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First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Stacey McAdams; Julie Gaudin; Madison Abigail Walker, Society of Women Engineers; Tyler Scott Fontenot

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First-Year Programs

lifeexperiences. One of the most challenging transitions for someone to make is to move from thecontrolled environment of high school to the more independent atmosphere of college. Manyuniversities implement mentorship programs to help their students make this transition. In thepaper “Engineers Need Mentors Too!” the authors describe a successful mentorship programcalled GUIDE where they pair first-year engineering students with an upperclassman and agraduate student. From the survey data collected by the authors, they concluded that “having amentor made adjusting to college life an easy transition. [1]” Similarly, Southern IllinoisUniversity, Carbondale instituted a program with their residential first and second yearengineering students. The students

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Ann Delaney, Boise State University; Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Pamela Cosman, University of California, San Diego; Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jana Milford, University of Colorado, Boulder; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michelle Ferrez, University of California, San Diego

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First-Year Programs

compared tostudents who attended better-resourced schools [1]. Four-year engineering and computer sciencecurricula are designed for students who are calculus-ready, but many students who are eager tobecome engineers or computer scientists need additional time and support to succeed. The needfor an extra year of targeted support to prepare highly-motivated but underprepared studentsdrove the creation of the Engineering GoldShirt Program at the University of Colorado Boulder(CU-B) in 2009. The name was derived from the practice of “redshirting” in college athletics -providing athletes with an extra performance-enhancing year to prepare them to compete at thecollege level [2]. The NSF-funded Redshirt in Engineering Consortium was formed as

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Beth M. Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rachel Ann Baker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

1, 2, and 3 . This ability can be used as a prognostication factor for achievement andattainment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) 4, 5 . It is well documentedthat 3D spatial skills can be developed through practice. Sorby has shown that a course aimed atdeveloping the 3D spatial skills of first-year engineering students has a positive impact on studentsuccess, especially for women 6 . The research team has developed a semester-long online, spatialskills workshop. The content incorporates online resources related to mental rotation, 2D and 3Dspatial visualization, and abstract reasoning. An experimental group of female first-yearengineering students will participate in the weekly online workshop. To assess

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Postcard Session 1: Retention and Student Success Strategies

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Anne Stephan, Clemson University; Laurel Whisler, Clemson University; Abigail T. Stephan, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs

-predictedacademic success. The results of the first semester of the program pointed to success for somecategories of students, suggesting the overall concept is promising.BackgroundAll engineering students at Clemson begin their academic journey as a GE major and arerequired to complete a first-year curriculum sequence before declaring their intendedengineering major, shown in Figure 1. To matriculate outof GE and into a degree-granting engineering major,students must pass the following classes with a C or better,and meet the grade point ratio (GPR) requirement for thedesired engineering department: Chemistry, one semester;Calculus I and II; Physics, one semester; GeneralEngineering, two semesters; and English Composition.Most departments require a 2.0 GPR

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 1: Topics Related to Engineering - Part 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Salman Ahsan, San Jose State University; Eric Wertz, self/EduShields

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Computers in Education

, one of the highest in thedepartment, where failure is defined as a student receiving a final grade of less than C-. Failurealso includes ‘unauthorized withdrawal’, which is designated on the transcript as ‘WU’. (A gradeof WU is usually given when a student stops coming to class and turning in assignments). Figure1 below shows the percentage of students who received D, F, or WU grades since 2008: Figure 1. Historical failure rates in ME 30. The average failure rate from fall 2008 to spring 2018 was 19.1%. Data for spring 2017 was not available. Prior to spring 2018, C was the language used to teach procedural programming concepts in ME 30. From fall 2018 to the present, Python is the language used. The boxed numbers correspond to

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathaniel Rossi, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Scott Adamson, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Mathematics

engineering applications is no exception. Someundergraduate engineering students struggle with early course work typically entrenched inlearning underlying mathematics. Students are often able to understand engineering principles,but are unable to understand the mathematics behind the principles. This is due to studentsfinding it difficult to make connections and apply mathematics outside of routine computationalcalculations. [1]Traditional instruction of mathematics has relied predominantly on teacher-centered pedagogiesor passive learning (e.g lecture). [2] Active learning differs in that it includes student-centeredapproaches that are “any instructional method that engages students in the learning process. Inshort, active learning requires

