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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University; Fazeel Khan, Miami University

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Paper ID #46905BOARD # 449: S-STEM Project Overview: Supporting Low-Income Engineeringand Computing Students with Scholarships for Higher Degree AttainmentDr. Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University Dr. Kumar Vikram Singh is a Chair and Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University (LSU) in May 2003. His research focuses on inverse eigenvalue problems related to multidisciplinary areas of vibration and aeroelastic control, rotordynamics, structural health monitoring, smart materials, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa A. Giacumo, George Mason University; Arvin Farid, Boise State University; Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University; Rafael Leonardo da Silva, Boise State University

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Paper ID #48867BOARD # 450: S-STEM: Barriers Stakeholders Face in Supporting Low-Income,First-Generation, and/or Rural Graduate StudentsDr. Lisa A. Giacumo, George Mason University Lisa A. Giacumo, Ph. D., is a tenure track associate professor of Learning Design and Technology at George Mason University. Her research and teaching interests include access and community, design to support global and cross-cultural learning needs, learning analytics, learner experience design (LXD), the use of technology for workplace learning and performance improvement, and the preparation of instructional designers. She has worked

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University

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Paper ID #45798BOARD # 451: S-STEM: Building and supporting a robust transfer pipelinein Computer Science, Mathematics, and PhysicsDr. Stan Kurkovsky, Central Connecticut State University Stan Kurkovsky is a professor at the Department of Computer Science at Central Connecticut State University. He earned his PhD from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies of the University of Louisiana in 1999. Results of his doctoral research have been applied to network planning and industrial simulation. Dr. Kurkovsky served and continues to serve as a PI on a number of NSF-sponsored projects, including four S-STEM grants, three IUSE

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jingru Benner, Western New England University; Raymond J. Ostendorf, Western New England University; Michael J Rust, Western New England University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #49215BOARD # 459: Supporting NSF S-STEM Scholars: Longitudinal Data onStudent Services and Cohort Activities; conference participation; communityoutreachDr. Jingru Benner, Western New England University Dr. Jingru Benner is currently an Associate Professor at Western New England University (WNE). Before joining WNE she worked at Corning Inc as a research scientist. In addition she has been a consultant for various industries. Dr. Benner received her Ph.D. degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University. She has been working on various projects in the thermal-fluid field. Dr. Benner has more

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Rajan Batta, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Paper ID #47957BOARD # 472: Works-in-Progress: Engaging S-STEM Scholars in Cohort-basedMentoring and Social Impact ProjectsDr. Kristen Moore, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Kristen R. Moore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo. Her research focuses primarily on technical communication and issues of equity, inclusion, and social justice.Dr. Rajan Batta, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work-in-Progress: Engaging S-STEM Scholars in Cohort-based Mentoring

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Daniel Almeida, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Fred W DePiero, Hancock College; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stephen R. Beard, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Tina Cheuk, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Paper ID #48444BOARD # 471: Work-in-Progress: A Strengths Approach Centering LivedExperiences of Low-Income Students in an S-STEM ProgramDr. Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jane Lehr is a Professor in Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies and Director of the Office of Student Research at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is affiliated faculty in Computer Science & Software Engineering.Dr. Daniel Almeida, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Daniel Almeida is an Associate Professor in Higher Education Counseling/Student

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University; Ahmad R. Najafi, Drexel University; Gail Rosen, Drexel University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46940BOARD # 318: A Thrive Mosaic-based S-STEM Program to Enhance theEducational Success of Diverse Students in Mechanical, Electrical, and ComputerEngineeringDr. Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University Jennifer Atchison received her Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering in 2012 from Drexel University. Dr. Atchison’s professional interests include engineering education particularly creativity in engineering design and broadening participation in engineering.Ahmad R. Najafi, Drexel University Ahmad Raeisi Najafi is the P.C. Chou Endowed Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Subha K Kumpaty, Concordia University Wisconsin/ Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mohammad Mahinfalah, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jan L. Fertig, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Judith Eroe, Grand Canyon University

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Paper ID #45917BOARD # 319: Academic Persistence and Graduation of S-STEM Scholarsat MSOE and Their Career Pathways into STEM WorkforceDr. Subha K Kumpaty, Concordia University Wisconsin/ Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Subha Kumpaty, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has led several initiatives involving undergraduate students, such as Research Experiences for Undergraduates, International Research Experiences for Students and S-STEM. He has been the Principal Investigator of REU, IRES and S-STEM grants, all funded by the National Science Foundation This work is part of the S-STEM grant funded by the National

