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

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Paper ID #37276Development and First-Year Outcomes of a NSF-Funded Summer ResearchInternship Program to Engage Community College Students in EngineeringResearchDr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Dr. Xiaorong Zhang is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She is the Director of the Intelligent Computing and Embedded Systems Laboratory (ICE Lab) at SFSU. She has broad research experience in human-machine interfaces, embedded systems, and engineering education. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award to develop the next

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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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Paper ID #42760Engaging Community College Students in Artificial Intelligence Researchthrough an NSF-Funded Summer Research Internship ProgramDr. Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University Dr. Zhuwei Qin is currently an assistant professor in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). His research interests are in the broad area of deep learning acceleration, interpretable deep learning, and edge computing. Dr. Qin serves as the director of the Mobile and Intelligent Computing Laboratory (MIC Lab) at SFSU. Dr. Qin’s research endeavors are dedicated to addressing the inherent challenges related

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Griffith, San Antonio College; Heena Rathore, Texas State University

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importance of lifelong learning. 2. Use technical communication skills to explain the analysis and results of introductory laboratory exercises in engineering and computer science. 3. Explain the engineering analysis and design process and use it to solve problems. 4. Analyze data collected during laboratory exercises designed to expose students to the different engineering disciplines. 5. Describe the impact engineering has had on the modern world. 6. As part of a team, design a simple engineering device, write a design report, and present the design. 7. Demonstrate computer literacy through computer aided analysis, graphing, documentation, and presentation of results. 8. Create detailed plans for degrees at

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Chris Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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andAurora, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Lockheed Martin, and others. Underthe award, three additional community colleges will implement the model in future yearscontributing students to the target number of 60 internship participants each summer of the project.When it concludes, this six-year project will have supported ~300 community college studentsfrom five Denver-area community colleges in 10-week (at full-time), paid, engineering-researchexperiences. This paper explores the feedback collected from participants during the first year ofthe internship program to understand how students’ experiences may be affecting their interest incontinuing their engineering pursuits.OverviewThe Engineering Momentum project, (formerly the

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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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Oak Ridge NationalLaboratory, was contracted to develop 5 two-week modules for Summer Bridge sites toincorporate the hands-on STEM project experience. Hands-on projects are based on research 3and work happening at partner national laboratories and include engineering graphics, 3Dprinting, introductory-level computer programming, and cybersecurity simulations. The projectsare also contextualized for students to help real world issues and are approachable for studentswho have no experience in the topic. Lastly, each module encourages facilitators to shareresources and career pathways available at the national labs in these areas. This approach

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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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2-6. CURE Survey Items (matched pre and post) 1. I have a clear career path. 13. I have learned laboratory techniques. 2. I have skill in interpreting results. 14. I have an ability to read and understand primary literature. 3. I have tolerance for obstacles faced in the research 15. I have skill in giving an effective oral and/or design process. presentation. 4. I am ready for more demanding research. 16. I have skill in science/engineering writing. 5. I understand how knowledge is constructed. 17. I have self-confidence. 6. I understand the

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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabe Hanzel-Sello, Growth Sector; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector; Ivanna Abreu

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precalculus and trigonometry courses they would take in the fall. Most math courses lastedabout two hours per day.Hands-On STEM ActivitiesMany STEM Core students report a lack of connection to the STEM economy in general and lackwhat research identifies as a clear “STEM identity.” In order to develop the critical STEM identity,make clear connections to real-world math applications, and provide resume-worthy projects thatwill inform their impending internship search, STEM Core Summer Bridge students completehands-on STEM projects. To assist with the creation of accessible and engaging content, GrowthSector worked with Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education (ORISE), based at Oak RidgeNational Laboratory. ORISE developed hands-on projects based on

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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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Mexico where he became professor and Provost & EVP for academic affairs between 2011 and 2018. Since 2018, he is the Executive Vice President for Research at Georgia Tech & professor of ECE. Professor Abdallah conducts research and teaches courses in the general area of systems theory with focus on control and communications systems. His research has been funded by national funding agencies, national laboratories, and by various companies. He has also been active in designing and implementing various international graduate programs with Latin American and European countries. He was a co-founder in 1990 of the ISTEC consortium, which currently includes more than 150 universities in the US, Spain, and Latin

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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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Paper ID #40157Exploring the Potential for Broadening Participation in Engineeringthrough Community College and Minority-Serving Institution PartnershipsDr. Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mary- land in 2003. He holds an M.S. in engineering management from the George Washington University and a Ph.D. in minority and urban education from the University of Maryland. In 2003, Bruk was hired by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL), where he worked on nanotech- nology and

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 1: Transfer Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida; Jennifer Gove-Cooper; Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida; Angela Lindner, University of Florida; Janna L Underhill PhD, University of Florida

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data between institutions, and promotion ofa sense of belonging in students [3], [13], [14], [16], [17], [18]. Additionally, GE@SF includesshared investment in student support services, physical collaboration and laboratory spaces onthe SF campus; UF faculty engagement and instruction at SF; and high-impact experientiallearning [19], [20]. Details of program structures are discussed below. These structures, whichrequired 4 years of careful collaborative planning between the two institutions, allow SF and UFto establish meaningful relationships, guidance, and support of students two or more years beforematriculation on the UF campus.Academic Transition and Support StructuresTo assist with the academic transition from high school to SF and from