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Technical Session 1: Topics Related to Engineering - Part 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Conrad Tucker, Carnegie Mellon University; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John Jongho Park, Penn State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

the power of AI to innovateand retrain its workforce? From an industry perspective, how should degree programs evolve tomeet the needs of the “real world”? Findings from this workshop can serve as a guide toresearchers and decision makers in academia, government and industry on how AI will transformboth STEM education and the workforce.IntroductionGiven today’s advanced technologies and the integration of evidence-based instructionalapproaches, an educational transformation is underway. These changes are also fueled by therecognition of the myriad of challenges facing education and in particular, issues in science,technology, engineering and math (STEM) 1. What and how we teach will directly impact ournation’s success, bringing into question

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Ifeoma Nwanua, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

challenges, this study amplifies the clarioncall for fostering participation and inclusivity in engineering doctoral programs.IntroductionPromoting diversity within the engineering workforce is a critical national priority, underscoringthe need for broader participation and the cultivation of inclusivity [1]. The infusion of diversityinto the field of civil engineering in the United States yields numerous advantages, including amultifaceted project perspective, heightened project value, the enrichment of knowledge, talent,and ideas, access to expansive networks, and the production of superior final products necessaryfor global competitiveness in infrastructure [2]. Consequently, achieving this imperative requiresa comprehensive examination of the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1 - Women in Computing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanda Ross, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sara Hooshangi, The George Washington University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

mastery experiences are not enough to build general computing self-concept. Sincea lack of computing confidence in women can cause negative attitudes towards the field ofcomputer science, future work should focus on ways in which this confidence can be increasedso as to try and minimize the number of women avoiding or leaving the field of computerscience.1. IntroductionThe gender gap in computer science is not a new problem. For over two and a half decades,women have earned less than 25% of bachelors degrees in computer science [1]. Diversityinequities such as this are a problem because they lead to computer science based innovationsthat are biased, like voice recognition software that cannot recognize female voices [2]. Theyalso take power away

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1 - Women in Computing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilknur Aydin, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Mary V Villani, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Lisa Cullington, Sacred Heart University

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

AbstractFarmingdale State College (FSC) has taken a multi-faceted approach to tackle the issue of thelow number of women students enrolled in its computing degree programs. FSC has only 8-16%women enrolled in its computing degree programs over the past decade despite doublingenrollment in these programs during the same time. Recognizing the gender disparity incomputing is well-documented as a global and national issue, the three women in computinginitiatives (support programs) instigated at FSC from 2020 are as follows: 1) maintaining awomen in computing student club, 2) hosting summer orientation programs for womencomputing students, and 3) attending women in computing conferences. This study utilizes endof semester surveys as a quantitative tool and aims

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig M. Harvey P.E., Georgia Southern University; Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University; Roberto Champney

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

performance.A student entering an engineering college in the 1980s may have heard the phrase, “Look to theleft, look to the right, only one of you will become an engineer.” While some of us may haveheard that phrase when entering college, today the aspirational objective should be, “Look to theleft, look to the right, all three of you have the opportunity to graduate as an engineer.”Several factors are creating challenges in meeting this aspirational objective: student preparation,student demographics, and student to college adaptation [1][2][3][4][5].Student preparation is one of the most challenging elements a college can face. Incoming studentpopulation preparation is changing. Over the last 5 years, students that are entering engineeringare less

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1 - Women in Computing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary V Villani, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Ilknur Aydin, Farmingdale State College, SUNY, New York; Lisa Cullington, Sacred Heart University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

impacted women students’ SoB and ASC.1. Introduction and BackgroundGender imbalance in computing programs is a persisting issue not only at Farmingdale StateCollege (FSC), but also at the national and international level. The authors have taken a multi-faceted approach to balance the gender gap by running multiple support programs at FSC moreconsistently since fall 2019 [1]. This paper focuses on the intervention of providing womenstudents with an opportunity to attend an overnight, women in computing conference. Preliminaryresults from the first in-person overnight mixed-gender field trip in spring 2022 were positive [2].This paper evaluates the impact of the second in-person overnight trip, that was limited to womenonly in spring 2023.Enrollment

