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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Glandorf, New Mexico State University; Sandra M. Way, New Mexico State University; Catherine Brewer, New Mexico State University; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation ; Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University

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& Biochemistry Department at New Mexico State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Towards Servingness-Oriented MentorshipIntroductionLatino/a/e students are the fastest growing college population in the U.S.A. Hispanic-ServingInstitutions (HSIs) are instrumental in this growth, enrolling approximately 66% of all Latino/a/eundergraduate students [1]. As HSIs are granted their status by merely enrolling 25% Latino/a/estudents, there is a pressing need to transition from a focus on numerical representation to acomprehensive dedication to the educational success and well-being of Latino/a/e students. Thistransition from 'serving' to 'servingness' requires a

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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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Denzel Caldwell, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Nia Johnson, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University

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awareness andpla�tudes to proac�ve research and concrete ac�on implemen�ng strategies and policies which will aidearly career Black engineering professionals. REFERENCESChandler, R., Guillaume, D., Parker, A. G., Mack, A., Hamilton, J., Dorsey, J., & Hernandez, N. D. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 among Black women: Evalua�ng perspec�ves and sources of informa�on. Ethnicity & Health, 26(1), 80–93. htps://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2020.1841120Coley, B., & Thomas, K. (2023). “The lab isn't life”: Black engineering graduate students repriori�ze values at the intersec�on of two pandemics. Journal of Engineering Education.Deady, M., Collins, D. A. J., Johnston, D. A., Glozier

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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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Delu Louis Zhao; Meghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Alan Tao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sujit Varadhan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; David Dalpiaz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yun Huang; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Robert Dignan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Bobbi Lee Battleson Hardy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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courses. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) hasbecome a well-known approach to creating inclusive and accessible education. However,despite general interest around UDL among instructors, previous studies have revealed the lackof resources to adequately educate instructors on UDL, accessibility principles, and bestpractices.This study details multiple methodologies at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign used toeducate and inspire instructors about UDL with the goal of creating more accessible engineeringcourses. We implemented multiple approaches to increase interest in, and utilization of, UDL byinstructors: 1) Developed a Learning Management System (LMS) based training course whichgave instructors “plug-and-play” practical examples of

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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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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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effectively improve underrepresented students’ engagement and attention to theelectrical engineering discipline.1. IntroductionIn today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, STEM education is the foundation forfuture advancements, economic growth, and societal progress. It prepares students for careers infields like engineering and computer science. It equips them with the skills necessary to thrive ina technology-driven world. It also fosters innovation and problem-solving abilities to addressglobal challenges like the energy crisis, climate change, and healthcare. According to the Bureauof Labor Statistics, employment in STEM areas in the United States is projected to grow by 9.5%from 2019 to 2029, which is a much faster growth compared to

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University

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first step. This thematic map was then utilized to construct thethree themes reported in the next section.AnalysisTheme 1: “Everything was Different”Throughout the interview, it became clear that one novel understanding Malik was realizingabout the professional trajectories of environmental scientists and engineers is the fact thatresearch processes, including experimental planning, field data collection, data analysis, andinterpretation involve surprises. On the one hand, Malik shared the common expectation thatSTEM professionals work with data, but on the other hand, Malik felt that data should speak forthemselves: Then the data is just going to talk for itself, but ended up having the data come back and everything was fully

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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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Makayla Headley, Clemson University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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main categories surfacedfrom the literature review, with two subcategories within the first theme: 1) references to HBCUDDEPs without the inclusion of student experiences; 1a) goal of increasing the number of Blackstudents in STEM; 1b) engineering degree pathways; 2) HBCU student support and resources;and 3) the experiences of HBCU students in DDEPs. Synthesizing the literature revealed acrucial need for additional research on HBCUs in general. The study’s results emphasize thenecessity for exploring the lived experiences of students in HBCU DDEPs. Further explorationcould focus on the support and resources provided by institutions to students during their transferto PWIs. This exploration of DDEPs promises to offer valuable insights into how

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University; Agustina Dotta Ceriani, Florida International University

