Conference Session

Retaining Women Engineering Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Suzanne Brainard, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

AC 2010-723: EXTENDING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE: RESULTS FROM THEPROJECT TO ASSESS CLIMATE IN ENGINEERING (PACE)Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology Susan Staffin Metz is Senior Advisor for the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens. As a founder and president (1997 – 2002) of WEPAN, Women in Engineering Proactive Network, Susan has worked with over 200 colleges and universities to increase access and engagement of women in engineering and science through research, policy and program development. She is currently the principal investigator for ENGAGE, Engaging Students in Engineering, (www.EngageEngineering.org) a five year project funded by the National

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nick Lux, Montana State University - Bozeman; Blake Wiehe ; Rebekah J. Hammack, Montana State University - Bozeman; Brock J. LaMeres P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Paul Gannon, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Pre-College Engineering Education

for initiatives to im- prove the professional skills of engineering graduates. LaMeres teaches and conducts research in the area of computer engineering. LaMeres is currently studying the effectiveness of online delivery of en- gineering content with emphasis on how the material can be modified to provide a personalized learning experience. LaMeres is also researching strategies to improve student engagement and how they can be used to improve diversity within engineering. LaMeres received his Ph.D. from the University of Col- orado, Boulder. He has published over 90 manuscripts and 5 textbooks in the area of digital systems and engineering education. LaMeres has also been granted 13 US patents in the area of

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park; Felicia James Onuma; Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

his tenure from 27% in 2012 to 37% this year. Bruk completed a master’s degree in engineering management at George Washington University in 2007. In 2016, he earned a Ph.D. in the Minority and Urban Education Unit of the College of Education at the University of Maryland. His dissertation research focuses on factors that facilitate transfer among Black engineering community college students.Ms. Felicia James Onuma A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, Felicia received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Social Policy from the Johns Hopkins University. During her undergraduate years, Felicia accrued a vast amount of experiences. To name a few, she taught English in Denmark, served as an Admissions Representative

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 18

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin D. Wylie, University of Virginia; Kent A. Wayland, University of Virginia; Andy Wang, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 REU program evaluation: A valuable tool for studying undergraduate socialization in engineering “This [REU experience] is exactly what I envisioned when I was younger and I thought, you know, I want to be a professional scientist.”--REU Intern This Work in Progress paper introduces research into whether and how a summerresearch experience affects undergraduate students’ sense of identity and belonging inengineering, their understanding of research as a process, and their development ofresearch-related academic and professional skills. We draw from

Conference Session

Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin C. Wong, The Cooper Union; George J. Delagrammatikas, The Cooper Union; Elizabeth M. Waters, The Cooper Union

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #27558Using Human-Centered Design to Drive Project-Based Learning in a HighSchool Summer STEM Course (Evaluation)Mr. Austin C. Wong, The Cooper Union Austin Wong is a graduate of Cooper Union with a BA and MA in Mechanical Engineering. The research he is doing pertains to the advancement of STEM education with the help of rapid prototyping at a high school and college level. He is a high school STEM teacher at Grace Church High School, and developed curriculum for the high school physics, robotics, CAD, and engineering classes he teaches and is also the director of the Design Lab at Grace Church School. He also

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Education Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Jon Down, University of Portland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, each E-Scholar class of about 20students is made up of approximately 55% Business majors with the balance being from Collegeof Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, and Education. In recent years, a more intentionaleffort to recruit non-Business majors has resulted in less than 50% Business majors in theprogram. The diversity of majors in each E-Scholar class adds to the variety and richness of theideas students in the program develop and in many cases implement.Business Plan CompetitionThe CLEI offers a co-curricular opportunity for all students, and even community members, tocompete in a $100K Challenge Venture Competition. The competition is no mere ‘beautycontest’ awarding cash prizes to winners. Rather, it provides an opportunity for

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 13

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoc T. Nguyen, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

of fostering inclusive, cooperativeenvironments that reduce anxiety and improve skills [21]. Together, these studies support acomprehensive strategy that goes beyond conventional boundaries to address mental health inengineering education and develops students who are resilient, well-rounded, and successful intheir careers. These studies' findings are consistent with the customized interventions, research-based teaching techniques, and community-building initiatives put forth [13][16][19-21].Exemplar Studies: Together, these studies explore the nuanced terrain of mental health amongundergraduate engineering students and social identities. The study conducted in 2021 by Jensenand Cross focuses on self-reported stress, anxiety, depression

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard R Harris, Northeastern University; Lauren Machunis, Northeastern University; William Tiga Tita, D'Amore-McKim Business School, Northeastern University

