Paper ID #38159Promoting Social Sustainability for Minority Populations throughUnderstanding their Challenges in Professional EngineeringCertificationMs. Erika Judith Rivera, Florida International University Erika Rivera is a Licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus and two Master’s degrees one in Engineering Management and a Master’s in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. She is currently a Ph.D. Student at Florida International University, in Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
Paper ID #40198Work In Progress: Exploring the Impact of a Mentoring Structure onFemale Persistence in EngineeringDr. Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida Dr. Kemi Akintewe is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Medical Engineering and the Director of the First-year Engineering Experiential learning at the University of South Florida (USF). Dr. Akintewe holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from USF, a Master in Materials Science & Engineering from the Ohio State University, and her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York. Her research focuses on STEM
Paper ID #37863Work in Progress: Moving Beyond Research: Supporting Engineering andComputing Identity Development for Latina StudentsDr. Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. In her research, she concentrates on identifying and asking urgent questions about systemic inequities such as racism, sexism, and classism that marginal- ized communities experience as they transition to and through their engineering and computing higher education experiences
Paper ID #43641Expanding the Broadening Participation in Engineering Focus to IncludeData on Nontraditional StudentsMr. Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University Joseph Sturgess is a Ph.D. student in the School of Universal Computing, Construction & Engineering Education majoring in Engineering Education at Florida International University, where he also serves as a graduate research assistant contributing to various projects supporting post-traditional students and transfer students. His research interests include community college-minority serving institution partnerships, transfer students, post
Paper ID #42243Exploring Equity and Resilience Perceptions of Marginalized Architecture,Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Students in Infrastructure ProjectsMiss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environmental
developed to broaden and retain par�cipa�on inengineering. Although self-care is a short-term op�on for Black engineers coping with racial batlefa�gue, it is not going to provide sustainable healing for a healthy mind and the best work performance.As Okello et al. (2020) state, ways of healing are hard to find and access while batling constant racism.Interven�ons should encompass not only professional support but also community-based resources,culturally competent mental health services, and efforts to combat societal inequali�es that perpetuateracial discrimina�on.Limita�onsDespite the valuable insights garnered from this systema�zed literature review, it is important torecognize some limita�ons inherent in the available research and the scope of
post-traditional; students who have two or three qualities are considered to bemoderately post-traditional; and students who exhibit four or more qualities are regarded as verypost-traditional. In that regard, we recognize that post-traditional engineering students’ coresense of self may be intricately connected to the number of these different criteria with whichthey align.We approach this study with an awareness that multiple dimensions of identity may bepersonally salient and/or significant to learners’ educational experiences. We note that identitiesof race and gender are often top of mind for students, faculty, staff, and senior administrators;post-traditional (or nontraditional) identity is rarely even named or conceived as such. Race
Paper ID #41495Decoding Determinants: An Intersectional Exploration of Students’ Decision-Makingfor Graduate Engineering EducationDr. Najme Kishani, University of Toronto Najme Kishani (najme.kishanifarahani@utoronto.ca) is a research associate at the University of Toronto to advance gender analysis and equity in engineering. Najme did her PhD at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests involve the role of education in enhancing young people’sagency to transform social conflicts and build peace and democracy. In her careers in international development at
Paper ID #42691Supporting the Success of Low-Income Engineering Students through Community-Buildin(Evaluation)Dr. Anne E. Leak, University of California, Santa Barbara Anne E. Leak, PhD, is an evaluator and education researcher with the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on culture and communities for learning STEM, including undergraduate engineering education, with an emphasis on access and equity. E-mail: aleak@csep.ucsb.edu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Supporting the success of low-income
Paper ID #41216Supporting Undergraduate Engineering Students Who Are Primary Caregiversto Children: A Systematic Literature ReviewDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working
Development for the College of Education and Human Development at the University of North Dakota (UND). She is the former department chair for UNDˆa CDr. Pat Garriott Dr. Garriott received his PhD from the University of Missouri. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the APA, and the Society for Vocational Psychology. His work has been recognized by DiviDr. Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia Dr. Orton is an associate professor in Civil Engineering and is an active member of the American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Dr. Orton also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Civil and
