Conference Session

Mid Atlantic Papers

Collection

2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Laura Bayerle; Marietta R. Scanlon, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Diversity, Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

higher GPA than men as a result of their self-doubt.8-11 Inaddition, between 5th and 9th grade, gifted girls, perceiving that smarts aren't sexy, hide theiraccomplishments, indicating a strong argument towards providing girls with a segregatedenvironment while pursuing STEM interests.12 Key findings with respect to increasing studentinterest in STEM indicate that the most important methodologies for high impact programs Fall 2017 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, October 6-7 – Penn State Berksinvolve exploring STEM long term,13 inspiring career exploration,14 and exposing participantsto role-models. Although hands-on activities generate an interest in STEM, it is the interactionwith role-models that is instrumental in generating a

Conference Session

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Vinson, Northwestern University; Pryce Davis, University of Nottingham; Reed Stevens, Northwestern University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. His research interests include learning in informal settings and public engagement with science.Prof. Reed Stevens, Northwestern University Reed Stevens is a Professor of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University. He holds a B.A. in Mathe- matics from Pomona College and PhD in Cognition and Development from the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Stevens began his professional career as a mathematics teacher. For the past two decades, he has studied STEM learning both in and out of school. His research seeks to understand how and when learning environments are productive for people and to translate those findings into practical use in the design and resdesign

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stacey L. Vaziri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liesl M. Baum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marlena McGlothlin Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Phyllis Leary Newbill, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teaching practices in design education, the effects of differing design pedagogies on retention and motivation, the

Conference Session

Evaluation: Exploring the Impact of Summer Programs on K-12 Youth.

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Burwell-Woo, Cañada College; Ray Lapuz, Canada College; Tracy Huang, Cañada College; Nicholas Langhoff, Canada College

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

academic success in science and engineering. Page 26.660.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Enhancing Knowledge, Interest and Self-Efficacy in STEM through a Summer STEM Exploration Program (Research to Practice) Strand: OtherAbstract:Many researchers believe that career interests and career plans start developing as early asmiddle school. However, high school students often passively eliminate technical career optionswith course choices that do not meet the needs of a STEM academic path. Consequently,providing career exploration

Conference Session

Applied Frameworks

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Nelson, Rowan University; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Katherine C. Cheng, Arizona State University; Judith M. Harackiewicz, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

University of Alabama from 1998 to 2002, when she moved to Arizona State University. In 2008 she was promoted by ASU to Associate Profes- sor. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Educational Studies Department at the University of Oregon. Dr. Husman served as the Director of Education for the Quantum Energy and Sustainable So- lar Technology Center - an NSF-funded Engineering Research Center from 2011-2016. Dr. Husman is an assistant editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, and is a member of the editorial board of Learning and Instruction. In 2006 she was awarded the U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER grant award and received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saniya Leblanc, George Washington University; Ekundayo Shittu, George Washington University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Education, Professional Development, and OutreachAbstractAn undergraduate Nanotechnology Fellows Program was established to addresses key problemsin implementing nanotechnology education: (1) science and engineering curricula are alreadyfull; (2) practical, hands-on experiences require extensive training on complex, expensiveequipment; and (3) necessary fundamental concepts and knowledge span multiple disciplines andare rarely taught at the undergraduate level. This work reports on the program evolution over thecourse of three years as well as the short- and long-term impacts on students’ academic andprofessional careers. The evaluation results from the first year indicated the most profoundimpact came from integrating the interdisciplinary

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 10: STEM Outreach

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Tommi Brooke Kenneda, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

assistant where she works with WV schools to inspire students to pursue a STEM career. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 STEM Ambassadress Program (Research-to-Practice) Strand: OtherIntroductionIn this paper we describe our experience with our “STEM Ambassadress Program,” in whichfemale university students in STEM Background serve as the STEM Ambassadresses of femalehigh school students. The project is sponsored by American Association of University Women(AAUW) and NASA WV Consortium. The ambassadresses, who graduated from high schoolsrecently, will mentor high school girls in their high

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Showkat J. Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

external funded research. She also worked for a multinational research organization for many years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Scholarships and Academic Support for Minority Student SuccessAbstractIn this innovative and technology driven global market, to remain competitive US needs toincrease the number of STEM graduates and develop a diverse workforce. The purpose of thispaper is to analyze the effect of scholarships and various academic supports like, mentoring,undergraduate research, career and professional development activities to increase the minoritystudent success, retention, and graduation.This study analyzes the demographics and performance of a cohort of National

