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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Lillian Marie Hardin

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Diversity

join EVP, as there are diverse majors throughout, and students learnthrough hands-on experience and guidance from current members.IntroductionDuring the late 1990s to early 2000s institutions saw a significant decrease in the number ofundergraduate students majoring in the STEM fields that focus on Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math. Among those who started pursuing a STEM degree, less than halfreceived one [1]. Researchers have been looking at why this happens, focusing on both studenttraits and the college environment. Research suggests that to keep students interested in STEM,they need help in four areas: figuring out their career goals, setting realistic expectations,overcoming challenges, and building a support network [1]. The EVP

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

participants being on campus, a week one activity surveyconducted at the end of the first week; a week two activity survey conducted at theclosing session; and a post focus group that occurred within the last 24-48 hours of theparticipants being on campus. The week one and week two activity surveys are meant tocapture the interactive hands-on and informational activities students experience duringthe first and second weeks.Additionally, pre and post-surveys use measures following the F-PIPES (Fit of PersonalInterests and Perceptions of Engineering) [8] instrument, which measures perceptions ofengineering. The STEM-CIS (STEM Career Interest Survey) [9] tool measures self-efficacy and interest in STEM classes and careers. The post-surveys include

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Meena M. Balgopal, Colorado State University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

compiled by the authors andincluded questions related to two different theoretical frameworks. Social Cognitive CareerTheory (SCCT) was used to investigate student career development, including their intention toremain in engineering. The SCCT questions used on the EAA were adapted from Lent et al.13.The Patterns of Adaptive Leaning Scale (PALS)14 was used to measure constructs related toachievement goal theory as a way to investigate possible changes or differences in motivationand their relationship to academic outcomes of interest between the control and interventionsections. Further background and results for these two frameworks are provided in subsequentsections.In addition to these quantitative tools, video recordings of teams were made for

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

potential for success in computer science and engineering technology. The CSET-STEM AdvisoryCommittee - consisting of the Program Manager of the Upward Bound Math and Science Project,Director of the Office of Enrollment Management, Director of the Office of Financial Aid, and thePI/Co-PIs of this project - will develop a CSET-STEM Scholars Program brochure to be distributed tothe targeted high schools and during XYZ STATE University student recruitment activities. Faculty andstudent representatives from National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) and ACM, as well as firstyear CSET-STEM Scholars, will visit local schools to motivate students to pursue STEM courses andSTEM careers.(2) Retain these students through the incorporation of a mandatory pre

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Yvette Rito, Kansas State University; Jessica Lynn Aschenbrenner, Kansas State University; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University

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Industrial Engineering

study that measured current IE students’ interestin solving operations research problems in different industry sectors and their perceptions aboutindustrial engineering careers. The aim of the study is to gain greater understanding about theinterests and perceptions of current IE students at Kansas State University (KSU). While thespecific results are most directly applicable to the institution where the study was conducted, wecomment on broad insights of interest to the industrial engineering education community.The pilot study described here is part of a planned long-term effort to understand the perceptionsof prospective (pre-college) students and those of students at multiple stages in the curriculum.The overarching objective is to design

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Tsu-Jae King Liu, University of California, Berkeley

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9774Transfer-to-Excellence: Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Cali-fornia Community CollegesDr. Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley Dr. Sharnnia Artis is the Education and Outreach Director for the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science, a NSF-funded Science and Technology Center at the University of California, Berkeley. She oversees undergraduate research programs to recruit and retain underrepresented students in science and engineering and science and also outreach to pre-college students to introduce them to the exciting career opportunities in science and engineering. Dr

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Minority Student Success

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Dan Mott, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

implemented at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a Hispanic ServingInstitution, located in Laredo, Texas.II. Internship and Research Assistantship Programs at TAMIUSTEM degrees at TAMIU are offered by the Department of Engineering, Mathematics, andPhysics (EMAP) and the Department of Biology and Chemistry (B&C). The STEM faculty isdevoted to serving students and integrating their scholarship into teaching and service. The maingoal is to prepare students to successful professional careers through the provisions of highquality educational programs and excellent learning and research environments. To promote thisobjective, the following two programs have been recently developed:(a) Internship ProgramThe purpose of the Internship

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Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

obtained a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career (CA- REER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jarvis Brewer T, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Faraz Muhammad Yousuf, 3D Imaging Developer

