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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Miguel Velez-Reyes P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Fenot Aklog, Columbia University; Dawn M. Horton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Yajaira Mejia, City College of New York; Ivonne Santiago P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Jorge E. González, City College of New York; Jeff Sivils, El Paso Community College; Harry Meeuwsen, University of Texas at El Paso; Fred Moshary, City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City University of New York

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Campus Coordinator for the NOAA Center for Earth Systems Science and Remote Sensing Technology. He was the Founding Director of the UPRM Institute for Research in Integrative Systems and Engineering, and Associate Director of the NSF CenSSIS ERC. His research interests are in integrating physical models with data driven approaches for information extraction using remote or minimally intrusive sensing. He has over 160 publications. He is Fellow of SPIE and the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Puerto Rico. Received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers award from the US President in 1997. He chairs the SPIE Conference on Algorithms, Technologies and Applications for Multispectral, and

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First-Year Programs: Major Choice

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Michelle E. Jarvie-Eggart, Michigan Technological University; Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Jason Mathews, Michigan Technological University

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Michigan Technological Univer- sity. She graduated in 2019 from Michigan Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineer- ing. Her current research focuses on perceptions of first year engineering students on the engineering disciplines as well as sustainable landfill design.Jason Mathews, Michigan Technological University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Family Influence on First-year Engineering Major ChoiceAbstractThis complete research paper discusses parent and family influences on the selection ofengineering as a college major. The choice of a career or profession is a developmental process[1] that is influenced by a diverse set of factors including familial influences [1

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Relationships Between Skills and Knowledge Domains

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Zhen Zhao, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also conducts studies of new engineering pedagogy that help to improve student engagement and understanding. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Investigating the relationship between self-efficacy and perceived importance of communication skills among engineering studentsIntroductionCommunication skills are critical for engineers to succeed in the workforce. Research on theskills that engineering graduates use in professional practice supports this idea [1-5], with onestudy even concluding that “technical abilities are a given, [whereas

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 8

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Harriet Paige Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #29510Leaving engineering: An examination of the reasons that influence BlackWomen to depart (Work in Progress)Harriet Paige Brown, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Paige Brown is an Engineering Education Ph.D. student and George Washington Carver Fellow at Purdue University. Her research interests include Black Women and Women of Color in engineering; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering; and K-12 engineering education of underrepresented minorities. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, Paige was employed with the US government. She began her career as an

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2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

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Bhuvana Ramachandran, University of West Florida; Chathapuram Ramanathan, University of West Florida,; Mohamed Khabou, University of West Florida

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encouraged to pursue careers in engineeringand technical fields. Historically, most women who paved the way for others to enter theseprofessions neither had the opportunities nor support on their side. Nevertheless, they introducedseveral initiatives that created opportunities for other women by “shaking up the world of sciencein all sorts of groundbreaking ways” [1]. In the past few decades, there is overwhelming evidencethat women are underrepresented in engineering worldwide [7], [8]. On average, women constitute“less than 10% of engineers worldwide, so they stand out of most engineering crowds” [9]. Presently, STEM disciplines attract fewer female students compared to other majors dueto low interest in STEM related subjects while at

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First-year Programs: Retention and Bridge Programs #1

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Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, California State University, Bakersfield

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1430398.short-term summer intervention program would be effective in improving retention andacademic performance in STEM fields. The program ran for all four summers during the grantactivity period, from Summer 2015 to Summer 2018. The program paired small groups ofstudents with faculty mentors to complete a STEM project for two weeks (one week in Summer2015). Students also participated in a career workshop on the last half-day of the program.Students were considered “at-risk” if they were still in pre-calculus or earlier mathematicscourses at the end of the academic year. Grant personnel went to pre-calculus courses in Springterm to recruit participants. Faculty members teaching pre-calculus courses also sent emailsabout the program to their

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Engineering Education Research Practices and Community

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Samantha N. Cruz, Arizona State University; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Lightner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Participants on a non-traditional career track reportedgreater awareness of published research than those on a mid-career track. Engineering educationresearchers reported greater awareness, influence, and implementation of published research thanengineering education practitioners. Implications of findings, such as future directions and waysfor improving attitudes toward research in engineering education, are discussed.Introduction Over the past several years, the field of engineering education has been striving forchange at a systemic level (Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, 1999;Elrod & Kezar, 2017; Reinholz, Corbo, Dancy, Finkelstein, & Deetz, 2014). Many have pointedto research as the path by which

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering; Tojan Rahhal, University of Missouri - Columbia; Hani Salim P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia

