AC 2011-185: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH-MENTORING FOR TRIBALCOLLEGE STUDENTSG. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University G. Padmanabhan, Ph. D., P.E., M. ASEE, F. ASCE is a professor of civil engineering at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. He is a long standing member of ASEE and ASCE. Currently, he is also the Director of North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute. He has been active in STEM education outreach activities to minorities at the college and high and middle school levels for the last ten years.Carol Davis, North Dakota EPSCoR Dr. Carol Davis is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. She helped establish Turtle Mountain Community College in the early 1970’s and served
AC 2010-259: YES: A NSF S-STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXPERIENCE ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDALisa Massi, University of Central Florida Lisa Massi is the Director of Operations Analysis for the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science. She serves as the primary educational analyst for the College and is a Co-PI of the NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the "Young Entrepreneur and Scholar(YES) Scholarship Program." Dr. Massi's research interests include program evaluation, predictors of success in persistence to graduation and academic performance, entrepreneurial programs, and use of technology to improve operational efficiencies.Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central
AC 2010-386: GOLDSHIRT TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM: CREATINGENGINEERING CAPACITY AND EXPANDING DIVERSITY THROUGH APERFORMANCE-ENHANCING YEARTanya Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder TANYA D. ENNIS is the current Engineering GoldShirt Program Director at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. She received her M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tanya most recently taught mathematics at the Denver School of Science and Technology, the highest performing high school in Denver Public Schools.Jana Milford, University of
AC 2010-488: STUDENT BALLOONING PROJECT: AN EFFORT TO CREATESUSTAINABLE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN A MINORITYINSTITUTIONAtin Sinha, Albany State University Atin Sinha is the Professor and Coordinator of the Engineering Program at Albany State University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute in 1984. He had worked in Learjet and Honeywell before moving to academia in 1990. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer. Currently, he is engaged in motivating undergraduate students in inquiry based learning through hands-on, realistic projects
member and administrator. Follow Shaylin on Instagram @phd.progress to see her journey through academia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 (Re)Engineering Student Success: Constructing Knowledge on Summer Bridge Students’ Experiences to Encourage Holistic Student Success AbstractIf a group of engineering deans was asked whether students at their institutions were successfuland why, what information might they immediately or subconsciously use to measure or gauge theengineering students' success? If only academic performance outcomes like GPA, individualcourse grades, or graduation rate race to their minds, then their rationale aligns with the
Paper ID #37168Board 139: Factors Affecting Enrollment, Retention, and Attrition ofSTEM Undergraduates at a Minority Serving Institution ¨Ms. Claudia Calle Muller, Florida International University Claudia Calle M¨uller is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica del Per´u (PUCP). Claudia has 4+ years’ experience in structural engineering designing reinforced concrete resi- dential and commercial buildings in Peru; 2+ years’ experience in entrepreneurship building a successful
Paper ID #40330Board 140: Work in Progress: Exploring Innovation Self-Efficacy inNeurodiverse Engineering StudentsDr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ar- chitectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her teaching focuses on fate and transport of contaminants, capstone design and aqueous chemistry. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about broad- ening participation in engineering through community-based participatory action research. Her research interests explore the boundaries of
, New Mexico State University Dr. Catherine Brewer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at New Mexico State University.Dr. Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation Dr. Wendy Chi is director of ABC Research and Evaluation, specializing in education research and program evaluations of projects focusing on educational equity issues; specifically, the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Dr. Chi earned her PhD in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice from the University of Colorado at Boulder.Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University Dr. Paulette Vincent-Ruz is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry Education Research in the Chemistry
Paper ID #44173Strengthening Disaster Resilience Through Diaspora Engagement: A Studyon Integrating Diaspora Communities into Engineering EducationMs. ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA PE. , Florida International University Erika Rivera is a Licensed Professional Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus and two Master’s degrees one in Engineering Management and a Master in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. She is currently a Ph.D. Student in Florida International University, in Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
