Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faith Gacheru, University of Michigan; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan; Eileen Johnson, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46301BOARD # 317: A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Engineering Students’Feelings of Being OverwhelmedFaith Gacheru, University of MichiganDr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research.Jeanne Sanders, University of Michigan Jeanne Sanders (she/her/hers) is a researcher in Engineering Education. She graduated

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Muisener, Stevens Institute of Technology ; Pinar Akcora, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. She completed her post-doctoral work at Columbia University between 2005-2008. She joined University of Missouri-Columbia, Chemical Engineering as an assistant professor in 2008 and has moved to Stevens in 2010. She is the recipient of the 2010 NSF-CAREER award and has received several grants from NSF-DMR, -CMMI and ACS PRF. She currently serves as the coordinator of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program and the PI of the REU/RET Site program (2021-2023) at Stevens. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A New Mentoring and Undergraduate Research Experience Model between REUs and RETs at the Stevens REU/RET Site Program on Sustainable Energy and BioengineeringAbstractThe Stevens REU/RET

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raul Mishael Sedas, University of California, Irvine; Mizuko Ito

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

changesappear during a period of over a year?Connected learning and supports for social capital in STEM Social capital is an important support for young people’s interest and persistence inSTEM fields so the lack of it is a key reason why youth from underrepresented groups do notpursue STEM interests and careers. Youth from underrepresented groups are much less likely tohave family, friends, and mentors involved in STEM fields and interests, and to encounter STEMrole models who share their cultural identity [5]–[7], despite the fact that they benefit morethan mainstream youth when they have positive mentoring relationships [8], [9]. RicardoStanton-Salazar’s research focuses on the unique barriers that immigrant youth face in gainingaccess to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University, Bozeman; Sidrah MGWatson

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #39328Board 395: Testing the Performance of Outcome Measures for LGBTQ STEMStudents and Their PeersDr. Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University, Bozeman 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 under- graduates 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

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sarah M. MacGillivray, Education Development Center; Clara McCurdy-Kirlis, Education Development Center

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

build their capacity to participate in the science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communicationstechnology (ICT) workforce of the future. The ITEST program is unique in that it is the only NSFprogram devoted to STEM workforce development at the primary and secondary school levels.With a focus on populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, it aims to develop adiverse and innovative pipeline to STEM careers. Funded by revenue collected from the H-1B visaprogram, which permits U.S. businesses to use overseas workers to fill vacant positions U.S.occupations, ITEST aims to remedy the shortage of highly skilled workers while also addressingthe diversity issues and inequities present in STEM fields

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Evan Ko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jeanne L. Sanders, University of Nevada, Reno

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #33558Community Building for the NSF PFE: RIEF Program: Year 2Dr. Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristen Ann Thompson, Loras College; Danial J. Neebel PE, Loras College; Robert S. Keller, Loras College

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

mentored by an instructor in STEM that isnot the instructor for one of their content-based classes in their chosen major. This gives thestudents in the program one more resource in navigating the world of STEM academics as wellas an engaged faculty member to provide personal attention to this group of students. Third,because the ultimate goal is for these students to join the STEM workforce either in industry orthe academy, students are mentored on building bridges to their future careers including how tofind and apply for internships, co-ops, and undergraduate research opportunities.The focus on these strategies, in particular a focus on wellness, has helped students weather thechallenges of the COVID-19 shutdown in the spring of 2020. After the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Shipley, University of Texas, San Antonio; Rena Bizios, University of Texas, San Antonio; Krystel Castillo, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

will benefit his/her academic career, why the applicant should be considered for this program, and what is his/her 5 year plan including academic studies and professional career.Applications are reviewed using a review matrix by a committee in the College of Engineering.Students who accept the SPURS scholarship must graduate from their respective degree programwithin 3 years from receiving the scholarship. Students will remain in the program as long ashe/she is a full-time engineering student and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.Students must participate in at least two SPURS Workshops each semester, meets with theirfaculty mentor at least two times a semester and COE academic advisor, and career counselor atleast once

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill M. D. Motschenbacher, North Dakota State University; Rebecca Reichenbach; Mark Hanson, North Dakota State University; Emily A. Berg Berg, North Dakota State University; Jared Ladbury, North Dakota State University; Paul Kelter, North Dakota State University; Lisa Montplaisir; James Nyachwaya, North Dakota State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