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larger project, Audio for Inclusion. Weconstructed narratives based on the interview responses. In this paper, we discuss the findings ofa cross-case analysis of the narratives of two post-traditional participants: (1) Jakobe, a Blackcisgender man studying computer science, and (2) Alejandro, a veteran Hispanic man studyingmechanical engineering. Both participants attend separate R-1 Hispanic Serving Institutions(HSIs).Findings: We present the constructed narratives by both participants to highlight points ofsimilarity and contrast. For example, Jakobe sees education as a vital part of his goal of givingback to his community, whereas Alejandro describes his college experience as a means toachieve other goals, such as providing a more robust

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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. programs in their first year.Developed to address the disproportionate departure of URM students from such programs, theNSF-funded RDI aims to facilitate their transition. Longitudinal Interviews participants from fiveuniversities during the 2022-2023 academic year reveal three key dimensions of RDI's impactduring their first year as doctoral students: 1) Facilitating Student Well-being, 2) Guiding thePh.D. Process, and 3) Fostering Community, Belonging, and Identity. The study acknowledgesthe need for further research while recognizing the Garcia et al. (2020) model's efficacy incultivating an inclusive university and program environment for URM students. The paperconcludes by highlighting RDI's role as a catalyst for supporting the transition

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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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participationfrom minorities in the STEM fields both in education and as a possible career choice, and in theprocess, contribute towards solving the problem of limited high-quality workforce in these fields.KeywordsSTEM summer camp, metanalysis, minority and low-income students, participant gender and raceIntroductionAttracting students to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields is achallenge that needs to be addressed at all levels of K-12 education [1], [2], especially with theincreased reliance on technology [2] and scarcity of candidates fulfill the STEM jobs that areavailable in the US [1]. Summer camps allow participating students to gain a unique experience indifferent subjects and encourage them to enroll in STEM-based

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandika D'souza, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College

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Paper ID #43181Effect of Organizational Change on Student Retention and EngagementDr. Nandika D’souza, University of North Texas Nandika Anne D’Souza is the Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Texas at Dallas effective June 1, 2024. Most recently, she was the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Regents Professor at the University of North Texas. She is focused on broadening participation in engineering at various levels concurrently with probing new questions in polymer and composites. She has co-authored 6 book chapters, 100 peer reviewed journal and over 100 conference publications. She has

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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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Daniel Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Song An, University of Texas at El Paso; Marianne Katherine Steele; Alice Carron, Navajo Technical University; Karime H Smith, University of Texas at El Paso; Thomas Joseph Soto, University of Texas at El Paso

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investigation of the Rio Grande Basin andits impact on Hispanic-Americans [1]-[4]. This virtual portal, designed for serving university students and faculty as well as anyoneelse interested in Rio Grande Basin, will eventually be made available to all university studentsand faculty system-wide throughout the state, but will be initiated and developed at a singleinstitution during the initial stages of this project, so that improvements can be implemented priorto a system-wide rollout [5]-[7]. This project highlighting the history and impacts of the RioGrande Basin upon the lives of Hispanic-Americans, and the engineering education opportunitiestherein, is boosted by the lead institution’s prior role as a state school of mining and metallurgy,and

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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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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

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najme Kishani, University of Toronto; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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, University of Toronto Prof. Aimy Bazylak is the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Clean Energy and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the U of T. In 2011, she was awarded the I.W. Smith Award from the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, and she received the Ontario Early Researcher Award in 2012. From 2015-2018, she served as the Director of the U of T Institute for Sustainable Energy. In 2015 she was named an Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow (Germany), and in 2019 she was named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. In 2020 she was awarded the U of T McLean Award and was elected to the Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nagash Clarke; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan

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thatassume minoritized students lack coping skills (for e.g., how to balance work and classes), and these canbe provided for them, for example, through intervention programs. However, there is a general lack ofunderstanding regarding how these students cope from an assets-based lens. This study reports on thecoping strategies of 31 minoritized students, and is guided by the research questions: 1) what personalcoping mechanisms do minoritized undergraduate students use to navigate STEM fields? and 2) how domentees leverage assistance from mentors in order to navigate STEM fields? The data was examinedthrough critical race theory and mentoring frameworks. Preliminary results indicate that the participantsused various forms of coping strategies

