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Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno; Jeffrey C. LaCombe, University of Nevada, Reno; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineering and Ph.D. in Engineer- ing and Science Education from Clemson University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 S-STEM: Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented

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John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Wilkistar Otieno, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Christine Beimborn, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Paper ID #32476Student Impressions of Elements of a S-STEM ProgramDr. John R. Reisel P.E., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Dr. John R. Reisel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). In addition to research into engineering education, his efforts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Dr. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, a 2000 recipient of the UWM College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding Teaching Award, and a 1998 recipient of the SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award. Dr. Reisel received his B.M.E

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lee Ann Jerome Clements, Jacksonville University; Huihui H Wang, Jacksonville University; Anna Little, Jacksonville University; W. Brian Lane, Jacksonville University; Han Duong, Jacksonville University

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Education, 2017 Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics (MEP) ScholarsIntroduction There is a critical need for increasing the STEM workforce in the USA. In response, the NSFestablished the Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program (S-STEM) to support academically capable but financially needy students in the STEM disciplines.Jacksonville University (JU) was awarded an S-STEM grant in summer 2014 to implement theMathematics, Engineering and Physics (MEP)-Scholars program. The project includesscholarships that assist students with meeting their financial need and additional student supportservices to improve academic performance, retention and persistence in the STEM majorsthrough graduation. The

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University; Evelyn C. Brown

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Paper ID #19808Expanding Engineering through an S-STEM ProgramDr. Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University Dr. Ricky Castles is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He is primarily affiliated with the ECU Electrical Engineering concentration. His research work focuses on the use of wireless sensor networks, microcontrollers, and physiological data collection for a variety of applications. His primary interest is in the area of adaptive tutorial systems, but he has ongoing projects in the area of hospital patient health monitoring. He is actively engaged in K-12 outreach

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Paper ID #17864Interim Results of an Engineering S-STEM ProgramDr. Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Kunberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering in the U. A. Whitaker College of Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Kunberger received her B.C.E. and certificate in Geochemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Soil Science from North Carolina State University. Her areas of specialization are geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. Educational areas of interest are self

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Monica Lauren Singer, AmeriCorps VISTA; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #22564PEEPS S-STEM Partnering with Americorps CSU STEM VISTAsDr. Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lizabeth is an Associate Dean and a professor at Cal Poly, SLO in Industrial and Manufacturing Engi- neering. In her current role so advocates for access and equity for undergraduates at the university. She has been teaching for 25 years and has continued to develop innovative pedagogy such as project based, flipped classroom and competency grading. Through the SUSTAIN SLO learning initiative she and her colleagues have been active researching in transformation in higher

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Evelyn C. Brown, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #22854Lessons Learned from an S-STEM GrantDr. Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University Dr. Ricky Castles is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He is primarily affiliated with the ECU Electrical Engineering concentration. His research work focuses on the use of wireless sensor networks, microcontrollers, and physiological data collection for a variety of applications. He is also interested in engineering education research including leadership development, broadening participating, and opportunities for first generation college students.Dr. Evelyn C. Brown, North

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Laurie S. McNeill, Utah State University; Robert Spall, Utah State University; Paul Barr, Utah State University

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Paper ID #22760An S-STEM Project for Improving Undergraduate Engineering EducationProf. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, such as engineering dy- namics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, and the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes. He earned his PhD, MS, and BS degrees in mechanical engineering and is a

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frances Harackiewicz P.E., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Lizette R. Chevalier P.E., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Omer Salih Elsanusi, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Karen Sue Renzaglia

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Paper ID #25538Board 64: NSF S-STEM Southern Illinois Energy Scholarship ProgramProf. Frances Harackiewicz P.E., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Professor Harackiewicz is with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Mas- sachusetts Amherst. Her research and teaching interests are in electromagnetics, antennas, senior design, and experiential inter- and multi- disciplinary learning.Dr. Lizette R. Chevalier P.E., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Lizette R. Chevalier is currently the

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #13519Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research Community (S-STEM) after TenYearsDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs an Academic Success and Professional Development program, with an emphasis on transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student Af- fairs

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Dallas, Texas Tech University; Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Nanyang Technological University; Kelli M. Frias

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Paper ID #43095Board 339: NSF S-STEM: Educating Engineering Undergraduates to be IntrapreneursDr. Tim Dallas, Texas Tech University Tim Dallas is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas Tech University. Dr. Dallas’ research includes developing educational technologies, Microelectromechanical Systems, solar energy collection, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.Dr. Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Nanyang Technological University Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University, as well as the Associate Chair of the department

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado, Denver; Miriam Howland Cummings PhD, University of Colorado, Denver; William Taylor Schupbach; David J. Russomanno, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis; Karen D Alfrey, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson; Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado, Denver

