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Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Koonce, Ohio University; Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University; Dyah A. Hening, Ohio University; Cynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-794: AN ANALYSIS OF FEMALE STEM FACULTY AT PUBLICTWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONSDavid A. Koonce, Ohio UniversityValerie Martin Conley, Ohio University Valerie Martin Conley is director of the Center for Higher Education, associate professor, and coordinator of the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at Ohio University. She is the PI for the NSF funded research project: Academic Career Success in Science and Engineering-Related Fields for Female Faculty at Public Two-Year Institutions.Dyah A. Hening, Ohio UniversityCynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University Cynthia Anderson is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Graduate Studies at Ohio Uni- versity. In addition to research on community college

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Pizziconi, Arizona State University; Susan Haag, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; Lynn Cozort, Arkansas State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; B.L. Ramakrishna, Arizona State University; Deirdre Meldrum, Arizona State University; Brian Lunt, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Albert Valdez, Arizona State University; Victoria Yarbrough, Arizona State University

funded on proposals including: MSP Project Pathways (NSF $12,5M); Gender in Science and Engineering, GSE/RSE Career Choice Barriers: (NSF $329K); and MSP, Mathematics Modeling Partnership: 7/2009- 9/2010. She has published and presented nationally on science, engineering and cognitive research topics and has been recognized for work in learning outcomes in pre-college contexts and in higher ed.Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University. He has degrees and experience in engineering, computer science, and education. He has brought this

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2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

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Diane Lashinsky, Project Lead The Way; Elizabeth A. Beaty

Paper ID #14328Project Lead The Way: Activity-, Project-, and Problem-based EngineeringEducation, from Kindergarten to 12th GradeDr. Shepherd Siegel PhD, Project Lead The Way Dr. Shepherd Siegel is a music, career/technical and special education educator. He has over thirty publications. He joined as Project Lead The Way’s Director of School Engagement (WA) after having strong success with Project Lead The Way in ten Seattle secondary schools. The KAPPAN published his article about a meaningful high school diploma. He also works on a book about play, and how it could transform our society.Ms. Elizabeth A. Beaty

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The Nuts & Bolts of TC2K

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Roth

. Page 9.800.2 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education TABLE 1 Equivalent Course Outcomes For Capstone Project Course and Internship Course (Outcome 1 is modified to be appropriate to the particular course) 1. (Capstone project) Realize the importance of a vigorous and continued effort to search for employment throughout my senior year. (Internship) Realize the importance of Professionalism in the workplace; that is, career development of you and your colleagues, remaining

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Josephson; Nader Vahdat; K.C. Kwon

A Self Assessment of Computer Science Education in a Chemical Engineering Curriculum William Josephson, K.C. Kwon & Nader Vahdat Chemical Engineering Department / CEAPS Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama 36088AbstractThe Department of Chemical Engineering at Tuskegee University (T.U.) regularly reviews itsundergraduate curriculum to ensure that it fulfills the department’s objective of providinggraduates with the skills necessary to begin a career in chemical engineering. Department facultyrecently assessed the status of computer science education within the curriculum

Conference Session

Undergraduate Retention Activities

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Karan Watson; John Weese

ability.Even the places where differences occur, little is gained in explaining the persistence ofgender segregation in some fields. One viewpoint, derived from the works of Holland [5]and Gottfredson [3], combines the perception of field prestige and gender perception to Page 10.169.2understand the complexity of career choices. However, Dunnell and Bakken [1] foundTechnical Interests of Men & Women in Engineering by Watson & Weese Page 3that adolescent girls are more willing to cross perceived gender lines for careers thanare boys. Physician High/Hard Lawyer Univ Professor

Conference Session

Closing Manufacturing Competency Gaps I

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohamed Zarrugh

engineering education. Engineering education itself faces significantchallenges. These include: (1) economic factors, such as escalating costs and rapid obsolescenceof technology and infrastructure; (2) increased participation of nontraditional students whorequire balance between class time, work schedule and family demands; and (3) traditionalclassroom teaching that may not be the most compatible with the learning styles thecontemporary college students who typically possess short attention spans and a heavily visualorientation. 2An effective response to these challenges is to make a commitment to life-long learning that willallow for smooth career shifts as the needs of society and jobs change. Calls for educationalreform have advocated that

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: A Potpourri

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Peg Boyle Single; Naomi Chesler; Borjana Mikic

Session 3592 Peer-Mentoring for Untenured Women Faculty: The Leadership Skills and Community-Building Workshop Naomi C. Chesler, Borjana M. Mikic, Peg Boyle Single University of Vermont/Smith College/University of VermontAbstractPeer mentoring is a promising strategy for improving the presence, retention and advancement ofwomen faculty members in engineering. Strategies for maintaining and increasing therepresentation of women faculty members in engineering departments may also increase theretention of female students pursuing engineering careers. As a first step toward