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA PE. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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-culturalcontexts. The word 'diaspora' denotes the forced relocation of a person, community, or group ofpeople from their native country to a foreign region [1]. Furthermore, it implies a cultural shiftfrom original traditions to a blend of practices in the new country. As a result of this change,diaspora communities are unable to preserve their cultural identity, leading them to sufferfeelings of alienation, nostalgia, and desire[2]. For the majority of the next two thousand years,the term diaspora maintains its limited definition. What becomes intriguing about the phrase isthat its definition gradually broadened over the 20th century [3]. Upon encountering a hybrid environment, individuals may either embrace cross-culturalism orhave a persistent

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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during their academic journey. The work alsodelves into different mentoring approaches, including group-based and mentoring by individualfaculty. This study provides the engineering and STEM education community with a deeperunderstanding of the advantages of undergraduate research experiences in enriching STEM andmentoring practices that can increase students' participation and mold their academic andprofessional character.1. IntroductionUndergraduate research plays a significant role in advancing student development in differentdisciplines. It provides students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts learned inclassrooms to real-world problems, thus enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, andanalytical skills. Through

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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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engineering and computing education and backend development.Jacob Underwood, Arizona State University Jacob is a sustainable civil engineering undergraduate student at Arizona State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: Development of Customized Application for Neurodiverse Engineering StudentsAbstractEngineering college students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique challengesbeyond the rigor of the curriculum. Students with ASD may have sensory issues, communicationdeficits, and executive functioning challenges such as assignment organization and timemanagement [1]. At Arizona State University we have developed a program for

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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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comprises the following steps: 1) Identifying the research question 2) Identifying relevant studies 3) Selecting studies based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria 4) Charting the data, extracting key findings, identifying recurring themes 5) Collating, summarizing, and reporting the resultsThe ultimate objective of this paper is to provide a clear and descriptive summaryof the existing knowledge related to the research question: “What is the currentliterature landscape regarding the experiences of Queer engineering students transitioning intothe workforce in the United States?"This paper delves into the tools and framework employed for the study andprovides an overview of the current literature landscape. Our ultimate

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire MacDonald, The University of Texas at El Paso; Palvi Aggarwal, The University of Texas at El Paso; Xiwei Wang, Northeastern Illinois University; Yun Wan; Shebuti Rayana, The State University of New York at Old Westbury; Rudy Caraballo; Sherrene Bogle, Cal Poly Humboldt

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ID #44413 Center. She has been awarded two NSF: Computer and Information Science and Engineering - Minority Serving Institution (CISE-MSI) grants as a Co-PI, (1) to increase the research capacity at SUNY OW by creating the infrastructure for big data research, incorporating course embedded undergraduate research experience, and training undergraduate students in big data research through seminars, workshops, and summer bridge programs, (2) to design an AI-driven counseling system for underrepresented transfer students in collaboration with UTEP, NEIU, UHV, and Cal Poly Humboldt. Moreover, she is working on several projects on misinformation, stigma, hate speech, and cyberbullying detection and sentiment

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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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Yang Lydia Yang, Kansas State University; Brenee King, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Shana Bender

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Natives) in science, technology,engineering and math (STEM) [1]. This National Science Foundation (NSF) funded grant hasimplemented several programs to focus on critical transitions for students such as high school tocollege, two-year to four-year institution transfers, and those final years as students head towardgraduation. Ongoing activities funded by this grant include research experiences, transferpathways, and co-curricular activities. In 2020, a Scholar Program was also created at theuniversity to help support students as they make progress toward their baccalaureate degree.The outcomes for the Scholar program were for students to become more knowledgeable aboutthemselves and what they need to succeed in their academic and personal success

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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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Anne E. Leak, University of California, Santa Barbara

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results indicate shifting needs for physical space, social interactions withmentors and peers, and have implications for evolving how engineering departments andprograms support low-income students to meet their changing needs for persisting inengineering.Background and MotivationEngineering fields historically have had challenges retaining low-income students, going beyondthe need for financial support. Research consistently points out that though insufficient funds areone of the most common reasons why low-income students drop out of college or transfer out ofSTEM fields, financial support alone is usually not enough to keep retention rates high [1], [2].In fact, it has been found that low-income students lose out on opportunities that would

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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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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