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antony Kinyua, Morgan State University

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

University (HBCU); Experiment-Centric Pedagogy (ECP); Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). 1IntroductionThe overall goal of our project is to identify existing and future gaps in our country’s nuclear energyworkforce and to bring to the pool a trained workforce of minority students graduating from our HBCUs.This is important because the Board on Higher Education and Workforce (BHEW) at the USA NationalAcademies of Sciences Medicine and Engineering (NASEM) continues to provide the academiccommunity, policymakers, and businesses with insights and recommendations on critical highereducation and workforce issues facing our nation [1]. Secondly, BHEW previously identified that

Conference Session

Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trisha Moore, Kansas State University; James Randall Etheridge; Glenn Thomas Dale; Sara Winnike McMillan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Niroj Aryal; David Austin; Theresa Thompson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

, sustainability, resilience, the role ofhumans in ecosystems, and system-scale impacts and benefits to both humans and environment.The theoretical basis of ecological engineering is largely credited to Howard T. Odum, a systemsecologist who, in the early 1960s, began publishing his ideas on applications of ecosystem scienceto design systems that do useful work for people while at the same time benefiting the environmentunder the name of “ecological engineering” [1, 2]. The definition and practice of ecologicalengineering have since expanded to encompass a variety of systems that benefit people and naturalsystems, including constructed marshes to regulate water quantity and quality while providinghabitat functions, biologically diverse and hydraulically

Conference Session

Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak R Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Ryan Newman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Rachel Ibach, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Taryn King, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

conceptualized from a longitudinal study of a scholar’s program atthree different universities in the state of Nebraska. A department faculty member was part of amulti-year institutional professional learning community (PLC) that explored the scale-up andscale-out of this model. Based on their experience from the PLC, this model was used in thedevelopment of the department’s overall student services ethos and in the specificimplementation of two initiatives: 1) hybrid advising/mentoring model, and 2) peer-mentoringprogram. This practice paper provides an overview of the ecological validation model andpresents our approach to implementing these initiatives. We also reflect on challenges and futureopportunities including long-term sustainability and

Conference Session

Engineering Education Issues Relevant to Agricultural, Biological and Ecological Engineering: Part 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Amy Millmier Schmidt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Mara Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bethany Zelt, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Andrew Stiven Ortiz Balsero, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Maria Jose Oviedo Ventura, Cornell University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

highlights the curriculum's adaptability to various educational contexts and forstudents with diverse backgrounds and educational needs. However, challenges such as ensuringclarity of complex concepts and evaluating long-term behavioral change are acknowledged.Continuous refinement, based on stakeholder feedback, is essential for long-term success. Thestudy underscores the curriculum's role as a catalyst for change in combating antimicrobialresistance, emphasizing the importance of embedding sustainability planning and adopting adynamic, evidence-based approach for maximizing student engagement and impact.IntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to global health, necessitating creativesolutions to lessen its effects [1]. In

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Daniel Austin Darcy, Illinois State University; Cheron James Elms; Kaitlyn Marie Quinn; Douglas Andracki

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

incorporating materials thatencourage students to gain confidence and understanding in sustainable energy-related topics. Atthe conclusion of the project, the materials that were developed were placed in STEM lendinglibraries maintained at the two universities so that the materials will be accessible to futuregenerations of middle and high school students. Any educational organization in the state mayborrow the classroom sets of lab activities at no cost. The goals of the project were: 1) Through their engagement in the project, the fourundergraduate students will gain an improved understanding of energy topics, allowing them tomatriculate into STEM and sustainable energy-related career fields, as well as gaining anappreciation for how access to

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Bosarge, University of South Alabama

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

answer four research questions to help guidestakeholders: 1) To what extent do current research articles address the spectrum of AI literacy,and how thoroughly do they cover the AI4K12 concepts? 2) What ethical considerations areaddressed? 3) How inclusive is the current body of research concerning all stakeholders involvedin developing, implementing, conducting, and evaluating AI education? 4) What arestakeholders’ perceptions toward AI?The preference for hands-on learning in AI education suggests an impactful approach toengaging students. Integrating such methodologies into instructional design can significantlyenhance student interaction and comprehension of AI concepts. For stakeholders, this implies aneed to develop curricular resources

