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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Identity & Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Francine Usinski, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Alyndra Mary Plagge, Trinity University; Shea E. Lape

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Engineering Science at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.Alyndra Mary Plagge, Trinity University Alyndra Plagge is an undergraduate Psychology student at Trinity University. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Education and set to graduate in May 2025. After graduation she plans to pursue her master’s degree.Shea E. Lape ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Building an Identity in the MakerspaceAbstractThe purpose of this complete research paper is to analyze the impacts of an open makerspace onthe development of students’ engineering identities. This paper seeks to build upon currentbelonging analyses about makerspaces and shift the focus towards

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Dustin B. Thoman, San Diego State University; Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Venkataraman, San Diego State University Satchi Venkataraman, Ph.D., is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering. He has served as Graduate Advisor for the Aerospace Engineering program (17 years) and as an Associate Director at the Computational Sciences Research Center at San Diego State University (11 years). His expertise is in computational mechanics and optimization applied to design of lightweight and durable composite aircraft structures. He has extensive experience in developing programs for student professional development and broadening participation (co-PI and PI on three NSF S-STEM grants). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Exploring Interdisciplinary Identity Formation in

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #41719”Ima Nmadu”: Building Academic Success Through Relationships—A BlackCivil Engineering Ph.D. Student’s Autoethnographic InsightsMiss Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024"Ima Nmadu": Building Academic Success Through Relationships - A BlackCivil Engineering Ph.D. Student's Autoethnographic Insights Mary Ifeoma NwanuaDivision: Graduate StudiesAbstractThe need to diversify the engineering workforce is a national imperative, emphasizing broadeningparticipation and fostering inclusivity. Achieving this goal necessitates

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Student-Centered Approaches in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Hennessey, The University of Arizona; Dean Papajohn; Tyler Jean Le Peau, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

comprehension ofrigorous engineering coursework, but that students also needed to feel that they belonged, notjust in their educational pathway, but in their future profession. Strayhorn [7] defines sense ofbelonging as “students’ perceived social support on campus, a feeling or sensation ofconnectedness, and the experience of mattering or feeling cared about, accepted, respected,valued by, and important to the campus community” (p. 5). The research-informed interventionsintegrated into the Building Pathways program model are designed to cultivate students’ sense ofbelonging.Beyond a sense of belonging in engineering education, belongingness in the engineeringprofession is often referred to as engineering identity. Recognizing oneself as an engineer

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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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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

research projects focused on institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Paul Charles Bigby, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Paul C. Bigby is a graduate student at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yeny Jimenez, Miami Dade Community College; antonio delgado

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-traditional students.Yeny Jimenez, Miami Dade Community Collegeantonio delgado ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Building an AI Certificate and a Computing Identity: Broadening Participation in Computing & Artificial Intelligence at a Hispanic-serving Community College1. Introduction The development of the computing field creates a need for a robust and skilled computingworkforce. However, there is a lack of postsecondary students in computing majors ordisciplines. This project, funded by the NSF DUE/HSI Program seeks to develop artificialintelligence (AI) courses and an interdisciplinary certificate that will expose community college(CC) students to AI and

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 4: Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Webb, Virginia Tech ; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

theory and facilitating interdisciplinary graduate programs; the identity development and experiences of interdisciplinary engineering graduate students and faculty; and the decision-making processes and factors impacting implementation of interdisciplinary graduate education initiatives. She works as a graduate research assistant for the Virginia Tech Disaster Resilience and Risk Management interdisciplinary graduate program, as well as for the VT Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies.Dr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on materials development (metals, dielectrics, phosphors) for advanced manufacturing processes, process optimization for microelectronic devices, biomaterials, and broadening participation in engineering through engineering education research. The focus of her inclusive, multi- disciplinary lab is to create material solutions for a more sustainable and earth conscious future. Dr. Godwin earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida where she focused on phosphor development and degradation. Her B.S. is in Mechanical Engineering from Florida

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Case Studies in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hannah S. Stuart, University of California, Berkeley; Wilson Oswaldo Torres, University of California, Berkeley; Andrew I. W. McPherson, University of California, Berkeley

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

relationship between engineering education and the provision of orphan devices. In http://www. resna. org/news-events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-proceedings/annual-conference-proceedings, volume 2017. Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America . . . , 2017.[7] Veronica Mitchell, Benjamin Matheson, Phuong Nguyen, Tye Martin, Vanessa Svihla, Eva Chi, and Heather Canavan. Diverse by design: Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in stem through community engagement. In 2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference, 2020.[8] Barbara Jacoby et al. Building partnerships for service-learning. John Wiley & Sons, 2003.Appendix Question

