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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Hartenstine, Western Washington University; Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University; Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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involves a variety ofsupporting activities designed to support the CS/M Scholars’ academic success and prepare themfor careers in the fields. The project also involves educational research with a goal ofunderstanding the effects of program activities. The project team consists of Dr. DavidHartenstine, WWU mathematics professor, Dr. Perry Fizzano, WWU computer scienceprofessor, Dr. Regina Barber DeGraaff, WWU physics instructor and WWU’s College ofScience and Engineering’s STEM Inclusion and Outreach Specialist, and Dr. Joseph Brobst ofOld Dominion University, the project’s educational researcher. External evaluation of the projectis done by the Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity at the University ofWashington. Dr. Joanna Garner

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil A. Knobloch, Purdue University; Levon T. Esters, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Abeera P. Rehmat, Purdue University; Quintana M. Clark, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Ulyssa Hester, Purdue University; Trinity A. Johnson; Dottie Vollmer, Purdue University; Elizabeth Morgan Alexander, Purdue University

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Paper ID #22317Enhancing Minority Middle School Student Knowledge, Literacy, and Moti-vation in STEM Using Culturally Relevant ContextsDr. Neil A. Knobloch, Purdue University Neil Knobloch is a recognized leader for his scholarship of teaching and learning processes in agricultural sciences to engage and retain students in the STEM career pipeline. His research improves the devel- opment of future educators and scientists to engage with K-12 audiences, demonstrates learner-centered teaching strategies to increase student motivation and engagement, and advances intentional and inclusive mentoring of women and minorities in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Yan, Tennessee State University; Lin Li P.E., Tennessee State University; Ivan T. Mosley Sr, Tennessee State University

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such initiatives19 to bridge gaps in research exposure, foster academic and professional growth, and20 build confidence among underrepresented students. Further research will explore the21 long-term effects of CURE participation on academic trajectories and career decisions22 in STEM fields.23 Keywords: Curriculum-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE); STEM24 Education; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)25 Introduction26 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education plays a27 critical role in driving innovation, fostering economic growth, and enhancing global28 competitiveness in the United States. Academic institutions nationwide are pivotal in29 preparing the next

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University

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inclusion, the program emphasizes a streamlined transferpipeline, academic and social support through a cohort model, and career developmentopportunities. Grounded in the Integrated Model of Student Persistence (IMSP), the programaddresses key factors for student success, including academic performance, social integration,and career goal commitment. Through strong institutional collaboration, the program ensuresseamless credit transfers, targeted advising, and robust community-building initiatives, helpingstudents transition smoothly into four-year degree programs. Cohort-based learning fosters peersupport and mentorship, reducing challenges for transfer students. Career-focused programming,including internships and industry engagement, prepares

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Black, Chicago State University ; Moussa Ayyash, Chicago State University

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partnership betweenChicago State University (CSU), a small, Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), Quilt, a non-profit community organization, Argonne National Laboratory and industry partners designed toprepare individuals with the skills necessary to start new careers in the semiconductor andmicroelectronics industry in the Chicagoland area. The project focuses on reskilling workersthrough a series of compensated experiential learning activities. The impetus for the programarose from work at CSU’s Center for Information Security Education and Research (CINSER),which is an Intelligence Community, Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE) [6]. A strategicgoal of CINSER is to prepare individuals for careers in critical and emerging technologies and

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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

Authors

Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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Diversity

encouraged to pursue careers in engineeringand technical fields. Historically, most women who paved the way for others to enter theseprofessions neither had the opportunities nor support on their side. Nevertheless, they introducedseveral initiatives that created opportunities for other women by “shaking up the world of sciencein all sorts of groundbreaking ways” [1]. In the past few decades, there is overwhelming evidencethat women are underrepresented in engineering worldwide [7], [8]. On average, women constitute“less than 10% of engineers worldwide, so they stand out of most engineering crowds” [9]. Presently, STEM disciplines attract fewer female students compared to other majors dueto low interest in STEM related subjects while at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

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, participatedin the REU program for 10 weeks during the summer in 2017 or 2018. This study utilized thedata from 19 out of the 25 students who responded to both pre- and post-surveys (76% responserate) to present student changes in career decision making and research experiences at theuniversity. Most students came to favor graduate education and research and their preferencesdid not change after the REU program. Students’ perceptions of research knowledge, skills, andengineering career path were all positively improved. We also identified several areas of researchskills that students were able to amass during the programs.I. IntroductionThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has been among the federal governmental institutionsthat strongly support summer

