several premier journals, including the Journal of Educational Psychology, Journal of Higher Education, and Science and Engineering and Ethics. She is a contributing author to several books published by Oxford University Press, Teachers College Press, and University of California Press. She served as President for the Korean American Educational Researchers Association, including President in 2013-2014, and Chair of the KAERA Board of Directors in 2019-2020.Dr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute Jerry Dahlberg is the Senior Director of Research at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. Prior to joining UTSI, he was an Assistant Teaching Professor and Senior Design Committee Chair at the
Paper ID #47033When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges andStrengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree(Research)Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at
Paper ID #46620Am I The Villain?: How Critical Reflection Gaps in Individual UniversityDecision-Makers Affect Access ProgramsMr. Obumneme Godson Osele, Stanford University Obumneme Godson Osele (he/him) is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at Stanford University. His research involves designing mechanically compliant growing robots to manipulate objects with significant payloads for applications ranging from patient transfer to aerial manipulation. He is a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, Stanford Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Fellow, GEM Associate Fellow, SystemX Robotics DEI Fellow and a Stanford
Paper ID #47798Work-In-Progress: Exploring the Contributions of Varied Neurotypes to Innovationin Engineering Teams through Qualitative Analysis of Reflective MemosDr. Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She specializes in teaching the fate and transport of contaminants as well as capstone design projects. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of
Paper ID #46714Work-in-Progress: Evaluating the impact of changes in DEI programs, policies,and initiatives on graduate student experiences across three HSI universitiesDr. Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin Adrian Rodriguez is a Senior Engineering Content Developer for zyBooks, a Wiley brand and a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include engineering education, multibody dynamics, contact and impact with friction, electro-mechanical systems, and nonlinear dynamics. He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas
Paper ID #48152The Effect on Classroom Modality on The Learning Outcomes of LatinxStudents in STEMProf. Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College Professor Fahad Khan is a Mechanical Engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Professor Khan’s background includes: a ten-year work in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia, graduate research in thermos fluids, and a Master of Business Administration in Industrial Management. For the last 10 years, Professor Khan has been teaching at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in the Department of Energy Systems Technologies
Paper ID #48705The First AI+ Health & Humanoids Camp for Underrepresented MinorityMiddle School Girls in South Carolina (Work in Progress)Dr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she worked across diverse industries, including government contracting, manufacturing, entrepreneurial endeavors, and educational publishing. Enthusiastic about sharing her expertise, Dr. Singleton is
Paper ID #49086The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in ConstructionManagementSimonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College Ms. Simonne Whitmore, P.E., is a licensed professional engineer with a passion for education, research, and community advancement. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern University and A&M College. Driven by a desire to delve deeper into the complexities of construction management, she pursued and attained her Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction Management from the University of
Paper ID #48983The Impact of High Context Untimed Exams and Mandatory Office Hours inan Engineering Fundamental Course Equity Indices (Work in Progress)Dr. Aldo R Pinon Villarreal, Angelo State University Dr Aldo Pinon-Villarreal is an associate professor of water resources at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He obtained his MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University. He has published eight research articles and a book chapter from his work done in the use of remote sensing and GIS to characterize crop field evapotranspiration, riparian revegetation, and using soil amendments to increase
Co-Director of the Center for Economic Education/Small and Minority Entrepreneurship from 2007-2017 to improve economic and entrepreneurship education to underserved communities where ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #46645 she hosted and led workshops for K-12 teachers to develop the economic and entrepreneurial way of thinking and deploy strategies for teaching economics. Dr. Monds is a graduate of two nationally recognized professional development programs - Babson College’s Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators (SEE) and Oklahoma State University’s Experiential
Paper ID #48736Understanding the needs of students to make Mathematics and other STEMContents more accessible in college Engineering coursesXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a master’s student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with interests in CS education and AIGCDelu Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Delu Zhao is a Senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign majoring in Computer Science and Economics. He is an undergraduate research assistant passionate about improving education for all students.Alan Tao
Paper ID #48726Unraveling Intersecting Hispanic and Latin´e Engineering Student Identitiesto Understand Sense of Belonging at a Hispanic Serving InstitutionMelissa Lepe, University of California, Irvine Melissa Lepe is a Ph.D. student at the University of California-Irvine. Her research interests include aircraft sustainability, aeroacoustics, and engineering education. Through her work at the UCI Aircraft Systems Laboratory and the STREAM Laboratory, she has worked on merging her interests in aviation and education to promote inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the aerospace field.Spencer Currie, University of
Paper ID #45952”I cannot relate”: The Importance Socioeconomic Status in the Journeys ofWomen of Color in Academia (Research)Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Education program. She researches topics such as engineering ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement. Bielefeldt is a Fellow of the ASEE and a licensed P.E. in Colorado.Sheila Davis, University of Colorado Boulder
Paper ID #47475”We just get stereotyped:” A Comparative Analysis of the Experiences ofUndergraduate Women of Color and White Women in Engineering (Workin Progress)Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis, Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social structures challenge or
Paper ID #48309”You need to be able to isolate them:” Men allies leveraging mitigation as astrategy towards gender equity in STEM (Work in Progress)Dr. Danielle V. Lewis, Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social structures challenge or uphold hegemonic
Paper ID #48748(WIP) Rebooting Success: Building the Tech-Driven Workforce of TodayDr. Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College Dr. Billionniere is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Miami Dade College (MDC). Over the past four years, she has helped secure more than $4 million in funding, which has been instrumental in developing innovative educational programs and a high-tech learning hub aimed at empowering underrepresented communities and addressing evolving workforce demands. Her teaching, leadership, and mentorship have garnered significant recognition, including the 2021-2023 Northern Trust
