StudentAffairs, along with a plan to showcase their work.I. IntroductionThe discrepancy between the number of Black students who complete a college degree comparedto their white peers has been of national concern for many years [1], [2]. In engineering, thisproblem persists and has been exacerbated in the last decade by stagnant growth in awardeddegrees for Black students [2], [3]. Factors contributing to this educational gap may result frominstitutional racism in an institution’s policies, values, and

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

student in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Her master’s research focuses on disability accommodations in engineering classrooms and will produce a research-backed facilitation for faculty to navigate relationships with their disabled students. She plans to complete her PhD research in biomedical acoustic applications. She has a B.S. in Integrated Engineering & Humanities from Lehigh University.Dr. Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Karina I. Vielma is a first-generation college student who dreamed big. As the eldest of five children, Dr. Vielma became very resourceful, attributing her skills to growing up in poverty. Her parents had high expectations for

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

startup packages and definingwho, specifically, constitute “STEM” faculty. In this paper, we provide an update on the holisticdata gathering effort in which we sought to acquire and assimilate twelve quantitative data sets toassess institutional culture, recruitment and hiring, retention, and equity. Furthermore, theassembled quantitative data lays the framework for planned qualitative study through interviewsto extend quantitative findings.We intend to leverage that data in an effort to discern (1) if there are racial and gender disparitiesin recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of STEM faculty at our institution, (2) whatinstitutional practices, policies, and cultural norms create and/or reinforce these disparities, and(3) what

Conference Session

Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Jordan Williamson

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

had muchsuccess in the short term (although studies often lacked longer-term data). But these programs areresource-intensive, normally involving substantial costs related to planning, staffing, housing,activities, and evaluation. It is important that institutions that sponsor – or that are consideringsponsoring – a SBP understand what program features contribute to accomplishing program goalsand, perhaps more importantly, which features may impede those goals. A necessary first step tothis process is understanding the landscape of research on SBPs. This paper is a contribution tosuch an effort, as it seeks to explore the question, What does previous research indicate aboutengineering summer bridge programs?A previous review of literature on

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

Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

held in 2015 and2016. An online survey was distributed to over 1900 NYC participants, in combination withdeveloping an active LinkedIn social media plan. The VISION NYC LSAMP survey wasinitiated in August,2018, and it received a response rate of 11% of the 1993 invitations.Participants indicated that their range of start date in the NYC LSAMP which goes from Fall1993 to Summer 2018. Preliminary data shows the top five states in which VISION NYCLSAMP participants are employed are New York (64%), New Jersey (5%), Pennsylvania (4%),Maryland (3%), and California (3%). 16% of those employed remained a part of the CityUniversity of New York, and 25% held working positions as a Professor, Tutor, Adjunct, K-12Teacher. The VISION NYC LSAMP also

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Diversity trends in STEM Summer Camps over the last two decadesAbstractStudent proficiency in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects is asignificant concern among agencies nationwide. A reported decrease in student proficiency levelsas students progress through school impacts the ability to meet the market demand for qualifiedengineers and specialists. Further, some STEM fields have diversity issues, with lower participationfrom women and underrepresented minorities due to numerous reasons. STEM

Conference Session

Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia; Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota; Pat Garriott; Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia; Jinkoo Lee, University of Missouri - Columbia; Chia-Lin Tsai, University of Northern Colorado; Han Na Suh, Georgia State University - Perimeter College; Bo Hyun Lee, The Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Lent and colleagues (2005) that assessedparticipants progress at goal-directed activities at work; (3) a 4-item measure of turnoverintentions (Hom et al., 1984) that assessed plans for leaving current job; (4) a 3-item worksatisfaction measure (Hackman & Oldham, 1975) that assessed satisfaction with their currentjob; and (5) a 5-item life satisfaction (Diemer et al., 1985) measure of one’s global judgments oftheir life. Procedures. In Spring 2021, we recruited adults who received a degree in engineeringfrom 2015 and 2019, were employed as an engineer, and who identified as Hispanic, Latina,Latino, Latinx, or Latine or whose origins are from Spanish speaking countries to participate inan online survey. We sent emails to participants

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Impact of Summer Camp on Minority High School Students on STEM Career Perceptions Author1 Name, Author2 Name, and Author3 Name Author1, 2, 3 AffiliationAbstractIn today's rapidly evolving technological age, the role and relevance of STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education cannot be understated. For the US, thequality and breadth of its STEM education will shape its future role on the global stage