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Paper ID #32090Work In Progress: Engineering Success Bridge Program: Creating Sense ofBelonging through Campus and Industry Supported Summer Bridge Pro-gramMr. Victor Alonso Bradford, University of Missouri - College of Engineering Victor Alonso Bradford currently serves as the Director of First Year Engineering (FYE) and Chapter Advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at the University of Missouri – College of Engineering (Mizzou). As a first-generation college graduate, Victor is committed to bringing STEM awareness and access to all who are interested. He has made a career in providing access to students

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NSF Grantees: Entrepreneurship

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Crystal Bailey, American Physical Society

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Paper ID #29345Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education in Physics: ThePIPELINE NetworkDr. Crystal Bailey, American Physical Society Dr. Crystal Bailey is the Head of Career Programs at the American Physical Society (APS) in College Park, MD. Crystal works on several projects which are geared towards marketing physics and physics career information to high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and physics professionals. Some of her principle projects include the Physics InSight slideshow, career events and workshops at APS annual and division meetings, the APS Job Board and Job Fairs, APS Webinars

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10

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Katherine L Walters, University of Georgia ; John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Uduak Zenas George, San Diego State University

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and not engineering or computersciences? Many research studies have aimed to answer this question in various ways, includingexamining women’s math and science identities [2], confidence and self-efficacy [3, 4],perceptions and experiences [5], and larger, structural issues [6]. This study aims to identifywomen’s main motivating factor to pursue an engineering undergraduate degree. We areinterested to find out how women are influenced to choose this career path, and what influencesthem.Introduction This study took place at the University of Georgia, United States, and focused onundergraduate women enrolled in engineering majors. The college of engineering has recentlyreceived national recognition for their diversity programs [7] and as

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 20

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Vemitra M. White, NASA Marshall & Stennis Space Flight Centers/ Texas State University ; Debra Prince, Mississippi State University; Jamel Hill Alexander, DoD

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, creativity and interest in thepursuit of engineering careers. The two academies used mini-lectures and team-oriented hands-on projects to engage 43 student participants in different engineering disciplines and their designprocesses. College staff placed student participants in either the Batmen Academy or WonderWomen Academy based on their gender. Researchers gave each student participant a LikertScale survey to test their expectations and experience. The surveys provided insight intostudents’ knowledge of various engineering disciplines, their interests to pursue engineeringcareers, their interests to take more math and science high school courses post completion of theacademies, and their perception of the college environment. Further research

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First-year Programs: Professional Development and Skills

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Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida; Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Anna Maria Bateman, University of South Florida; Lynn Chisholm, University of South Florida

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Florida I am a second-year graduate student at the University of South Florida (USF) pursuing my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction within the College Student Affairs program. As the Graduate Assistant for the Office of Internships and Career Readiness at USF, I hired, trained, and supervised the Career Readiness Badging Peers who are our Federal Work Study students within the office. I trained the students to grade, through the use of success rubrics and the ARISE model which was adapted from the RISE model created by Emily Wray from Full Sail University in conjunction with the COACH feedback method, student submissions within the Career Readiness Badging Program (CRBP). The CRBP is a platform on

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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Lourdes A. Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Saylisse Davila, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Olga Beatriz Rivera, Amgen Manufacturing Limited; Nolgie Oquendo-Colon, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Maria Angelica Velazquez, Montana State University

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recruitment, retention, and progression is presentedalong with their positive or negative impact. Finally, the model was revised once more toincorporate the results of an ADVANCE program carried out at a minority-serving institution.I. IntroductionWhile females around the world continue to advance to leadership roles, they still facediscrimination and are treated unfairly in many different settings; particularly, the ones inScience, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Females in STEM are mostlyunderrepresented and constantly face recruitment and retention issues. This phenomenon isaddressed as the “leak in the pipeline” [1] – fewer females over time advance to careers inacademia. Females in academia and many other engineering work

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

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Maureen C Smith, San Jose State University; Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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challenges in being an engineering student shapingtheir identities. Fleming and colleagues’ results are consistent with those reported by Prybutok etal. who surveyed 563 engineering students to study the development of engineering identity asstudents progressed from lower-division to upper-division students [7]. Lower- division studentsscored higher on three aspects of engineering identity: math interest, engineering personalagency related to authority, and engineering global identity. They expressed a life-long interestin science and/or excitement in beginning their college engineering careers. Upper-divisionstudents scored higher on the physics recognition by others aspect of engineering identity incomparison to lower-division students. They felt

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2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

