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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Paul Forsberg; David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University; Fadi Hantouli; Amin Esmaeili, Kennesaw State University; Griselda Quiroz-Compean

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Paper ID #40954Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Framework to Develop a SeniorCapstone Design Project: A Biomedical Mechatronics Engineering Case StudyPaul ForsbergDr. David A. Guerra-Zubiaga, Kennesaw State University Dr. Guerra-Zubiaga has 11 years of industry experience and 12 years of academic experience. He has led important international industrial projects with 14.2 million USD, as total research income gained. In 2014 and 2016, he obtained a $340 Million In-Kind Software Grant from Siemens PLM Software. He published 2 patents, 1 book, and more than 80 international papers; and he directed 25 postgraduate theses

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

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rate, and graduation time needed are significantly better compared totheir peers. This study shows that, the scholarships and various academic supports provided tothe talented but financially needy minority students had significant impact on student success,retention, and graduation.1. IntroductionIn an increasingly competitive and technology driven global economy, the future prosperity ofU.S. to succeed depends in a large measure on a STEM educated workforce. During the nextdecade, U.S. demand for scientists and engineers is expected to increase four times compared toother occupations [1],[2]. Yet, only 32% of undergraduates in the U.S. receive their degrees inSTEM while the corresponding figures for Japan, China, and Germany are 55%, 59

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Raghu Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shivani Kundalia, Georgia Institute of Technology

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atwo-minute video story focusing on cultural aspects, form design, creativity, emotionalattachment, intrinsic motivation etc from the reflection. The students are also engaged in sharingtheir culture-inspired product story with peers and listening to stories from others in the class toappreciate the cultural awareness and respect for diversity. This is also expected to enhance theirsense of belonging in the engineering classroom.Post-activity reflectionPost-activity reflection data collection is completed for Fall 2023 semester. The data is collectedas part of an end of semester survey covering various components of the culture-inspired homedécor project (see Appendix 1). This 16-item online survey was administered to students in allfive

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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improvement.KeywordsEngineering communication, writing, engineering professionalism, engineering curriculaIntroductionIn late 2017, the University of Georgia (UGA) President’s Task Force on Student Learning andSuccess put forth a series of recommendations “to enhance the educational experience of [its]students.”1 First among these recommendations was the need to place greater emphasis onwriting and writing skills in students’ curricula. The Task Force’s report sketches the recenthistory of findings from such organizations as the National Association of Colleges andEmployers (NACE), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U),the Council of Writing Program Administrators (CWPA), and the College Board’s NationalCommission on Writing (NCW) that

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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structure can be seen in Figure 1. With the exception of the advisors (green boxesalong the right side of the figure) and the faculty program director and assistant program director,all roles are held by undergraduate students at the university. In some cases, graduate studentsare involved in advisory and mentor roles with the remaining positions being faculty andindustry professionals.Figure 1. Organizational Structure of CEDC, highlighting the various roles for student members andprofessional advisors.This adoption of a corporate organizational structure was originally implemented out ofnecessity, but it was eventually highlighted as a unique feature of the program, providing both aunique method to teach students, and a means to ensure long-term

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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finishedprototypes.KeywordsTower Bridge, Engineering Design, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringIntroductionDesign, in its nature is a multidisciplinary pursuit, is difficult to teach and most collegeundergraduate engineering programs defer the offering of any full-blown design course until thesenior year, often as a capstone course [1]. These capstone courses provide students theopportunity to work on real-world engineering projects. Usually, these design projects are openended and tackled in student teams [2]. Many educators are starting to realize that emphasizingdesign early in the engineering program provides certain benefits for the professional formationof the undergraduate engineer. Nowadays, it is common to see a design project moduleintegrated in the

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Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University; Marshal Fasika Rice, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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workused an asset-based case study approach with semi-structured interviews to explore existing,strongly positive mentorships between doctoral candidates in engineering disciplines who identifyas women and their most influential mentors. The goal of the work was to address two researchquestions: 1) What does effective, inclusive graduate mentorship look like for women doctoralcandidates in engineering, applying an intersectional lens? 2) How does this mentorship affect theway they navigated the dissertation process? Fourteen total participants were recruited for this study, representing a total of sevenmentoring pairs. Mentors were not limited by gender, and the study focused primarily on thementoring that took place during the mentee’s

