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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Destiny J. Crawford, New Mexico Tech Mechanical Engineering Department; Jett C. Emms, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Raechelle Sandoval; Curtis John O'Malley, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

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Paper ID #37405Board 150: AFRL Career STREAM Implementation at NMT (Work in Progress)Destiny J. Crawford, New Mexico Tech Mechanical Engineering Department Destiny Crawford is a current graduate student at New Mexico Tech studying Chemical Engineering for a Master’s of Engineering degree. She was a pathways mentor during the Summer 2022 AFRL Career STREAM apprenticeship program in the Mechanical Engineering Department.Jett C. Emms, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Jett Emms is a current Graduate student at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro New Mexico working towards a PhD in

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 10: Broadening Participation in P12

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna L. Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Deanna Drako; Andrea D. Beattie; Ashleigh Tierney; Enrique Guzman; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Policy at the University of Southern Cali- fornia (USC). Her research domains are organization behavior and diversity management with particular interests in diversity investment outcomes and the impact of executive level leadership diversity. Her re- search is multidisciplinary and applies methods and fields in public policy, management, political science, and sociology. Upon completion of her Bachelors of Arts degree in International Development Studies at UCLA, she began a successful career in banking and finance at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch. She has completed various post baccalaureate certifications through UCLA Anderson and the Harvard Business School; most recently, she completed her MPA at California

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Duff's Dynamic Duo: Harnessing the Power of Teamwork for STEM Excellence!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University; Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University; Sohini Gupta, Wheeler High School; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Paper ID #43697Cultivating a Budding Engineer: A Marginalized Female High Schooler’sJourney Towards an Engineering Career (Fundamental)Dr. Cristina Diordieva, Nanyang Technological University Cristina Diordieva is the Project Coordinator for the World MOON Project. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Imperial College London (LKCMedicine) and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Cristina is a co-author of a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Her research focuses on inclusivity in STEM, educational technology, massive open online courses (MOOCs), and

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia

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perceptions are what will eventuallyinform a student’s decision on where to enroll, making sure that the students have as muchinformation as possible is paramount so that they can make an informed decision of theenvironment that will best suit them. Whether students were able to set foot on campus prior toenrolling or not and the accompanying pre-college experiences inform the degree to whichstudents feel like they belong on campus, setting the starting point for their collegiate career. Thepurpose of this qualitative investigation is to compare the anticipatory socialization experiencesof eight students and understand how the experiences differed between those who were able tomake it to campus prior to enrolling and those who were not, to better

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jialing Wu, Vanderbilt University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University

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Research (EER).Dr. Medha Dalal, Arizona State University Medha Dalal’s career as an engineering education researcher focuses on addressing complex engineering education challenges by building capacity for stakeholders at the grassroots, while also informing policy. She is an assistant research professor and associate director of scholarly initiatives at the learning and teaching hub in the Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, a master’s in computer science, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Her research at the cross-roads of engineering, education, and technology seeks to transform and democratize engineering education by exploring ways of

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Britta Solheim, Wartburg College; Jack Saylor Priske, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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, and Math (STEM) careers are vital to the success of anadvanced economy [1]. People in STEM jobs represent roughly 1 in 18 workers in the UnitedStates [2]. In addition, workers in STEM earn on average 26% more than those who are notemployed in STEM fields [2]. Despite the large benefits of a STEM career, growth of STEMemployment has plateaued, and many individuals leave those fields after joining [3]. In addition,there is a significant gap between men and women working in STEM-related fields, with menoutpacing women. One potential factor in this gap can be attributed to self-efficacy.A student’s self-efficacy refers to a “Judgement about one’s ability to organize and execute thecourses of action necessary to attain a specific goal” [4, p. 1

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Lisa's Legacy: Guiding Students Toward Engineering Careers, Excellent!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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V. Sanchez Padilla, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Universidad ECOTEC, Ecuador; Lisa Schibelius, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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assuming that allstudents of color are underprepared or ”disadvantaged”. The risk lies in the possibility that thisterminology will be coupled with racial minorities long after corrective and financial actions havebeen taken and leaving these groups vulnerable to a continuous questioning of their qualificationsas they pursue their professional careers [7]. Thus, we are mindful of the use of our language andgeneralizations of populations in this study and highlight the critical challenge and importance ofcontext in understanding marginalized identity and the influence on student college choice andacademic pursuits.For students of low economic status, which can sometimes intersect with minority status, a factorto consider for the pursuit of higher

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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Paper ID #41519The Roles of Curriculum Designers and After School STEM Teachers asEnvironmental Features for High School Students’ STEM Career Access (Fundamental)Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University Allison Antink-Meyer is a pre-college science and engineering educator at Illinois State University.Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University Jeritt Williams is an assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches applied industrial automation and robotics.Dr. Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University Matthew Aldeman is an Associate Professor of Technology at Illinois

