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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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students in their academic and professional careershas become increasingly critical [1]. In previous literature on the subject of higher educationtransfer students, two categories of transfer students were identified regarding their subsequentsuccess in their careers [10, 11]. The critical difference is that students who plan the transfer beforeattending community college were more likely to succeed than those who did not plan early[18].However, even with planning, there are still factors that are imperative to transfer student successpost-transfer. Previous literature considers personal [11, 8, 9, 19] and academic factors about thesedifferences [11, 8, 9, 19]. Major factors identified in the past research include social isolation,finance

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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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students' intentions towardsgraduate engineering studies, as well as investigating the lived experiences of engineeringgraduate and undergraduate students at the Faculty across their intersectional identity factors.This paper specifically draws from the survey’s initial segment, including data on participants'demographics, educational backgrounds, undergraduate participants’ future graduate study plans,and graduate participants’ re-evaluation of their decisions to continue graduate studies. Over 600students participated, with 413 responses analyzed quantitatively, focusing on the first 26questions to assess decision influences. Statistical analyses, including Pearson’s Chi-SquaredTest and logistic regression, were applied to pinpoint significant

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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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actively involved inguiding them throughout their research journeys and future academic plans. However,participants also articulated a need for incorporating more professional development activities inthis program, especially in preparation for graduate or professional school.In terms of program implementation, the program’s staff experienced administrative challengeswhen compensating participants and with low levels of involvement from faculty mentors in thementorship workshops facilitated by the program staff. Despite these challenges, participantsremained enthusiastic and reported minimal disruptions in their research experiences as they alsoexpressed appreciation for the transparency of the program's staff in addressing and

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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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Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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consider marginalized communities and underrepresented groupsin the resilient infrastructure development processes associated with hazard risks. Enhancedequality has the potential to boost community adaptability and lessen the unequal allocation oflosses and damages resulting from extreme events.The concept of resilience has gained significant attention focusing on effectively managingdisruptions, challenges, and shocks within systems, particularly in disaster risk management [4].It involves the ability to plan for, absorb, recover from, and adapt to adverse events [5].However, communities of color and other marginalized and socially vulnerable groups frequentlylack the resources and expertise necessary to participate in risk mitigation, planning

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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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university’s collection ofHispanic-related rare books, including recorded oral histories and literary Chicano collections,numerous dissertations and theses, and related multimedia including audio, photos, and videos. Our anticipated timeline for this project is -- Month 1: Initial team meeting. Initiate recurringmeetings to align with course learning objectives from selected instructors. Deliver projectdevelopment plan detailing major activities and milestones, semi-annual status updates, andregular review by Library personnel. Months 2-9: Begin developing web module and landing pageemploying Application Programming Interface (API) to access Library of Congress resources.Months 3-9: Engage students, instructors, and other LOC awardees in live and

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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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engineering solutions to enhance the resilience of infrastructure, such as earthquake-resistant building design, flood control, and sustainable urban planning [12]. c. Case Studies: Use real-world disaster events as case studies to illustrate the importance of resilience in disaster management. Analyze how engineering decisions can impact the resilience of a community[12]. d. Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourage collaboration with other disciplines, such as environmental science, sociology, and public policy, to understand the multifaceted nature of resilience[13]. e. Emergency Management and Response: Teach the principles of effective disaster response and management, including incident command

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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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),that is a comprehensive individualized program designed specifically for engineering studentswith ASD [8]. This pioneering program is a collaborative effort between the Fulton Schools ofEngineering (FSE) and the College of Health Solutions (CHS), aimed at providing tailoredsupport in the form of peer mentoring, social engagement, and career readiness. Whenengineering students enroll in the EASE program and begin their college education at ASU, theyare paired with two peer mentors, one from FSE and one from CHS. The mentors first focus onthe transition to college by helping their mentees find relevant resources. Then, the mentors startprioritizing assignment organization, planning, and other executive functioning skills. Thestudents will have

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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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determined that this issue metthe requirements of a Rapid Response Research (RAPID) proposal. The proposed research planincluded the planning and executing a convening of HBCU presidents, chancellors, executivecabinet members, and industry partners. Before the convening, a proposed schedule will bedeveloped, and invited attendees will be finalized. As a part of the convening agenda, our teamwould have a section discussing the data found within the initial survey. This would serve as anopportunity for us to conduct a form of validation of the findings. Essentially, the attendeeswould review and discuss the findings from the pilot survey while our research teamsimultaneously captures this feedback and discussion points. This process would serve as