Conference Session

Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

of these changes mean that little is known about how thesechanges are understood by HEFS.Objective: The primary purpose of this paper is to answer the question: How do higher educationfaculty and staff, especially those in engineering, perceive the new legal landscape?Methods: We gathered data from HEFS who chose to participate (n = 46) in a community ofpractice designed to help participants understand and negotiate the new legal landscape. This dataincluded a survey, written artifacts from community activities, meeting transcripts, and plans foraction. We performed a content analysis on this data using the framework developed by Kania etal. for understanding systems change that considers structural, relational, and transformativefactors in

Conference Session

Cohort-Based Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Transforming the National Engineering Education, Defining Accountability, and Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

operations, to plan andreview operations to be carried out throughout CUNY.Project Approach and Activities 1992-2018The NYC Louis Stokes Alliance at the City University of New York was one of the programsthat ensured the university-wide maintenance of a significant pool of underrepresented minorities(URM) in the STEM disciplines graduating with BS/BA degrees. The CollaborativeInfrastructure at CUNY allowed for the adaptation and adoption of best practices in educationalpedagogy and cutting-edge STEM research. The City University of New York graduated outputrose from 274 in 1994 to 1,529 URM with BA/BS degrees in 2018 at the end of Phase 5 (Phase1-5, 1992 to 2018). The 2018 graduation numbers show an increase over the previous year of1,392. From 2011

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas M. Bittner, University of North Dakota; Rebecca Kennedy, University of North Dakota; Elizabeth Parton, University of North Dakota

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

effective participation. TCU students and faculty may encounter imposter syndrome. Individuals at TCU’s may incorrectly conclude that their institution’s smaller scale and scope precludes participation in major research initiatives. Make a clear plan on how the TCU can best participate and what it is looking for in the partnership. Check in frequently and share feedback early and often with all members involved. Do not ignore cultural norms or traditions because the RU culture doesn’t account for it. These are teaching moments and they should be celebrated, not shrouded.• Foster trust outside of TCUs. Historic trauma and/or a fear of ‘saying the wrong thing’ have the potential to limit the free exchange of ideas. Pair up

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, served as chair for two terms. She also chaired the Driver’s Education Advisory Committee and the Motorcycle Safety Advisory Com- mittee for the Michigan Department of State—work that resulted in new legislation for Michigan. She began her career as an engineer for General Motors Truck Group and has been nationally recognized in higher education as both an American Council on Education Fellow and a New Leadership Academy Fellow. Currently Dr. El-Sayed serves on the Bloomfield Hills Board of Education, serves as a director on the BHS Foundation Board and serves on the Advancement Committee for the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). She is married and has three adult children.Ray Phillips, American

Conference Session

Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

their initial desire. for medicine. She didn’t work hard enough to score well, and she didn’t get accepted into any programs she likes. She had no backup plan and ended up taking her dad’s suggestion to study engineering like her brother was already doing in Dublin. 3. Supernatural The student receives unexpected Her father, retired from the military, joined her for her entire first year in Aid help or advice regarding their Dublin, doing all the cooking, cleaning, ironing, and taking her to the career trajectory

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

skillsfor HRMs. Following analysis of a larger sample size, course material inclusivity will be furtherexamined on a larger scale in multiple course modules intending to impart EML skills.Curriculum Development and Preliminary DataFigure 1: A) EML is based on the acquisition of the 3 C’s: curiosity, connections, and creatingvalue.The EML project (Figure 1) consists of three modules providing students with two patient casesrequiring a hip or knee implant for which they will develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Inthe previous study, students in the control group are provided with the patient profile without anyadditional prompting from the project brief. However, students in the EML group were givenspecific requirements soliciting the usage of EML

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

ASEE 2024 At least student orgs are able to continue with culturally specific events, but now they’re not getting that collaboration and financial support from our offices. I think they’re going to be stressed out trying to plan these events all by themselves, at least if they want to do it at a high-quality level.Given the celebrations mentioned as exempt from termination are specific cultural celebrations,time will tell if the bias towards more established celebrations like those will stand or if they toowill be disallowed. It is likely that clear standards will only develop as state governments move toenforce their laws and institutions either face repercussions for being too lax in their restructuringor continue

Conference Session

Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura J. Bottomley, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Kimberly Pender