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xi Wang, Drexel University; Lingzi Wu, University of Washington; tianjiao zhao, East Carolina University; Yinhai Wang, University of Washington

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current issues in technology,environmental sustainability, and human resources, a holistic approach is essential – beginningwith early student engagement and education before college. K-12 outreach programs led byuniversities are designed to introduce students to various fields and career options. Nevertheless,there is a lack of comprehensive discussion and documentation on their benefits and results,particularly in transportation engineering. This paper presents a DOT-funded summer camphosted by a university aimed at increasing the number and diversity of students pursuing highereducation and careers in transportation-related fields. The camp curriculum comprised lecturesby senior transportation professionals, student-led projects, field trips

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Integrating Environmental Justice and Sustainability in K-12 Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Kyle Spence, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University

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Paper ID #45863Decarbonization Education for K-12: A Pilot Study on Transforming StudentPerceptions and Career Trajectories in Clean EnergyMohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Mohamed Khalafalla is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 14:Robotics and Careers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Adam T. Melvin, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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Engineering (with a minor in Biotechnology) and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engi- neering from North Carolina State University under the direct ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 ENGage LSU 2.0: Transitioning a Field Trip Experience to a Virtual Format and its Impact on Middle School Students (Evaluation)Abstract ENGage LSU is a yearly event designed to expose middle school students to differentfields and research areas of engineering to spark an interest in possible future careers. Thissingle-day field trip experience invited students to tour several labs and facilities in the Collegeof Engineering and to participate in hands-on activities conducted

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 14:Robotics and Careers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tala Katbeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; G. Benjamin Cieslinski, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hassan Bazzi

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ManagerHassan Bazzi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting STEM Education through the Preparation of Multicultural National Robotics Teams in Qatar (Evaluation)AbstractIn recent years, university outreach programs have increased as an effective method of impartinga comprehensive perspective into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)careers and disciplines to school students. Different models of STEM education exist and theimplementation of educational robotics to pre-college students has been deemed impactful ininfluencing the students’ interest in STEM fields. This is due to the accessibility of educationalrobotics as well providing an engaging, hands-on method of

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 14:Robotics and Careers

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ricardo Medina, Golecki Group; Jaylynn Kim, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Katelynn Ohk; Dominique Kisantear; Jorge Jimenez; Gavin Tian; Conor Walsh P.E., Harvard University; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tristan Robert Straight, Wartburg College; Jennah Meyer, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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preparing students for the jobs needed in the twenty-first century [1]. Accordingto one study, students with positive experiences in primary education STEM subjects are morelikely to pursue STEM at a different level [2]. In addition, females have a much lowerrepresentation than males do across typical STEM subjects. Learning STEM subjects is apathway to good jobs, and those jobs are important to the American economy [4].Achievement gaps in STEM among gender groups and the underrepresentation of females inthese fields should be addressed if the United States is to meet its educational goals [3]. Over thepast thirty years, women have made substantial educational gains in male-dominated STEMfields and careers. However, a gender imbalance still remains

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Expanding STEM Access and Belonging: Programs and Practices for Inclusive K–12 Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valentina Kuskova, University of Notre Dame; Sugana Chawla, University of Notre Dame; Robyn Brenza Kress; Stacy Garrett-Ray; Kim R Jassem MHA, MSDA, PMP, Ascension Foundation

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benefit of industry and society.Prof. Sugana Chawla, University of Notre DameRobyn Brenza KressStacy Garrett-RayKim R Jassem MHA, MSDA, PMP, Ascension Foundation ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Fostering STEM Engagement: Evaluating the Impact of the #GOALS Program on Middle-School Students' Interest and Motivation in Science and Technology (Evaluation) Valentina Kuskova 1, Sugana Chawla1, Robyn Kress 2, Stacey Garrett-Ray2, Kim Jassem2 Abstract The #GOALS (Go Out and Love Science) program, spearheaded by the Ascension Foundation for Health Equity, aims to engage middle school students from underserved communities and ignite their interest in healthcare careers. It is currently

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PCEE Instructional Showcases

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Grace Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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adulthood, career and college readiness, community schools, and research-practice partnerships.Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University Margo Williams is an Instructional Design Manager at Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering. She supports a portfolio of engineering and applied science courses and programs within the Whiting School, including BOAST over all five years of program testing, implementation, and refinement over multiple learning management systems (Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, and Schoology). She holds a B.A. in English from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and a graduate certificate in Instructional Systems Development and an M.S. in Human Centered Computing from University of