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Instrumentation

concepts learned in this project can relate to the engineering concepts. For the ElectricalEngineering Technology students, they are provided with a meaningful context within which toshare their projects and explain their own understanding of Electrical Engineering TechnologyprinciplesIntroductionElectrical Engineering Technology/Electrical Engineering is one of the few disciplines that highschool students are unlikely to have exposure with, whether in school or through their ownexperiences. If our objective is to enhance the interest of students in Electrical EngineeringTechnology/Electrical Engineering then it is essential to strengthen the pipeline to high schooleducation. Strengthening the engineering career decision-making can happen in

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Wilkerson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

adecline in interest in STEM starting at age 11 [2]. A look at gender differences found that middleschool girls are much less likely to report interest in a STEM career than boys [3]. To counteractthis decline in interest, researchers have found a link between consistent engagement in anafterschool STEM program with an improved interest in STEM [3] [4]. However, attendance inan out-of-school (OST) program is often sporadic [5], and the duration of programs varieswidely [6]. Further investigation is needed on the amount of exposure to OST STEM as apredictor of interest in STEM, with gender as a moderator. This study explores this relationshipby examining a middle school STEM afterschool program serving a traditionallyunderrepresented group, low

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University; Emmanuel Tetteh Teye, Montana State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #43997Queer and Engineer? Exploring Science and Engineering Identity amongLGBTQ PeopleDr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University Bryce E. Hughes is an Associate Professor in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University. His research interests encompass diversity and equity in engineering education, with a focus on LGBTQ students. He was recently awarded an NSF CAREER grant to study the experiences of LGBTQ undergraduates in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. in student development administration from Seattle University, and a B.S. in general

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Paz Gwynn, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

disciplines at a private Chilean university. A validated questionnaire wasadministered, incorporating a series of entrepreneurial competencies outlined by the EuropeanUnion within three areas: (a) ideas and opportunities, (b) resources, and (c) taking action.Additionally, this questionnaire includes a section addressing various aspects of entrepreneurialprojects: self-efficacy, intention, career choice, and motivation. Statistical methods wereemployed to analyze the questionnaire responses. The results allow us to highlight strongstatistically significant correlations between areas associated with entrepreneurial competenciesand the dimension of entrepreneurial intention related to the effective creation of anentrepreneurial project. Furthermore, it

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

. What did you wish to get out of joining this team and did you get what you wanted through working on said team? 3. What has been the most useful experience or lesson you have learned from being on your respective engineering competition teams? 4. Tell me about a time you used a skill or experience from your engineering competition team outside of school? 5. What aspects of being on said engineering competition team were the most important to you? 6. Do feel that your engineering competition experience has helped open doors or helped in your career goals? If so, in what ways? 7. What do you feel that you’ve used the most in the real world or in your career, your a. class knowledge, or your experiences you

Collection

2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kellie Schneider; Heath A. Schluterman; C. Richard Cassady

, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering);  providing FEP students with academic, career, and personal advising in a proactive manner;  fostering a sense of community among FEP students, other CoE students, the CoE faculty, and the balance of the UofA community.The FEP is executed via two sub-programs – the Freshman Engineering Academic Program(FEAP) and the Freshman Engineering Student Services Program (FESSP). These sub-programsare executed by a faculty Director, two full-time professional staff members, two instructors, andfive graduate teaching assistants.The Freshman Engineering Academic ProgramThe FEAP is a two-semester, thirty-credit-hour program designed on the basis of the

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Suzanne Bilbeisi; Mohd Bilbeisi

partnership, as it is sponsored financially by professional architecture, engineering,and construction management firms in the state. Since inception, nearly 300 students haveparticipated in the program from the five state area of our region in the central USA; many ofthese students have subsequently enrolled at this university and completed or are currentlyworking towards a degree in these fields. The program serves as not only a recruiting tool forthe university, but also as a public service vehicle illustrating the many ways that design,engineering, and construction professionals add value to the quality of human life.Program DescriptionThe week long Discover Architecture career orientation summer program for high schoolstudents has been offered

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Keith M. Gardiner

everyday life and career choices of engineers. Key words: Engineering ethics, ethics and technology, first year students.IntroductionEthics, often viewed as a boring and fusty topic abounding with arcane phrases and eye-rollingphilosophy, has become a matter of almost daily concern and public interest. From Enron toVioxx with skewed or mis-reported data, to insulation breakdowns in defibrillators [1], NewOrleans levee failures, and with microelectronics manufacturers and plastics processesexperiencing difficult solvent choices [2][3], there are many issues for engineering decisionmakers. Ethics are also closely associated with the “rules and standards governing the conductof members of a profession.” [4]Ethics embraces more than the “Golden Rule