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

. Thetraining is online and provided by a well-recognized organization, EverFi. Training forundergraduate students is optional. For faculty and staff, the University has set in place arequired DEI Training Component for performance plans, which can include EverFi training,among other activities.The NC State College of Engineering desired to provide additional attention to the importance ofdiversity for engineers. Desiring to maximize effectiveness, in-person training was selected,despite the difficulty of enforcing a required in-person training for thousands of students. As afirst step, a diversity, equity, and inclusion module was designed for use during new studentorientation. This module consisted of a 45-minute session led by engineering DEI

Conference Session

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion 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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Pilot Program to Introduce Augmented Reality to Female Hispanic High School Students in STEM Education Author1 Name, Author2 Name, and Author3 Name Author1, 2, 3 AffiliationAbstractAugmented Reality (AR) allows users wearing special glasses (such as Microsoft HoloLens 2,Apple Vision Pro, Trimble XR-10, Oculus Quest 2, Vuzix Blade, etc.) to see and interact withinformation generated by a computer overlaid on the real world

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

2010 he has been a Visiting Associate Professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Michigan State University. From 2014 to 2016, he has been a Visiting Professor with the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Missouri. Currently, he is Associate Professor with the Engineering Department, Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is the author of two book chapters, more than 73 articles. His research interests include artificial intelligence systems and applications, smart material applications, robotics motion, and planning. Also, He is a member of ASME, ASEE, and ASME-ABET PEV.Dr. Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo NEBOJSA I. JAKSIC earned the Dipl. Ing

Conference Session

Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

skills. The development of bettercommunication skills helped students become more confident and, in turn, improved theirleadership skills. Undergraduate student leaders in STEM outreach programs value the ability toapply what they learned in their own courses and transfer the knowledge to the outreachparticipants [23]. The student leaders expressed feeling challenged–yet rewarded–to think innew ways. Several studies have found that students improve their communication, teamwork,and other professional skills from their experience leading outreach activities [23-25]. Studentsalso reported improved understanding of technical content [23, 25]. Participating in outreach caninfluence students’ post-graduate plans, such as attending graduate school [26

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

for in-person sessions over remote oneswas voiced by some participants, indicating a nuanced response to virtual programming.Volunteers offered constructive feedback on the planning and logistics of virtual events,emphasizing the importance of clarifying roles, optimizing break times, increasing interaction inbreakout rooms, encouraging camera usage, and ensuring diverse representation in studentpanels. Further recommendations from volunteers and facilitators centered on improving follow-up strategies for parents’ post-workshop, including the distribution of recordings and chattranscripts, offering a more structured follow-up plan, providing actionable items, and assessingthe practical application of the information provided. These insightful

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

[2]. These rates become more concerningwhen we examine undergraduate STEM students from historically marginalized communities,who tend to have even lower retention and higher attrition rates [7]. This group of students tendto receive negative feedback and, as a result, may be more likely to change their academic plans,which can widen the racial/ethnic gap in STEM. Negative feedback can exacerbate existingissues, such as stereotypes and biases, that may lead them to believe they do not belong in STEMfields [7]. Additionally, negative feedback can discourage these students from seeking support,mentoring, and guidance, which can further disadvantage them [7]. As a result, historicallymarginalized communities have lower retention and higher

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia, Texas State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

STEM Education Summit convened a wide range of STEM leaders from all 50 states,five territories, and several tribes. The goal of the summit was to outline and develop a nationalSTEM education plan that “will to help inform the development of the upcoming Federal 5-YearSTEM Education Strategic Plan” (p.3). To help support the initiative to enhance STEM education,the U.S. Department of Education allocated a $279 million dollars in discretionary funds for FiscalYear 2018.While federal, state, and district initiatives have created and implemented policies designed tobolster STEM achievement, there are numerous concerns that prove to be challenging informulating effective solutions. One concern regarding the exponential growth of STEM

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lexy C. Arinze, Purdue University; Janet M. Beagle; Jacqueline E. McDermott

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

theGradTrack program. This indicates that mentees-turned-mentors are interested in contributing toand building a community at Purdue Engineering. As the program continues to grow andestablish itself, increased feelings of belonging and community may naturally emerge.An important topic to discuss, and a future refinement that we plan to make to our study, is theincentivization of participants to respond to surveys. For this study all responses were madevoluntarily, with no incentivization. Only 16% of undergraduate student mentees and 46% ofgraduate student mentors replied to both pre- and post-event surveys. Due to the low surveynumbers, there is the possibility that there is volunteer bias in the data presented here. It ispossible that only students

