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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria L Espino, University of Washington; Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington

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, and the Journal of Applied Research in theCommunity College. For this review, the team bound the study and selection criteria to ensure that thescholarship included was relevant to the topical area rather than simply relying on theresearchers’ familiarity or agreement with the available scholarship. Exclusion criteria wereidentified to outline how researchers eliminated studies from consideration and defined thepurpose of the study (DePoy & Gitlin, 1994). For this study, inclusion and exclusion criteriaincluded: 1 1. The study was published between 2013 and 2023. 2. The study was peer-reviewed articles, book chapters

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Pamela J Silvers, Mentor-Connect/Florence Darlington; Buffy Quinn, University of Southern Mississippi

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have experience in managing a grant-funded project using industry-standard techniques.Guiding new grantees in applying Project Management skills as they implement NSF ATE-funded grants for the first time holds promise for improving project outcomes, reducing thefrustration of a steep learning curve for new PIs, and encouraging follow-on grant proposals tothe ATE Program.The first two principles of project management, (1) set clear objectives from the start and (2)create a project plan, are required to receive a first grant from NSF. When a grant award isreceived, two-year college faculty are invariably faced with working grant-funded activities intotheir already heavily-scheduled work weeks. Knowing about and employing project managementskills

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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graduate students and learningto develop professional skills. As the MAE was also conducted with students throughout all ofCECAS (n=1174), we are able to compare the results of SPECTRA students with data fromacross the entire college. Preliminary results show some statistically significant differencesbetween SPECTRA students and all of CECAS in subcategories within student sense ofbelonging and future-oriented motivation. The qualitative data from interviews was used tofurther explore these findings.SPECTRA Background The Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers (SPECTRA) programis a NSF funded (Award#1834081) project which aims to accomplish three goals: (1) to provide scholarship opportunities to low-income

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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identifies undergraduate researchexperiences (UREs) as a high impact practice for increasing student success and retention inSTEM (science, technology, engineering and math) majors [1] [2]. Studies credit undergraduateresearch with benefiting students’ sense of belonging, increasing their interest in graduatestudies, and contributing to their development of attitudes and thinking habits important tosuccess in STEM curricula.The implementation of undergraduate research in a community college engineering transferprogram presents several challenges. Most community college faculty do not lead a technicalresearch program and generally lack the facilities and equipment necessary to do so. Communitycollege students typically have limited availability to

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Christy Jenkins Brown, Clemson University

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Education, all from the University of Georgia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Quantitative Exploration of Geographic and Demographic Variability in Transfer Student Capital Assets and Supports for Pre-Transfer Engineering Student1. IntroductionStudents beginning their higher education at community colleges transfer and graduate atalarmingly low rates despite the fact that over 80 percent intend to transfer [1]. In fact, onaverage, of every 100 degree seeking community college students only 31 actually transfer to afour-year institution and of those students only 14 earn a bachelor’s degree in six years [1]. Andas alarming as these numbers appear

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Chaouki T Abdallah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Andrew Karl Koch, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

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computable given appropriate relevant informa-tion. Finally, a discussion is provided regarding possible approaches that could be used to ensureessential transfer-related data and information is readily available across the system of higher edu-cation.IntroductionMore than fifty years ago, economist George Akerlof published a paper that explored how thequality of goods exchanged in a market tends to degrade when information asymmetry exists be-tween buyers and sellers.1 Akerlof considered the market for used cars as an example, and hedemonstrated that because buyers are generally not able to distinguish between “cream puffs” and“lemons,” they are only willing to pay a price that corresponds to the average value between thesetwo extremes. This tends

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University

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students.Palm Beach State College (PBSC): Serving more than 40,000 students, with 27.5% identifyingas Hispanic and 53% of full-time students eligible for need-based aid. PBSC offers 130 programsand 13 primary areas of study, including Computer Science & Information Technology andScience & Environment. It is a significant producer of Associate degrees and serves as a crucialpathway for students to seamlessly transfer to FAU, a requirement for participation in the presentproject.III. Student Enrollment and Graduation TrendsIII.1 National Trends in 2-Year College Enrollment and Graduation of AA STEM MajorsThe plethora of data and institutional/organizational reports provide clear evidence of the more-than-anticipated impact of Covid-19 not only on

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Jenna Wong P.E., San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis

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of AI.IntroductionCommunity colleges play a crucial role in advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics) education by providing accessible pathways for students from diversebackgrounds to enter and excel in these fields [1]. These institutions offer affordable tuition,flexible scheduling, and a supportive learning environment, making STEM education moreattainable for many individuals who may not have access to traditional four-year universities.Additionally, community colleges often collaborate with local industries to develop specializedprograms tailored to the needs of the regional workforce, ensuring that students graduate withrelevant skills and knowledge. By offering foundational STEM courses, associate degrees