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Helen Elizabeth Geller, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Alejandro Gonzalez; Annalisa Perez, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

elements like trust, role model identity, coursework assistance,fosters belonging, resource access, and mentor skill development. Instructors benefit from and relationship dynamics.current student perspectives, enhancing teaching methods. This innovative method aims toaddress diversity and support underrepresented students in engineering. Preliminary resultssuggest positive outcomes, highlighting improved mentor-mentee relationships andknowledge sharing. This model holds potential for enhancing educational practices and Results & Discussionpromoting diversity in engineering education

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Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Jocelyn Garcia; Maria Oralia Tinoco Alegre, Florida International University; Malak Elaouinate, Florida International University; Andrew Green, Florida International University; Andres TREMANTE

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

activism.Dr. Stephen Secules, Florida International University Stephen is an Assistant Professor Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has a prior academic and professional background in engineering, having worked professionally as an acoustical engineer. He has taught a number of courses on design, sociotechnical contexts, education, and learning. He conducts research on equity and culture in engineering education and supports undergraduate and graduate student researchers through the Equity Research Group.Jocelyn GarciaMaria Oralia Tinoco Alegre, Florida International UniversityMalak Elaouinate, Florida International University Malak Elaouinate is a Florida International University

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Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle N. Wagner, Purdue University; Sukrati Gautam, Purdue University; Peyman Yousefi, Merck Group; Nuela Chidubem Enebechi, Purdue University; Andrew Pierce, Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Paper ID #44053WIP Elevating the Unsung Heroes: Assessing Graduate Teaching Assistants’Experiences in Service-Learning ProgramsMs. Danielle N. Wagner, Purdue University Danielle is interested in enabling transparent communication between different members of society, often with an environmental focus to increase access to natural resources. As a PhD Candidate in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University she specializes in Architectural Engineering with a focus in indoor air quality and the built environment. She has had several opportunities to engage in education with undergraduates and community members

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: Assessing Key STEM Identity Constructs among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

development. As such, SHPE provides educational programs thataim to narrow the Hispanic and Latino representation disparity in STEM education and careerfields. Demographic-specific professional societies, like SHPE, play a crucial role in providingunderrepresented students with a sense of community and support throughout their academiccareers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). They offer a welcomingand inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can connect with peers andmentors who share similar experiences and challenges. By facilitating networking opportunities,mentorship programs, and conferences that celebrate diversity, these societies helpunderrepresented students build a strong sense of belonging

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 7: Graduate Student Experiences

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Crystal E Winston, Stanford University; Rachel A. G. Adenekan, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Precision Health and Integrated Diagnostics Center, the Stanford Center for Digital Health, the Stanford Diabetes Research Center, and the Stanford Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Fellowship. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 “How You Got Me Messed Up”: A Critical Analysis of Doctoral Engineering Education through the Lens of Black PhD Candidates Crystal A. Nattoo, Crystal E. Winston, Rachel A. G. AdenekanAbstract Engineering graduate education has been the machine keeping research and developmentafloat for decades. There have been recent efforts to increase the number of students from under-represented backgrounds admitted to doctoral

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Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School ; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Lauren Thomas Quigley, IBM Research

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability. I remember my experiences and learnings... applying Black feminist and womanist theory held me through to graduation."QUESTION 2: Why do you choose to be a member of ASEE, and describe how you’veserved the organization and engineering education community over the years?In response to the question regarding their membership and contribution to the American Societyfor Engineering Education (ASEE), the Authors share a range of experiences and motivations.Meagan Pollock recounts joining ASEE as a natural step in their doctoral journey, eventuallybecoming deeply involved in leadership roles, including a significant position on theCommission for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Their journey

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Engineering, Ethics, and Leadership

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farnoosh B. Brock, Prolific Living Inc.; Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University; Andy Brock, Prolific Living; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University and National Science Foundation

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

competency gap between engineering education and engineeringpractice remains wide. “While industry continues to be satisfied with the technical and scientificabilities of graduate engineers, they retain a ‘marked lack of satisfaction’ with their non-technicalcapabilities” (Nejad, 2017). Employers expect recent graduates and new hires to be able tocommunicate clearly and professionally and “to develop a productive working environment byparticipating in meetings, communicating through transparency, listening actively, andcommunicating with confidence, while simultaneously treating others with respect and beingnice to others” (Ruff et al, 2015). To highlight even more the communication competenciesexpected of engineers, it is important to understand