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Paper ID #39495Board 351: NSF S-STEM Track 3: Scaling Up Student Success throughBroadening Participation Beyond our S-STEM CohortDr. Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado, Denver Dr. Maryam Darbeheshti is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado, Denver. She is the PI of a recent NSF award that focuses on STEM identity at Urban Universities. Darbeheshti’s primary research is in the area of Engineering Education and Multi-phase fluid flow.Miriam Howland Cummings PhD, University of Colorado, Denver Miriam Howland Cummings is a mixed methods social science researcher. She earned a BA from

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Ashley Lytle; Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology ; Frank T. Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #39398Board 209: Adaptive Expertise: A Potential Tool for Supporting S-STEMStudent Retention and GraduationDr. Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware Alex De Rosa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. His research focuses on improving the educational experience through the creation and promotion of new teaching tools and techniques. Alex is particularly interested in the areas of deeper learning and knowledge transfer, where he is working to help students better apply their knowledge and skills in new contexts, including in their future

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #37101Board 388: S-STEM: Creating Retention and Engagement for AcademicallyTalented Engineers—Lessons LearnedDr. Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno Indira Chatterjee received her M.S. in Physics from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio in 1977 and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah in 1981. Indira is currently an Associate Dean in the College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno.Miss Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno Kelsey is a doctoral student in the School of

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston

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Paper ID #39936Board 264: Endeavour S-STEM Program for First-Year Students: 3rd-YearResultsDr. Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston Diana de la Rosa-Pohl is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston (UH). She is currently the Director of the Endeavour S-STEM Program. In addition to S-STEM courses, she teaches courses in computer engineering and capstone design. She has also developed multiple project-based first-year experience programs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Endeavour S

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tuncay Aktosun, The University of Texas, Arlington; Yolanda Parker, Tarrant County College District; Jianzhong Su, The University of Texas, Arlington

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Paper ID #36831Board 408: The S-STEM Program for Mathematics Majors at the Universityof Texas at ArlingtonProf. Tuncay Aktosun, The University of Texas, Arlington Dr. Aktosun is a professor of mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington. His research area is applied mathematics and differential equations with research interests in scattering and spectral theory, inverse problems, wave propagation, and integrable evolution equations. He is involved in various men- toring and scholarship programs benefiting students. He has been the GAANN Fellowship Director in his department during 2006-2022, the NSF S-STEM

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Evans, Houston Christian University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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Paper ID #37061Board 291: Final Year of an S-STEM Summer, Sophomore Bridge: Successesof Three CohortsKatie Evans, Houston Christian University Dr. Katie Evans is a Professor of Mathematics and the Dean of Science and Engineering at Houston Christian University (HCU). Prior to HCU, she was on faculty at Louisiana Tech University for 16 years in the College of Engineering and Science, where she served in various administrative roles and is now Professor Emerita. Dr. Evans serves in leadership of the Grand Challenges Scholars Program, founded by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics from

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Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; David A. Wyrick PE, CPEM, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #38228Board 350: NSF S-STEM Academy of Engineering Success: Reflections on aSeven-Year JourneyDr. Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is a Teaching Professor in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineer- ing and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University and an ASEE Fellow member. Throughout her career, she has supported engineering teams as a mathematician and provided complete life-cycle manage- ment of Information Systems as a Computer Systems Analyst for the U.S. Department of Energy; taught mathematics, statistics, computer science, and fundamental engineering courses

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Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University; Vinitha Hannah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University; Pamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt P.E., West Texas A&M University; Audrey Meador, West Texas A&M University

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Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois at Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour, University of Illinois at Chicago; Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois at Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, University of Illinois at Chicago; Didem Ozevin P.E., University of Illinois at Chicago; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jeremiah Abiade, University of Illinois at Chicago; Betul Bilgin, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Paper ID #33325Reporting the Progress and Latest Status of an Ongoing S-STEM ProjectProf. Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Houshang Darabi is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Department of Me- chanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Dr. Darabi has been the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of MIE since 2007. He has also served on the College of Engineering (COE) Educational Policy Committee since 2007. Dr. Darabi is the recipient of multiple teaching and advising awards including the UIC Award for Excellence in

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Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston; Catherine Horn, University of Houston

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Paper ID #33209The Endeavour S-STEM Program: A Multi-College Collaboration to In-creaseEngagement and Retention in STEMDr. Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston Diana de la Rosa-Pohl is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston (UH). She has developed first-year experience programs for multiple STEM organizations and also teaches project-based hands-on courses for those programs. She currently directs the NSF-supported Endeavour S-STEM program which serves students across three UH STEM colleges. Her research interests include

