Conference Session

Design Across the Curriculum 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida; Andrea Goncher, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

topredict career plans in engineering [4]. Thus, the objective of this paper is to explore howstudents describe the usefulness of a newly implemented introductory engineering design class asthey navigate their subsequent years in college.This paper seeks to answer the following research question:How useful do students perceive what they learned in an introductory engineering design coursefor their successive years in college or for what they want to do after graduation?We aim to answer this question by analyzing survey responses from students who have taken theclass since the first course implementation in the Summer 2018 semester.BackgroundIntroductory engineering courses are a common element in several engineering programs. Thereis growing

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Major Choice

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amanda Christine Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Susan L. Thackeray , Utah Valley University; Sean S. Tolman, Utah Valley University; Jane M. Loftus, Utah Valley University

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First-Year Programs

be delivered as a discipline-specific or as a universal cross-disciplinary version.For this study, students were assessed with Likert-based survey questions about how they felt the classprepared them or engaged them for a career in engineering and if they planned to remain in their program.The survey was given at the end of the semester they took their respective Introduction to Engineeringcourse. Statistical p-values were calculated from the Likert scores with respect to the discipline area of thestudent, the instructor, the semester, and the demographics of the student class population. The coursewas delivered in one semester as a generalized mechanical-engineering focused design approach and thenin a second semester as the three

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Robin McCann, Shippensburg University; Alice Armstrong, Shippensburg University; Bilita S. Mattes, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, Faculty

strategic partnerships. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Social Enterprise Model for a Multi-Institutional Mentoring Network for Women in STEMSTEM-UP PA was launched through an NSF-ADVANCE (Increasing the Participation andAdvancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers) grant with the missionof supporting academic women in STEM from a consortium of teaching-focused institutions inthe central Pennsylvania region. Unlike many ADVANCE grants awarded to large researchinstitutions, STEM-UP PA brings together women from teaching-focused regional colleges anduniversities who face similar challenges but are isolated in their small STEM departments. Thispaper focuses on the establishment and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Bassam H Matar, Chandler Gilbert Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Logic Array (FPGA) architecture and design methodology, Engineer- ing Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The award focused on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college stu- dents about career opportunities in electronics

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

’ interactions with faculty can provide high levelsof satisfaction in intellectual ability, problem solving, career development, and scientificreasoning [28,29]. However, problem solving and intellectual growth are especially increased forstudents of color [28]. More frequent contact with faculty has also been linked to self-efficacyamong engineering students [23,25].URM engineering students’ interactions with faculty members are important for developingintellectual thinking and growth because more exposure to knowledge and resources buildstudents’ abilities to perform tasks in while and out of the classroom. Personal and intellectualgrowth for black and Latino students in engineering increases when interacting with facultybecause students are able to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobin N. Walton, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

their (a) identity as engineers, (b) valuing of engineering as a profession, and (c)feelings of self-efficacy. Argued here is the notion that students who are able identify importantneeds, and are imbued with the knowledge and design skills to develop a solution to the need,will feel more capable as engineers (self-efficacy), begin to see themselves as engineers(engineering identity), and increasingly value engineering as an important set of skills, body ofknowledge, and career choice. This idea is all important in view of other research suggestingthat some engineering education venues are advancing an ecology of social detachment, withever decreasing regard for social concerns [3]. In experimental terms, the curricular changes (i.e

Conference Session

Influence of Race and Culture

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Sheryl Hom, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Jenilynne Gaskin, Maui Economic Development Board; Kawailehua Kuluhiwa, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc.; Christine Andrews, Maui Eco Dev Board

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Minorities in Engineering

Economic Development Board, Inc. (Maui, Hawaii) and is funded in part by theDepartment of Labor as a workforce development project. Research indicates that the transitionfrom middle school to high school is a critical time when girls often lose interest in math andscience. They view these career fields as boring, not relevant to their lives, and Caucasian male-dominated―thus they do not pursue them. WIT has worked with Native Hawaiian culturaladvisors and Kupuna (native teachers) in conjunction to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory(which has oversight of the Maui astronomical assets) to address the dual barriers of gender andethnicity facing Native Hawaiian girls by exposing them at this pivotal point in their lives totechnology in the context

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Lord, University of San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-541: EFFECTIVE “WRITING TO COMMUNICATE” EXPERIENCES INELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSESSusan Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University and the M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. She is currently Associate Professor and Coordinator of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego. Her teaching and research interests include electronics, optoelectronics, materials science, first year engineering courses, as well as feminist and liberative pedagogies. Dr. Lord served as General Co-Chair of the 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference. She has been awarded an NSF CAREER and ILI grants. Dr. Lord’s industrial experience includes AT&T