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Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oyinkansola Aladeokin, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Adekemisola Olufunmilayo Asahiah, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University

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Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

significant increase in self-efficacy of the participants in the development of STEM education manuscripts. There was a 67%increase in academic publications among graduate students. The dominant theme in the qualitativeinvestigation was the "supportive and collaborative environment." Insufficient time managementpresents a barrier. Additionally, through the writing accountability group structure, there was asignificant increase in trainees’ scholarship productivity. Faculty advisers and administrators canprioritize writing groups as a cost-effective and impactful intervention to enhance academicproductivity. Further research is required to identify the most effective implementation strategies;however, integrating a writing collaboration approach seems

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Student Success in ET

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Dietz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jordan C Bullington-Miller

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

their life experiences and felt a sense of belonging whenthese strengths were recognized by faculty [15], [16]. It was also found that faculty and peermentoring, and first year communities positively influenced a sense of belonging, confidence,and identity development for FGS [14], [16], [17]. Engineering IdentityIdentity is constructed from how one recognizes self, and how others recognize them. A widelystudied topic, engineering identity, is developed through one’s sense of interest, recognition, andperformance or competence in engineering [1], [18]. Much of the topics of focus have been onpersistence in engineering as noted by Choe et al. [19], Godwin & Lee [18], and Morelock [20].Engineering identity development is an important

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Track 8: Technical Session 8: The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the Computing Identity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students who Work

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40731The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the ComputingIdentity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students whoWorkDr. Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. Her engineering education research agenda centers upon engineering and computing identity development of historically marginalized populations at higher education institutions. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several large-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Molly McVey; Priscilla L. Shum

experience was designed to provide studentswith experience “doing” engineering, thus building their sense of competence.Finally, I provided opportunities for connections and mentorship between the studentsthemselves in class activities, between the students and professionals through interactions withguest speakers from industry, and between students and graduate students (the TAs that meetwith them once per week), and myself. Providing opportunities for mentorship from professionalengineers in the field, myself, and the teaching assistants was a means to develop interest andrecognition, as hopefully they were able to identify with some of us in terms of our careerjourneys and the different roles, opportunities, and challenges we had along the way. I

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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April A. Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Valerie E. Kerr, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K. Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh; Götz Veser, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

personalized learningmodel (PLM) for graduate education within the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. Thismodel aims to transform and modernize graduate STEM education through a personalized, inclusive, andstudent-centered approach, which will, in turn, advance existing knowledge on the relationship betweenpersonalized learning and student outcomes.The principles of personalized learning guide the PLM. It is comprised of five components. The first threecomponents provide an intentional approach to learning: Instructional Goals developed for each studentbased on a learner profile and individual development plans (IDP), a purposeful Task Environment thatbreaks the traditional three-credit coursework into modules and co-curricular

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 6: Programs in Graduate Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tess Bisbee Meier, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ceren Yilmaz Akkaya, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yunus Doğan Telliel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

scholar identity development: An ecological systems theory approach. In 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2023.[14] Stephen Billett. Learning through practice. In Learning through practice: Models, traditions, orientations and approaches, pages 1–20. Springer, 2010.[15] Rex Fisher. Learning by teaching in engineering technology education. In 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, pages 9–847, 2004.[16] Nicole McIntyre, Catherine Amelink, and Jeffrey Bokor. Career development impacts of a research program on graduate student and postdoc mentors. In 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, 2020.[17] Dimitra Kokotsaki, Victoria Menzies, and Andy Wiggins. Project-based learning: A review of the literature. Improving

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Engineering a Just Future: Cultivating Equity, Voice, and Community in Technical Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelyn Rola, Southern Methodist University; Hannah Louis, Southern Methodist University; Alain Mota, Southern Methodist University; Kathy Michelle Hubbard, Southern Methodist University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

. Alain also serves as the lead program manager of the Summer Engineering Camps an effort that is centered on development of the engineering identity through direct experiences with Engineering fields and design challenges in the informal STEM learning space. Finally, he manages and supports research and development of new and innovative approaches to exposing Pk-12 students to active learning frameworks such as Maker Sprints and Project Based Learning. Alain has a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Master of Arts in Design and Innovation from Southern Methodist University. As part of his goals to contribute across the University Alain also

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatemeh Mirzahosseini Zarandi, University of Cincinnati; David Reeping, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

to teach communication, leadership, and teamwork. Journal of Engineering Education, 90(1), 7-12.Wolfinbarger, K. G., Shehab, R. L., Trytten, D. A., & Walden, S. E. (2021). The influence of engineering competition team participation on students' leadership identity development. Journal of Engineering Education, 110(4), 925–948.Yadav, A., Subedi, D., Lundeberg, M. A., & Bunting, C. F. (2013). Problem-based Learning: Influence on Students' Learning in an Electrical Engineering Course. Journal of Engineering Education. Advance online publication.