strategic plan with the College’s 52-member board of directors, and supported the College in reducing their budget by 6% across all functional areas. In addition to these experiences, Gwen has conducted over 130 grant-funded education and research-based evaluations, collectively throughout the United States. Gwen received her bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1984, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 1996, and a PhD in Education Administration in 1999, both from Indiana State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Beyond Scholarships: A Comparative Analysis of Institutional Approaches to Students Retention and Academic
Paper ID #39575Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality: ADiscourse Analysis of the Experiences of a Female UndergraduateInternational and Transracial Adoptee in Engineering (Research)Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida Inter- national University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests
Paper ID #38289A Narrative Analysis of Black, Latino/a/x, and Indigenous Students’Sense of Belonging in Engineering at a Predominantly White InstitutionGerard Dorv`e-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh Gerard Dorv`e-Lewis (he/him) is a higher education Ph.D. student and scholar at the University of Pitts- burgh. His broad research interests include emerging adulthood, equity, inclusion, and justice in higher education, first-generation college students, Black students, sense of belonging, and student success. Be- fore beginning his doctoral journey, he worked full-time in student affairs at the University of Florida
Paper ID #39561Enhancing the Persistence and Retention Rates of the UnderrepresentedMinority Students in the Engineering Colleges through StrategicInterventionsDr. Felix F. Udo-Eyo, Temple University Associate Professor of Instruction Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023WIP: Enhancing the Persistence and Retention Rates of Underrepresented MinorityStudents within Engineering Colleges through Strategic InterventionsFelix F. Udoeyo, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Instruction, Temple University, Department of Civil
representation of Black Ph.D.s in engineering,Proceedings of the American Association of Engineering Education, MIND Division, June 25, 28,2023, Baltimore, MD. 12
Paper ID #40014Opportunities and Barriers to UDL-Based Course Designs for InclusiveLearning in Undergraduate Engineering and other STEM CoursesSujit Varadhan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Sujit Varadhan is a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Computer Sci- ence. He is an undergraduate research assistant as well as a frontend developer on ClassTranscribe.Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a Math and CS senior student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Delu Louis ZhaoAnanya Agarwal, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignDavid Dalpiaz
Paper ID #37153Facing a Double Pandemic: Viewpoints of African American EngineeringStudents during COVID-19 and Racial Unrest in the United StatesDr. Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Lewis believes in creating a diverse engineering field and strives to do so through connecting with teaching, and mentoring future engineers. She has devoted her life to this mission through her leadership and lifetime membership in
Paper ID #37808On the Relationship Between Race, Gender, and Student Success from FirstYear to Second Year in EngineeringAllison Kelly Murray, Marquette University Dr. Allison K. Murray is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Marquette University. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. Her research includes inclusive pedagogy and the effects of belonging on student success. She has a active research program in additive manufacturing.Kathryn Ermentrout ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 On the Relationship Between Race
Paper ID #43379Accessibility Nuggets, Video Vignettes, and Other Instructor DevelopmentApproaches to Foster UDL Adoption and Inclusive Engineering EducationDelu Louis ZhaoMeghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAlan Tao, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignSujit Varadhan, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sujit Varadhan is a Junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Computer Science. He is an undergraduate research assistant as well as a frontend developer on ClassTranscribe.Dr. Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois Urbana
Paper ID #43233A Review of the Literature on Students’ Experiences in Historically BlackColleges and Universities Dual-Degree Engineering ProgramsMakayla Headley, Clemson University I am a doctoral student in Engineering and Science Education. My research interest include engineering curriculum and accreditation.Dr. Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University Dr. Trina Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University and the founder of m3i Journey, a start-up focused on research-based, personalized, holistic, innovative, relevant, and engaging (PHIRE
Paper ID #42275Work-In-Progress: Mentoring and motivating first generation undergraduatestudents in engineering to conduct research and persist in STEMDr. Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin Adrian Rodriguez is an Engineering Content Developer for zyBooks, a Wiley brand and a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include engineering education, multibody dynamics, contact and impact with friction, electro-mechanical systems, and nonlinear dynamics. He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and his M.S
Paper ID #40027Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance: Student-PerceivedAccessibility, Belongingness, and Self-Efficacy in Connection to the Useof Digital Notes in Engineering and Computing CoursesXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a Math&CS senior student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Kang SunZhiyuan Xiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign I am a master student studying computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and I am interested in software developing, artificial intelligence and other creative job to help other people and to
many international conferences.Shebuti Rayana, SUNY, Old Westbury Shebuti Rayana is an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at the State University of New York at Old Westbury (SUNY OW). She earned her PhD from the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University. Before moving to the United States for higher studies, she completed BSc from Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Shebuti Rayana’s research is to build a safe and secure digital world with the help of cutting- edge Data Mining techniques. During her PhD, she was involved in several projects funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), Defense Advanced Research
Paper ID #38199Are Construction Management Education Programs Producing SufficientNumbers of Minority Graduates to Meet Demand?Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M CollegeOpeyemi Peter Ojajuni ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Are Construction Management Education Programs Producing Sufficient Numbers of Minority Graduates to Meet Demand?Abstract – The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for qualified constructionmanagers will grow eight percent between 2021 and 2031. It is anticipated that much of thisdemand will be generated by construction projects funded by the Investment