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Anne Rosewitz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Brianna Raphino, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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graduate school with a GEM Fellowship, WPI Presidential Fellowship, and a supplemental grant from the Koerner Family Foundation. She has a passion for STEM education outreach and mentorship, and has participated in numerous programs, including WRAMP (Women’s Research and Mentorship Program) at WPI. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Change from within, not tearing down walls: Small S-STEM program success instigates institutional-level change at a private STEM universityThe Connecting Mentor Partners for Academic Success of Undergraduates in Science,Engineering, and Mathematics (CoMPASS) program (NSF award #1930461), an S-STEMscholarship program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dick Apronti, Angelo State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Stephanie Solis, Angelo State University

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as a practicing engineer in both the public and private sector. He is a registered professional engineer.Stephanie Solis, Angelo State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Implementing an Industry Mentorship in an NSF S-STEM Program to Enhance Engineering Students’ Transition to the WorkforceAbstractIndustry mentorship has been shown to be effective in bridging the gap between classroominstruction and the professional engineering environment. Through such mentorship, studentsexpand their professional networks, cultivate vital communication and collaboration skills, andgain real-world perspectives on the engineering profession. While

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maile Sinclair-Baxter, University of South Florida; Sanjukta Bhanja, University of South Florida; Bernard L. Batson, University of South Florida

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #47983BOARD # 454: S-STEM: Strengthening Education and Academic Developmentfor Transfer Undergraduate Rural/Nontraditional Students in the EngineeringFieldMrs. Maile Sinclair-Baxter, University of South Florida Assistant Director of Academic Advising. Graduated with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering as well as a Master in Engineering Management from University of South Florida.Dr. Sanjukta Bhanja, University of South FloridaMr. Bernard L. Batson, University of South Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 S-STEM: Strengthening Education and Academic Development for Transfer

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #49030BOARD # 458: Supporting Engineering Transfer Students: Design, Implementation,and Year 3 Outcomes of the EMPOWER S-STEM ProgramProf. Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego Saharnaz Baghdadchi is an Associate Teaching Professor at UC San Diego. She is interested in scholarly teaching and employs active learning techniques to empower students to attain an expert level of critical thinking. Her expertise facilitates students’ journey towards connecting facts with practical knowledge to tackle intricate engineering challenges. She excels in crafting innovative assessments and explores their

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Hays, East Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #46630BOARD # 474: Years 1 & 2: Investigating the Computer Science as a Career(CSAC) S-STEM Program and Computing Identity Development for Studentswith Financial NeedDr. Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. Her engineering education research agenda centers upon engineering and computing identity development of historically marginalized populations at higher education institutions. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles

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Paper ID #47682From Staff to Students: Centering Critical Relevant Pedagogy and CommunityCultural Wealth in an S-STEM program [work in progress]Dr. Maria L Espino, University of California, Los Angeles Maria Luz Espino completed her doctorate in the Higher Administration Program in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She obtained her Masters’s degree in Educational Policy and Leadership at Marquette University in her hometown of Milwaukee, WI. She completed her Bachelors degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Community and Nonprofit Leadership and Gender and Women studies. As a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, The University of Illinois Chicago; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois Chicago; Betul Bilgin, University of Illinois Chicago; Miiri Kotche, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Elizabeth A Sanders, University of Illinois Chicago; Nikith Rachakonda, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Paper ID #48238BOARD # 314: 2024-2025 Progress Report for the S-STEM Project: Removingthe Disparity in Success-Related Outcomes Between Academically TalentedLow-Income Engineering Students and Other Engineering StudentsProf. Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois Chicago Dr. Houshang Darabi is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Darabi’s research focuses on the use of Big Data, process mining, data mining, Operations Research, high performance computing, and visualization in improving educational

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

AchievementAbstractThe National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S-STEM) program supports low-income, high-achieving STEM students throughscholarships and tailored support services. This paper compares the implementation and impactof three different S-STEM projects across three diverse institutions—Rowan University, AlbanyState University, and Tennessee University, highlighting their distinct approaches and outcomesfor diverse student populations.At Rowan University (RU), a public R2 university in the northeastern United States, the 5-yearS-STEM project — Engineering Persistence: Support System for Low-Income Students toCatalyze Diversity and Success — targets undergraduate engineering students