Paper ID #41082President and Chancellor Turnover in the United States: Impact and Implicationsfor STEM Broadening Participation and Research Capacity BuildingDr. Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University Dr. Trina Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University and the founder of m3i Journey, a start-up focused on research-based, personalized, holistic, innovative, relevant, and engaging (PHIRE) financial literacy education. She serves as the Director of the READi Lab (readilab.com) where her research portfolio consists of equity, access, and inclusion
Paper ID #37698Bend and Not Break: Examining Hispanic Engineering Students’ AcademicChallenges During Covid-19Dr. Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Dr. Marquez is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His research efforts focus on dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems under various loads. The mathematical models developed include deterministic and stochastic differential equations that incorporate finite element methods. Additionally, Dr. Marquez research efforts focus on developing and implementing pedagogical methods in
Paper ID #38402Implementing Structured Mentorship to Broaden Participation ofUnderrepresented Minorities in Aerospace EngineeringDr. Carl Anthony Moore Jr., Florida A&M University - Florida State University Carl A. Moore Jr. is an associate professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern Uni- versity. Before entering graduate school, Dr. Moore worked as a research engineer and manufacturing engineer for Eastman Kodak Company in the Copy Products and Single-Use Camera divisions. He also has professional research
Linda J. Sax. “Major Selection and Persistence for Women in STEM.” New Directions for Institutional Research, vol. 2011, no. 152, Dec. 2011, pp. 5–18. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1002/ir.404.64. Shore, Bradd. Culture in Mind: Cognition, Culture, and the Problem of Meaning. Oxford University Press, 1996.65. Skvoretz, John, et al. “Pursuing an Engineering Major: Social Capital of Women and Underrepresented Minorities.” Studies in Higher Education, vol. 45, no. 3, Mar. 2020, pp. 592–607. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2019.1609923.66. Smith, Chrystal A. S., et al. “Social Capital From Professional Engineering Organizations and the Persistence of Women and Underrepresented Minority Undergraduates
Paper ID #39261Doing Academia Differently: The Creation of a Cohort-Based PostdoctoralScholars Program for Emerging Engineering FacultyMs. Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jameka Wiggins is a graduate student at The Ohio State University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Ed- ucation with a specialization in Organizational Change in Higher Education and Industry and a Master’s in Engineering Management. As a scholar and advocate, she seeks to amplify the voices of underrepre- sented groups in engineering by exploring their experiences, encouraging student and faculty engagement through critical questioning, and
Paper ID #37829Effects of Distance Learning on African-American Students in EngineeringTechnology Courses During COVID-19 PandemicDr. Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Tejal Mulay is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Electronic Engineering Technology in the Division of Engineering Technology under the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU). Dr. Mulay’s primary research area is speech signal pro- cessing, including but not limited to acoustic emotion recognition, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicles
more people together and the relationship that could be fostered. That is really what I'm drawing a lot of strength from. The where it could go, that this can't be just a footnote. That this is going to be a steppingstone to developing something great something that is charismatic enough to capture the minds of the next generation so they can build a brighter future by having the tools to fix tomorrow.” -RU student engineer, design team memberThe project also validated the TCU lab’s ability to produce successful results. This confidence willhelp initiate more complex projects in the future. The success also reduces TCU’sapprehensiveness to take on larger endeavors. “Yes, it gave me more confidence in the
Paper ID #39612Quantitative Methodological Approaches to Understand the Impact ofInterventions: Exploring Black Engineering Student SuccessDr. Kelly-Ann Dixon Hamil, The University of the West Indies, Mona Kelly-Ann Dixon Hamil is an Assistant Professor in Statistics and Undergraduate chair in the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica W. I. She received a BSc. in Statistics and Economics from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, a MSc. in Statistics from the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK, a M.S degree in Mathematical Statistics and a PhD in Statistics from
Paper ID #38159Promoting Social Sustainability for Minority Populations throughUnderstanding their Challenges in Professional EngineeringCertificationMs. Erika Judith Rivera, Florida International University Erika Rivera is a Licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus and two Master’s degrees one in Engineering Management and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. She is currently a Ph.D. Student at Florida International University, in Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
Paper ID #40198Work In Progress: Exploring the Impact of a Mentoring Structure onFemale Persistence in EngineeringDr. Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida Dr. Kemi Akintewe is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Medical Engineering and the Director of the First-year Engineering Experiential learning at the University of South Florida (USF). Dr. Akintewe holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from USF, a Master in Materials Science & Engineering from the Ohio State University, and her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York. Her research focuses on STEM