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arvin Farid, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

students and strengthening professional identity through co-mentoring. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 41(5), 487–503. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2012.756972National Science Board, National Science Foundation. 2022. Science and Engineering Indicators 2022: The State of U.S. Science and Engineering. NSB-2022-1. Alexandria, VA. Available at https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20221 Page 8 of 9Olson, K. J., Huffman, A. H., & Litson, K. (2021). The relationship between mentor support experiences and STEM graduate student career optimism. Career Development International, 26(1), 44–64. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI

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2023 PSW

Authors

Helen Choi

trained writing consultants forone-on-one tutoring and offer various professional career and mentoring workshops,retreats, and student-led writing groups. Research suggests that GWCs can helpstudents cultivate professional skills and can provide emotional support in anenvironment that can often be isolating. Such services offered by GWCs have beenshown to supplement writing coursework in shortening the duration of doctoral degreecompletion and attrition rates in Ph.D. programs.As over half of engineering graduate students are from outside the U.S., GWCs thatserve this group must also offer support for students developing academic literacy inEnglish. This sometimes involves embracing approaches traditionally disavowed bymany writing centers, such

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Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glaucia Prado, University of California, Davis; Jason White, University of California, Davis; Sara Sweeney, University of California, Davis

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

that undergraduate engineering students are less likely toseek help when suffering from a mental illness compared to non-engineering students. Good self-care habits contribute to overall physical and mental wellness, which is correlated with academicsuccess in the context of engineering education. Not surprisingly, higher education institutionshave developed and offer a variety of wellness programs. However, engineering students are lesslikely to utilize such resources due to their high workload and the stigma associated withengineering identity. Prioritizing self-care activities over coursework may be seen as violating acultural norm within the engineering discipline. This behavior served as motivation for the authorsto develop an elective

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Student Division Technical Session 6: Belonging

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaitlyn Pope, Utah State University; Cassandra McCall, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Student Division (STDT)

engineer, and the thought of pursuing anengineering career was very intimidating. As I continued into graduate school and intoengineering education research, I found myself fascinated by student career pathways andprofessional formation. I conduct this work to gain a better understanding of this process andhow to help facilitate it in others so they can enter the engineering workforce as confidentengineers.Theoretical FrameworkThis study is grounded in social identity theory (SIT), which implies that membership in a group– in this context, in engineering – is constructed through comparisons of values and behaviorsthat members make between themselves and members of other groups [6], [7], [8]. Groupmembers use these comparisons to partially define

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AI and Tools for Transdisciplinary Work

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy Mackenzie, The Aula Fellowship; Leslie Salgado, University of Calgary; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Victoria Kuketz, Catalyst ; Solenne Savoia, Mila-Quebec AI Institute; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

critical thinking, creativity, communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities, which are allessential for engineers to address complex, real-world challenges [19],[20]. Through exposure to diverseperspectives and ways of thinking, engineers develop a nuanced understanding of the world, including stakeholderand social-contextual factors [21],[22]. This can lead to more creative and effective solutions [23],[24] [25], andfoster a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and ethical implications of technological design choices. Withsuch training, engineers can also be empowered to have a more significant impact on society [26],[27] [28]. Borregoand Newswander remind us of the role for educators in this process: “engineering faculty can

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; James P Ferguson, The George Washington University

graduates do notface a critical thinking “skills gap,” but a “context gap” upon entry to the workplace due to thesituatedness of engineering work and communication practices. While it may not be possible within theundergraduate education context to fully replicate the contexts graduates will face in practice, coursesdesigned with a focus on engineering judgment and critical thinking as enacted through writing processesmay adequately simulate aspects of engineering work contexts in ways that require students to strengthentheir critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the literature suggests that unstructured, team-based projectswith extensive communication requirements such as a written report, oral presentation, or proposal maypermit greater student