Conference Session

An International Perspective

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hasmik Gharibyan, California Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-751: GENDER GAP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: STUDYING ITSABSENCE IN ONE FORMER SOVIET REPUBLICHasmik Gharibyan, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Hasmik Gharibyan is a Full Professor in the Computer Science department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. The first 15 years of her career (1981-1996) she held faculty positions in the Applied Mathematics and Informatics department at Yerevan State University, Republic of Armenia (USSR). Then she moved to San Luis Obispo, USA, and in 1998 joined the faculty of the Computer Science department at Cal Poly. Dr. Gharibyan teaches undergrad and grad courses, including such courses as Theory of Computing, Data

Conference Session

Mentoring

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Marsha Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Susan Zhou, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Women in Engineering

was their first researchexperience of any kind. We had a positive impact on influencing the career path of the REUparticipants, according to their self-reported plans. The mentoring program has been verysuccessful, as indicated by the number of return attendees and alumni of the Bio-Discoveryprogram, who recommend their younger sisters or friends to the program. According to ourassessment data, the Bio-Discovery Program has been the most rewarding part of the programfor several of the REU participants, even though it also presented a challenge, as it limits theamount of time REU students can dedicate exclusively to their research projects. With ourrecommendations for improvement, this program can be adopted by other faculty who wish

Conference Session

ChE: Outreach Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University; Eric Maase, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

number of programs have been initiated throughout the country where either highschool teachers are retrained or students are exposed to science and engineering through summeroutreach programs. The College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) atOklahoma State University (OSU) has also developed a multi-disciplinary weeklong residentsummer academy for high school students called REACH (Reaching Engineering andArchitectural Career Heights interested in engineering, architecture, or technology. Throughmodule-based instruction, students are introduced to various engineering fields. This report describes one of the new modules used in the 2005 academy where studentswere introduced to biomedical and biochemical engineering

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa; Tracy R. Peterson, The University of Iowa, College of Engineering; Mary K. Nyaema; Barbara Newhall, University of Iowa, Health and Human Physiology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #20563Engagement in Practice: Increasing the Researcher/Inclusion Staff Collab-oration Culture for Inspiration of Diverse Learners in Science TechnologyEngineering and Mathematics (STEM)Dr. Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa Professor Tonya Peeples joined the department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Iowa in 1995, and in her 20+ years at UI, has served to advance diversity and promote opportuni- ties for all students to pursue education and careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). As an individual researcher, an administrator and as a leader in the state and

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

participate voluntarily via the Collaboratory for Strategic Parnternships and Applied Research. His on-going projects include improving flight tracking and messaging systems for small planes in remote locations, and developing assistive communication technology for those with cognitive and behavioral challenges, such as high- functioning autism, or PTSD. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Formalizing Experiential Learning Requirements In An Existing Interdisciplinary Engineering Project CurriculumIn education, experiential learning has become a best practice, high-impact strategy, becauseengaging with real life problems heightens students’ interest, teaches them career

Conference Session

Interest & Identity

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail Clark, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

disciplines become more a part of day-to-day life forchildren and teens, it is important to understand how these interactions affect children’s views ofthe engineering field and their place in it.One way to investigate pre-college students’ views of engineering and their place in theengineering field is through the construct of identity. Identity has many definitions, but is oftenframed around the question “Who are you?” [15], or “the ‘kind of person’ one is seeking to beand enact in the here and now”[16]. However, since pre-college students are still in the processof making career decisions, it may be more appropriate to look at identity as who students seethemselves becoming, such as through the framework of possible future selves [17] or

Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

dedicated to going into STEM fields, specifically engineering [2, 3]. Enrollment inmany STEM fields is declining and similarly, the amount of students who pursue agraduate degree in science and engineering fields in the U.S. has been decreasing since1993 [4].Research shows that parents are important models in children’s decision makingregarding career and life aspirations [1, 5-8]. Many studies have shown that parentalinvolvement and parental expectations help students to have greater ambition for schoolsuccess and career development [4, 9, 10]. These results are echoed by many others [11-15]. Because parental influence plays a significant role in children’s educationalachievements and career choices, parents can represent the necessary solution