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Sheppard, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

on a qualitative study that explores the uniqueundergraduate engineering experiences of engineers who identify as Central Appalachian. Thisstudy employed interviews to collect data on how engineering students of Central Appalachiadevelop interests, make choices, and achieve success in their academic and career experiences. Interms of engineering education access and job opportunities, the inhabitants of CentralAppalachia have historically faced a unique set of challenges. However, this study took an asset-based approach to understand the unique cultural capital these students hold. The primary goal of this study was to understand the experiences of engineers who grewup in the Central Appalachia region, navigated undergraduate

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Empowering Pre-College Students through AI and Computer Science: Standards, Self-Efficacy, and Social Impact

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shana Lee McAlexander, Duke University; George Delagrammatikas, Duke University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #48806Pre-college design ”Tech for Good”: As a member of a collaborative team,students believe they can change the world.Dr. Shana Lee McAlexander, Duke University As Associate Director, Shana leads grant operations for the Harnessing AI for Understanding & Designing Materials (aiM Program), a Research Traineeship program supported by the National Science Foundation. She also serves as Associate Director of Duke STEM Academy, an immersive summer high school program featured in this paper. Shana’s research interests revolve around STEM Education; representation in science and engineering careers; access to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joni M. Lakin, University of Alabama; Daniela Marghitu, Auburn University; Edward W. Davis, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University

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to assemble cylin- drical nanomaterials into larger functional materials. Targeted applications include optical coatings, 3D printed structures, light-weight composites, and antimicrobial surfaces. Her national awards include selec- tion for the Fulbright Specialist Roster (2015), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum’s Young Investigator Award (2012), the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2010), and a National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2009). Her Auburn University awards include the Excellence in Faculty Outreach (2015), an Auburn University Alumni Professorship (2014), the Auburn Engineering Alumni Council Awards for Senior (2013

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Gender Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

Maya Rucks, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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Diversity, Gender

engineering, K-12 engineering, and engineering curriculum development.Dr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The WISER Experience: Perceived Supports Embedded in a Living-Learning

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ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Mohammed Sayer Elaraj, Alaqsa University

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Engineering Technology

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

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Student Engagement in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

degrees and suggests strategies to encourage and attract morewomen to study and work in the industry. The results of the study highlight that personal interestin construction and career opportunities are the most significant factors influencing femalestudents' decisions to major in CEM. Furthermore, the majority of students reported positivelearning experiences during their studies. The findings inform recommendations for CEMprogram recruitment efforts. The recommendations include collaborating with a ProfessionalWomen in Construction chapter to provide prospective students with increased opportunities forengagement within the construction industry. Additionally, enhancing advertising efforts throughsocial media platforms and the internet

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Reynolds Brubaker, Stanford University; Mark Schar, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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. Mark is also researches empathy and mindfulness and its impact on gender participation in engineering education. He is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Stanford University and teaches the course ME310x Product Management and ME305 Statistics for Design Researchers. Mark has extensive background in consumer products management, having managed more than 50 con- sumer driven businesses over a 25-year career with The Procter & Gamble Company. In 2005, he joined Intuit, Inc. as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and initiated a number of consumer package goods marketing best practices, introduced the use of competitive response modeling and ”on- the-fly” A|B testing program to qualify

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First-year Programs: Retention and Bridge Programs #1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, California State University, Bakersfield

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First-Year Programs

1430398.short-term summer intervention program would be effective in improving retention andacademic performance in STEM fields. The program ran for all four summers during the grantactivity period, from Summer 2015 to Summer 2018. The program paired small groups ofstudents with faculty mentors to complete a STEM project for two weeks (one week in Summer2015). Students also participated in a career workshop on the last half-day of the program.Students were considered “at-risk” if they were still in pre-calculus or earlier mathematicscourses at the end of the academic year. Grant personnel went to pre-calculus courses in Springterm to recruit participants. Faculty members teaching pre-calculus courses also sent emailsabout the program to their

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Literature and Research Perspectives on Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Mike Klassen, University of Toronto; Serhiy Kovalchuk, University of Toronto; Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto; Madeleine Santia

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Practice StyleAbstractInherent to the career trajectories of professional engineers is an expectation that they learn tointegrate communication, interpersonal and leadership skills into their technical knowledge base.While this process may feel smooth and natural to some, research suggests that others find itchallenging and require support [1-3]. Our paper examines three bodies of literature relevant toengineering leadership learning in industry contexts: industry perspectives on the skills, traitsand styles of effective engineering leaders; large-scale surveys tracking engineers’ career pathsand transitions; and ethnographic studies examining engineers’ professional identitydevelopment. Our primary reason for doing this is to ground the next