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2022 CIEC

Authors

Laurie Flood; Adam Slazas; Hank Stewart; David Walker

classrooms on campus to an operating plant, a virtual “cityat sea.” These students operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex propulsion,electrical, and support systems while being supervised and mentored by experienced licensedmarine engineering officers. MMA faculty members, many of whom have extensive industrialexperience, participate in the training cruises to provide education in the ship’s classrooms andoversee this experiential learning process. The cruise curriculum is both challenging andimmersing and provides context to the students about potential career opportunities andchallenges while preparing them to progress on their chosen academic path.While there are several engineering-track options available at MMA, one of the most

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Eman Hammad, Texas A&M University; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., Texas A&M University; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Heather Manley Lillibridge, Texas A&M University; Chris Scarmardo, Texas A&M University

matterexperts in cybersecurity and upper-class undergraduate student teams in hands-on 10-week summerresearch programs with the goal of fostering more secure cyberspace. Invited guest lectures and fieldtrips with industry and DHS officials will round out student experiences with opportunities to learnabout different career opportunities.Objective/Purpose: The Cybersecurity CBTS Summer Research Institute aims to provide educationand hands-on research experience for promising science and engineering undergraduate students.The students are placed into teams led by highly qualified cybersecurity faculty from the RELLISAcademic Alliance at the Texas A&M University System. Teams and faculty are supported byadditional funding for necessary equipment and

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Celia Teresa Chacko, University of Connecticut

project is investigating the approaches to education as part of the student experience in theIndustrial Assessment Center (IAC). The Industrial Assessment Centers Program trains studentsat universities and trade schools across the nation to prepare them for careers in energy and theindustry. Students learn to perform energy assessments and develop methods of improvingenergy efficiency in small-to-medium sized manufacturing facilities across several industries.Most IAC students transition into energy-related careers and are well-equipped to identify energyand cost-saving opportunities in their fields. The IAC is well-known for training students forsuccessful careers and professional opportunities in the energy workforce. Standard onboardingtools

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann , Louisiana State University; Jo Dale Ales; Karim Elkholy, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC); Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

 coordinator  attended  the  workshop.  Drs.  Richard  Felder  and  Rebecca  Brent  facilitated  the  workshop.  Topics  included  active  learning  techniques  such  as  think-­‐pair-­‐share,  group  projects,  problem  based  learning  and  appropriate  learning  objectives.    Transfer  Programs  from  BRCC  to  LSU     The  grant  calls  for  a  “bridge  type  program”  for  transfer  students.  A  survey  of  the  current  transfer  students  at  BRCC  and  the  potential  students  at  both  institutions  indicated  that  the  students  wanted  more  information  about  classes,  course  transfers  and  scholarships,  as  well  as  opportunities  for  meeting  other  students,  finding  jobs  and  learning  about  career  options

Conference Session

Nanotechnology

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elena Nicolescu Veety, North Carolina State University; Mehmet C. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti; John Muth; Veena Misra, North Carolina State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students registering forthis course represent many engineering departments. Of the 80 students, 27.5% are ChemicalEngineers, 38.75% are Electrical and/or Computer engineers, 6.25% are Materials Engineers,and 27.5% represent other engineering departments including Biomedical, Mechanical andAerospace, Industrial, Computer Science and Nuclear Engineering departments.In order to evaluate the minor program and its impact on students, we will gather data related tostudent self-reported skill gain, attitudes, perceptions, and dispositions towards nanoscience andnano-related careers. This data will be collected in the form of anonymous and confidentialsurveys throughout students’ participation in the minor program. In addition, we will trackstudents

Conference Session

An Examination of Methods to Enhance Transfer Student Enrollment, Retenion, Persistence, and Outcomes

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Vincent Joseph Amuso Sr., Rochester Institute of Technology; John Morelli, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Two Year College Division

transferat the 3rd year level from 2-year schools to a sub-set of the five-year engineering & engineeringtechnology programs at our university, and provides scholarship support of $8,000 per studentfor a total of 75 students. In support of this grant, our university is contributing $50,000 to ensurethat the TiPi transfer students have continuing financial support after the grant expires and helpthem graduate on time. The TiPi project is a collaborative effort of five academic departmentsfrom two colleges, the Enrollment Management & Career Services Division, and the Office ofFinancial Aid & Scholarships. Table 1 lists the departments and their offerings. Table 1: Participating Colleges, Academic Departments, and

Conference Session

Beyond Students: Issues of Underrepresentation among Parents and Professionals

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Paul Carrick Brunson, Paul Carrick Brunson Agency ; Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sara E. Branch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Minorities in Engineering