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virgüez, University of Florida; Debarati Basu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

multidisciplinary introduction to electricalengineering course. Through quantitative analysis and the administration of an existing validatedsurvey instrument, we aim to explore students' exposure to semiconductors-related topics andpotential correlations between exposure, motivation, and demographic variables, includinggender, class standing, and majors.The instrument was administered to a cohort of 255 students enrolled in “Elements of ElectricalEngineering,” a multidisciplinary course covering the fundamentals of electrical engineering.Preliminary data indicates that only 9% of the students in this cohort have taken a class aboutsemiconductors and only 3% have some interest in pursuing a career in the semiconductors field.The results of this analysis

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eduardo Rodriguez Mejia M.Sc., Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

basically a push to make the struggle count for something, in this case, their graduatedegree. This result may imply that there are no intrinsic (interest or enjoyment) or extrinsic (perceivedusefulness or reward expectation) motivators acting on their decision to persist. At this point, studentsignore the high cost of persisting and misalignment of their programs to their personal and career goalsand justify their continuation for the need to have something to show at the end of their time investment.For this reason, we sought to better understand the motivation of Civil and Environmental Engineering(CEE) doctoral students. By comparing two groups, as characterized by the stage of the doctoral process(pre-writing and writing) we would like to

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Jeanne Radigan

their company is shielded from labor laws. This putsmany students in the position of having to pay to work as an intern. For many college students,internships are viewed as a critical career move and they continue to line up and compete forthese unpaid positions, believing that they will reap future dividends [33]. Evaluating the Internship Evaluations of students by their employers can be a valuable tool used by campuses torevise their academic programs to better meet industry needs. Colleges and universities struggleto keep pace with employers demands and are constantly revising curriculua to improveeducational value. By surveying employers for their level of satisfaction with interns, collegesand

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity, Professional Papers

affiliation, and project titles (referredto as KEEN cards), was systematically gathered for each year in the study period.To identify and categorize trends, KEEN cards were classified into six primary categories basedon project focus: Technical Problem-Solving, Interdisciplinary Applications, Societal Impacts,Diversity and Inclusion, Career Development, and Sustainability. These classifications wereinformed by project descriptions and KEEN’s thematic focus on fostering an entrepreneurialmindset. Workshop data, indicating the specific development programs fellows attended toqualify as KEEN Fellows, were also collected and analyzed to determine which workshopsyielded the highest number of fellows across disciplines and years.Quantitative analyses

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering Technology

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education; Elsabeth Mekonnen

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

disabilities, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives and Pacific Islanders, first-generation college students, and veterans to participate in research and entrepreneurial activities at NSF SBIR/STTR Phase II companies. • To select and support entrepreneurially minded, early career STEM doctorates, across the range of NSF-defined disciplines, with additional, educational & research opportunities outside of the traditional academic setting, to further their careers, enhance diversity in SMB, and accelerate the U.S. national economy. • To catalyze the collaboration between early career, STEM doctoral degree holders from underserved backgrounds, and in high-tech, small business enterprises, through

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 8: Assessment, Framworks, Standards, Oh My!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Amy Evans Sabarre; Tanner J. Huffman, The College of New Jersey

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Education, and director of the center for excellence in STEM education in the School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 P-12 Engineering Performance Matrices Where did They Come from and How can They be Used? (Research to Practice)IntroductionTo help remove barriers to engineering career pathways, foster a sense of belonging in the field,develop important skills for student success in any career they may choose, and ultimately createa transformed engineering workforce that can better serve the whole of society, it can be criticalto act early in the educational experiences provided

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Work-in-Progress Postcard Session #1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelly Gulati, University of the Pacific; Carla Strickland-Hughes, University of the Pacific; Emily Brienza-Larsen, University of the Pacific; Edith Sparks, University of the Pacific

emphasizesadvising as a teaching and learning process.At our institution, undergraduate advising is mainly conducted by faculty advisors. Theseadvisors initially meet with matriculating advisees at new student orientation in the summer andthen once a semester thereafter to discuss courses and career planning. While advising isconsidered a component of teaching as a part of the promotion and tenure process at ourinstitution, historically the quality of advising as a student learning experience is not evaluated.Methods commonly used to assess teaching quality are not conducted regularly or at all foradvising. A thoughtfully crafted teaching philosophy is essential in a dossier, however there isno expectation that it include an advising philosophy. This is

