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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; David E. Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 S-STEM Summer Scholarship for a Sophomore Bridge: Year 1 in ReviewThe 2016-17 Academic Year constituted the launch of a new S-STEM Scholarship Program atLouisiana Tech University. The program is designed to provide rising sophomore engineeringmajors with a smoother transition into the more difficult mathematics and engineeringcoursework accompanying the typical “sophomore slump.” The overall objective of the programis to increase engineering retention, thereby leading to an increase in the number of STEMgraduates prepared to enter the workforce.Program OverviewThe scholarship program takes places over a 12-week summer term in which participants enrollin the

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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LeAnn E. Faidley, Wartburg College; Christine A. DeVries, Wartburg College; Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College

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primary teach- ing responsibilities in general chemistry, physical chemistry, and science for non-majors. She is a co-PI on the S-STEM program, ACES, serving as liaison to the Institute for Leadership Education, external assess- ment, and external advisory board. Her research interests include Langmuir films of organic molecules and STEM education.Mariah Birgen, Wartburg College Mariah Birgen earned her B. S. in Engineering Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991 and her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1997. She has been employed as a professor of mathematics at Wartburg College since 1997 including earning tenure in 2003 and full professor in 2011. Her

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines; Christine Liebe, Colorado School of Mines; Heather Thiry

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Paper ID #32484CS@Mines: PATH Ambassadors to High Success, A Successful S-STEMScholarship ProgramDr. Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines Tracy Camp is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines. She is the Founder and Director of the Toilers (http://toilers.mines.edu), an active ad hoc networks research group. Her current research interests include the credibility of ad hoc network simulation studies and the use of wireless sensor networks in geosystems. Dr. Camp has received over 20 grants from the National Science Foundation, including a prestigious NSF CAREER

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie, Gullie Consultant Services LLC; Barry J. Sullivan, Inclusive Engineering Consortium; Megan Bekolay ; Dean T. Spaulding ; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University

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Paper ID #34598COVID-19’s Impact on on ECE Communities Served by Minority ServingInstitutionsDr. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engi- neering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he taught courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research in- volves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #25749Board 47: Year 2 of an S-STEM Summer Scholarship for a Sophomore BridgeProgramDr. Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives, the Entergy Corp LP&L/NOPSI #3 & #4 Professor of Mathematics, the Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Online programs, and the Director of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC). She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics and M.S. in Mathematics at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Her research interests in- clude distributed parameter control modeling and simulation, dynamic modeling of physical

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aschalew Kassu, Alabama A&M University; Anup Sharma, Alabama A&M University

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Paper ID #26936Board 79: Experience from S-STEM Project: Engaging Undergraduate STEMStudents with Prototype Development ProjectsDr. Aschalew Kassu, Alabama A&M University Dr. Aschalew Kassu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Civil Engineering, & Construction Management at Alabama A&M University. He received his Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in Civil Engineering. He also received a Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Applied Physics from Alabama A&M University. He was the recipient of the 2016/17 ’Faculty of the Year’ award for ”Overall excellence in teaching

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #14522NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Initiative via Recruitment, Innovation,and Transformation: SPIRIT Program Year-One ResultsDr. Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip Ferguson is the Associate Dean of the Kimmel School and Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University.Dr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #17294Summary of a 14-Year NSF-Sponsored S-STEM Academic Scholarship andProfessional ProgramDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs an Academic Success and Professional Development program, with an emphasis on transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Lunt, Southern Utah University; John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University

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Paper ID #14427The S-STEM Scholarship: An Integrated Approach to Helping Talented Stu-dents in NeedJana Lunt, Southern Utah University I am an assistant professor of mathematics at Southern Utah University. I serve as the principal inves- tigator for the S-STEM grant at SUU. My research interests include finding ways to increase student understanding in lower-division mathematics classes in order to increase retention in STEM disciplines.John S. MacLean, Southern Utah University Dr. Johnny MacLean has taught geology at Southern Utah University since 2010. He strives to create field-based and integrative learning environments

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Mary kocak, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Travis Griffin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Paper ID #25851NSF S-STEM: Transfer Success Co-Design for Engineering Disciplines (Tran-SCEnD)Dr. Rachel McCord, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rachel McCord is a a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Divi- sion at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include the impact of metacognitive and self-regulated learning development on engineering student success, particularly in the first year.Dr. David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville David Keffer received his B.S. in Chemical

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Roy Brown, Eastern New Mexico University; Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