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strengths as well as bestpractices for supporting them. There is very little research that focuses specifically on studentcaregivers who are studying engineering, a field that may require extra lab time and other subjectrequirements that contribute to the unique needs in the field.Objective: The primary purpose of this study is to answer the questions (1) What does previousresearch indicate about the experiences of student caregivers? and (2) How does that knowledgeapply to recruiting and retaining undergraduate engineering students?Methods: This paper uses the Khan et al. [1] methodology for conducting a systematic literaturereview, applied to research on student caregivers, focused on (1) identifying what is known aboutthem, including their

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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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theirstudies, usually from high school to college. Summer bridge programs can vary dramatically interms of time commitment, content, goals, and program evaluation methods.Objective: The main purpose of this study is to explore the question, What does previousresearch indicate about engineering summer bridge programs?Methods: Research studies involving engineering summer bridge programs (n = 72) wereanalyzed in this systematic literature review.Results: Our findings indicate that summer bridge programs for engineering students often (1)focus on calculus skills, (2) have the goal of encouraging retention of minoritized students, and(3) occur in tandem with other interventions. While some studies use rigorous methods to assessprogram outcomes, other

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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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participating in these programs.1 | IntroductionDespite the prevalence of employing undergraduate engineering students as summer campcounselors, research on such camps primarily focuses on outcomes for campers [1-4], rather thanthe counselors themselves. In this study, we seek to understand the experiences of undergraduateengineering students who were counselors together at a summer camp at a large, publicuniversity in the southwestern United States. Our work is guided by the theoretical frameworksof community cultural wealth and engineering identity and the following three researchquestions: 1. How did being a camp counselor enable engineering students to build their perceptions of community cultural wealth? 2. How did being a camp counselor

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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underrepresentedand marginalized groups. Finally, we discuss the implications these findings have for preparinggraduate students to mentor in higher education settings.Keywords: Graduate Student Mentor, Engineering Education, Culturally Responsive Pedagogyand Practices, Academic Wheel of PrivilegeIntroductionGraduate student mentors play a crucial role in the professional and personal growth ofundergraduate engineering students, particularly due to the limited availability faculty have forone-on-one interactions with them [1], [2]. Among the array of tasks they take up in their roles,graduate student mentors are known to provide direct training and support to their undergraduatestudent mentees, function as midlevel managers between the students and the

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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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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

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Tsai4, Han Na Suh5, Bo Hyun Lee6, Anna Nguyen2, Andrew Lenway2, & Diana Mathis7 1 University of Missouri, Columbia; 2University of North Dakota; 3University of Denver; 4 University of Northern Colorado; 5Georgia State University; 6Ohio State University; 7Purdue University Engineering is critical to our nation’s global competitiveness, and the demand to fillengineering jobs is projected to grow over the next decade (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,2018). To meet this demand, efforts are needed to broaden the involvement of underrepresentedracial minorities (URM) in engineering. Latine are one of the largest racial/ethnic group in theU.S. today, estimated to comprise 19.1

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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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Students, Self-Efficacy, STEM identity, Engineering Design Process, informaleducationIntroductionSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education is a critical component ofmodern education and workforce, as it provides students with the skills and knowledge necessaryto succeed in today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, but it is not always accessible toeveryone. The equity gap in STEM education is a significant issue, and individuals from low-income communities often lack the STEM experiences that their more affluent peers receive [1].To address this gap, educators are exploring new ways to engage students in STEM experiencesthat promote positive associations. A positive class experience can impact students in profoundways, for

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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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while also conducting it with partners and collaborators. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Three Bad Words: Perspectives on the Changing Landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Postsecondary Institutions Jordan Williamson1 and Monica M. McGill2 1,2 Institute for Advancing Computing Education 1 jordan@csedresearch.org 2 monica@csedresearch.org Abstract Research Problem. The U.S. Supreme Court cases and state legislation have forced significant changes to higher-education institutions’ diversity, equity, and

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Education, 2024Increasing Sense of Belonging for Low-Income Engineering Students: A Review of Barriers, S-STEM Programs, and Future DirectionsIntroductionObtaining a postsecondary degree is associated with positive gains for graduates, includingincreased earnings, higher levels of employment, and better health [1][2]. An increase inearnings levels aids in working against equity issues in education and society. For example,college graduates earn on average $24,900 more than high school graduates [1]. Although thereare positive outcomes for low-income students (LIS) who obtain a college degree, this studentpopulation continues to struggle with higher education access and retention. Institutionscontribute to the continuation of