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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graduation rates. Also, the findings holdthe potential to serve as a benchmark for other MSIs nationwide seeking support and tracking ofBlack transfer students in engineering to promote their educational attainment.IntroductionUpward transfer pathways, which facilitate students' movement from community colleges (CCs)to four-year colleges and universities, are of significant national importance [1]. In science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs, the upward transfer pathways increaseSTEM graduates and the capacity of the workforce [2]. In particular, these pathways are pivotalfor 1) Broadening participation in engineering, 2) Increasing the number of future engineers, and3) Promoting educational equity and workforce development in the

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah L. Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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specialization in Medical Imaging and Devices. Her research interests include broadening participation in engineering, engineering pedagogy, and developing career pathways for Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work In Progress: Barriers to Developing Computing Identity in Community College Introductory AI CoursesAs students from diverse backgrounds including different genders, races, socioeconomic status, and agespursue higher education to enter the computing field, community colleges act as a key point of entry totheir education [1], [2]. These programs allow students exposure and experiences relative to thecomputing field to

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Dillon, University of Washington; EC Cline, University of Washington Tacoma; Emese Hadnagy, University of Washington Tacoma ; Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amanda K Sesko, University of Washington Tacoma; Rebecca N Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Noelle Wilson

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a four year institution is a well documented challenge forSTEM students [1]. Engineering is a difficult major, and full of systemic barriers for students fromhistorically excluded groups [2,3]. High impact practices have been shown to support students inengineering and STEM disciplines to persist in the major [4,5].Undergraduate research experiences are a type of high impact practice that have consistently been shownto offer benefits to students, including retention. Research experiences for undergraduates are a wellestablished method to support underrepresented students [6–8]. A CURE is a research experience that isincluded in an undergraduate class with the goal of providing an authentic research journey to students[9].Our research team

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Will Tyson, University of South Florida; Sanjukta Bhanja, University of South Florida; Geeti Anwar, University of South Florida; Elise Kuechle, University of South Florida

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findings highlight how S-STEM program elements manifest in the lives of low-incomecommunity college transfer engineering students. The findings underscore the need for increasedsupport for students from low-income backgrounds and demonstrate that financial and co-curricular support positions them for greater success. These insights not only inform scholarshipprograms but should also urge educational institutions to actively provide holistic support forstudents on their academic and professional journeys.1. IntroductionThis paper presents initial findings on the impact of the National Science Foundation (NSF)Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) program on community college transfer students pursuingengineering degrees at a four-year university. Transfer

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan G. Dimitriu P.E., San Antonio College; Clint Taylor; Sam Ximenes, WEX Foundation; Shazia Iqbal, Rice University; Kathryn Bolish

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engineering courses and other STEM programs[1-6]. Furthermore, studies indicate that enhanced 3D visualization abilities contribute tohigher retention and graduation rates, especially among underrepresented groups in thefield of engineering [7-12]. New studies add more details to the growing amount ofinformation demonstrating the need to improve the way STEM subjects are taught inschools [13-17].As a result of these obvious needs, a new program has been developed to help prepareparticipants for STEM careers by enhancing various mental skills. The focus on spatialskills was expanded to 3D visualization, analytical abilities, and pattern recognition. Theprogram has been introduced in a previous paper [18] and has seen successfulimplementation in

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ed Bassett, Texas A&M University; Cindy Lawley, Texas A&M University

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Pathway”, NISTS Conference, Portland OR. 1/2023; Onate, P., Bassett, E., De Sousa, D., Innovation Conference, ”Texas A&M – Dallas College: A New Way to an Engineering Degree” (3/2023); Cedor, T., Bassett, E., Onate,P. TRACS Summit, ”Promoting Social Capital and Environmental Citizenship: Partnership between A&M, Dallas College, and Chevron.” Bassett, E., De Sousa, D., TACAC Conference ”Alternative Pathways to Engineering Majors” (9/2022).Dr. Cindy Lawley, Texas A&M University Dr. Cindy Lawley is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Academic and Outreach Programs and is responsible for the PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach Program, the Engineering Academies Program, the Professional and

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector; Gabe Hanzel-Sello; Ivanna Abreu

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institutions in four states tosubsidize 160 internships for community college students.These structured and supported internships consisted of the following best practices:Financial Support 1 ● Stipends of at least $7,000 were provided to participants. Partners recognize that finances are a major barrier to persistence in STEM undergraduate pathways, and many low- income/first-generation students work simultaneously while attending school. Students need a competitive financial incentive to mirror top internships in the field. ● Leveraging funds to pay for internship positions prioritized for STEM Core students. Growth Sector