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

and their career progression in STEM fields [1]-[2].In order to bridge these gaps, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) has fundedprograms aimed at supporting students through scholarships, mentorship, and careerdevelopment. The Graduate Engineering Education Scholarship (GEES) of the University ofPittsburgh is one of the success cases of the NSF S-STEM (Track 2) initiative. The GEESprogram, launched 2019 by the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering(SSoE), is an attempt to address the financial issues that low-income students face. There aretwo primary objectives: (1) to increase access to Master of Science (MS) degrees

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak Jr, Hope College; David R Brown; Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

project intended to assist two-year college faculty andadministrators to prepare proposals for the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program. S-STEM proposals are expectedto be built on a foundation of deep needs analyses specific to the targeted population of studentsin STEM disciplines. Based on needs assessment, programs can then focus on implementingappropriate interventions and supports that will be most effective in improving the retention andcompletion of their students. Guidelines for streamlining the acquisition and organization ofcritical elements of student needs analyses can be useful for two-year college faculty andadministrators to develop NSF S-STEM proposals and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracie Ferreira, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Shakhnoza Kayumova, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Kayumova is a recent recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Early Career award. Shakhnoza’s work appears in journals such as Anthropology & Education Quarterly, Educational Philosophy and Theory, Democracy and Education, and Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF S-STEM AccEL: SCHOLARSHIPS TO ACCELERATE ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP AND IDENTITY IN GRADUATE STUDENTSIntroductionThis paper presents the outcomes of the second year of the Accelerated Engineering Leadership(AccEL) program. The inception of the AccEL program responds to projections by the U.S. Bureauof Labor Statistics (BLS) indicating a

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD) Technical Session 2: Student Success and Support

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

challenges, including navigating academic support, finding mentors, and buildingself-efficacy, can negatively impact their academic success and sense of belonging. TheEMPOWER Program, supported by the NSF S-STEM Program, is a collaboration between UCSan Diego, Southwestern College, and Imperial Valley College and is developed to mitigatethese challenges by offering scholarships, mentoring, networking, and research opportunities tolow-income transfer engineering students. Grounded in Schlossberg’s Transition Theory, thisexploratory study investigates the impact of participation and engagement in various social andacademic support activities. Motivation–including self-efficacy, self-determination, intrinsicmotivation, career motivation, and goal

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada in 2006. She received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Shandong University, Jinan, China, in 1993 and 1996 re ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Community Partner and Institutional Stakeholder Perspectives on the Impact of the NSF-STEM Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Studies ProgramAbstractThe Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Studies (SEECS) program, funded byan NSF S-STEM grant, delivers engineering solutions that tackle community challenges whileproviding students with opportunities for

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Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

disabled students.To broaden participation and increase diversity in engineering and computing majors in 4-yearuniversities and colleges, bridge and success programs (also called intervention programs in someliterature) such as summer bridge, engineering scholar, and bootcamp have been used to supportstudents’ college transition and retention [1-8]. Some were initially created with federal fundingsupport from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Engineering,Technology, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) and Louis Stokes Alliances for MinorityParticipation Program (LSAMP) [9] and institutionalized later. Both S-STEM Scholars programand LSAMP Scholars program not only provide financial support to student participants but

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brenton K Wilburn, Pennsylvania Western University (formerly California University of Pennsylvania); Jennifer Nicole Wilburn, California University of Pennsylvania; Brenda Fredette, California University of Pennsylvania

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. Jennifer Nicole Wilburn, California University of PennsylvaniaBrenda Fredette, California University of Pennsylvania ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Aligning Career & Campus Experiences for Student Success (ACCESS): An NSF S-STEM InitiativeIntroductionFormed in 2022 through the integration of California, Clarion, and Edinboro universities,Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) is a public institution with campuses spanning[redacted]. The university is recognized for its 175-year legacy of academic excellence,nationally accredited programs, and commitment to career-focused education. PennWest is aPredominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI) that serves as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Richard R Harris, Northeastern University; Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #46201BOARD # 367: Engineering PLUS: a NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDESAllianceMrs. Claire Duggan, Northeastern University Claire Duggan is currently Executive Director for The Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University and Co-Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation Engineering PLUS Alliance. Claire leads the coordination of stEm PEER (Practitioners Enhancing Engineering Regionally) Academy, a key strategy for this grant. Claire has helped lead multiple NSF STEM grant efforts including but not limited to ATE, ITEST, RET, REU, and S-STEM initiatives.Mr. Richard R Harris, Northeastern