State UniversityProf. Paul Kelter, North Dakota State University Paul Kelter’s 38-year career has focused on the integration and transfer of knowledge among students and teachers at all educational levels. He was the inaugural director of the Science Outreach Office at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in the late 1980’s through early 1990’s. Many of the programs he instituted via external funding are still part of that office. He was the co-PI on the successful, long-term Operation Chemistry literacy program for all levels of teachers, and parlayed that national program into grant-funded summer and year-round workshops in Wisconsin, Nebraska, and North Carolina over a 15- year period. During his 7-year tenure at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather Shipley, University of Texas at San Antonio; Krystel K. Castillo-Villar, University of Texas at San Antonio; Timothy Yuen, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Department of Education rules for federal financial aid • fill out an application that includes, but is not limited to, the following: name, contact information, classification, major, unofficial transcript (with GPA information), one faculty recommendation letter, and three essays written by the applicant addressing: how the SPURS scholarship will benefit his/her academic career, why the applicant should be considered for this program, and what is his/her 5 year plan including academic studies and professional career.Applications are reviewed using a review matrix by a committee in the College of Engineering.Students who accept the SPURS scholarship must graduate from their respective degree programwithin 3

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall S. Jones, Loyola University Maryland; Ann M. Ernst, Loyola University Maryland Physics ; Bahram Roughani, Loyola University Maryland

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

physics courses to better prepare physics majors for various careers or to engage andexcite all students taking introductory physics courses requires teaching physics that betterconnects with students. This does not mean that we need to abandon the rigorous technicaleducation that is part of the physicist education. However, even in introductory physics coursesthere may be ample opportunities for preparing students for today’s careers. Physics topicspresented in the context of relevancy and social impact can better serve and are more likely toattract a more diverse set of students with a broader range of career interests.Design of new physics modules such as the one presented here should consider elements that gobeyond a rigorous physics and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kavitha Durga Ramane; William G Graziano, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #12895Tensions of Integration in Professional Formation: Investigating Develop-ment of Engineering Students’ Social and Technical PerceptionsProf. James L. Huff, Harding University James Huff is an assistant professor of engineering at Harding University, where he primarily teaches multidisciplinary engineering design and electrical engineering. His research interests are aligned with how engineering students develop in their career identity while also developing as whole persons. James received his Ph.D. in engineering education and his his M.S. in electrical and computer engineering, both from Purdue University

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Nicola Sochacka, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

- ing education and practice, and student reflection. Page 26.303.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Building capacity and social capital around interpretive research qualityAbstractSet in the context of an NSF-funded CAREER project, this paper describes a collaborative effortin the engineering education research community to build social capital and capacity aroundquestions of research quality. To date, this effort has entailed: i) two one and a half-daylongitudinal interactive workshops with leading qualitative researchers in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine P. Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

are imminent in the student’s career but courseobjectives broaden well beyond professional development. The “Mini” modules are briefoverviews or subsections of the full module topics, and consist of four or five slides for easyintegration. This paper focuses on the development and summary of these “Mini” modules.Professional Development “Mini” Modules“Mini” modules have been developed around three major topics: Educational Context;Professional Development; and, Engineering Ethics. The Educational Context “Mini” modulesexplore the development of engineering education through its history, the relationship betweenthe missions of the university and individual engineering departments, and the overallphilosophy of higher education. These modules

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jae Hoon Ma, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ece Erdogmus, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erica Ryherd, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Kyungki Kim, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Catherine Armwood-Gordon, Tennessee State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

the project, VADER-1 and VADER-2were developed to enhance first- and second-year students’ self-efficacy and retention in AE/Cprograms. VADER-R, aimed at recruiting high school and community college students into AE/Cprograms, is under development. VADER-1 and VADER-2 were implemented in 10 courses (405students) across three institutions in Fall 2023. The impact of VADERs was assessed throughreflection surveys guided by Social Cognitive Career Theory, pre- and post-domain knowledgequizzes, and time-stamped click-stream data reflecting student interactions within the virtualenvironment.1. IntroductionArchitectural Engineering and Construction (AE/C) education faces persistent challenges inenhancing students’ proficiency while fostering and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janna Jobel, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

diversity ofperspective and experience. To help all students develop the skills necessary to attract, retain,and consider the needs of diverse populations, engineering students need to consider socialresponsibility in the context of their engineering careers and scope of practice [6].To help promote engineering students’ ability to develop their social responsibility capacity, theUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell S-STEM program began with an initial plan to recruit threecohorts of 8 low-income, high-achieving students (24 students total) who wish to pursue a careerin higher education (e.g., faculty at community colleges or universities) and engage them inongoing social responsibility and identity formation curriculum. Supporting scholars from