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University; Evelyn Roach, East Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

innovation [6].Additionally, camps like those at UW-Green Bay provide opportunities for campers to designtheir own video games or create robotic systems, making learning both fun and relevant [7] .This approach not only helps in reinforcing academic concepts but also prepares students forfuture careers in STEM fields, which are projected to grow significantly in the coming years.Moreover, STEM summer camps play a crucial role in addressing the gender and diversity gapsin STEM education. Programs are increasingly designed to be inclusive, encouragingparticipation from underrepresented groups. Initiatives like STREAMWORKS aim to ignitecuriosity and innovation among all students, regardless of their background [8]. By fostering aninclusive environment

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Besser, University of St. Thomas; Katherine Acton, University of St. Thomas; Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas; Kundan Nepal, University of St. Thomas

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

collaborations and admissions partnerships [3, 4]. Directfaculty messaging emphasizes high rates of retention, graduation, career placement, andpractical-financial-academic support [5, 6, 7]. Open house events, retreats, monthly meetings,and mentoring builds support, trust and relationships [8, 9]. A mixed methods frameworkcombines quantitative data and qualitative insights to comprehensively assess the effectivenessof APEX efforts and understand participants' perspectives.Key Findings: RecruitmentRecruitment leverages community college partnerships, written information, informationalvideos, open houses/tours, personalized transfer admissions communications, degree planningand scholarship details. The results of the April 2024 open house survey revealed

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 3: Identity and Achievement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

lensthrough which to explore and understand the decision-making processes of students in STEMfields, particularly those engaged in the S-STEM program. The study situates the variousdynamics in which CRP and CCW alongside student decision-making continues the complex andoften competing priorities that students navigate as they balance academic coursework, transferopportunities, and long-term career aspirations. These frameworks are critical for understandingthe intersection of students’ educational journeys with their socio-cultural identities, resources,and the broader structural forces shaping their choices.Critical Relevant PedagogyCritical Relevant Pedagogy (CRP) emphasizes the importance of education that is not onlycontextually relevant to

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

sustainable solutions for water, food, energy, and related systems. Post graduationplacement rates have ranged from 66.7%-100% from December 2020-December 2023 and thedepartment is committed to further improving student success. By enhancing career guidanceand strengthening connections with industries and alumni, the program aimed to assist inbridging the gap between academic learning and successful job placement and careersatisfaction.The BENG Mentor Program was established as a mutually beneficial connection betweenindustry mentors and current biological engineering students. The program was designed topromote professional development by connecting students with experienced engineers in fieldsrelated to food, water, and energy. Through this

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Samuel Douglas Bast; Trinity Borland, Wartburg College; Murad Musa Mahmoud, Wartburg College; Cristian Gerardo Allen, Wartburg College; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

CollectionStudents’ Pre and Post SurveysOn the first day of the engineering camp, the students completed a pre-survey that includeddemographic information and the STEM-CIS (Career Interest Survey) based on the work of Kier,Blanchard, Osborne, & Albert [9]. The STEM-CIS consisted of 44 questions that took the formof a 5-point Likert scale from ‘Strongly Agree’ to ‘Strongly Disagree’. The 44 questions weredivided up into four sets of 11 questions based on the four areas of STEM. An example questionwas “I am interested in careers that involve engineering”.Based on the work of Talton and Simpson [10], four more questions were in the pre-survey in theform of a 5-point Likert scale that looked into peer perceptions of science. An example questionwas, “My best

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D. Ragan, The Citadel; Jason Geathers, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

institution developed and uses mentoring to provide a structuredprogram of different engagement activities. These efforts focus on creating a culture of opencommunications among engineering students, and on increasing engagement of engineeringstudents with faculty, engineering professionals, and peers to develop resiliency and persistencetowards earning an engineering degree and pursing an engineering career. Included is therationale for each activity, together with a brief summary of how it is being implemented.Statistical and observational survey data as evidence to the success or effectiveness of theseefforts is presented and discussed, with particular attention focused on evidence of studentretention. Analysis of examples of mentoring activities

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas at El Paso

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

inhospitable to transitions and career paths that fall outside the dominant narrative ofthat story.This research explores the professional transitions experienced by an engineering facultymember across role types, discipline affiliations, and institution types. Though personal andfamilial transitions were also occurring, the scope of the research is major professionaltransitions initiated by an engineering faculty member (e.g., change in institution, change indepartment, change in role title or type), rather than those related to tenure and promotion,administration, and retirement. Existing studies of faculty transitions tend to focus on careerprogression for tenure-track faculty members, transitions into the academy, transitions into thediscipline of