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Kellie Grasman, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan; Sara Elizabeth Eskandari

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

development (including nuclear energy) demonstrates that theprocess of designing, developing, and using energy technologies creates significant inequities –extractive and waste management facilities are typically sited around communities of color andlow-income communities whereas the power-producing facilities are sited around affluent(predominantly white) communities.[1] In neither case do communities actually have a say in thetype of facility being built in their community and seldom have a say in the decision to even sitethat facility. If we are to equitably develop our energy systems of the future, there is an urgentneed to reverse this worrying trend. To that end, we aspire to train future developers of nuclearenergy technologies – fission and

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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jude Okolie, University of Oklahoma ; Emma Kadence Smith, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

industry, like choosing the right product or process.Experienced teachers and students have tried this game and given their opinions. Based on theirfeedback, the game can be easily added to current teaching programs.Keywords: Virtual reality; Hydrogen; Life cycle assessment; Techno-economic evaluation;sustainability.1. Introduction Hydrogen holds immense promise as an energy carrier, offering diverse applications.Hydrogen’s unique properties, such as being colorless and odorless, coupled with itsenvironmentally friendly combustion byproduct (water vapor), make it an attractive option forvarious sectors. Figure 1 highlights some of the most notable hydrogen uses. However, about 96% of the hydrogen used today is

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 4: Supporting Success 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro O. Quintero; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona-Martinez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

declare their major on the entrance to theirfirst year.I. IntroductionThe experiences accumulated by students during their first year in college have a lastingimpact on the rest of their academic lives [1]. The sense of career and institutional belonging,as well as the self-efficacy beliefs of students, have been identified as crucial factors for theirpersistence and success [2] [3]. We argue that both these factors are affected by the awarenessfirst-year students have about their chosen field of study. This is particularly true forinstitutions admitting students into a specific major since their first college year.An assessment of the reasons reported by first- and second-year students in the host institutionfor choosing an engineering major

Conference Session

Track 1: Technical Session 7:Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engineering

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

often considered‬ ‭the most critical factors influencing students' decision to study engineering. In many engineering‬ ‭programs, students need to start their undergraduate education in Calculus 1 to be on track in the‬ ‭major. In 2023, student readiness is significantly different because the COVID-19 pandemic‬ ‭significantly impacted math and science achievement. More incoming engineering students than‬ ‭ever placed below Calculus 1 and are navigating the impact this has on their engineering major‬ ‭and coursework trajectory. Even with the added barrier of being categorized as pre-math-ready or‬ ‭beginning in Pre-Calculus in their first semester, students continue to pursue engineering. What‬

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 1: Creating Pathways to Engineering through Sponsored Summer Camps

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Stephan A. Durham, University of Georgia; Alison Leigh Banka, University of Georgia

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Hillary Tanner, Principal Lecturer Alison Banka, Ph.D., Lecturer 1 Camp Inspiration and Development • In 2022, the College of Engineering received funding from the NCR Foundation to support two week-long residential summer camps • These camps are aimed at supporting broadening participation in engineering through • Improving racial diversity and • Gender diversity • On average, week-long residential camps hosted by the Georgia Center @ UGA cost ~$3000 USD • Cost is ~$1,100 per student (Cost CoE ~$25,000 per camp) • Cost covers camp materials, room, board, and extracurricular activities • Our camps are free for

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Track 1: Technical Session 6: stEm PEER Academy: the Power of Human Capital

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Elizabeth H. Blume, Northeastern University Engineering PLUS Alliance

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

networked communities needed to build aninclusive infrastructure that will drive and sustain the systemic change needed tomarkedly increase the diversity of engineering students enrolled and graduatingacross the country. The goal is for three to five Engineering PLUS hubs tocollaborate with the Urban Massachusetts LSAMP (UMLSAMP), the NortheastLSAMP (NELSAMP), the Louis Stokes Midwest Regional Center of Excellence(LSMRCE) and other LSAMP alliances and non-LSAMP institutions as new regionalhubs are formed.The QR code links to https://tinyurl.com/MAPstEmPEERacademy, a Google DataStudio dashboard (now called Looker Data Studio) with a map on page 1 of thedashboard and a list of current stEm PEER Fellows, titles, institutions, ADRP status,and their hub