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worked three years as a project engineer. Page 24.722.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Improving Students’ Soft Skills through a NSF-Supported S-STEM Scholarship ProgramAbstractIn this paper we explore the soft skills and interpersonal confidence that students gained througha one-credit course. The course was delivered to students receiving the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) Scholarship in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) that focused on teamwork. Students were grouped in teams of 5 students from sciences,mathematics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp Ph.D.; Paul D Adams, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas; Chunhua Cao, The University of Alabama

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Paper ID #43451Board 198: An Innovation-Themed National Science Foundation S-STEMGrant ProgramDr. Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas Dr. Karl D. Schubert is a Professor of Practice and serves as the Associate Director for the Data Science Program for the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.Dr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean for Special Projects in the Honors College and Adjunct Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She has 30+ years

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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and private sector. He is a registered prElaine Stribling, Angelo State UniversityStephanie Solis, Angelo State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Lessons Learned from First-time First-year Startup of the ASES S-STEM ProgramAbstract The Angelo State Engineering Scholars (ASES) program is a track 2 S-STEM project thataims to increase the enrollment, graduation, and workforce participation of low-incomeengineering students. This presentation highlights the lessons learned from recruiting, mentoring,personal development, and career seminars in the program's first year.This presentation discusses issues encountered in the start-up year of this S

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University

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Paper ID #43446Board 330: Looking Back: Alumni Assessment of Activities Offered ThroughNSF S-STEM GrantDr. Varun K Kasaraneni, Gannon UniversityDr. Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University Dr. Scott Steinbrink is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, primarily tasked with teaching computer methods and design.Dr. Lin Zhao, Gannon University Lin Zhao 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 reDr. Saeed Tiari, Gannon

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #43687Board 387: S-STEM: Iron Range Engineering Academic Scholarships forCo-Op Based Engineering EducationDr. Catherine McGough Spence, Minnesota State University, Mankato Catherine Spence is an Assistant Professor at Iron Range Engineering through Minnesota State University, Mankato. She received her PhD in Engineering and Science Education in 2019 and a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2014 at Clemson University.Dr. Emilie A Siverling, Minnesota State University, Mankato Emilie A. Siverling is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Engineering and the Iron Range Engineering Program through Minnesota State University

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University

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Paper ID #43591Board 353: Preparing Resilient Individuals to Succeed in Engineering ThroughNSF S-STEM ProgramMrs. Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College Sarah Cooley Jones, Associate Director, Louisiana State University College of Engineering, Student Services and Diversity Initiatives, joined the Office on a full-time basis in 2009, and she develops and manages scholarships, fellowships, and professional development programsDr. Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University Elizabeth M. Melvin is currently a Lecturer in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at Clemson University

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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Paper ID #43774Board 391: SUCCESS Scholars: Early Findings from an NSF S-STEM ProjectMs. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Co-Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech.Dr. David Hall, Louisiana Tech University David Hall develops and promotes project-based engineering courses. He believes that projects build intuition and confidence which are important for the effective application of engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Floyd Smith, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kenan Hatipoglu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kelly J Cunningham

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an active member of IEEE (senior) and ASEE.Kelly J Cunningham ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 What Works: Intra-Institutional Partnerships and Processes for S-STEM Recruitment1 AbstractScholarships in Science Technology Engineering and Math (S-STEM) is a national programadministered by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose of the S-STEM programis to provide scholarships and programming to recruit, retain and graduate low-income scholarsin STEM disciplines. S-STEM offers grants in three tracks: Track 1, Institutional CapacityBuilding; Track 2, Implementation by a Single Institution; and Track 3, Inter-InstitutionalConsortia. Currently, West

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University

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Paper ID #37290Board 391: Supporting and Understanding Undergraduates’ ComputingPathways Through the Flit-GAP S-STEM ProgramDr. Stephen Secules, Florida International University Stephen is an Assistant Professor Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International Univer- sity. He has a prior academic and professional background in engineering, having worked professionally as an acoustical engineer. He teaches undergraduate students foundational courses on interdisciplinary engineering and graduate students about engineering and computing education. His research interests focus on equity and culture in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joan Remski, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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Paper ID #47030BOARD # 323: An S-STEM Program for Commuters at a Regional, PublicUniversityProf. Joan Remski, University of Michigan - Dearborn Joan Remski is the Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Digital Education and a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Retaining Students in STEM on a Commuter Campus: Early Results from an S-STEM Program at a Regional, Public University Affiliation: University of Michigan-DearbornIntroductionRetention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Anthony Torres, Miami Dade College