College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient.Mr. Paul Carrick Brunson, Paul Carrick Brunson AgencyMs. Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nikitha Sambamurthy is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests include: blended

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FPD 9: First-Year Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University

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First-Year Programs

andmaking presentations, all while working as a part of a team. This project was designed to meetmany of the course objectives as well as to develop skills that will be needed in many of theirfuture engineering classes.This paper presents an overview of the project and individual assignments as well as theoutcomes and feedback from the students that participated in the project. The plans for furthermodifications and improvements to this project and assignments will also be presented.IntroductionThe Introduction to Engineering course at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a one creditcourse that is designed to be an introduction to engineering as a career. It discusses the majorfields of engineering and the typical responsibilities of an

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Al DUPE Mundy, United States Air Force Academy; Andrew Laffely, US Air Force Academy; Bryan John Cooper, United States Air Force; George York, U.S. Air Force Academy; Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

andexpanding the capabilities of the system thus requiring the capstone students to acquire in-depth, hands-on knowledge of many different systems and engineering problems including multiple voltage levels, ACand DC power conversion, energy storage, power distribution, and economics of energy. This paperdescribes the energy system, the STEM outreach benefits, and the relevance to undergraduateengineering. Page 23.1000.2IntroductionDuring the last several years, numerous studies and articles indicate the United States, as a nation, has aserious shortage of young people entering into college degree programs and careers in STEM relatedareas[1,2

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Albright P.E., University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

Challenge: Finding a Complementary Balance of Depth and Breadth in an Engineering Curriculum -- Approach of the Electrical Engineering FacultyAbstractThe faculty of the School of Engineering conducted a thorough review of its ABET-accreditedundergraduate degree programs to assess and evaluate possible changes to our curricula, bothSchool-wide and ones specific to our programs. The aim of the intensive year-long study was tomaintain the principal strengths of depth, yet allow more opportunities for students to gainadditional breadth in preparation for success in a wide range of professional careers during theincreasingly global nature of engineering in the 21st century.As engineering educators, we are certainly aware

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; F. Carroll Dougherty, University of South Alabama

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Two Year College Division

discussions. The students explore engineeringmajors through problem-based applications, gaining essential problem solving skills. Theseminar also focuses on social involvement and interpersonal skills. Students are introducedto careers and research/internship opportunities and to job placement skills so they are wellprepared to enter the technical workforce. Page 23.1266.2Since an important factor in student retention is the sense of community that a studentdevelops, the USA-LINK program incorporates a community-building model for theparticipants. 2 The success seminar facilitates the formation of student groups. In addition,each USA-LINK student is

Conference Session

Project-Based and Experiential Learning in Manufacturing

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University; Scott Bradshaw, Elizabeth City State University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Bridge and Internship ProgramsAbstractUndergraduate students need exposure, initiation, motivation, and guidance to develop anorientation toward research that will benefit them not only in their capstone projects but also intheir future careers. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) made such an opportunity availableto the rising junior and senior students of the Engineering Technology program.Fifteen rising junior students were selected to participate in the summer bridge program, and fourrising junior and senior students were selected to participate in a summer internship program atthe Coast Guard's aircraft facility. The project's scope was to engage students in designing,prototyping, and fabricating Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs) and

Conference Session

Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dessaray Monique Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso ; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Cristina Villalobos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Josef Aaron Sifuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

-boarding activities, researchexperience, mentor experience, program interactions, and reflect on the gains from programparticipation. This study did not include survey data on participants perceptions of the programdue to the limited number of participant responses. Based on the focus groups conducted,participants reported that this experience was highly valued and significantly increased theirmotivation for pursuing future research and careers. Participants also reported that the programallowed them to develop and refine their professional and research skills, enabling them to applyconcepts learned during their undergraduate studies to their research projects. Additionally,participants described faculty mentors as supportive, understanding, and

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2013 GSW

Authors

John Sibert; Matthew Goeckner; Dave Galley; Kory Goldammer

selection of STEM majors and classroomsuccess. Second, it has increased opportunities for internships and undergraduate researchexperiences for students early in their college career to encourage students to remain committedto the pursuit of STEM majors. Finally, a concerted effort of curriculum alignment across allSTEM fields at the three participating institutions combined with a formal professionaldevelopment program aimed at spreading effective pedagogical techniques across all threeinstitutions has been designed to enhance teaching effectiveness at the critical introductory level.The Dallas STEM Gateways Collaborative program is built to enhance the number, quality, anddiversity of undergraduates successfully earning STEM degrees