Conference Session

Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Ford, University of Washington, Tacoma; Aleya Dhanji, Highline Community College; Kira Glynn King; Jie Sheng, University of Washington; Skyler Roth, Highline Community College; Emese Hadnagy, University of Washington

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

College Graduates (NSCG), over 50% of bachelor’sdegree recipients between 2008 and 2017 attended some community college, and 25% earned anassociate’s degree in their path to achieve educational attainment goals and pursue careeradvancement [4]. Reasons for attending a community college vary, but the primary reason is toearn credits towards a bachelor’s degree.Many STEM careers now require a 4-year degree [1]. Over the past two decades, the NationalResearch Council (NRC) has called on community colleges to broaden participation and expandpathways to STEM degrees to meet the goal of the President’s Council of Advisors on Scienceand Technology [8] of an additional one million STEM professionals to be produced in the UnitedStates by 2025.Research on

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1 - Women in Computing

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

, aiming for a UTA-to-student ratio of 1 to 20 in CS1, where students experience faculty lectures followed by practicalexercises.The authors of this paper created a study to determine if UTAs would be a critical componentthat increases the quality and inclusiveness of education for CS students. This study wasconducted at a public research institution and Hispanic serving institution (HSI) in theSoutheastern US region. The study included hiring UTAs and recruiting faculty to participate inthe project. During this process, the faculty and coordinator were focused on UTAs beingapproachable, patient, and willing to engage in a diverse learning community. The long-termobjective is to address the crucial need for computer science classes that maintain

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditi Verma, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

2022) were modeled onmale bodies[1]; facial-recognition technologies frequently misidentify Black individuals[2]; soapdispensers fail to operate for dark-skinned people (only recognizing light skin tones); the healtheffects of radiation are characterized for ‘reference man’ (170 cm tall, 20-30-year-old Caucasianmale, weighing 70kg). Engineer-designers, implicitly or explicitly, assume a ‘reference man’.Most of us are not reference man, and if ever, will only be reference man for a brief period in ourlives. In this way, we engineers effectively design technologies that serve but a few well andpoorly serve others, if at all.The problem becomes even thornier for complex sociotechnical systems –including most energytechnologies, especially nuclear

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 1: Onboarding and Community Building in Graduate Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University; Samhita Rhodes, Grand Valley State University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

a chemical engineer, it is$106,260 [1]. This 30% difference in yearly income holds more significant implications overone's lifetime. This marked difference in earning potential serves as a key factor influencing ashift in career trajectory, occurring either before or after undergraduate studies. Unfortunately,many students overlook crucial aspects such as job salary and availability when selecting theirundergraduate major. While personal interest often guides this choice, studies reveal that familialand peer pressure also plays a substantial role [2,3], leading students to pursue majors that maynot align with their passion or offer favorable job prospects and income. While more than 30%of undergraduate students regret their initial major

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaylla Cantilina, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Department of Computer Science within the School of Engineering at Tufts University. Having received his graduate degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Tufts University, he continues research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of different educational technologies. With particular attention to engaging students in the STEAM content areas, he focuses his investigations on enhancing creativity and innovation, supporting better documentation, and encouraging collaborative learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 Catalyzing Sociotechnical Thinking

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering Technology

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education; Elsabeth Mekonnen

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering TechnologyAbstract:In the realm of unaddressed ethnic disparities in the United States, the issue of venture capitalfunding is often overlooked. Despite their significant presence in the population, Hispanic andBlack entrepreneurs receive only a fraction of venture capital investment, which is a starkcontrast to their demographic representation. A staggering 77% of venture capital recipients areWhite, 9% women, and nearly 2% Latino, leaving just a minuscule 1% for African Americanentrepreneurs (remaining were Asians and Middle Easterners), regardless of their gender oreducational qualifications [1]. Multiple sources claim an even higher population than 80% ofWhite and approx. 1% Black