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Anne K Flesher, Truckee Meadows Community College; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno

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recipient of the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award, F. Donald Tibbitt’s Distinguished Teaching Award, The Nevada Women’s Fun Woman of Achievement Award, and the UNR College of Engineering Excellence Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) Projects in the Two-Year College Context: Best Practices for Preparing a ProposalAbstract According to the National Science Foundation website, the Directorates for Engineering(ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) fund projects through the Revolutionizing EngineeringDepartments (RED) program to support “revolutionary new approaches to engineering education[1]”. Within the RED Program, funding

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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their STEM courses and 59% were retained the following year,a 22% gap in 1-year retention compared to the institution overall.Although the retention rate is above average, there is data that shows students in critical coursepairings, such as Physics 1—Calc 1 have a difficult time when taking both courses during thesame semester, which is often the case for many STEM majors. There we investigate howstudents are utilizing support services to increase their academic achievements.Literature Review and Theoretical FrameworkEarly studies on student retention heavily emphasized the role of an individual students’personality, abilities, motivation, and shortcomings (Berger et al, 2012; Habley et al, 2012; Tinto,1993;). Vincent Tinto criticized these

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A Adams P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College

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project was developed through a collaboration between two community college faculty atCuesta College in San Luis Obispo, California as part of an LSAMP (Louis Stokes for MinorityParticipation in STEM) NSF grant. The overall goal of the grant is to support traditionallyunderserved students majoring in STEM succeed at the community college and to transfer into afour-year institution as STEM majors. One of the main pillars of the program is to expose studentsat the community college level to undergraduate research so that when they transfer, they have hadequitable access to similar experiences as their university and white student counterparts.The framework presented is supported by research that shows that 1) undergraduate research is ahigh impact

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University; Collins N. Vaye, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University

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microsystems. In 2005 he left JHUAPL for a fellowship with the National Academies and researched methods of increasing the number of women in engineering. Later that year, he briefly served as a mathematics instructor in Baltimore City High Schools. From 2005 through 2018, Dr. Berhane directed engineering recruitment and scholarship programs for the University of Maryland. He oversaw an increase in the admission of students of color and women during his tenure and supported initiatives that reduce the time to degree for transfers from Maryland community colleges. The broader implications of his research are informed by his comprehensive experiences as a college administrator. His areas of scholarly interest include: 1

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Conner, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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in an Undergraduate Transfer ProgramIntroduction The Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers (SPECTRA) programis an NSF-STEM that supports high-achieving low-income students who intend to transfer froma technical college to Clemson University, a large R1 institution, and pursue engineering orcomputing degrees. The three goals of the program are as follows: (1) provide scholarshipopportunities to low-income students pursuing engineering or computing at Clemson, (2) buildcohorts of transfer students to support their transition into Clemson University, (3) assess itsprogress internally and externally to assist the transfer students and improve the program Having support at a community college, such as through a

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Foeday Zinnah, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Muhammad Asghar P.E., University of Cincinnati

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Workforce Development- A Systematic Literature ReviewAbstractWhile non-degree credentials hold the potential to revolutionize access to the STEM workforceby providing more opportunities and pathways to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities[1], a critical challenge to their use lies in the ways learners, academic institutions, andemployers understand and value non-degree credentialing programs. This work-in-progresspaper aims to synthesize the empirical published literature on the impact of non-degreecredentials related to STEM workforce development. This review aims to synthesize relevantinformation and develop guidelines for future research and two-year college education practicerelated to non-degreed workforce

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood P.E., The Citadel

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impact on those with less exposure to tertiary education. Assignment instructions,student submission rates, and faculty/student feedback are included to inform others who wish toimplement this model.IntroductionThe Good Old-Fashioned Student Framework [1] implemented at The Citadel in the School ofEngineering provides a structured and scaffolded approach to help students practice skills related toreading textbooks, taking notes, and learning reflectively from homework assignments among otheractivities. Many current faculty members may remember from their own undergraduate experience thatthey received no training on how to interact with textbooks or homework. Often described as part of the“hidden curriculum” of college, there was an understanding

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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transition from a community college to a four-year university is a critical time in a student'sacademic journey, often accompanied by significant challenges. Many students have to adjust tonew academic expectations, navigate unfamiliar institutional cultures, and form connectionswithin a new peer and faculty network. These difficulties lead to what is commonly called“transfer shock,” impacting students' confidence and hindering their academic progress,particularly during their initial terms at a new institution. Prior research has shown that transferstudents experience higher dropout risks and lower first-year GPAs due to these transitionalbarriers [1], [2].For low-income and first-generation students, these challenges are often amplified by