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Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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FYEE 2025

projected toincrease by 33% from 2023 to 2033, far outpacing the average growth for all occupations [2].To address the workforce gap, West Virginia University (WVU) launched a B.S. in Cybersecurityand an Area of Emphasis (AoE) in Cybersecurity for other B.S. majors in 2018. The B.S.program earned ABET accreditation in 2022 and is designated by the NSA as a National Centerof Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD). Aligned with this mission, theNSF S-STEM funded project “Attracting and Cultivating Cybersecurity Experts and Scholarsthrough Scholarships” (ACCESS) aims to increase the annual enrollment in WVU’scybersecurity programs and support student success and career readiness. ACESS incorporatesseveral co-curricular activities

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University

, 2019. [2] A. Osta and K. D. Dahm, “Work in progress: Integrating entrepreneurial mind-set within undergraduate engineering course projects,” in 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2019. [3] E. Davishahl, T. A. Vannelli, M. J. Babcock, and D. Hanley, “The seecrs scholar academy at whatcom community college: Three cohorts of s-stem scholarships later,” in 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, 2021. [4] M. E. Van Den Bogaard, D. Reeping, C. Finelli, and J. Millunchick, “Student experiences with the online learning environment during covid,” in 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2022. [5] M. Mosleh, P. Chandran, A. P. Maclin, J. Harkless, C. J. Robinson, H. Salmani, S. T. Smith, G. Washington

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Osman Sayginer, Temple University; Cory Budischak, Temple University

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Paper ID #49797GIFTS: AI2QTI:Automated Quiz Generation Using Generative AI and QTIfor Teaching Content Management SystemsDr. Osman Sayginer, Temple UniversityCory Budischak, Temple University Dr. Cory Budischak, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering at Temple University, strives to create a culture of evidence based teaching and co-curricular supports in the College of Engineering. A proponent of innovative teaching methods like flipped classroom problem based learning, alternative grading, and design thinking, he also co-founded the STEPS program (funded through NSF S-STEM) to support

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University

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National Science Foundation Engineering PLUS Alliance. Claire leads the coordination of stEm PEER (Practitioners Enhancing Engineering Regionally) Academy, a key strategy for this grant. Claire has helped lead multiple NSF STEM grant efforts including but not limited to ATE, ITEST, RET, REU, and S-STEM initiatives. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Formative Evaluation of REU Site Hosting Community College Students and Funded by NSF REU ProgramAbstractThis Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active researchparticipation by community college (CC) students with a focus on Smart Engineering, including:Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Smart

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GSD 4: Stressors and Supports

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Dustin Thoman, San Diego State University; Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University

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support research on equity and inclusion in STEM education.Prof. Satchi Venkataraman, San Diego State University Satchi Venkataraman, Ph.D., is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering. He has served as Graduate Advisor for the Aerospace Engineering program (17 years) and as an Associate Director at the Computational Sciences Research Center at San Diego State University (11 years). His expertise is in computational mechanics and optimization applied to design of lightweight and durable composite aircraft structures. He has extensive experience in developing programs for student professional development and broadening participation (co-PI and PI on three NSF S-STEM grants). ©American Society

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 4.E

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella Marie Haire, University of Florida College of Education; Pavlo Antonenko; Christine Wusylko, University of Florida; STEPHANIE KILLINGSWORTH, University of Florida; Brian Abramowitz, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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participate but also to explain theimportance of AI in science to their peers and community. This enabled scholars to feel apersonal connection as their scientific project was envisioned within a real-world context. Figure 2. Google Teachable Machine [16].Measures and data sourcesThe self-reports of the children’s self-efficacy for AI were collected via a survey administeredon Qualtrics before and after the Shark AI program. Self-efficacy for AI was assessed using anadapted version of the original Science subscale (9 items) and the Technology and Engineeringsubscale (9 items) of the widely used 37-item S-STEM questionnaire developed by NorthCarolina State University’s Friday Institute [19]. Only the Science and Technology