Conference Session

Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Claudia J. Morrell, STEM Equity Initiative, LLC; Sandra Staklis, RTI International; Kevin A Jordan, RTI International

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

those traditionally underrepresented in rigorous courses and programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). She knows that an education in a STEM field leads students to life enriching, family supporting, and community building careers. Morrell brings an entrepreneurial spirit to every effort she undertakes. From developing and leading a research center for advancing women and IT at the University of Maryland Baltimore County to creating an international effort on behalf of women and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the United Nations and the World Bank to serving as the Chief Operations Officer for the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE). Morrell has developed

Conference Session

Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Bowman, University of North Dakota; Bethany Jean Klemetsrud P.E., University of North Dakota; Emine Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota; Erin Lacina

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

-efficacy to embed engineering in their curricula in ways that meaningfullyconnect to students’ lives and communities [2]. Traditional “engineering” building tasks candisenfranchise students from non-dominant groups, particularly Indigenous communities, becausethere is a lack of connection to multiple epistemologies, specifically those focusing on culturalcompetency, identity, and relationships with the natural world [6]. Focusing on how engineeringeducation can be reframed as equity-centered, inclusive of diverse voices and ways of learning, isessential to increasing participation and outcomes in engineering.Supporting teachers in employing a culturally relevant approach to engineering requires new andimproved professional development (PD

Conference Session

Principal Skinner's Secrets: Cultivating STEM in Remote Locations, Steamed Hams!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monsuru O Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Calsey T Nez, Navajo Technical University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

) are vital in offering higher education and culturally relevantlearning environments for Native American students. TCUs should seize every opportunity to introduceengineering programs and develop dual-credit engineering partnerships with local school districts. Suchprograms can significantly impact steering young Native Americans towards engineering careers.6. Conclusion6.1 Respond to Research Question / ObjectiveThe effectiveness of the Dual-Credit Engineering program was assessed through several key questions: • How do participating students gain engineering knowledge in the project?Participating students reported a sense of accomplishment, indicating that the program effectivelypromotes their self-efficacy and provides exposure to the