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

during orientation week.• Students shared stories about their cultural heritage.• Open discussion on how cultural heritage shaped educational experiences.• Fostered a sense of community and belonging.CAREER READINESSHands-on projects and activities.Exploring different career paths.Developing professional skills.Connecting with industry professionals. EXAMPLE OF HANDS-ON PROJECTProject: Mock Business Activity: Industry Job Startup. Shadowing Day.Mock BusinessStartup ProjectOverview• Market Research: Analyzed industry trends, customer needs, and competition.• Business Strategy: Developed value proposition, target markets, and marketing plan.• Financial Planning: Created budgets, forecasted

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D Ford P.E., Mississippi State University; Read Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity, Professional Papers

, more women are currently encouraged topursue construction as their professional fields. This study examines potential associationsbetween gender and students' motivations for joining the construction program, the obstaclesthey encounter, their expectations, and their future career plans. Data from all first, second, andthird-year students in the Building Construction Science (BCS) program at Mississippi StateUniversity were collected using a quantitative survey. The survey covered different aspects ofstudents’ experiences and decisions. The results showed that both male and female students wereattracted to the program because of job opportunities, relatively high salary, and the challengingnature of the program. However, there were some clear

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 9: Practices of Mentorship & Liaisons

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington; Karen Miel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Adam Maltese, Indiana University-Bloomington; Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #38513Challenging the Notion of Role Models in Engineering Outreach Programsfor Youth (Fundamental)Dr. Kelli Paul, Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Kelli Paul is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Research on Learning and Technology at Indiana University where her research focuses on the development of STEM interests, identity, and career aspirations in children and adolescents.Dr. Karen Miel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Karen Miel’s research focuses on PK-16 students’ reasoning and decision-making in collaborative engi- neering design and the ways educators facilitate

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaoyi Wang; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

students in grades six through eight to measure their self-reported attitudes inmathematics, science, engineering and technology. The results showed a significant increase incampers’ self-perceived attitude in mathematics. In addition, semi-structured interviews wereconducted with 22 campers to explore how the camp experiences altered attitudes toward STEMstudy and impacted their career interest. Interview findings indicated (1) campers hadopportunities to develop STEM, robotics, and programming knowledge through various hands-on activities which made the camp fun and interesting, (2) teamwork and single-gender learningenvironment helped campers become more open to STEM subjects, and (3) coding andprogramming were two major themes in miniGEMS that

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University; Erik Fisher, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

, including: During each WBE, STL was found to occur, regular STIR dialogs supportedSTL, and STL strengthened self-efficacy. These and other qualities of STL were found to helpadvance Broadening Participation in STEM as it is theorized in the literature.1. Introduction1Broadening Participation in STEM (BPiS) is a major initiative funded by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) in a range of micro-, meso-, macro-, and exo-level programs that span formaland informal education settings for pre-kindergarten thru secondary, undergraduate, graduate,and postgraduate levels, on to transitioning into the STEM workforce as researchers, scientists,engineers, or other STEM professional careers. According to the NSF, “A diverse and capableworkforce is vital to

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Geanie Umberger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson PhD, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

industry.Demand for Technicians. The demand for technicians and technologists in the aerospaceindustry in total is not available through the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS) website(www.bls.gov). The US demand for aircraft and avionics mechanics and technicians is expectedto grow 5%, with an increase in employment of 7,300 from 2019-2029 which does not includethe replacements due to retirement or other attrition [10]. The outlook for Aerospace Engineeringand Operations Technicians is expected to grow 7%, with an increase of 800 technicians between2019-2029 [11]. The outlook for Aerospace Engineers is listed as an increase of 1900 between2019-2029 [12]. These are only a fraction of the technically demanding careers for degreedtechnologists and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Karen Judith Correa, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

motivations to pursue a career in STEMareas in the event context. It focuses specifically on the various roles, such as externalresearchers (invited speakers), academicians (workshop instructors), and collaborating students(workshop assistants) who participate in the event. It aims to understand more profoundly theorganization required to establish strategies that would allow continuity to this powerfulinitiative.Data was collected from interviews with the participants (workshop instructors, workshopassistants, and invited speakers). The results showed that all those involved valued the initiativeand would participate in it again. This type of event is necessary to empower girls andadolescents to choose STEM careers. Opinions ventured by students

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 2 - Technology Tools

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Karl Fislake, University of Koblenz