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Briceland McLaughlin, Boise State University; Julianne Wenner, Clemson University

means recruiting students into MS programs can be especiallydifficult. Students have many barriers to overcome but understanding these barriers, how tonegate them, and receiving institutional support early on in an undergraduate’s career puts MSdegrees on the table as an option for many underrepresented students. The SEnS GPS programexplores all realms of the MS level experience. This paper will focus on MS student recruitmentstrategy development and supporting students in their decision-making process.FrameworkA simple search makes it apparent there have been few comprehensive pre-decision mentoringand recruitment strategies developed for MS programs. A review of available academic researchreveals barriers to pursuing an MS program are

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Manning, Clemson University; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Catherine Brawner; Rebecca Brent; Michael Tidwell, Clemson University

Paper ID #37229GPA Patterns of Black Mechanical Engineering Students(Work in Progress)Jessica Manning Jessica Manning is a PhD student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. She is also a Graduate Administrative Assistant for the Bioengineering Department and assists with advising students throughout their academic careers. Her primary research focuses on women and minorities in multiple engineering disciplines. She earned her BS from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, and her MS from Clemson University, Clemson, both in Mechanical Engineering.Catherine Mobley (Dr

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

binbin shao, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Liang Wang

activities, including entrepreneurship competitions, have been conducted onuniversity campuses to cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial engineering talents.Entrepreneurship competitions, as one of the most widely promoted activities ofentrepreneurship education in China, are receiving more attention and support fromthe government, society, universities, and educational administrative departments. TheMinistry of Education has held many official entrepreneurship competitions, such asthe Internet + Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the NationalInnovation Plan. These competitions are intended to improve students’ overallinnovation and entrepreneurship skills and encourage them to pursue careers astechnology-based

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia; Tyler Harvey, Clemson University; Maegan Hinson, Clemson University; Kristin Frady, Clemson University; Bradley Putman, Clemson University; William Ferriell, Clemson University

innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions. The context of her research emphasizes three primary areas specifically focusing on two-year college and secondary STEM and career education, educational innovations, and the middle skill workforce. Kris is or has served as Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, or Senior Personnel numerous federal grants including a current National Science Foundation CAREER grant. Kris has also led development of digital learning tools to designed expand technician education capacity through virtual reality tools, advanced e-learning modules, and iBooks.Maegan HinsonBradley J. Putman (Professor) © American Society for Engineering

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Heather Yates, Oklahoma State University; Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Amy Lewis, Oklahoma State University; Irish Horsey, Kennesaw State University

professor, she brings three overarching objectives to the learning environment that originate from the belief that teaching is an invitation to inspire, encourage, and impact lives. Her students have received national recognition under her tutelage as a result of her efforts. She carefully advises students toward making conscious decisions about their studies that will ultimately impact their careers. Horsey has made impactful change to the construction management department since becoming interim department chair in June 2020. She was also instrumental in the transition of all degree programs and certificates to online modality during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She is the founder and creator of the KSU Women in

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Gomes; Bilge Celik; Yewande Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)

related fields. Most of these programs graduate studentswho aim to start their careers in management positions that typically require years of previousexperience. Many students pursue a bachelor’s degree in these programs to acquire knowledgeand skills that lead to attractive management-level employment opportunities post-graduation invarious construction industry sectors. In most cases, a résumé is submitted as the first steptoward gaining employment when students begin their job search in the industry. This studypresents the results of a qualitative content analysis of 204 student résumés collected from theAssociated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 1 student competition and identifies seven ofthe most common categories listed in the

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ERM: Identity Impacts (Identity Part 2)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Yang, Stanford University; Joseph D Towles, Swarthmore College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Sara Atwood, Elizabethtown College

to explore various career paths to access to professional networks that would haveotherwise been unattainable. In particular, minoritized students gain critical mastery experiencesthrough engineering internships, which then increases their engineering self-efficacy andsignificantly guides their future engineering career decisions [1]–[3]. However, internshipexperiences are not equally accessed by all undergraduate engineering students [4], as it is firmlyestablished that minoritized students may encounter institutional barriers to career resources andbe stymied in their professional careers by structural inequities, leading to lower senses ofbelonging and uncertain professional identities [5]–[7]. In particular, within engineering,first