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Jessica Santangelo, Hofstra University; Margaret A Hunter, Hofstra University; John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Scott T Lefurgy, Hofstra University; Jacqueline Lee, Nassau Community College; Rakhi Agarwal, Nassau Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

responsiveprogram structure (Figure 1).Both NCC and HU are located in a communityin which more than 93% of high schoolstudents are minoritized in the sciences andmore than 65% are low income. Ourobjectives are to: (1) shorten the length of timeto earn STEM AS and BA/BS degrees, (2)increase feelings of belonging and identitywith NCC and HU, (3) increase identity andconfidence as STEM students andprofessionals, (4) ensure consistentengagement with student support services(e.g., academic success, career counseling andplacement), (5) catalyze interdisciplinary andinter-institutional pedagogical collaborations,(6) identify curricular and co-curricular factorscontributing to student success and careerentry, (7) institutionalize

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno; Ivy Chin, University of Nevada, Reno; Joseph Bozsik, University of Nevada, Reno; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

scholars in the program. Current scholars identify as 21male, 10 female, 18 white, 7 Hispanic, 1 Black, and 5 Asian. Program numbers mirror similarenrollment trends to the College with the following exceptions: higher female and students of colorenrolled. The scholars in both cohorts participated in curricular and co-curricular activities thatincluded enrollment in a summer bridge program, proactive advising, tutoring in engineeringcourses, peer and faculty mentoring, career and graduate school guidance, cohort buildingactivities, theme seminars, funded undergraduate research experiences, and goals workshops. Theprogram did not have a comparison/control group. Cohort 1 started during the fall 2019 semester and cohort 2 started a year later

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malini Josiam, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

in engineering, beyond what isexpected [2]. Typically, support for these students is not designed to dynamically interact withstudents’ needs. Rather, it is more common that programs take the approach that students willfind support if it exists. We aim to illuminate the experiences of students who navigate additionalobstacles in engineering, who we refer to as marginalized students. We are also interested indeveloping ways to more responsively support their navigation of engineering. We conductedthis work through an NSF CAREER project titled Responsive Support Structures forMarginalized Students: A Critical Interrogation of Navigational Strategies.The purpose of this NSF CAREER project is to foster understanding of the relationship

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

standards, reflecting the increasing acceptance of engineering at the K-12 leveland its potential value to students. In addition to promoting outcomes that benefit all studentsregardless of career aspirations such as increased math and science achievement and greatertechnological literacy, K-12 engineering programs have been identified as a means of recruitingand retaining potential students in engineering.The growth of precollege engineering programs means that increasing numbers of incomingengineering students will have had some exposure to engineering prior to their enrollment inengineering programs. However, the impact of precollege engineering experiences onundergraduate engineering students is relatively unexplored. To address this lack

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Maja J. Mataric, University of Southern California; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Mentoring (PAESMEM), the Anita Borg Institute Women of Vision Award for Innovation, Okawa Foundation Award, NSF Career Award, the MIT TR100 Innovation Award, and the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Early Career Award. She served as the elected president of the USC faculty and the Academic Senate. At USC she has been awarded the Viterbi School of Engineering Service Award and Junior Research Award, the Provost’s Center for Interdisci- plinary Research Fellowship, the Mellon Mentoring Award, the Academic Senate Distinguished Faculty Service Award, and a Remarkable Woman Award. She is featured in the science documentary movie ”Me & Isaac Newton”, in The New Yorker (”Robots that Care” by Jerome Groopman, 2009

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology; Nadia S Kennedy, New York City College of Technology; Diana Samaroo; Viviana Acquaviva, New York City College of Technology; Armando Dominguez Solis

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

faculty mentoring ofSTEM students [13]; d) seminars and informal meetings with STEM researchers andprofessionals, women and URM included, to develop a professional STEM identity. Becauselittle is known about structural factors that foster STEM identities, this project explores studentperceptions of the effectiveness of program interventions in supporting their persistence andsuccess. The project is particularly concerned with generating useful knowledge about academicsuccess, retention, transfer, graduation, and academic/career pathways of low-income students[6, 7, 8] that could be replicated elsewhere.Project SEER: Supporting, Engaging, Empowering and Retaining New Scholars in Science,Technology, Engineering and MathematicsThrough this project’s