Paper ID #37863Work in Progress: Moving Beyond Research: Supporting Engineering andComputing Identity Development for Latina StudentsDr. Sarah 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. In her research, she concentrates on identifying and asking urgent questions about systemic inequities such as racism, sexism, and classism that marginal- ized communities experience as they transition to and through their engineering and computing higher education experiences
Paper ID #43641Expanding the Broadening Participation in Engineering Focus to IncludeData on Nontraditional StudentsMr. Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University Joseph Sturgess is a Ph.D. student in the School of Universal Computing, Construction & Engineering Education majoring in Engineering Education at Florida International University, where he also serves as a graduate research assistant contributing to various projects supporting post-traditional students and transfer students. His research interests include community college-minority serving institution partnerships, transfer students, post
Paper ID #42243Exploring Equity and Resilience Perceptions of Marginalized Architecture,Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Students in Infrastructure ProjectsMiss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environmental
developed to broaden and retain par�cipa�on inengineering. Although self-care is a short-term op�on for Black engineers coping with racial batlefa�gue, it is not going to provide sustainable healing for a healthy mind and the best work performance.As Okello et al. (2020) state, ways of healing are hard to find and access while batling constant racism.Interven�ons should encompass not only professional support but also community-based resources,culturally competent mental health services, and efforts to combat societal inequali�es that perpetuateracial discrimina�on.Limita�onsDespite the valuable insights garnered from this systema�zed literature review, it is important torecognize some limita�ons inherent in the available research and the scope of
post-traditional; students who have two or three qualities are considered to bemoderately post-traditional; and students who exhibit four or more qualities are regarded as verypost-traditional. In that regard, we recognize that post-traditional engineering students’ coresense of self may be intricately connected to the number of these different criteria with whichthey align.We approach this study with an awareness that multiple dimensions of identity may bepersonally salient and/or significant to learners’ educational experiences. We note that identitiesof race and gender are often top of mind for students, faculty, staff, and senior administrators;post-traditional (or nontraditional) identity is rarely even named or conceived as such. Race
Paper ID #41495Decoding Determinants: An Intersectional Exploration of Students’ Decision-Makingfor Graduate Engineering EducationDr. Najme Kishani, University of Toronto Najme Kishani (najme.kishanifarahani@utoronto.ca) is a research associate at the University of Toronto to advance gender analysis and equity in engineering. Najme did her PhD at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests involve the role of education in enhancing young people’sagency to transform social conflicts and build peace and democracy. In her careers in international development at
Paper ID #42691Supporting the Success of Low-Income Engineering Students through Community-Buildin(Evaluation)Dr. Anne E. Leak, University of California, Santa Barbara Anne E. Leak, PhD, is an evaluator and education researcher with the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on culture and communities for learning STEM, including undergraduate engineering education, with an emphasis on access and equity. E-mail: aleak@csep.ucsb.edu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Supporting the success of low-income
Paper ID #41216Supporting Undergraduate Engineering Students Who Are Primary Caregiversto Children: A Systematic Literature ReviewDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working
Development for the College of Education and Human Development at the University of North Dakota (UND). She is the former department chair for UNDˆa CDr. Pat Garriott Dr. Garriott received his PhD from the University of Missouri. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the APA, and the Society for Vocational Psychology. His work has been recognized by DiviDr. Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia Dr. Orton is an associate professor in Civil Engineering and is an active member of the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dr. Orton also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Civil and
Paper ID #43330Illuminating the Pathways of Latine and Hispanic PhDs into EngineeringTeaching-Focused Faculty PositionsMr. Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine Sociology PhD candidate at the University of California Irvine studying inclusion and equity interventions in STEM higher education classrooms.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an associate professor of teaching in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering at Syracuse University and her
collaborative research projects focused on broadening participation in STEM academia. Dr. Mendez’s research centers on the creation of optimal higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student success, as well as the schooling experiences of Mexican-descent youth in the mid-20th century.Jennifer Tygret ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Improving University Postdoctoral Affairs Offices: Viewpoints from Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars of ColorAbstractAn instrumental case study (Stake, 1995) explores the perceptions and opinions of engineeringpostdoctoral scholars of color about ways to improve university postdoctoral affairs offices tobetter