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Milhouse's Moment: Engineering Inclusivity, Everything's Coming Up Milhouse!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Nhu Tran, University of British Columbia; Jessica Wolf, University of British Columbia; Shouka Farrokh, University of British Columbia; Katherine Lyon, University of British Columbia; Robyn Newell, University of British Columbia; Jenna Felice Usprech, University of British Columbia; Karen C. Cheung, University of British Columbia; Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia

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barriers to STEMeducation opportunities are produced through intersecting axes of oppression, such as due togender, race, disability, and socioeconomic status, and can be tied to experiences ofdiscrimination and prejudice [4], [5], [6].STEM outreach programs specifically designed for identified underserved youth often aim toaddress underrepresentation within STEM, particularly within post-secondary programs orSTEM careers. We note that the framing of underrepresentation in STEM may suggest a merelack of knowledge about or opportunity to engage in STEM as the primary barrier to equity inSTEM. This framing does not acknowledge the structural exclusion inherent in STEM; manymarginalized individuals may already have opportunities to engage in STEM

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Harnessing AI and Collaborative Platforms to Personalize and Innovate K-12 STEM Curriculum

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yash Ajay Garje, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Shauna Adams, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Bruce Wellman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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semiconductor manufacturing highlights the need forrobust, resource-rich educational programs that expose students to the semiconductor andmicroelectronics fields. While formal education platforms and programs exist, they often remainrelatively inaccessible to many students, especially those who are still deciding whether topursue careers in STEM and are constrained by restrictive standards and coursework that haslittle room for such new content. This makes informal education avenues essential for attractingand retaining an interest in STEM, especially semiconductors [7]. According to [8], informaleducation provides students with opportunities to participate, practice, and feel a sense ofbelonging in the STEM ecosystem, positioning them well for making

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Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shana Lee McAlexander, Duke University; George Delagrammatikas, Duke University

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Paper ID #48806Pre-college design ”Tech for Good”: As a member of a collaborative team,students believe they can change the world.Dr. Shana Lee McAlexander, Duke University As Associate Director, Shana leads grant operations for the Harnessing AI for Understanding & Designing Materials (aiM Program), a Research Traineeship program supported by the National Science Foundation. She also serves as Associate Director of Duke STEM Academy, an immersive summer high school program featured in this paper. Shana’s research interests revolve around STEM Education; representation in science and engineering careers; access to

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 9: Practices of Mentorship & Liaisons

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington; Karen Miel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington; Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University

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Paper ID #38513Challenging the Notion of Role Models in Engineering Outreach Programsfor Youth (Fundamental)Dr. Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Kelli Paul is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Research on Learning and Technology at Indiana University where her research focuses on the development of STEM interests, identity, and career aspirations in children and adolescents.Dr. Karen Miel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Karen Miel’s research focuses on PK-16 students’ reasoning and decision-making in collaborative engi- neering design and the ways educators facilitate

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Cheng Zhu, Rowan University; Courtney A. Lemasney, Rowan University; Amanda Yannarella, Rowan University

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a quarter of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs. Inthe last twenty years, many educators and researchers have worked to develop strategies andprograms to increase the participation of women in STEM careers. Research shows that strategicintervention at the middle school-level can have great impacts on female students’ perspectivesof careers in STEM fields. At Rowan University, the Society of Women Engineers: Engineers inTraining (SWEET) Program, a program led by engineering faculty and the students of theuniversity’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), was established to help redefinethe role of women in STEM fields. Through a series of workshops, the SWEET Programexposed middle school-aged girls to

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 7: Partnerships Making It Real! II

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faiza Zafar, Rice University; Roger Ramirez, Rice University; Christina Anlynette Alston, Rice University; Carolyn Nichol, Rice University

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experiences outside of classrooms have an increasedinterest in STEM and a desire to pursue STEM careers [2]. Middle school years are prime years of career awareness, especially when students seeadults in STEM careers; it resonates with them and piques their interest [3,4]. Moreover, whenstudents engage in authentic hands-on activities and can see applications of STEM in their lives,it further motivates them to pursue STEM careers [3]. Therefore, keeping the research in mind,Introduction to Research and Innovative Design in Engineering (iRIDE) was initiated in thespring of 2019 for middle school students as an after-school extracurricular club followed by asummer academy to stimulate their interest in engineering. Using an asset-based

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Equity, Identity, and Pedagogy in Pre-College Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rasha Malaeb, American University of Beirut; Elsa Maalouf, American University of Beirut; Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Jana Sabra, American University of Beirut

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approach. We conducted around of open coding, followed by focused coding. This allowed us to generate our findingsinductively and directly from the raw data, and we further analyzed the former in the context ofthe Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT). We also conducted inter-rater reliability checks tobolster the research quality of our work. Our preliminary findings indicate that stereotypes,exposure to women engineers’ experiences, and the perception of certain engineering fields asmale-dominated influenced women’s decisions to pursue engineering studies. Additionally, highschools, universities, the media, and governmental policies were perceived as influential factorsby the female survey respondents. These diverse cultural and institutional