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Jaclyn Duerr, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

who transfer to 4-year institutions for engineering degrees areknown to face significant adversity. Some common challenges they face include having minimalfinancial resources, a lack of engineering-oriented mentorship, and prolonged time to degree.Engineering transfer students are naturally diverse, ranging in age, experience, and motivation.Some have carved paths that include, for example, military service, starting a family of theirown, or switching their career aims. The nuanced nature of the transfer student experiencechallenges higher education professionals to identify innovative ways for transfer students tomeet their individualized goals.The engineering transfer students aim to transition from a previous institution to a 4

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Roberts, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Betty Annan, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

and success for students who are globally underrepresented in higher education systems. She focuses on uncovering institutional policies and practices that influence these students’ persistence and completion while celebrating the strengths they bring to campuses. Throughout her academic journey and career, Betty has actively contributed to projects and programs designed to support underrepresented students, helping them navigate their educational paths and achieve their goals. Her dedication stems from her unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. She is driven by her desire to foster inclusive environments where every individual can thrive. ©American Society for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #47031BOARD # 393: Mentoring as a Support Tool for Low-Income EngineeringTransfer students in an S-STEM programAnna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the persistence and retention of low

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

program is part of a four year NSF-ITEST project designed to provideunderserved rural middle school students (grades 6-8) with an opportunity to explore STEMsubjects and STEM career opportunities in the advanced manufacturing industry. The goals of theSTEM program, referred to as DeSIRE (Developing STEM Identity in Rural Audiences throughCommunity-based Engineering Design) are to improve students’ STEM content knowledge andSTEM career awareness, thus increasing their interest in pursuing STEM careers, particularlyengineering. The DeSIRE program leverages strategic partnerships between academia, a ruralschool district and local industry to engage middle school students in authentic engineering designexperiences through a 3-part engineering design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Manuel Padilla, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Briana C Bettin, Michigan Technological University; Kathryn Laura Hannum, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

(see Figure 1).Through each activity, the focus was building upon the rich, community-based assets studentscontribute. Activities included:●​ Panel with Finishing Scholars (Aspirational, Community). Our S-STEM Finishing Scholars were invited to share their aspirations and advice to be successful in college.●​ Keweenaw-day group trip (Navigational). Our Peer Mentor took them to a traditional campus event showcasing clubs and other extracurricular activities.●​ Civic engagement (Community). We hosted a session on how to register and vote with the Director of Student Leadership and Involvement and the League of Women Voters.●​ Prep for Career Fair (Navigational, Aspirational). We held an interactive session on prepping for the career

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Monita Hollis Mungo, The University of Toledo; Revathy Kumar

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, institutional support,and the broader social context. By understanding these dynamics, educational institutions canbetter tailor their programs and support systems to meet the needs of all students, ultimatelyenhancing their academic experiences and fostering a more diverse and capable workforce inengineering technology.Factors Influencing Academic Choices of Engineering Technology StudentsUnderstanding the factors influencing the academic choices of students, particularly those whoare underrepresented in engineering fields, reveals significant gaps in the existing literature. Acritical aspect of this issue is the role of school counselors in guiding students toward STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Falco emphasizes the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

multiple opportunities to presenttheir research progress throughout the summer toexperts in the field. They also received professionaldevelopment training on research ethics, technicalcommunication, and launching careers in systemsbioengineering. Figure 1 shows a summary of theactivities in a typical summer. For two summers (2020 & 2021), the program was run as a completelyvirtual REU due to institutional constraints on visiting researchers due to the pandemic, as the nature ofsystems bioengineering and BDS research enables it to be conducted outside a laboratory setting. Toassess the program each year, we analyzed participant demographics, outcomes in presenting andpublishing their work, career outcomes, exit interviews, and anonymous survey

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Michael Alexander Liu, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Bruce L. Tai, Texas A&M University; Samuel F. Noynaert, Texas A&M University; Dinakar Sagapuram, Texas A & M University; Marian S. Kennedy, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, besides a confirmation and/or an invigorated intent to pursue advanced studyand a career in STEM fields. Altogether, the experience and lessons learned from year-one hasprovided invaluable perception for imparting a broader impact through this NSF-REU site.Background & MotivationMetrology, the science of measurement, and (non-destructive) inspection transcends scales,materials, and disciplines; yet, rarely are its salient aspects emphasized. For instance, is italarming that a significant number of graduating seniors in engineering are oblivious to errorsand uncertainty in measurement, gauge repeatability/reproducibility, fits/tolerances, etc., suchthat they are perplexed as to why a computer-aided design (CAD) model of a 2” diametercylinder