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Minorities in Engineering

 A robust cultural experience that comes from immersion into the local community  An opportunity to innovate and develop problem-solving ideas, using the engineering design process, in an effort to make a positive difference through an entrepreneurial spirit  A place where students are respectful of the cultures, beliefs, and views of others  The opportunity to learn about the possible societal impacts resulting from introducing new innovations into a community of a developing country  An increased understanding of the global opportunities awaiting students as they pursue their undergraduate degree at Northeastern University  Begin to consider student’s future identity and the role engineering may

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mayra S. Artiles Ph.D., Arizona State University; Juan M. Cruz, Rowan University; Sarah Anne Blackowski, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Stephanie G. Adams is the Department Head and Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She previously served as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University and was a faculty member and administrator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Her research interests include: Teamwork, International Collaborations, Fac- ulty Development, Quality Control/Management and Broadening Participation. She is an honor graduate American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Culture

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Courtney S Smith-Orr, Virginia Tech

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #6759Negotiating Masculine Spaces: Attitudes and Strategies of First-Year Womenin EngineeringDr. Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communica- tion and teamwork in engineering, design education, and engineering identity. She was awarded a CA- REER grant from NSF to study expert teaching practices in capstone design courses nationwide, and is co-PI on NSF . Her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina S. Morton, University of Michigan ; Selyna Beverly, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

participating in the summertransition program. The Meyerhoff program is similar to the M-Engin program in that it focuseson improving self-efficacy through social and academic integration. It also offers, as does M-Engin, programmatic elements that include skill development, motivational support and intrusiveadvising. The Meyerhoff study36 found these program elements were linked to student’s self-efficacy and therefore persistence in achieving a STEM degree and pursuing graduate study.Maton et al.37 also concluded that a sense of community contributed to a salient science identityand research self-efficacy. The intentional and ongoing efforts of the M-Engin program to builda student community throughout the summer program might similarly affect self

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3: Diversity in Mathematics Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kathleen Marie Fick, Methodist University; Denise H. Bauer, Methodist University

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Mathematics

students are still on track to graduate in four years. § Within the institution, the Mathematics and Engineering Programs have developed a strong partnership. Communication between the two programs has grown through the course creation, placement of students, and monitoring of student progression. This communication has expanded into providing connections within additional course and program topics, as well as cross-listing a handful of upper level courses. The cross- listed courses enable focused students to earn a dual major in Engineering and Mathematics. § The Mathematics and Engineering departments have created a team atmosphere amongst faculty, thus

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Corion Jeremiah Holloman, Alabama A&M University; Luke Childrey V, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Jamil Barrie, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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

. Based on the African American Male Theory (AAMT) [4], our research team examinedthe three students’ experiences in the context of the interconnected environmental systems(microsystem, mesosystem, exosystemic, macrosystem, chronosystem). Highlighting theconcepts of “resilience,” “resistance,” and “pursuit of social justice” in AAMT, the authorsexplored the three students’ multiple-layered social and professional identities as emerging Blackmale engineering professionals.Theoretical frameworkThis study is grounded in Bush and Bush’s African American Male Theory [4], which providesan effective analytic framework to understand the unique facets of Black males’ experiencessituated in various educational, academic, and community contexts. Like other

Conference Session

WIED: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, Youngstown State University; Leo H. McWilliams, University of Notre Dame; Catherine F. Pieronek, University of Notre Dame

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Women in Engineering

level ofpersonal and social development may exist because engineering students believe that the narrowfocus of engineering education on technical content has limited their opportunities for broaderpersonal development4. Other studies have provided evidence to support this contention.Smith and associates agreed that all engineering students throughout their undergraduateeducation require professional skill development in terms of talking through and listening toideas with peers, knowing how to build trust in a working relationship, and leadership of groupefforts5. Felder and Brent studied differences in terms of learning style, approaches to learning,and intellectual development throughout the entire college experience beyond academics

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Minorities in Engineering

should be the foundation for the development of engineering curriculaand pedagogical strategies. Engineering curricula developers should rely upon the Navajoprinciples for thinking and knowing - nitsáhákees, nahat'á, iiná, and sihasin - in their decision-making processes6,13.    Summary: A Navajo Framework for Learning    Educational work done by cultural education leaders, such as Herbert Benally, paved the way forstudents to learn in an environment that supports their Navajo identity, including their history,language, and culture through songs, ceremonies, and prayers. Benally’s3 Diné Philosophy ofLearning transformed the way education was taught at the tribal college - the Diné College - bygrounding learning in a Navajo

Conference Session

PCEE Session 13: Equity in P-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariam Manuel, University of Houston