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

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as me. So, yeah, I love this program… don't ever leave, ever.”Professional developmentSurvey results indicated GradTrack assisted students in understanding what they wanted to do intheir future career (Fig 2; mean = 3.73 ± 0.28) and managing time and priorities well (Fig 2;mean = 3.56 ± 0.33). The specific skill of making an individual development plan, while stillabove neutral (3.0), was the lowest rated question in the professional development block (Fig 2;mean = 3.31 ± 0.33). This could be a practical tool to introduce within future GradTrackprograms.Participants also reflected on the professional development they received from GradTrack andhow that has helped them in their graduate program. One student said:“[…] just learning how to

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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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Huffman, North Central Texas College Debbie Huffman, Dean of Instruction for Career & Technical Education (CTE) at North Central Texas College, holds a Master of Science in Computer Education & Cognitive Systems and a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in Applied Technology & Performance Improvement from the University of North Texas. She is dedicated to providing students the opportunity to positively change their lives through workforce education. Dean Huffman has over 25 years of experience in higher education where she has provided leadership in the planning, implementation and assessment of curriculum and programs within the CTE Division. She has served on the Texas Association of College

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

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postdoctoral affairs offices can better support thempersonally and professionally?Participants. A total of 10 postdoctoral scholars of color were recruited and interviewed for thisstudy. All participants were invited based on their involvement in an AGEP PostdoctoralEngineering Alliance, which focuses on the career development needs of engineeringpostdoctoral scholars of color who plan to move into tenure-track faculty positions. Allparticipants are from one of three higher education institutions located in the southern UnitedStates. One of the institutions is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) classified asa doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Another is a predominately Whiteinstitution (PWI) classified as a public

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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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Appendix section at the end ofthis article. In the first part, prompts focused on interns’ professional goals and interests, highschool academic environment, formulation of career pathways, influences and sources ofinformation, and other factors that influence career direction and professional identitydevelopment. In the second part, prompts focused on the students’ experiences while completingtheir projects, including influences of presentations and site visits, research design choices,obstacles, improvisation, or planning engaged to overcome obstacles or take advantage ofemerging opportunities, communication practices, interactions among interns and instructors,and other factors that relate to the ways engineering practice was enacted throughout

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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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Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Haiying Long; Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University

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who transferred from a community college or a lateraltransfer student from a four-year university. Undergraduate non-FTIC refers to internationalstudents specifically recruited to increase the number of international students at SU.The database was organized into a Microsoft Excel file. The file includes the following datacategories: academic year, academic plan, department, starting age, current age, studentadmission type, Pell Grant eligibility, marital status, dependent status, children status, adjustedgross income, standard earned income, enrollment status, gender, ethnicity, and highest degreelevel held. Table 1 lists the data categories for this data file and describes the category. Toconnect these categories to the seven

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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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perspectives, develop intercultural skills, and gain adeeper understanding of their field within a global context. These indicators of educationaleffectiveness (retention rates, shorter graduation rates) are specifically powerful forunderrepresented minority students as these groups have lower graduation and retention ratesthan their White counterparts [6]. Barriers to studying abroad for STEM StudentsDespite these advantages, there are notable barriers that hinder STEM students fromparticipating in study abroad programs. Highly structured degree plans in STEM fields can makeit challenging for students to find suitable study abroad opportunities that align with theiracademic requirements [7]. Additionally, difficulties in transferring credits, 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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Makayla Headley, Clemson University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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underrepresentedminorities. Coppin State University’s 5-year strategic plan aims to address the nation’s obligationto strengthen and diversify the STEM workforce (Eugene et al., 2013). A scholarship programbetween Spelman and NASA targets the enhancement of representation, especially amongwomen from minority backgrounds, in STEM fields through a DDEP (Falconer & Guy, 1989).The DDEP collaboration between The Atlanta University Center (AUC) and Georgia TechInstitute of Technology originated to enhance STEM access for minority students and focuses onattracting and increasing minority representation in STEM fields (Jackson, 2007). All the articlesin this cluster referenced DDEPs as pivotal means for creating a broader impact in developing adiverse, globally

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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, 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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion 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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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 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