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Lillian Marie Hardin

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join EVP, as there are diverse majors throughout, and students learnthrough hands-on experience and guidance from current members.IntroductionDuring the late 1990s to early 2000s institutions saw a significant decrease in the number ofundergraduate students majoring in the STEM fields that focus on Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math. Among those who started pursuing a STEM degree, less than halfreceived one [1]. Researchers have been looking at why this happens, focusing on both studenttraits and the college environment. Research suggests that to keep students interested in STEM,they need help in four areas: figuring out their career goals, setting realistic expectations,overcoming challenges, and building a support network [1]. The EVP

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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the students who choose to take these courses and their shared interests.Furthermore, connections are aimed to be established between the predominant personality traitsof students, such as introversion or extraversion, and the teaching methodologies that areutilized. The objective is to explore how certain modules within engineering courses can bedeveloped or revamped to more effectively engage students, taking into account their uniquepersonality characteristics. The utilization of professionally-oriented surveys is advocated as avaluable resource for comprehending students' traits, complementing the traditional sources likeadmissions offices and student service offices.Literature ReviewGodwin and Kirn [1] mentioned that one's motivational

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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as a deterrent. To enhance participation, efforts should be madeto make office hours more accessible and less intimidating and clearly communicate that help isavailable for all students [1].Another study [2] investigated student barriers to attending office hours in STEM classes. Themost common reason cited was students not having questions or feeling a full understanding ofthe course content, possibly reflecting overestimation of their own abilities. Many notedstructural barriers, such as conflicting schedules with other classes or activities. This emphasizesthe importance of flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse student timetables. Anotherprominent barrier was the perception of intimidation, fear, or a social stigma associated

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Track 8: Technical Session 6: A work in progress narrative literature review exploring the impact of minority engineering programs on the experiences of Black students in undergraduate engineering programs

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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recognition of theneed for diversity and inclusion in engineering education and the workforce. These programsaim to increase the representation of underrepresented minority groups, such as AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and women, in the field of engineering. The creationof minority engineering programs can be attributed to six main themes: (1) the Civil RightsMovement of the 1950s and 1960s, (2) landmark supreme court cases such as 1978 caseRegents of the University of California v. Bakke that reaffirmed the legality of affirmative actionin college admissions, (3) federal legislations such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 andTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (4) industry partners that developed

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Track 8: Technical Session 2: Adapting the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) to Engineering: A Digital Tool to Aid Inclusive Design

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Audrey Anne Blanchet, Université de Sherbrooke; Nathalie Roy, Université de Sherbrooke

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main objective of this project is to develop a new pedagogical approach composed of twocomplementary components aiming at integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) intoundergrad engineering programs at Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) (Canada): (1) a trainingprogram and (2) a numerical tool for inclusive design. The training program will comprise twomodules. The first one will be for design instructors so they can develop the skills to teach theseabilities in class and learn how to use of the tool. The second module will be for undergraduatestudents to develop their ability to integrate EDI into design projects.This paper focuses on the progress of the development of the digital tool for inclusive design.Mainly, the content of the tool

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program to a Predominantly STEM Campus

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Sonia Goltz, Michigan Tech; andrew storer, Michigan Technological University; Patricia Sotirin, Michigan Technological University

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, Michigan Technological UniversityPatricia Sotirin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program for a Predominantly STEMCampusPatricia Sotirin,1 Sonia Goltz,2 Andrew Storer,3 and Adrienne R. Minerick4, a1 Communications Emerita Professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499312 College of Business, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499313 Office of the Provost, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499314 Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931a Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: minerick@mtu.eduKEYWORDS: Faculty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Engineering

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Track 2: Technical Session 9: Establishing and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities for Supporting Faculty Creating More Inclusive Engineering Classrooms

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Dianne Delima, University of California, Irvine; Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine

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the environment influences the academic experience of minoritized students. 1. Systemic Inequity: minoritized students arrive to their STEM classrooms embedded in social (economic, political, judicial, educational, healthcare, and geographical) systems that are inequitable - which influences the way that STEM curriculum is experienced. Not addressing the systems students are in when designing curriculum, or exploring our social and cultural locations, can create exclusionary academic spaces.Scholars have discussed the role of mentoring but not the

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: Assessing Key STEM Identity Constructs among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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spectrum,encompassing demographics and delving into the nuanced aspects of members' needs,preferences, and recommendations.Respondents, on average, dedicated approximately 17 minutes to completing the survey. Thesurvey invitations were distributed in four distinct batches, spanning the timeframe fromDecember 2021 to April 2022. A total of 36,186 invitations were sent out to engage SHPE'smembers in this critical assessment as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 SHPE’s 2022 Needs Assessment Response RateFigure 1 also shows the opening rate, which stood at a significant 59.3%. This rate significantlyexceeded industry benchmarks, typically hovering between 15-25%. Furthermore, 12.2% ofthose responded to the survey, culminating in a