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Erica D. McCray, University of Florida; Gretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

in the workplace [13]–[17]. Studies have found that in their careers, Blacks need to reconcile existing within twocultures, their personal Black culture and the dominant White workplace culture [13], [14], [17].As stated by Feagin and Sikes, “White workplaces rarely accommodate basic black interests andvalues. Instead, black employees are expected to assimilate” [13, p. 163]. Bell suggested that away to handle the dichotomy is to compartmentalize the two cultures [17]. The arduous task ofnavigating between the two cultures can result in loss of identity and psychological stress [14],[17].Intersectionality of race and gender have significant impacts for Black females in the workplace.This double jeopardy, or double-bind, has been studied by

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 4A: Retention Programs and Strategies

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Bracey, Temple University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University; Carnell Baugh, Independent; Shawn Fagan, Temple University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

1st year students cognitive and non-cognitive profiles,testing an applied engineering math course, and incrementally shifting faculty andadministrative culture from transactional relationships to higher quality studentengagement for 1st year students. Between Fall 2014 and Fall 2015 qualitative data wascollected measuring new students’ initial “grit”, motivations and career expectations.The total sample (N=509) consisted of 84% freshmen, 16% transfers, 21% women and14% minority students. Quantitative data included an analysis of the high school SATsand initial university math placement scores for Fall 2014-Fall 2015, a comparativeanalysis of the same data for the Fall 2011-Fall 2013 cohorts, and an analysis of studentoutcomes from an adapted

Conference Session

Engineering Cultures and Identity

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Prybutok, The University of Texas, Austin; Anita D. Patrick, University of Texas, Austin; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Mary Jo Kirisits, University of Texas, Austin

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

National Science Foun- dation and an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. Dr. Borrego is Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education and serves on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education as Chair of Pro- fessional Interest Council IV. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin

Conference Session

Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laleh Behjat P.Eng., University of Calgary; Milana Trifkovic, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Karen Andrea Canon-Rubio, University of Calgary; Stephanie Hladik, University of Calgary

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

organizations; 3) interpersonal, communication,and professional skills; 4) career management and advancement; and 5) career and life balance.The graduate students, departments, and faculties do recognize the importance of integratingprofessional development within the graduate curriculum [10], yet the feedback on theseinitiatives have reported low student acceptance and demand of opportunities to learn anddevelop such skills [1,10]. Though, overall it is evident that there is a scarcity of literature onprofessional development in engineering graduate education. In this paper, we describe thedesign of the professional program at the University of Calgary, and the results from an analysisof feedback data from the past two years. The program builds on the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

based on her mentoring of students, especially women and underrepresented minority students, and her research in the areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE Fellow and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering.Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University Prior to joining the ASU Electrical Engineering faculty in 1990, Dr. Armando A. Rodriguez worked at MIT, IBM, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Raytheon Missile Systems. He has also consulted for Eglin Air Force Base, Boeing Defense and Space Systems, Honeywell and NASA. He has published over 200 tech- nical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings – over 60 with students. He has authored three

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Chase Fearing, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

survey.Introduction Laboratories are an essential part of the educational experience for engineering students.Engineering laboratories are places where students can build, experiment, test, and observescientific phenomena. Students are able to witness scientific theories come to life; often helpingthem gain a deeper understanding of the material they are studying [1]. Engineering is a highlypractical discipline, thus it is critical that engineering students receive significant experience tobe successful in their careers. The importance of effective laboratory instruction has generally been recognized by theacademic community and several notable papers have been published. Feisel and Rosa detailedhow the role of engineering instructional

Conference Session

SD Technical Session: Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha E. Grady, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ryan Christopher Reuer Gergely, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Student

December 3rd andthe survey was closed that evening at 8pm. The total time of collection was 16 days. Theresponse rate (47%) was satisfactory to obtain trends and represent the population of teachingassistants in mechanical engineering at the university.The electronic survey consisted of 8 multiple choice and short answer questions administeredthrough an online survey provider, Survey Monkey. Items 1-3 were designed to elicitbackground information about the study’s participants. These items addressed a) the type ofteaching assistantship held (e.g., grader, lecturer, discussion leader), b) the TA’s year in graduateschool, and c) his/her current career interests. These questions were required to be answered byeach participant. Item 4 was also

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Outreach

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Ohlone College

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International Forum

Satellite Communication from the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK and currently her Doctorate in Cybernetics at the University of Reading, UK . She has been internationally recognized by UNESCO, BBC, the IEEE for her contributions towards youth empowerment and campaigning for equity for African Americans and Females in STEM education and Career. She has research interests in the Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks, Sustainable Energy and Appropriate Technologies for Emerging Economies and bridg- ing gender and race divides in STEM education and careers. Rose-Margaret has implemented various initiatives to encourage social entrepreneurship amongst African Youths and to encourage African girls to pursue