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Valerie A. Carr, San Jose State University; Maureen C. Smith, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Morris E. Jones Jr., San Jose State University

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first course in the ACBSS minor series, which covers the application of Python to current social science topics, as well as the use of programming in careers such as data analysis, user experience research, and econometrics.Dr. Maureen C. Smith, San Jose State University Dr. Smith received her BA in Psychology from U.C. Davis and her Ph.D in Developmental Psychology from Cornell University. Dr. Smith is a Professor of Child and Adolescent Development in the Lurie College of Education at San Jose State University. She has significant experience with curriculum and program development, including the development of a combined BA-Credential for her department and a First Year Experience program for the university. Her

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Strategies Beyond the Classroom to Tackle Gender Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G Nelson, Arizona State University; Susan Shapcott, University of Bath ; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University

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was awarded the U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER grant award and received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the President of the United States. She has conducted and advised on educational research projects and grants in both the public and private sectors, and served as an external reviewer for doctoral dissertations outside the U.S. She publishes regularly in peer-reviewed journals and books. Dr. Husman was a founding member and first President of the Southwest Consortium for Innovative Psychology in Education and has held both elected and appointed offices in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Motivation Special Interest Group of the European

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Bass, Portland State University; Jen Lindwall, Portland State University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the nation’s workforce,and meet the objectives of the Justice40 Initiative. Justice40 mandates that at least 40% of thebenefits of certain federal investments must flow to disadvantaged communities, which DoEdefines as “being marginalized, underserved, [or] overburdened by pollution” [1].These requirements present opportunities for universities to provide undergraduate engineeringstudents with career development pathways within the industries targeted by the IIJA and IRA.The opportunities are particularly well-suited for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), such asAsian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) andHispanic Serving Institution (HSIs). Our university

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Farzana Rahman, Syracuse University; Elodie V. Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Sinchana Sulugodu Shashidhara, Syracuse University

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conference, RESET, was designed to understand the barriers and challenges faced byreturning women to (re-)enter computing and tech education and career path. The conference wasdesigned to provide:(a) a platform that supports collaborative discussion on effective strategies having a real impact onbringing more returning females in computing and tech fields(b) a platform to explore and identify barriers and challenges for returning women to enter computingand tech(c) to foster knowledge on what strategies do returning women currently utilize to enter the educationaland professional pipeline of computing and tech disciplines(d) knowledge to participants on existing programs, career options and skill building opportunities oncomputing and tech degrees

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Student Division (STDT) Technical Session 4: Minoritized Student Experiences

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mei-Yun Lin, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Hsinju Chen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Leah Espenhahn; Erin Marie Raftery; Alyssa Huang; Mayura Kulkarni

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Student Division (STDT)

Technology, only 25% of engineering degrees, includingBachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D., were awarded to women in US institutions [1]. Theunderrepresentation of women in engineering may be due to a lack of diversity when recruitingstudents, as well as the fact that women have higher attrition rates than their men peers, so-called“the leaky pipeline” [2, 3, 4].Many studies have attempted to understand this high attrition rate of women students inengineering careers. Some suggest that women students have fewer opportunities to develop theirengineering interests or chances to be recognized as engineers compared with their mencounterparts [5, 6, 7, 8, 9]. Others note that women students face additional professionaldevaluation and chilly climates in

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First-Year Programs: Wednesday Cornucopia (Educational Research)

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University; Emily Fredette, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

- inar courses. For the past decade, Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer’s research has focused on broadening participation of women and underrepresented group in STEM fields. Recently, she has been investigating the intersec- tion of education and career path with cultural identity and is developing strategies to inform programming and policies that facilitate recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations in academia. In 2012 Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer was presented with an Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Earth, At- mospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. She also serves on their Alumni Advisory Board. Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer earned her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota, and an M.S. and

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Assessment and Outcomes: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #12803Comparing Disparate Outcome Measures for Better Understanding of Engi-neering GraduatesMs. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University Samantha Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Fulton Schools of Engineering Poly- technic School. She completed her graduate work in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Her research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and prac- ticing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University

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choose to pursue STEM fields at the postsecondary level. Theprogram is guided by the framework of the National Research Council’s STEM LearningEcosystem Model [4], with the goal of creating a network of connected groups that support andencourage the students’ interest in STEM topics. The four goals of the program are: 1. SUPERCHARGE Scholars (high school student participants) will increase their knowledge of STEM domains and careers; specifically, those related to renewable and sustainable energy systems, robotics, and technology. Simultaneously, they will increase their understanding of the secondary and post-secondary pathways that lead to attainment of STEM careers. 2. SUPERCHARGE Scholars will increase their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University; Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University; Rachel Boren, New Mexico State University; Joe Butler, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation