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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building Bridges to Success: A Thriving Program

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Labrisha Nicole Mabry, Mississippi State University ; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University

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diverseand creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees.Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National ScienceFoundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for EngineeringEducation John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Serviceaward. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi StateUniversity, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. 1 Overview of Engineering Summer Bridge Goal: Supporting student growth in academics, community, and life skills as they transition to University

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction Industry

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Andres Nieto, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abiola Akanmu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sheryl Ball, Virginia Tech; Walid Saad; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)

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IndustryNieto, A.1, & Murzi, H.1, & Akanmu, A.2, & Yusuf, A.O.2, & Ball, S.3, & Walid S.4, & Ofori- Boadu, A.N.5 1 Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech 2 Myers Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech 3 School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech 4 Electrical and Comp. Eng. at Virginia Tech 5 Dep. Built Environment at NCATKeywords Construction industry, connecting professional and educational communities,diversity, equity, and

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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replicating successful practices is a common agenda for advancing BlackAmericans in engineering [1], specifically as an implementation mechanism. One such programintentional for this purpose is the DISTINCTION Summer Program at a large research universityin the southeast. The purpose of this paper is to describe DISTINCTION, the preliminary processof considering its assessment and evaluation, and describe alterations and necessities of theprogram over time based on. As a program initiated during the summer of 2021, the co-directorhas led programmatic transformations and changes needed during its shift to an in-personoffering starting in the summer of 2022.Now in its third year overall and second year in-person, these evaluative considerations

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Track 6: Technical Session 9: Creating buy-in from key constituencies for supporting LGBTQIA+ engineering students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Craig Wanklyn P.E., Kansas State University; Rachel Levitt, Kansas State University

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was on the board of governors for the Rocky Mountain chapter of ASHRAE. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architectural engineering and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED-accredited professional in building design and construction.Rachel Levitt, Kansas State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Creating buy-in from key constituencies for supportingLGBTQIA+ engineering students Dr. Amy Betz (she/her)1 Craig Wanklyn, PE, MBA (he/him)1 Dr. Rachel Levitt (they/them)2 Mariya Vaughn (she/they)31-Col l ege of Engineering, 2-Social Transformation Studies, 3

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Track 4: Technical Session 9: DeMagnetizing Engineering

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Delano White, The Gaskins Foundation; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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Track 8: Technical Session 7: Designing an open course to highlight the work of underrepresented STEM scholars

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Madison Schaefer

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sections of the course were sent to faculty at Colorado School of Mines and STEMlibrarians across the United States and Canada for review. We sought feedback on organization,breadth of coverage, and content depth that can be incorporated in the ongoing development ofthe course. This paper describes the development of RIS, initial feedback received, and lessonslearned in the design process that could inform similar projects at other institutions.IntroductionFaculty and scholars, especially in the United States and United Kingdom, are encouraged todiversify their teaching materials, consider more inclusive approaches to content, and incorporateculturally-responsive examples into their courses [1]–[4]. However, little guidance exists on howto go

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Track 8: Technical Session 5: Disrupting Computing Department Cultures, One Cohort at a Time

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Alicia Nicki Washington, Duke University; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Cecilé Sadler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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, andsexuality in American culture and law. 14 Participation Cohorts 1 & 2 completed Cohorts 3 & 4 110 faculty 125 in progress 33 staff 17 graduate students 64 institutions/organizations (5 HSI, 1 AANAPISI, 51 PWI, 7 K-12) 3 countriesWe launched our first cohort in the 2020-21 academicyear. Since then, 110 faculty, 17 graduate students, and 33staff from 64 institutions and organizations. We’ve had amajority of PWIs, but also some Hispanic Serving andAsian American and NativeAmerican Pacific IslanderInstitutions across three countries

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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Enhancing the Cultural Competence of K-12 STEM Teachers through a Global Research Experience

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Marjorie Langston Langston; Elizabeth Generas