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

innovative capacity of science, business and economics.Consequently, the declared aim of current activities by various initiatives and institutions istherefore to promote a sustained interest in technical careers and to increase the number of personswho acquire appropriate qualifications. Although many of these initiatives have already beenworking on this for two decades or more, the offers to promote technical career choices have notyet been sufficient to really prevent a shortage of academically trained engineers.To discuss this challenge, this paper first describes the today’s situation of recruiting young talentsfor engineering together with interdependencies and determinants of the individual decision-making process that has to be

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Retention of Undergraduate Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

students; twentypercent of this population is female. The majority of the students graduating from thisprogram choose Technical Sales as their career. The diverse curriculum of thisengineering major causes students to be well sought out by the industry. However, acareer in Technical Sales is not a traditional choice for women, thus leaving the femaleundergraduates apprehensive about their career goals. So, a group of students and the IDfaculty decided to found an organization that catered to the needs of the female IndustrialDistribution Engineer and resolve this concern. This new organization was namedSociety of Women in Industrial Distribution (SWID).SWID was established with the intention of stimulating and catapulting female

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-risk for academic disqualification. Thisprogram was aimed at these at-risk first and second year students.In the Summer of 2015, 26 students were chosen to participate in a one-week science exploratorysummer program in Chemistry, Engineering, and Mathematics. The program involves a threeand a half day exploratory workshop in one of the three disciplines, led by an experiencedfaculty member, and concluded with a half-day career workshop conducted by the UniversityCenter for Career Education and Community Engagement. This workshop program was modeledafter previous work that has been shown to increase interest and retention in science andengineering disciplines for underrepresented minorities [1] [2]. The major focus of the programwas to use

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Anthony Torres, Miami Dade College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

economic shifts continuing to deepen inequalities,innovative training and recruitment pathways will be essential to meet industry demands. By2030, 33% to 50% of the workforce will likely seek new roles, requiring either reskilling orupskilling to keep pace with technological changes [5]. Fast-growing areas in STEM, such ascloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, offer more opportunitiesfor career advancement [6].To address these needs, Miami Dade College (MDC) offers specialized programs designed toprepare students for in-demand technology fields. For example, its Bachelor of Science inInformation Systems Technology equips students with essential skills for managing informationresources, supported by a state-of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean S Larson, Arizona State University; Leah Folkestad, Arizona State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

decade of educational programming. The Engineering WorkforceDevelopment (EWD) programs are designed to motivate and educate students from diversebackgrounds, inspiring a new generation of engineers interested in pursuing graduate degreesand careers in biogeotechnical engineering.Over the past ten years, the Center has actively recruited students, teachers, and professionalsfrom underrepresented populations to participate in CBBG EWD programs. The EWD hasdeveloped and honed a collection of programs and activities that prepare graduates and theprofessional workforce with the skills required for proficiency in the field: communication,engineering success, career connections, technical expertise, multicultural skills, and mentorship.Students

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Cheng Zhu, Rowan University; Courtney A. Lemasney, Rowan University; Amanda Yannarella, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

a quarter of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs. Inthe last twenty years, many educators and researchers have worked to develop strategies andprograms to increase the participation of women in STEM careers. Research shows that strategicintervention at the middle school-level can have great impacts on female students’ perspectivesof careers in STEM fields. At Rowan University, the Society of Women Engineers: Engineers inTraining (SWEET) Program, a program led by engineering faculty and the students of theuniversity’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), was established to help redefinethe role of women in STEM fields. Through a series of workshops, the SWEET Programexposed middle school-aged girls to

Conference Session

CEED Technical Session II: Developing Research and Design Skills Through Experiential Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rylan C. Chong, Chaminade University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Philosophy degree in Information Security and a Graduate Certificate in Information Security Policy at Purdue University. His dissertation work investigated the relationships of social cognitive career theory factors and cybersecurity research self-efficacy of former and current college students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Examining the relationship of active team-based learning and technology and engineering students’ research self-efficacy in a cybersecurity traineeship classAbstractThis research paper investigated the relationship of a cybersecurity active team-based learningresearch class and technology and engineering students’ research

Conference Session

Institutional inclusion: Advancing equity and belongingness in engineering education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Diversity

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

Engineering Education, 2024Exploring Sense of Belonging and Self-Efficacy in Engineering: The Role of Institutional SupportAbstractNumerous studies have explored the impact of self-efficacy and a sense of belonging onSTEM career selection and persistence, fostering identity development. Institutional supportis pivotal for STEM students' academic progression and persistence. Such support includeseducational guidance, mentorship, and cultural and athletic engagement. Evidence shows thatthese services enhance students' sense of belonging and motivation and influence their self-efficacy. This is particularly vital for first-generation college students. With its substantialfirst-generation and economically disadvantaged student