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Geoffrey Knowles, Bryan College; Jung Han, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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living in rural America. Public schools in rural settings serve one-thirdof all students in the United States [1], [2]. Often little attention is given toprepare these youth for careers in STEM education and a lack in programs toimprove rural science education remains [3]. Furthermore, multiple barriers existfor rural students who aspire to pursue a STEM career. The TRAILS 2.0 programis designed to help rural students overcome these challenges based on the situatedlearning theory to blend both physical and social elements of real-world learningwithin a community of practice to foster authentic learning [4], [5], [6], [7].TRAILS 2.0 adds a focus on Place-based education (PBE) [8] that utilizes aframework for rural teachers to leverage local and

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Reimagining STEM Transitions: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Post-Pandemic Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Daniels, The Johns Hopkins University; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Allison Reigel, The Johns Hopkins University; Margo K Williams, The Johns Hopkins University; Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Emily J Yanisko, American University

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University’s Whiting School of Engineering where he has served on the faculty since 2008 with secondary appointmeRachel E Durham, Notre Dame of Maryland University Rachel E. Durham (PhD, Sociology and Demography, Pennsylvania State University) is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University, and a Senior Fellow with the Baltimore Education Research Consortium (BERC). With a background in sociology of education, education policy, and demography, her research focuses on graduates’ transition to adulthood, career and college readiness, community schools, and research-practice partnerships.Ms. Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University Alisha Sparks serves as the Executive

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Krusty's Creations: Robotics and Electronics in Springfield STEAM, Hey Hey!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Robin Jephthah Rajarathinam, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Understanding the Influence of a Week-Long Electrical and ComputerEngineering Summer Camp on Middle School Students’ Interests in STEM(RTP)AbstractStudent interest in engineering at the K-12 level has been shown to predict whether students ofall backgrounds pursue engineering as a college major and career [1],[2]. Middle school is acritical time when student interest, identity, and career choices begin to solidify. Scientists havedeveloped a framework based on social cognitive theory for understanding three factors that arecritical in career pathway development in late adolescence and early adulthood, namely, "(1)Formation and elaboration of career-relevant interests, (2) Selection of academic and

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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occupations in the state (15.5%).In line with the nationwide trend, there is an identical statewide and local pressing demand tostimulate and sustain the interest in STEM careers for K-12 students, particularly for URM andfemale students, with many ‘dropping out’ of the STEM career trajectory starting in middlegrades. In the state of Georgia, there is a significant disparity between the number of computingdegrees and certificates awarded to students of color compared to White students and thatawarded to female students compared to their counterparts; only about one-third of such degreesare awarded to the students of color and around 40% to females [3]. According to the NationalGirls Collaborative Project (NGCP) [4], there exists a large gap in the K

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Saylor Priske, Wartburg College; Britta Solheim, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Jonathan D. Phillips, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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]. Studies show thatwhile parents have significant influence on students’ interest in STEM, both parents and friendshave significant influence on students’ career choice intention [6]. Role models can be apowerful influence on the way students view themselves and how they conduct their lives [5].In this study, male and female students’ interest in STEM was examined and its connection tothe presence of role models. Data was collected from summer outreach camps from 2017 to2022, although, because of COVID-19, years 2020 and 2021 are not included. These camps weredesigned to increase interest in STEM. Data was analyzed to evaluate the influence role modelscan have on students’ interest in STEM.Program DescriptionDuring the summers of 2017 to 2022

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 11: Summer Camps and more!

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas at Austin; Kiersten Elyse Fernandez; Christine Julien, University of Texas at Austin; Marialice Mastronardi, University of Texas at Austin

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a prosthetic limb from recovered materials ordesigning an electronic dance game pad. In one camp session, students primarily found out about the camp by being nominated bycounselors at their schools, with an intentional focus on recruiting students who might nototherwise be exposed to engineering. In the other camp session, parents signed up campers afterhearing about the camp via information sent through the schools. All students who applied wereaccepted to the camps. Identical pre- and post-camp surveys asked campers questions about theirknowledge of what engineers do, their interest in math and science, and what factors areimportant to them when choosing a career. Survey analysis showed that there were statisticallysignificant

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo; Maria Luisa Zamudio

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-related higher education programs, and STEM-related career pathways.Research to determine the impact of the program on students' interest, understanding, and self-efficacy towards STEM careers, as well as teachers and undergraduate students’ understandingof promoting change, will also be conducted. The Partnerships in Education and Resilience(PEAR) Common Instrument for students and teachers, and interviews with stakeholders arebeing used to support data gathering and program feedback. These data sources will be used forprogram assessment and future research.Introduction An interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, and students at Illinois State University (ISU)is collaborating with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and non-profit Community