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

lot of my early childhood experiences…primed me in this direction…definitely a lot ofexpectation to go into medicine or some STEM career.” Eya, from Nigeria, remarked,“Everybody wanted their child to be a doctor…my dad decreed that I was going to go to medicalschool.” Both Abeo and Eya initially planned to become medical doctors but became moreinterested in the research side of medicine while in college. Despite this career shift, each felttheir parents supported their decision. Eya shared, “I owed it to my parents that whatever I wasgoing to do, that I should do it to the best of my ability…and that’s what kept me motivated.”Participants also indicated that a “culture of science” permeated their households. Sanjay, fromIndia, whose father is

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

Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

lot easier for me because I had two female CSprofessors right at the get-go, and that definitely made me feel more welcomed into the program.And ever since then, I've been treated exactly the same as everybody else, and I haven't reallyfaced any other barriers since then…. just the fact that it's a small school and you get to knowmost of the other people in your major. That helps out a lot, too. Because you can bounce ideasoff of other people that are working on the same thing.”As a sophomore, Rachel was interested in cybersecurity as a subfield of computer science. In thefall of 2019 she described her career plans in this way:“Currently I'm also interested in cybersecurity, but it feels like I haven't had much experiencewith it yet, just

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

experienced individual. This relation servesto guide, support and help the less experienced individual navigate in either new environments or in a newrole (Kram, 1984). Mentoring provides mentees with coaching, career planning and psychosocial support(Eby & Lockwood, 2005).Other literature reported that mentoring can yield the following benefits: 1) positive self-image, 2)persistence in school and 3) career development (Eby et al, 2007; McGee, 2021). An important mentoringrelationship is the faculty-student relationship. This relationship is usually formed within the bounds ofthe classroom, but can extend outside the classroom, and can produce the benefits stated above (Eby et al,2007). Mentoring has been shown to yield positive outcomes for

Conference Session

Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

strengths may helpmitigate the sense of isolation that some CSt report.Adopt Supportive Policies and Programs Time constraints, one of the main challenges of CSt, canbe eased by a variety of policies. For example, providing CSt with priority course registration,[21] an option sometimes offered to student athletes, would likely make it easier for CSt to plan acourse schedule that meshes well with their childcare arrangements. Policies that allow CSt aleave of absence could be helpful.[43] Support for CSt is often ad hoc,[24] although formalpolicies (e.g., for lactation time and space) may benefit students. [44]Other resources for CSt might include a parent resource center, playgroups, and clothingexchanges. [9] A CSt support network, which CSt

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

’ career plans and development. A mentorshipecosystem is what students need to thrive in academia. All these influential guides can providementees with increased self-efficacy levels in STEM and entrance into a realistic pathway toaccomplish their academic engineering goals.Consequentially, the structural design of mentoring processes and implementation do not gowithout imperceptibly unknowns. In pairing, there are seldomly suitable identifiable matchesbased on social and cultural identities. This sociocultural factor inevitably provides salientconnections and psychosocial support, helps strengthen STEM identity, commitment, and overallguide the mentee’s interpersonal development [36-40]. However, the correlation of thissociocultural

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

.[16] Stockarda, J., Celeste M., Rohlfing, C. M., Richmond, G. L., Equity For Women AndUnderrepresented Minorities In STEM: Graduate Experiences And Career Plans In Chemistry.PNAS 2021 Vol. 118 No. 4 e2020508118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2020508118[17] Whitcomb, K. M., Singh, C., Underrepresented Minority Students Receive Lower GradesAnd Have Higher Rates Of Attrition Across STEM Disciplines: A Sign Of Inequity?,International Journal of Science Education, (2021) 43:7, 1054-1089, DOI:10.1080/09500693.2021.1900623[18] Pfund, C., Byars-Winston, A., Branchaw, J., Hurtado, S., Eagan, K., Defining Attributes andMetrics of Effective Research Mentoring Relationships. AIDS Behav. 2016 September ;20(Suppl 2): 238–248. doi:10.1007/s10461-016-1384-z

Conference Session

Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aref Majdara, Washington State University, Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

workshopfocusing on electronics to attract underrepresented students to the electrical engineeringdiscipline. The workshop content, the overall student experience, and lessons learned will bediscussed.2. MESA students’ one-day field tripSouthwest Washington MESA planned and organized the event as part of the annual WashingtonMESA Day event. The field trip to WSU Vancouver took place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.The event started at 9:00 AM, with participants checking in. After completing the check-inprocess and the general instructions, students were put in groups of 6 to 12 to participate in thedifferent STEM-related activities designed for them:  “Fun with Electronics”  “Epic Projects Led by College Students”  “Smart Flowerpots = IoT