Paper ID #37345The Intersection of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy andEngineering Design in Secondary STEM (Research toPractice)Mariam Manuel Dr. Mariam Manuel is an Instructional Assistant Professor/Master Teacher for teachHOUSTON, a secondary STEM teacher preparation program in the Department of Mathematics at University of Houston. In addition to preservice STEM teacher education courses, Dr. Manuel teaches Physics for Middle School Teachers and has authored/taught graduate level coursework in Engineering Design Education, for the UH STEM Master’s program. Dr. Manuel serves on multiple grants and actively publishes and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer S Gurski, Drexel University; Penny Louise Hammrich, Drexel Univeristy

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

quantitativestudy results, which were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), ledto the development of open-ended, structured questions for two qualitative focus groups thatwere conducted in March 2016. Qualitative data were analyzed using line-by-line hand-codingand NVivo software. Anonymity of all participants was maintained.IntroductionIn 2005, a congressional report addressed growing concern over the United States’ diminishedglobal standing in mathematics, science, and innovation (National Academies of Science,Engineering, & Medicine [NASEM], 2005). Rising Above the Gathering Storm prompted anationwide effort to implement the committee's recommendations for improving science literacyacross K-16 educational settings. In

Conference Session

FPD 6: Course Content and Educational Strategies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, School of Engineering; Eugenia Etkina, Rutgers University

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First-Year Programs

development of engineering community relate to the educational process.21 Others,such as race, gender, and interest in other fields depend on a particular student.22,23,24Engineering identity and self-efficacy are the factors that are influenced both by an individualstudent and the educational process.24,13 The first year curriculum is where many universitiesstart tackling all of these retention-related factors.4,25,26,27 Developing experiences in the first yearthat actively engage the student in learning, such as an integrated curriculum, updated teachingmethods, or a cornerstone course, can be used to counteract attrition by improving theeducational process and addressing issues related to student specific variables.28,29,30,31,32Educational

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines; Leslie Light, Colorado School of Mines

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Communication Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 381–412, 2008.[16] P. R. Polak and M. W. Kirby, “A Model to Replace Psychiatric Hospitals,” Journal ofNervous and Mental Disease, vol. 162, no. 1, pp. 13-22, 1976.[17] H.W. Rittel & M.M. Webber, “Dilemmas in the General Theory of Planning,” PolicySciences, vol. 4, no. 2, 1973.[18] R. Buchanan, “Wicked Problems in Design Thinking,” Kepes, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 7–35, 2010.[19] L. Light and L. Mitchell, “Increasing Student Empathy Through Immersive StakeholderEngagement Experiences in First Year Design Education,” American Society for EngineeringEducation, Seattle, WA, June 2015.[20] W. Faulkner, “‘Nuts and Bolts and People’: Gender-troubled Engineering Identities,” SocialStudies of Science, vol. 37, no. 3, pp

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

M. Teresa Cardador, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kelly J Cross, University of Nevada, Reno; Grisel Lopez-Alvarez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Bioengineering with the Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) grant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cross’ scholarship investigated stu- dent teams in engineering, faculty communities of practice, and the intersectionality of multiple identity dimensions. Her research interests include diversity and inclusion in STEM, intersectionality, teamwork and communication skills, assessment, and identity construction. Her teaching philosophy focuses on student centered approaches such as culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Cross’ complimentary professional activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration.Ms. Grisel Lopez-Alvarez, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan McGrade, Indiana Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #14744An Exploration into the Impacts of the National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE) on Student PersistenceMrs. Monique S. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monique Ross is a doctoral candidate in the Engineering Education department at Purdue University. Her research focuses are race, gender, and identity in the engineering workplace, specifically the experiences of Black women in engineering industry. She also has interest in preparing women and minorities for career advancement through engagement in strategies for navigating the workplace. She has a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Systems in Practice

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Korte, The George Washington University; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University ; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

the perspective of work asactivity systems and framed this study based on Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT),which has been recognized as a robust and holistic theory for the study of work and technology[8], [9], [10]. It is through activities that we create, innovate, and accomplish our goals in work.Also, through activities we develop and maintain our organizations, systems, communities, andsocieties [8].Many studies of technology and work have focused on novel contexts of work, such asinnovation and disruption [6], [11]. Against this trend in work studies, Russell and Vinsel [12]advocated for more attention to the workers and work in routine maintenance jobs that are farmore prevalent in societies around the world. They claimed

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Kay Camarillo P.E., University of the Pacific; Eileen Kogl Camfield, University of California at Merced

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

appointment, as a teaching professor (senior SOE) in the Global Arts, Media, and Writing Studies Department and in the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning. She supports faculty and graduate student pedagogy with specific expertise in developing discipline-based writing instruction (WiD) and in using writing to activate and support student learning (WAC-W2L). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Revising Roles: Enhancing an Engineering Capstone Course to Improve Outcomes for WomenAbstractWomen leave the engineering profession at a high rate, and this attrition is observed both in theuniversity setting and in the workforce. Female students cite negative