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that exist in K-16 education: (1) the underrepresentation of Blacks and Hispanicsreceiving science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, and (2) disparities in K-12 STEMeducation and student achievement among different demographic and socioeconomic groups andgeographic regions (National Science Foundation, 2022).The challenge of increasing the number of students interested in pursuing STEM, particularlystudents from excluded identities, is complex and multifaceted, and includes both externalfactors such as access to experiences and educational opportunities, and intrinsic psychologicalfactors such as identity, self-efficacy, sense of belonging and value perception (Allen, 2022;Anderson & Ward, 2014; Collins, 2018; Kricorian, Seu, Lopez

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Track 3: Technical Session 3: Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Bowie State University, and University of Maryland College Park to Make It Happen

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Rosemary Parker, University of Maryland, College Park; JACQUELINE SMITH, Bowie State University; Isabel K Lloyd, Materials Science and Engineering Dept., University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Jennifer Johnson, Temple University ; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Shore. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Envisioning Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Creating a Coalition including two public HBCUs and a public Research 1 University to Make It HappenAbstractTwo public HBCUs and a public Research 1 University established a coalition to developpathways to STEM M.S. and Ph.D. programs among Black, Latinx, and Native Americanstudents. Through a mixed-methods research project, the team: (1) identified Faculty Championsto support and advocate for the students; (2) developed a Memorandum of Understanding forSTEM programs between the institutions to facilitate sustained effort by our coalition; and (3)identified Pilot

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Roy Jean Issa P.E., West Texas A&M University

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. Since joining the department, he has been in charge of the enhancement ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Undergraduate Research at a Regional Primarily Undergraduate Institution Kenneth R. Leitch and Roy Issa College of Engineering West Texas A&M University AbstractWest Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) located inthe Panhandle region of Texas. Engineering programs in mechanical (2003), civil (2010),environmental (2012), and electrical (2016

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Matthew Kuester, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Paul R Griesemer, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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engineering pedagogy as well as topics in the fields of optimal control and artificial intel ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session XXXX Using Projects to Improve Student Engagement and Retention in a First-Year Engineering Course Matthew S. Kuester and Paul R. Griesemer Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics Department University of Mary Hardin-Baylor AbstractThe first-year engineering course at the

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2024 ASEE-GSW

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Huiliang Wang, University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, The University of Texas at Austin; Edward Castillo, University of Texas at Austin

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of Biomedical Engineering and Cullen Trust for Higher Education En- dowed Professorship in Engineering #1 at The University of Texas at Austin as well as Adjunct Professor of Imaging Physics at The University of Texas MD AndEdward Castillo, University of Texas at Austin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Session XXXXWelcome to the Evan & Eddie Show!: Conversations about career journeys Huiliang Wang, Mia K. Markey, Edward Castillo Biomedical Engineering Department The

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Track 6: Technical Session 6: Stewardship of the Stories: Learning from Black Engineering Students' Lived Experiences

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Donna Auguste Ph.D., Auguste Research Group, LLC; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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research study examined the following research questions about Blackengineering students at a specific predominantly White university in the United States: “(1) Whatare the retention rates in the Engineering College for Black students, and how are they changingover time?; (2) How do interventions and programs figure in their navigating the university andtheir major?; (3) What aspects of student experience are related to students’ decisions to stay orleave?”[1]. The other authors of this paper (Auguste and Hampton) were members of the five-person research team for that study. All members of the research team conducted semi-structuredinterviews with the 24 current or formerly-enrolled Black engineering student participants

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Deirdre Donovan Dr., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Durga Suresh-Menon, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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calculus Traditional Original No lecture Foundational placement pedagogy Math Courses process Traditional classrooms12/15/2023 3 • Research: success in undergraduate mathematics • Math = Key indicator for success in STEM majors & programs [1]. • Influences persistence and completion of engineering degrees more than other courses[2]. • Our data mirrors these trends • 79.8% of first year students are successful in mathematics. • Negatively impacts retention and persistence

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Track 5: Technical Session 5: Successful mentoring practices for women undergraduate STEM students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton

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at Dayton and WiE at Purdue have developed a collaborative relationship wherethey have shared tips and strategies to develop mentoring programs as they standtoday.We will start with a brief description of our programs and then talk about ourcollaboration and transferability of mentoring components.Research shows that mentoring works. In particular, longitudinal research is beingconducted by the Purdue team through and initial results indicate that students in thementoring program graduate at higher rates than their peers not in the program.Reviewer 1 stated: “Oftentimes, in academia especially, mentorship programs are usedas a superficial band-aid for systemic inequities and toxic cultural norms.”We acknowledge that there are systemic