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sara E. Wilson

design and in career paths such as industry and government.IntroductionThe America COMPETES Act, which was signed into law Aug, 2007, increased researchfunding, but also contained mandates for those institutions seeking NSF funding. Specifically, inSection 7009 of the America COMPETES Act, the National Science Foundation was mandatedto require responsible conduct of research (RCR) training for all trainees on NSF fundedprojects: “The Director shall require that each institution that applies for financial assistance from the Foundation for science and engineering research or education describe in its grant proposal a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Peter LoPresti; Theodore W. Manikas; Jeff Kohlbeck

U.S. universities. In fact, the U.S. trails manyother industrialized nations in the percentage of bachelor's degrees in science and engineering1.A contributing factor to this problem is that engineering lacks a formal presence in K-12education. As a result, many qualified students are unaware of career opportunities in scienceand engineering, and thus fail to pursue technical majors in college2.To address the need for the exposure of students to the career of engineering, and particularlyelectrical engineering, we developed an Electrical Engineering Summer Academy program at theUniversity of Tulsa. The objective of our program is to make students aware of engineeringcareer opportunities through hands-on design projects, seminars, and tours of

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Barrie Jackson

different learning styles thismodel is generally accepted as not being universally effective. Having spent several years in my career in research establishments, I certainly recognizethe value of research. My concern is an issue of balance. The other issue is a Myth as suggested by Goldberg where basic research is theoverarching mission of an engineering college/University. This myth originated from themisguided view that the success of the Allies in the Second World War was mainly due to theefforts of scientists, in particular physicists rather than engineers. When the Russians launchedSputnik this certainly had a further effect of promoting science to the relative exclusion ofengineering practice in the engineering curricula. In an

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Elif Kongar; Paul Kontogiorgis; Nancy L. Russo; Tarek Sobh

, engineering and math play an important role in the implementation and sustainabilityof service operations. However, career impediments based on gender, racial or ethnic bias deprive thenation of talented and accomplished researchers5 and build barriers limiting the number of womenentering the service businesses that require extensive science and technology background.However, it is a well known fact that the future of workers in STEM positions will require a blendedskilled employee. Having both technical and business related skills address the gap. A female candidateholding an STEM degree would be the most optimal candidate for companies such as IBM, for example.This phenomenon is mainly caused by three reasons: (1) Influential organizations

Conference Session

Inclusive Horizons: Shaping Diverse Pathways in Engineering and Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Baldis, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

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

in research knowledge and skills, deeper relationships with mentors, and clarity andinsight into career paths. This work involves thematic analysis of interviews with GEAR-SRparticipants and highlights student voices, including those traditionally marginalized in STEM.The advantages of undergraduate research experiences (UREs) are widely recognized, leading tohigher student retention, a sense of belonging in their field, improved academic outcomes, and agreater likelihood of pursuing advanced degrees [1, 5, 6]. This positive effect can be even greaterfor traditionally minoritized students [7], including students who are Black/African American,Hispanic/Latino(a), American Indian, and Pacific Islander. However, finding and performingresearch

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division WIPS 3: Courses and Curricula

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petra Bonfert-Taylor, Dartmouth College; Vicki V. May P.E., Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

human-centered engineers through advising,mentoring, and career exploration.Course planning and advising for prospective engineering students is complex at a liberal artsinstitution and often favors those students who are already at ease and comfortable withadvocating for themselves. While each first-year student at our institution is assigned anacademic faculty advisor, meetings with advisors are currently not mandatory. Thus, advising ishighly dependent on the random student-advisor pairings and a student’s initiative to seek outtheir assigned advisor’s help. In order to provide more equitable advising solutions for allstudents, advising will be built directly into our HCE course sequence, making it a mandatory(and thereby more equitable

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2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ruth Ochia P.E.

the field while allowing theundergraduate career, which capstone courses they will take. students to focus on different areas within bioengineering.Then they will have to plan their course of study with the end Each pathway will culminate in a capstone course during thein mind: the burden of course selection was on the students senior year in either the 7th or 8th semester of study in a four-with advising from the department faculty. year curriculum. The proposed pathways for students to choose from are as follows:B. The Biology Issue As a bioengineering program, we agreed that in-depth

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Neville Jacobs

THE MAKING OF ENGINEERS: THE ROBOT CHALLENGEBy Neville JacobsINTRODUCTION The purpose of this presentation is to describe two IEEE initiatives that we believe can raise theinterest of students in technology and engineering, counter the influence that television has exerted inglamorizing careers in other fields, such as medicine, law and high finance; and introduce students to thefun of getting involved with engineering challenges . We all know that engineering can be very excitingand rewarding, but we need to bring this to the attention of our pre-college students, so as to obtain alarger proportion of them going on to Engineering schools.TWO SYMBIOTIC PROJECTS:TISP - TEACHER IN-SERVICE PROGRAM This is an enrichment program