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michael Jason Babcock, Whatcom Community College; Tommaso Alessandro Vannelli, Whatcom Community College; Dan Hanley, Western Washington University; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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Paper ID #34521The SEECRS Scholar Academy at Whatcom Community College: Three Co-hortsof S-STEM Scholarships LaterEric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College Eric Davishahl holds an MS degree in mechanical engineering and serves as associate professor and engineering program coordinator at Whatcom Community College. His teaching and research interests include developing, implementing and assessing active learning instructional strategies and auto-graded online homework. Eric has been a member of ASEE since 2001. He currently serves as awards chair for the Pacific Northwest Section and was the recipient of the 2008 Section

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Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Michele Miller, Campbell University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University

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Paper ID #33856Lessons Learned in an S-STEM Program: How to Improve Recruitment andCohort BuildingJacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University Jacqueline Burgher Gartner is an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in the School of Engineering, which offers a broad BS in engineering with concentrations in chemical and mechanical.Dr. Michele Miller, Campbell University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor and Associate Dean at Campbell University. Prior to joining Campbell in 2017, she was a professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering

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Bruce D. DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; Harvey Henson, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; Tom Withee, Goshen Education Consulting Inc.; Olivia Hood, Leadership Development Program

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Paper ID #32560Evolution of STEM Leadership Self-Efficacy within an NSF S-STEM Pro-gramDr. Bruce D. DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Bruce DeRuntz, PhD, is a Professor in the College of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Car- bondale where he teaches classes on project management and leadership. He consults with universities and companies on their leadership development of human resources for project management teams. He is the Director of SIUC’s Leadership Development Program and the former Editor of the ASQ’s Quality Management Forum. He is a Fellow with the American Society for Quality and holds

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Soledad Santisteban, University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Jill E. Thomley, Appalachian State University; Rebecca Bullard-Dillard

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role the histone H2A.Z variant in regulating gene expression and she involves undergraduate students in her research. Dr. Santisteban is the PI in a NSF funded S-STEM program at UNC Pembroke, title COMPASS (Creating Opportunities for Students in Science). The current funding period is 2014-2019. She is also involved in K-12 education through her role as district director of the NC Student Academy of Science and as a facilitator of teacher development workshops for the Moore county schools through an MSP grant. Dr. Santisteban has been very involved with the North Carolina Academy of Science that she joined in 2008, and has served under various roles. She initially served two years as an elected member of the Board

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College

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Paper ID #19915What’s Shaking with SESMC? An Update on an NSF S-STEM ProjectProf. Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He is chair of the Mathematical Sciences Department, and Principal Investigator of the NSF S-STEM grant at AHC. He is vice chair of the Two Year College Division of ASEE, and vice chair for community colleges for the Pacific Southwest Section of ASEE. He is co-author of a textbook with his graduate advisor, Dr. Frederick A. Leckie, Strength

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Kerrie Pieloch, Suffolk University

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Paper ID #21090Evaluation of Suffolk University’s Electrical Engineering S-STEM Programat Year 4Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University Professor of Electrical Engineering, Suffolk University Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering, the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MS, Mas- sachusetts Institute of Technology BS, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMs. Kerrie Pieloch , Suffolk University Ms. Kerrie Pieloch is a clinical psychology Ph.D. candidate at Suffolk University. She received her Masters of Science in clinical psychology in May of 2015. Her clinical work focuses on

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University

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Paper ID #22464A Rolling Stone: Evaluation of one NSF S-STEM Program through Succes-sive Grant PeriodsDr. Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University Dr. Scott Steinbrink is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University Dr. Karinna Vernaza joined Gannon University in 2003, and she is the current Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and Business and a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her B.S. is in Marine Systems Engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. She was

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT); Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT)

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Paper ID #24000Implementing a Successful S-STEM Project on SETS in an Urban Large Pub-lic UniversityDr. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (CoE & CoT) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology program of Engineer- ing Technology Department. She is the founder and director of the Intelligent Sensor Grid and Informatics (ISGRIN)research lab and actively involving undergraduate researcher in her research on networked smart data acquisition systems, wireless sensor networks, and data analytics of the data collected. Her research interest also includes quality

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tommaso A. Vannelli, Whatcom Community College; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Michael Jason Babcock, Whatcom Community College; Dan Hanley, Western Washington University; Ed Harri, Whatcom Community College

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Paper ID #22687The SEECRS Scholar Academy at Whatcom Community College: An S-STEM Scholarship ProgramDr. Tommaso A. Vannelli, Whatcom Community College Dr. Tommaso A. Vannelli is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Environmental Studies from Tufts Uni- versity. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California at San Diego. He is the co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) of the NSF-funded S-STEM scholarship program at Whatcom Com- munity College. Tommaso is actively developing a research program at Whatcom