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Johannes Weickenmeier, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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conducted this program fully virtualwith all participants working remotely. Students were matched with faculty based on their primaryfields of interest, had to work a minimum of 20hrs per week, and were actively involved in theirhost lab routines [3]. We organized a series of workshops on research methods, scientific writing,and career planning discussed in detail in subsequent sections. The program ended with a virtualconference which gave all students the opportunity to present their work and to participate in aresearch presentation contest. We had a total of 21 participants working in 10 different labs. Theprogram was designed to address fundamental gaps in the engineering undergraduate curriculum:project-oriented coding experience, scientific

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New Engineering Educators 2: Success In and Out of the Classroom

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David Gau, University of Pittsburgh; Deanna Christine Easley Sinex, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Steven Abramowitch, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh

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medicalphysics research in cerebral metabolic pathways of oxygen, petro physics, and petroleum fluid character-ization of reservoirs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Implementation of a Future Faculty Development Program: Impact and Evaluation of Years 1 & 2AbstractDiversifying STEM faculty proves to be an increasing challenge for research universities. Thisconference paper will discuss the outcome of a future faculty discovery and developmentprogram. This program is a two-day program designed for underrepresented minorities (URM)doctoral and post-doctoral scholars interested in an academic career in engineering and within 1-2 years of seeking a faculty position. Participants experience structured

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

graduation, studentsparticipate in curricular and co-curricular activities with the goals of: (1) fostering feelings ofbelonging in engineering and institutional inclusion, (2) encouraging professional development,and (3) supporting academic achievement and student success. These goals are achieved byproviding: (1) opportunities for interaction between students and peers, faculty, and industrymentors; (2) major and career exploration opportunities; and (3) academic support and studentsuccess education in areas such as time management and study skills.AcES students participate in the GRIT, LAESE, and MSLQ surveys, as well as in focus groupsand one-on-one interviews at the start and end of each fall semester and at the end of the springsemester. The

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Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 7

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Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Cheryl Carrico Consulting, LLC; Karen J. Gilbert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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underrepresented students develop the skills and writing habits to complete doctorate degrees in engineering. Across all of her research avenues, Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 12 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award with her share of funding be ingnearly $2.3 million. She has co-authored 2 book chapters, 21 journal publications and more than 70 conference papers. She has won several Virginia Tech awards including a Dean’s Award for Outstanding New Faculty, an Outstanding Teacher Award and a Faculty Fellow Award. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, an M.S. in Materials Science from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue

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NSF Grantees: Diversity 1

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Stacey L. Vaziri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liesl M. Baum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marlena McGlothlin Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Phyllis Leary Newbill, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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, where she directs the Vir- ginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communication in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, design education, and gender in engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teaching practices in design education, the effects of differing design pedagogies on retention and motivation, the

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 10: STEM Outreach

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Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mingyu Lu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Tommi Brooke Kenneda, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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assistant where she works with WV schools to inspire students to pursue a STEM career. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 STEM Ambassadress Program (Research-to-Practice) Strand: OtherIntroductionIn this paper we describe our experience with our “STEM Ambassadress Program,” in whichfemale university students in STEM Background serve as the STEM Ambassadresses of femalehigh school students. The project is sponsored by American Association of University Women(AAUW) and NASA WV Consortium. The ambassadresses, who graduated from high schoolsrecently, will mentor high school girls in their high

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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David Hartenstine, Western Washington University; Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University; Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Regina Barber DeGraaff, Western Washington University

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humorous way while challenging the scientist stereotype. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Preparing Students for Careers in Computer Science and Math - a Report on a Current S-STEM ProjectThe CS/M Scholars Program, funded by an NSF S-STEM grant, supports studentsmajoring in computer science or mathematics at Western Washington University,a public comprehensive university. The title of the project is “Preparing Studentsfor Careers in Computer Science and Math.” Eligible students receivescholarships and are further supported with curricular and co-curricular activities.These include first-quarter seminars in math and computer science, regularprogram events focusing on professional

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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Anne M Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Liza Ann Russell, Purdue University ; Meher Rusi Taleyarkhan, Purdue University; Shelly Tan

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and Personal NeedsAbstractProfessional women in various fields often express issues they encounter in being able to accessquality materials to support professional and personal needs, as well as work-life balance. Bystudying a variety of modes through which these materials are generally obtained, includingconference participation, informal communication via social media, and utilization of networkingopportunities, several gaps were identified in available support for professionals. Professionalsfrom various backgrounds were also surveyed in order to better identify their needs in terms ofcareer development. Distributed through a variety of social networks including Facebook,Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as the Indiana Secretary for Career

