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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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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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Ph.D. in engineering education at Purdue University. She is particularly interested in equitable and inclusive teaching methods and graduate level engineering education.Eva Fuentes-Lopez, University of California, San Diego ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Illuminating the Pathways of Latine and Hispanic PhDs 1 Illuminating the Pathways of Latine and Hispanic PhDs into Engineering Teaching- Focused Faculty Positions Authors: Joseph Leon Henry 11, Eva Fuentes-Lopez 22, Natascha Trellinger Buswell3, Stanley Lo4

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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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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PerceptionsIntroductionIn today's rapidly changing educational landscape, it's essential to cultivate an early interest inSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields to shape the futureworkforce and enhance global competitiveness. Students often choose their educational andcareer paths based on their experiences and knowledge [1]. However, American secondarystudents' lower math and science scores compared to other industrialized nations are concerning,as it could impact the US job market's ability to remain at the forefront of innovation [3].Furthermore, students from Rural Independent School Districts (R-ISD) often face limitedresources and limited access to specialized academic programs or exposure to high-techindustries. To address this

Conference Session

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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develop an outline for their philosophy statement andthink about what motivates them to serve as mentors. At workshops for DoE researchers, weemphasized how mentoring aligned with their research's broader impacts and diversitystatements.Recommendations for InstitutionsThe National Academies Consensus Report (NAE, 2019) emphasizes seven recommendationsfor institutions supporting effective mentoring practices. Six recommendations are listed inFigure 1. The seventh recommendation focuses on the need to mitigate mentorshippractices. Workshop participants selected a recommendation, discussed it in a round tableformat, and reported to the larger group. On more than one occasion, conversations convergedon discussions about support and reward

Conference Session

Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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support them personally and professionally. Ten participant interviews were analyzeddeductively (Stake, 1995) using cultural marginality (Choi, 2001) as a conceptual framework.Data analysis findings revealed three themes to which postdoctoral affairs offices must be moreattentive in the personal and professional journey of postdoctoral scholars of color: (1) preparethem for the transient nature of their positions, (2) smooth their unique work challenges, and (3)address workplace isolation and invisibility. The findings of this study could be useful topostdoctoral affairs offices and postdoctoral advisors in advocating for the needs and priorities ofthis population. By prioritizing and addressing their concerns, such offices can create a

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Madiha Qasim, North Carolina State University; Destiny M Washington, Florida International University; Lesia Crumpton-Young, Texas Southern University

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four 4-year HBCU institutionsexperienced a resignation or termination at the highest level. Additionally, research shows thatpresidents and chancellors at HBCUs have significantly shorter tenures, with an average of 3.3years than those of other four-year institutions, with an average tenure of 7 years. These changeshave been deemed a “crisis” and an added challenge to the ongoing recovery efforts of manyHBCUs disproportionately impacted by the global pandemic.Two areas that are critical for higher education institutions related to science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education are (1) the role they play in broadening theparticipation of historically excluded individuals and (2) research activity, particularly

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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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Dessaray Monique Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso ; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Cristina Villalobos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Josef Aaron Sifuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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other faced regulatory conflicts that hindered its ability tofulfill the professional development plan. Also, program staff conducted the program evaluationpost-award, limiting its depth. In conclusion, the post-baccalaureate program successfullyaddressed the need of recent STEM graduates aiming to get/have research experience,particularly those negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.IntroductionPersistent structural inequities and systems of oppression consistently hinder the advancement ofcertain demographic groups in achieving success within higher education, particularly in thefields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [1], [2] and [3]. Forinstance, White Non-Hispanic students attain more graduate degrees and

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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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Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul; Irene Mena, University of Pittsburgh

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including gender, race, ethnicity, and background using CATME Team-Maker tool. Research questions focus on the comparative performance of diverse and non-diverse teams,optimal team composition for maximizing performance, and the potential for developing universalmetrics for assessing team effectiveness in engineering education.Evaluation methods include quantitative analysis correlating team grades with diversity metrics andqualitative assessments through student surveys, providing insights into the impact of diversity on teamdynamics and academic achievement.1. IntroductionDiversity and inclusion are fundamental cornerstones in modern engineering education. Adopting a widerange of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enhances the learning

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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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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Leveraging Familia: Equipando Padres Academy Program Pilot for Hispanic Parents and Caregivers of First Generation-to- College Engineering StudentsBackground and MotivationParental support plays a crucial role in the academic success of engineering students, particularlyfor those who are first-generation college students. Parental support significantly influences theacademic achievement and persistence of engineering students. Research finds that parentalinvolvement, including emotional support, encouragement, and guidance, positively impactsstudents' confidence, motivation, and academic performance [1]. Parents who actively engage intheir children's

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

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important precursor toappreciating how those who want to work to improve representation in higher education mightcontinue to do so within the constraints of recent changes to the law. The paper includessuggestions for serving all students in a manner that comports with the new legal landscape.IntroductionIn 2023, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled that colleges may not use affirmativeaction in college admissions [1]. Many states have introduced legislation that restricts diversity,equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in public colleges, and several states have enacted suchlegislation [2]. In Texas, for example, DEI offices are no longer allowed, and public colleges maynot, for example, organize a conference that includes DEI activities

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dessaray M Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Helmut Knaust, University of Texas at El Paso

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support for the transitioning students during their time in the program. However,students will still pursue their own research agendas.IntroductionWith an increasing trend towards globalization in the STEM workforce, study abroad programsare important in helping the global economy by diversifying and building confident, culturallysensitive individuals who can understand socio-cultural nuances of different people. Highereducation aspires to prepare students for their careers and life and to provide an equitableeducational opportunity. For the first time in US history, we will become a majority-minoritynation in less than two decades [1]. This population shift will change higher education. Giventhis, it is important that those involved in education

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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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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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doscholarly research.Keywords: first generation, undergraduate research, mentoring, motivation, persistenceIntroductionThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has sought to broaden participation in STEM bydeveloping programs that create opportunities for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, likethe Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program and many others [1]-[2]. First-generation students stand to benefit from these programs since they are primarily from a lowsocioeconomic status and/or from underrepresented groups (Black or African American,Hispanic/Latino, and Asian) [3]. A 2021 report by the National Center for Science andEngineering Statistics (NCSES) showed that graduate enrollment among Hispanic or Latinostudents was 15.2