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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scholar and a student advocate, Dr. Espino believes in centering, humanizing, empowering, and supporting the communities in which we serve through practical and policy reform. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 From Staff to Students: Centering Critical Relevant Pedagogy and Community Cultural Wealth in an S-STEM program [work-in progress]AbstractFostering a strong and diverse STEM workforce is essential for driving innovation [1]. Thisqualitative phenomenological research study examines the experiences of academically talented,low-income students in STEM fields who participate in a S-STEM scholarship at a communitycollege, and the faculty and staff that are involved with the S-STEM grant

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paulina Z. Sidwell, McLennan Community College; April K. Andreas, East Texas A&M University; Michelle Pettijohn Powell, Waco Independent School District

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final Engineering Skills Self-EfficacyScale [1]. This scale measures self-efficacy in three key areas: experimental, tinkering, anddesign. The survey will be administered again at the end of each of the following five subsequentsemesters to track changes in self-efficacy based on workshop utilization for various courses’projects.BackgroundWhile it’s widely recognized that nearly half of students who graduate from four-yearuniversities start their education at community colleges [2], the numbers are notably lower forengineering students. Only 43% of engineering graduates have attended a community college,and just 13% have earned an associate degree [3]. Community colleges also enroll a higherpercentage of underrepresented minority groups, with

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington; Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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University in her hometown of Milwaukee, WI. She completed her Bachelors degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Community and Nonprofit Leadership and Gender and Women studies. As a scholar and a student advocate, Dr. Espino believes in centering, humanizing, empowering, and supporting the communities in which we serve through practical and policy reform. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Navigating S-STEM: Student Perspectives on Success in Community College [work-in progress]AbstractBuilding a robust and diverse STEM workforce is essential for fostering innovation andaddressing global challenges [1]. This qualitative

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Daniel I. Adeniranye, Florida International University; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder

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, particularly underserved students in STEM, face challengesin achieving their educational aspirations due to a lack of what we define as “college capital”—that is, the access to academic, co-curricular, social, financial, and professional support thatstudents need to be successful within institutions of higher education. As an academic andprofessional initiative aiming to bolster students’ college capital and promote students’engineering achievement, the Engineering Momentum Program provides: 1) academic support toensure program participants are prepared to succeed in calculus, which is a gateway course forengineering majors; 2) paid research internships to guide students toward engineering careers;and 3) transfer advising to help students navigate the

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Ana Mazilu, College of Lake County

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academicallytalented, low-income students who graduate and contribute to the American innovation economywith their STEM knowledge [1]. Students frequently start at community colleges not only due tothe proximity to their home but also to lower their overall costs because of their own financiallimitations. In addition, community students are often from underserved communities andpopulations enabling them to bring a broader perspective to the classroom and ultimately theirworkplace [2], [3].As important as it is for these students to gain access to the degree path, it is equally important toretain them throughout their educational journey. This includes both supporting their first-yearexperiences as well as successful transfer from the community college to

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University

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state collegesand their connections with the Florida State University System. I. INTRODUCTION America is at a critical juncture in terms of advancing science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) education across the increasingly diverse student population inpostsecondary classrooms. The explosive research and development taking place in areas suchas Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, cybersecurity, supply chain, alternative energy,Internet of Things(IoT) and biotechnology, to mention a few, are key to America advancing itspositional strength in world affairs, national defense and security, educational systems across thelife span, economic growth and development, and health and human welfare[1]-[4].Simultaneously

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 4: Curriculum and Assessment

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Isabela Salter, Micro Nano Technology Education Center; Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College; Tanya Faltens, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Kendrick Davis, University of Southern California; Peter D Kazarinoff, Portland Community College; Justice Robinson, Micro Nano Technology Education Center; Paula Kirya, Micro Nano Technology Education Center; Antar A. Tichavakunda

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astheir effects on student recruiting, retention, satisfaction and participation in research.IntroductionIn the United States, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields continueto have a low representation of Black, Hispanic, Native American, women, and those whoqualify as low-income or first-generation college students [1], [2]. Community colleges are ofteninstrumental in providing these students with pathways into STEM careers through opportunitiesfor collaborative learning and by building early momentum in STEM education [3], [4].Community colleges are well-poised to reach students from underrepresented groups: they serve40 percent of all Black undergraduates, 51 percent of all Hispanic undergraduates, and 38percent of