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NSF Grantees: REU 2

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Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University; Kristin Everett, Western Michigan University; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Maryanne Sydlik, Western Michigan University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering fos- ter or hinder belongingness and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning, to understand engineering stu- dents’ identity development. She has won

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International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

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Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University

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knowledge-based economy. In order to achieve this goal Botswana has tocontend with two major factors; One is the improved teaching and learning of science,technology, engineering, and mathematics content (STEM) content (Kennedy & Odell,2014) and the other factor is the lack of women participants in STEM careers for Botswana(Koketso, 2015). With its combination of economic success and social development unique tomany African states, Botswana has been hailed as an African developmental state (Hillbom,2011). Consequently, Botswana lays claim to the continent’s oldest continuous democracy andboasts one of the world’s fastest growing economies. These factors contribute to a political andsocial environment conducive to technological advances and

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Tamara Stimatze; Jacqueline Zeiber; Patricia Sullivan; Steven Stochaj; Luis Vázquez

Counseling and Educational Psychology New Mexico State University IntroductionIn the early 1980’s Congress requested that the National Science Foundation (NSF) provideeducational and professional development opportunities for people of color, women, and peoplewith disabilities pursuing a career in the sciences and engineering [1]. Although the number ofunderrepresented groups pursing degrees and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) is increasing – the number of people from underrepresented communities,such as Hispanic or Latino, as well as women, remains unequal [2].Engineering is a STEM domain in which underrepresented groups continue to remain

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Aerospace Student Projects, Engineering Design and Research

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Kuldeep S Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Chandra Bhushan Asthana P.E., Elizabeth City State University

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postsecondary educational institutionsto better prepare them for a successful transition to postsecondary education and career [2]. Inaddition, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs, especiallyengineering and technology, in the United States are expected to grow nearly twice as fast asother fields by 2024 [3]. An increasing number of jobs at all levels require knowledge ofmathematics and science. Hence, STEM education is crucial to the ultimate success of our youngpeople. Several reports have linked K-12 science and math education to continued economicgrowth in the United States. Unfortunately, there is a shortage of both interested and adequatelyprepared K-12 students, especially among minority youth and young women [1

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Sreedevi Ande P.E.

engagement and inspiration. In order to maximize the outreach to as many high schoolfemale students as possible regarding the GEMS camp and inspiring them towards choosing aSTEM career, high school students in San Antonio were invited to the GEMS camp to participatein hands-on engineering activities. Students gained valuable experience through challengingactivities that emphasized Civil and Electrical Engineering. The students presented theirexperiences, and the knowledge gained throughout the projects, by creating and delivering agroup poster presentation at the end. The outcomes of the camp included student’s increasedability to conceptualize engineering problems and an increased engagement in engineering byincorporating visualization tools in the

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2016 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Amanda Abrew; Melanie Villatoro P.E.

Broadening Participation of Female Students in Engineering Technology through a network of Peers Amanda Hayley Abrew & Melanie L. Villatoro New York City College of TechnologyAbstract There is a negative stigma centered on women’s capabilities in Engineering, which iscause for a stagnant rate of female retention in higher education. To move beyondstereotypical views of career choices for women in Engineering, the School of Technology andDesign developed a peer advisement program to increase retention and enrollment of femalestudents in associate degree programs in engineering technology. In its pilot phase, theprogram included civil

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Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; M. Suzanne Franco, Wright State University; Malcolm W. Daniels, University of Dayton; Amy Anderson, University of Dayton; Marjorie Langston, Hamilton Township High School ; Megan Shepherd; Madeline Mock

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Merriweather(2014) report that careers that are perceived to help humanity with high levels of communityengagement may be more attractive to African American, Latino/Latina, Native American andfemales [5]. Engineering Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is an excellent way to help thoseinvolved in these experiences to understand how engineering, as well as other STEM careers, canhave a high level of community engagement, can be used to help humanity, require creativityand are personally rewarding careers. CEL provides the participants with a way to engage withthe community through learning opportunities that address critical community-identifiedinterests and needs, and sustaining reciprocal partnerships. This may be why CEL attractsfemales at a rate

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Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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Kimberly Ren, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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artificial intelligence (ML/AI) technology can be biased throughnon-representative training and testing activities leading to discriminatory and negative socialconsequences. The enormous potential of ML/AI to shape the future of technology underscoresthe need to increase the diversity of workers within the field, with one group of untapped talentbeing women engineers. An unresolved contradiction exists between the trend of greater womanrepresentation in broader STEM fields and the consistently low numbers of women engineerspursuing careers in ML/AI. Furthermore, there has been a lack of tailored research investigatingthe potential causes of such under-representation. Professional Role Confidence has been shown to be a significant and positive