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Tony Anthony Barringer, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Minorities in Engineering

the criminal justice system. Dr. Barringer has been PI or co-PI on grants in excess of one million dollars. He is truly committed to the area of diversity and all of its associated benefits. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 A Case Study on Moving the STEM Fence: Exposing STEM to Minority Youth Who are Oftentimes Not Aware of Such OpportunitiesAbstractFlorida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in partnership with the NAACP of Collier County hosteda two-week, on-campus, STEM camp during summer(s) 2014, 2015, and 2016. The programobjectives were to improve students’ skills in mathematics; expose students to real-world mathand its application in related career fields; increase the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin E. Sherwood, Stony Brook University; Angela M Kelly, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

are the threebasic tenets of career development. Self-efficacy is seen as an ever-changing set of self-beliefsregarding specific performance capabilities that results from the complex interplay of personalbehaviors, interactions with other people, and environmental factors. Although the authorsagreed with Bandura [10] that performance accomplishments, vicarious learning, socialpersuasion, and psychological state influence and alter self-efficacy beliefs, they believed thatpersonal performance accomplishments are the greatest contributors to self-efficacy [12]. Peña-Calvo, Inda-Caro, Rodríguez-Menéndez, and Fernández-García [13] utilized Lent’s work [12] toexamine the perceptions of barriers and supports in a study of 811 sophomore university

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra J. Groen-McCall, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, liberatory maker spaces, and a RED grant to increase pathways in ECE for the professional formation of engineers.Dr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is a Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Jarek, University of Tennessee; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Cory Hixson, Colorado Christian University; Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

University After earning my B.S. in Engineering Science at Penn State University (2007), I began working as an audio-video engineer/designer. I then made a career transition to teach high school physics. Having sparked my love for education, I went back to school to earn my M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering (2015) and my Ph.D. in Engineering Education (2016). My first faculty job was at Rowan University in southern New Jersey, where I had the honor of helping develop their first-year engineering and B.S. in Engineering Entrepreneurship programs. I’m now blessed to be at CCU contributing to what God’s doing through our Industrial & Systems Engineering program and university.Dr. Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jidong Huang, California State University, Fullerton; Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, California State University, Fullerton; Doina Bein, California State University, Fullerton; Yu Bai, California State University, Fullerton; Salvador Mayoral, California State University, Fullerton

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

winning many distinguished awards at various research symposiums and conferences. At CSUF, Dr. Kurwadkar is an ASCE Faculty Advisor, and recently elected Vice President of Student Af- fairs for ASCE Los Angeles Section. He has pursued and collaborated on many externally funded grants including NSF-CAREER, NSF-MRI, NSF-REU, NSF-IUSE, CA-DPR, IUSSTF, and US-STJF. He has secured more than $2.0 Million in externally funded projects. Besides teaching and research, he enjoys outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking, biking, fishing, and long-distance traveling. He has driven cross-country from Los Angeles, CA to Kittery, ME, visiting major tourist attractions all along.Dr. Doina Bein, California State University, Fullerton

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Tracy Pritchard, University of Cincinnati; Delano White; Keri K. Eason

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

K. Eason Keri Eason is a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati. Her research interests include Asian American Identity, Higher Education, and Pop-Culture. Keri received her B.A. from Northern Kentucky University in 2010. She earned her M.A. in English from Northern Kentucky University in 2013. Keri began her career at Gateway Community & Technical College as an Academic Advisor for the Nursing Program. She worked as an Academic Advisor for the University of Cincinnati’s Center for Exploratory Studies between 2015-2017. Keri has taught College Success Skills and Discovering UC. She began the Sociology PhD program at University of Cincinnati in the Fall of 2018

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Mujde Erten-Unal, Old Dominion University; Balša Terzić , Old Dominion University; George McLeod, Old Dominion University; Tysha Batts, Virginia Space Grant Consortium; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Mechatronics and Digital Manufacturing Lab at ODU and a lead of Area of Specialization Mechatronics Systems Design. She worked as a Visiting Researcher at Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Disputanta, VA on projects focusing on the digital thread and cybersecurity of manufacturing systems. She leads funded research focused on Career and Technical Education pathways in computer science and cybersecurity. She had funded research in broadening par- ticipation efforts of underrepresented students in STEM funded by the Office of Naval Research, focusing on mechatronic pathways. She is part of the ONR project related to the additive manufacturing training of the active military. She leads the summer program for