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Coast University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empowering Student Success in Emerging Technologies through S-STEM Scholarships, Mentorship, and Workforce DevelopmentAbstractThe Rebooting through EmTech Programs (REP) project addresses the critical shortage ofskilled professionals in emerging technology (EmTech) fields by focusing on increasing STEMdegree completion among low-income and underrepresented students, particularly in high-demand areas like data analytics, cybersecurity, and information systems technology. MiamiDade College, a large, diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution, is well-positioned to lead thisinitiative, particularly as EmTech job opportunities in Miami-Dade County

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Scott Rowe, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #46066BOARD # 371: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE):S-STEM Program Third Year ProgressDr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina UniversityDr. Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University Andrew Ritenour is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). In addition to

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University

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Paper ID #48796BOARD # 377: Improving Graduation Outcomes in STEM: PreliminaryResults from the RISE Scholars S-STEM ProgramDr. William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University William Palm is Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where he teaches a variety of courses related to design, materials, and manufacturing. He previously worked as a product design engineer and consultant. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Graduation Outcomes in STEM: Preliminary Results

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University; Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University; Rachel Boren, New Mexico State University; Joe Butler, New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation

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Paper ID #47903BOARD # 423: Preliminary Findings of an NSF-supported track-III S-STEMSTAR ProjectDr. Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University Dr. Muhammad Dawood received his BE degree from the NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, 1985, and his MS and Ph.D. degrees, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in 1998 and 2001, respectively, both in electrical engineering. DrDr. Paola Bandini, New Mexico State University Dr. Paola Bandini is the Wells-Hatch Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She received her Master and Ph.D. degrees in civil

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Manuel Padilla, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Briana C Bettin, Michigan Technological University; Kathryn Laura Hannum, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Paper ID #46291BOARD # 461: The Husky PAWS (Pathways for Academic Wellness andSuccess) S-STEM ProgramJose Manuel Padilla, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Jarvie-Eggart is a registered professional engineer with over a decade of experience as an environmental engineer. She is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include technology adoption, problem based and service learning, and sustainability.Briana C Bettin, Michigan Technological University Dr.Briana Bettin is an assistant

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Samaroo, City University of New York - New York City College of Technology; Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York; Nadia S Kennedy, New York City College of Technology; Armando Dominguez Solis, New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York; Viviana Acquaviva, New York City College of Technology

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Fellow. She served as co-PI on several grants, which include NSF S-STEM, IUSE, RCN-UBE, and NEH grants. Her current projects focus on academic success, integrating undergraduate research into the curriculum, improving student retention/graduation, and first-year experience. She has organized several conferences and faculty professional development workshops.Dr. Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York Urmi Duttagupta is the Coordinator of the Computer Science Program and a Professor of the Mathematics Department at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York. She received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics jointly from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Jens-Uwe Kuhn, Santa Barbara City College; Jason Curtis, Cuesta College; Christine L Reed, Allan Hancock College; Francisco E Jimenez, Cabrillo College; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College; Leila Jewell, Monterey Peninsula College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Vincent Mark Briones Crisostomo, Moorpark College; Marcella Klein Williams, Oxnard College; Justin William Miller, Oxnard College; Franco Javier Mancini, Santa Barbara City College; Joe Selzler, Ventura College

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Paper ID #47786BOARD # 391: LSAMP/B2B: C6-LSAMP – Reflections on C6’s Fall UndergraduateResearch SymposiumProf. Dominic J Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College Dom Dal Bello is Professor of Engineering at Allan Hancock College (AHC), a California community college between UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. At AHC, he is Department Chair of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty Advisor of MESA (the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Program), has served as Principal/Co-Principal Investigator of several National Science Foundation projects (S-STEM, LSAMP, IUSE). In ASEE, he is chair of the Two-Year College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Besser, University of St. Thomas; Katherine Acton, University of St. Thomas; Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas; Kundan Nepal, University of St. Thomas

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Paper ID #45593BOARD # 415: NSF S-STEM: Expanded non-traditional pathways to engineeringexcellenceDr. Deborah Besser, University of St. Thomas Dr. Besser, PE, is the Associate Dean of Engineering at University of St. Thomas. Previous experience includes Civil Engineering Chair, Center for Engineering Education Director, faculty positions and practicing engineer experience.Dr. Katherine Acton, University of St. ThomasDr. Jennifer E. Holte, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Holte is on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas and serves as the School of Engineering’s Community