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end, the present Track-III S-STEM program started in March 2020. In this brief manuscript, we highlight the impact of the S-STEMscholarship on financial support, professional preparation, community building, influence onmajor/career, engineering identity scale responses, increase in confidence, and career pathways. Otheraspects of the program including Summer Math Boot Camp and peer tutoring will be reported separately.MethodsA. ParticipantsThe participants in this study are a cohort of community college students who intend to transfer to thecollege of engineering (CoE). These scholars were enrolled between Fall 2020 and Fall 2024. As of Fall2024, 57 students were in the program, 41 transferred to four-year engineering college with 16 still

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering; Tojan Rahhal, University of Missouri - Columbia; Hani Salim P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia

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Paper ID #32090Work In Progress: Engineering Success Bridge Program: Creating Sense ofBelonging through Campus and Industry Supported Summer Bridge Pro-gramMr. Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering Victor Alonso Bradford currently serves as the Director of First Year Engineering (FYE) and Chapter Advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the University of Missouri – College of Engineering (Mizzou). As a first-generation college graduate, Victor is committed to bringing STEM awareness and access to all who are interested. He has made a career in providing access to students

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Design Mental Frameworks

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Nirangkush Das, Arizona State University; Brent Wallace, Arizona State University; Phil Blake McBride, Eastern Arizona College; Clark Vangilder, Central Arizona College; Tim S. Frank, Glendale Community College; John W. Griffith, Mesa Community College; Russell Cox, Mohave Community College; Eddie W. Ong, Phoenix College; Ernest Moulinet Villicana, Phoenix College Engineering; Celia . Jenkins, Cochise College

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Design in Engineering Education

opportunities and challenges that they may encounter as they progress intotheir junior and senior years? These include paid project/research opportunities, career fairs, internships,graduate school and a rapidly changing job market. Our focus, at Arizona State University’s (ASU’s) FultonSchools of Engineering, has been on a longstanding ENG scholarship-projects-mentoring program at ourfour year ENG institution – a program serving mostly upper-division transfer students (generally about70%), some upper-division non-transfers (~25%) and scholars continuing as graduate students (~5%) thathave progressed through the program. Despite this, the ideas presented are useful for all ENG students. Wewant students to become aware, take control, and pursue

Conference Session

Viewing Engineering Education through the Lens of Social Science: A Candid Dialogue on Race and Gender

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William H. Robinson III, Vanderbilt University; Ebony O. McGee, Vanderbilt University

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Minorities in Engineering

University as an Assistant Professor, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010. He is the first African American to earn promotion and win tenure in the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. Currently, he serves as Associate Chair of the EECS De- partment. He also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for both electrical engineering and computer engineering. Dr. Robinson leads the Security And Fault Tolerance (SAF-T) Research Group at Vanderbilt University, whose mission is to conduct transformational research that addresses the reliability and security of computing systems. Dr. Robinson’s major honors include selection for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wm. Michael Butler, Virginia Tech

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Diversity

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Aerospace

having a very homogenized group of engineeringpractitioners. In order to address these issues, there have been a number studies in engineeringeducation exploring the area of academic persistence or the intention of a student to complete adegree in engineering as a way to increase the number of engineers and their diversity. Studiesby Seymour and Hewitt (1997), Huang, Taddese and Walter (2000), and Adelman (1998) haveexplored various areas of academic persistence in science and engineering including the impactsof gender and ethnicity on persistence3,4,5. At the core of these academic persistence studies isthe assumption that those who pursue and successfully complete a degree in science andengineering will in turn pursue a professional career in

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CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 4 Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Rebecca Z. Kenemuth, Women in Engineering Program at the University of Maryland; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Sama Sabihi, Women in Engineering Program-UMD

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #28394M-Power Tools: Using Power-Tools to Enhance STEM Self-Efficacy in Mid-dleSchool-Aged GirlsMs. Rebecca Z. Kenemuth, Women in Engineering Program at the University of Maryland Rebecca Kenemuth is the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Outreach for the Women in Engineering Program at the University of Maryland. She holds an M.A. in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland and is passionate about empowering girls and women to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.Dr. Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, Department of Mechanical EngineeringMs. Sama Sabihi, Women in Engineering Program-UMD