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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of STEM majorsfrom community colleges through relevant initiatives. Such initiatives offer advanced scientificknowledge, and laboratory experiences, and inspire aspirations for graduate school, therebyenabling these graduates to pursue a comprehensive education that opens up numerous careeroptions. However, the review also highlighted the challenges faced by community collegestudents and faculty in participating in these initiatives[1].It was reported that effective transfer strategies were developed to customize researchexperiences for community colleges and establish long-term partnerships with four-yearinstitutions, to improve accessibility and tackle obstacles [2]. These initiatives aim to expandopportunities for community college

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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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saltwater estuarine system that is a defining feature of our region economically, sociallyand culturally. Traditional and innovative sensor-based water quality monitoring techniques were bothdiscussed and students were provided with links to additional resources, such as relevant local agency and 4organization websites, to help launch their independent exploration of the technical literature on the topic.In addition, students engaged in a hands-on activity, exploring the use of a low-cost, simple conductivity,temperature and depth (CTD) sensor node in a laboratory setting to provide a bridge between theory andtheir independent design

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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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will involve engineeringGoal Motivation (Likert Scale 1-7) [Adapted from [16]] ●​ I like to do better than other students on engineering course exams ●​ Getting a good grade on engineering course exams is important to me ●​ I think about the grades I will get in engineering courses ●​ Scoring high on engineering tests and laboratory work matters to me a lotSense of Belonging (Likert Scale 1-7) ●​ I feel accepted at the UC San Diego ●​ I feel comfortable at the UC San Diego ●​ I feel supported at the UC San DiegoEMPOWER Program Specific Questions ●​ Are you currently an EMPOWER Scholar (admitted to the EMPOWER program)? ●​ How often have you participated in the EMPOWER program activities? ●​ How, if at all, have

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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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Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago; Russell R. Ceballos, Wilbur Wright College - City Colleges of Chicago; Ruzica Todorovic, Wilbur Wright College - One of the City Colleges of Chicago

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for Wright’s Engineering Program and the NSF: HSI ”Building Bridges into Engineering and Computer Science” grant since its inception. She is committed to cultivating an inclusive educational environment which respects the diversity of students, while providing attentive student support. Prior to joining Wright College, Ruzica obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and conducted experimental and computational research at Argonne National Laboratory. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Bridging Gaps and Building Pathways to Increase Transfer through Data- Driven, Innovative, and Evidence-Based Strategies at Community CollegeI

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Conner; Olivia Anne DiSilvestre; Marcus Lee Ridlehuber, Clemson University; Louise Averitt, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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], and construction of a community or supportsystem [7][5][12].A common theme amongst many transfer programs is that they allow students to participate inundergraduate research experiences. It can allow students to build connections with peers andnetwork with faculty or other researchers, as well as provide them with the experience of puttingtheir skills to work in the laboratory setting [1][5]. In some instances, the participation ofundergraduate students in research projects leads to a higher percentage of graduating studentsthan those who did not participate [11].Feeling connected and building a community is also a common finding among the programs.Transfer students may feel particularly alone as they begin their new programs [10

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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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Intelligence for AllMiami Dade College (MDC) Grant (NSF- $!M) -College Credit Certificate in -AI Center Development Artificial Intelligence Awareness -Integration of AI in Education and Operations -Artificial Intelligence for -Artificial Intelligence Business (CAP4612C) Laboratory Development -Panel Discussion on AI's -Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Future the Workplace

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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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John Krupczak Jr, Hope College; David R Brown; Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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viableproducts as quickly as possible. The mission of I-Corps is to reduce the risk associated withtranslating technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace. To date, the NSF I-Corps hasproduced 1357 startup companies, which have cumulatively raised $3.16 billion in subsequentfunding [31].Central to the NSF I-Corps is the application of the “lean startup” approach developed by SteveBlank and other technology entrepreneurs [32]. The lean startup involves a “customer discovery”phase. Customer discovery centers around unstructured and unscripted in-person interviews ofpotential customers to discover actual customer needs. Frequently, unexpected insights emergefrom customer interviews. Customer discovery helps refine product-market fit and ensure

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Lubbe, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida; Justin Ortagus, University of Florida; Hope Allegra Allchin, University of Florida; Sofia Isabel Montiel, University of Florida

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 1: Transfer Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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eugene leo draine mahmoud, Mt. San Antonio Community College & Purdue University; Anne Victoria Wrobetz, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); N. Bray Bonner, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Tram Dang, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Joyce B. Main, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE)

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is evidenced by the diverse integration of courses(e.g. laboratory courses, design courses and professional practice courses) alongside appliedscience, the treatment of pre-requisites or co-requisites to theoretical engineering coursework,and the variation in the design of engineering degrees. It is also reflected in the institutionalworkplace conditions, industry partnerships, and resources available for engineering faculty ineach system. The issue is not just about credit hours and GE courses. It is about the design ofengineering discipline associate degrees that meet the needs of all system partners, includingeach higher education segment’s public mission and the communities they serve. Any suchproposals would necessitate support from