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kerry R Widder, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Hue V. Tran P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

communicate effectively. 3.0 1.7k) Your ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessaryfor engineering practice. 3.7 1.3Your overall creativity. 3.7 1.2The data indicate that students recognize the role courses played in developing their competency,particularly in (b), (c), (k), and their overall creativity. Once again, the small numbers ofresponses received from recent graduates are consistent with these findings. An open-endedquestion asked respondents to identify other courses in which they benefitted from having

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Natalie Schaal, Loyola Marymount University; Spencer Edwin Chan, Loyola Marymount University; Julian K. Saint Clair, Loyola Marymount University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

) numerical simulations of earthquake source physics, which relates to her graduate work, and (2) developing, imple- menting, and assessing the effectiveness of educational interventions that support student persistence in STEM.Mr. Spencer Edwin Chan, Loyola Marymount University Spencer Chan is an undergraduate student at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), majoring in Mechan- ical Engineering. He is an activist for better understanding the underlying reasons that lead to student success. In addition to engineering education research, he was also involved in research under Dr. Omar Es-Said at LMU to improve the mechanical properties of MGAz31-B through cold rolling and heat treat- ments.Dr. Julian K. Saint Clair, Loyola

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Persistence

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cate Samuelson, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

of work they would be doing post-graduation, as well as the kind ofwork they would not be expected to do, and how the work related to and reflected what theywere currently learning in coursework. Further, they appreciated having the opportunity to applywhat they were learning in classes to real-life situations and problems. This provided them withgenuine problem-solving experiences that allowed them to develop additional skills that wouldbe useful in the professional realm, such as communication and collaboration skills.Stayers, in particular, described internships and/or co-ops as providing them with variousnetworking opportunities. In some cases, these relationships took the form of mentorships, wherethe engineering professionals advised

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Integration at the Course Level

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Kamath Telang, University of Texas, Austin; Ramakrishna Sai Annaluru, University of Texas, Austin; Christine Julien, University of Texas, Austin; Pedro Enrique Santacruz, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

students from underrepresentedpopulations face in engineering learning spaces. Having these discussions during lecture or in thecontext of the course can also address the issue of stereotype threat [4] faced by certain culturalstudent groups, which is known to impact student success. Further, intentionally incorporatingthese exercises into the course design communicates to students a strong desire to create aninclusive learning environment. Walden et al. recommended based on research that for creatingan inclusive atmosphere for diversity and equity within engineering education, it is important tohave a positive academic culture for people from excluded identity groups [5]. Additionally,diversity, equity and inclusion within engineering education

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Inez N. Moore, Howard University; Dawn G. Williams, Howard University; Leonard Bernard Bliss; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University

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Minorities in Engineering

students frequently reported that theirfaculty prepared them for engineering careers though the promotion of graduate school andinternships. In contrast, Hispanic students at HSIs frequently reported that their facultydemonstrated support by encouraging them to excel in their coursework and earn stronggrades. This data supports prior research indicating that MSIs provide a supportive learningenvironment for underrepresented students by catering to the unique needs of their students.Introduction Recent educational research and statistics indicate that White and Asian students areoutperforming Black and Hispanic students in academic achievement and persistence in post-secondary education. Presently, White and Asian students are more likely to

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 1: Expanding Technological and Engineering Literacies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. Such experiential transfer is likely differentthan knowledge transfer across disciplinary domains and may be enhanced by supporting thedevelopment of goal-based concepts. Furthermore, although this characteristic is oftendecomposed into discrete educational outcomes such as teamwork or communication, definingand assessing outcomes necessarily emphasizes skill within a domain rather than synthesis acrossdomains. Thus outcomes-based assessment may be counter-productive to developing soughtafter characteristics of graduates.Introduction and BackgroundThis paper examines one of the foundations of modern engineering education, defining andmeasuring educational outcomes, through the lens of philosophy, or “truth estimation” [1]. Thegoal of this

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zaniyah Victoria Sealey, University of Georgia; Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #34059What I Wish My Instructor Knew: Navigating COVID-19 as anUnderrepresented Student - Evidence Based ResearchMs. Zaniyah Victoria Sealey, University of Georgia Zaniyah Sealey is an Undergraduate Student majoring in Computer Systems Engineering, at the Uni- versity of Georgia(College of Engineering). She is set to graduate in 2022 with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems Engineering along with a certificate in Informatics. She was recruited for the project through the National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE) where she currently serves as Secretary. Her current research and general interests include