Paper ID #43330Illuminating the Pathways of Latine and Hispanic PhDs into EngineeringTeaching-Focused Faculty PositionsMr. Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine Sociology PhD candidate at the University of California Irvine studying inclusion and equity interventions in STEM higher education classrooms.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an associate professor of teaching in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering at Syracuse University and her
collaborative research projects focused on broadening participation in STEM academia. Dr. Mendez’s research centers on the creation of optimal higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student success, as well as the schooling experiences of Mexican-descent youth in the mid-20th century.Jennifer Tygret ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Improving University Postdoctoral Affairs Offices: Viewpoints from Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars of ColorAbstractAn instrumental case study (Stake, 1995) explores the perceptions and opinions of engineeringpostdoctoral scholars of color about ways to improve university postdoctoral affairs offices tobetter
Paper ID #43976WIP: Evaluating The Effectiveness of Diversity on Teams’ Performance inEngineering EducationProf. Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Amr Hassan (also know as Amr Mahmoud) received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering and the M.Sc degree in Engineering Physics from Cairo University, Egypt, in 2011 and 2015, respectively. He earned his PhD in ComDr. Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1987. He received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering in 2009, and his M.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics
Paper ID #41219Perceptions of New DEI Laws and the Recent Affirmative Action Decisionamong Engineering Faculty and StaffDr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is computer science education, particularly the intersection of learning analytics, learning theory, and equity and excellence. She was a research assistant at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, working on a
-ChampaignNancy Zhang, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignGrace Elizabeth SlettenAdelia Solarman, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a master’s student in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with interests in CS education and AIGCDr. Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Pablo Robles-Granda is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Yang V. Shao is a Teaching Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned
Paper ID #49019Integrating Sustainability Principles into Civil Engineering Capstone Project:Strategies and Pedagogical Approaches at an HBCUMr. Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University Julius Etuke is a COREN-registered civil engineer and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with over 15 years of experience in structural design, construction, and consultancy. He has led major infrastructure projects across Nigeria and holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and an MSc in Civil Engineering (Construction Management). Julius is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
feelings of imposter syndrome and self-doubt while failing to create equitableeducational opportunities [8]. Critics of this framing argue that the higher education system mustmove beyond token measures and adopt equity-minded, student-centered practices to better servethese populations, recognizing their contributions and addressing their unique needs [8] [9].Within engineering education, predictors of student success are often linked to high schoolacademic performance, standardized test scores, and grades in foundational courses such asCalculus and Physics [4] [5]. Studies have shown that first-year performance, particularly GPA,plays a crucial role in retention and graduation rates, alongside students’ confidence in math andscience abilities [6
Paper ID #47381Experiences with using an LLM-based Chatbot for a Multicultural EngineeringProgram Orientation (Experience)Haya Alshayji, Pennsylvania State University Haya Alshayji is advancing her academic journey as a Ph.D. candidate at Pennsylvania State University’s Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, focusing on integrating machine learning, data science, and statistical modeling in her studies. Recently, she expanded her research experience by joining THiCC Lab as a research assistant. Haya’s involvement in these diverse research areas highlights her commitment to leveraging Al for social good and advancing the
Paper ID #49449Expanding and Sustaining BP-AE: Scaling Mentorship and Building CollaborativeInfrastructure in Aerospace Engineering (Experience)Dr. Carl Anthony Moore Jr, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Carl A. Moore Jr. is an associate professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Before entering graduate school, Dr. Moore worked as a research engineer and manufacturing engineer for Eastman Kodak Company in the Copy Products and Single-Use Camera divisions. He also has
Paper ID #48671Bridging the Gap: Translating Research Centered on Diasporic Indigenousstudents to Engineering Education (Work In Progress)Luz Zithviani Gomez, The Ohio State University Luz Zithviani Gomez is a first-generation Zapotec PhD student at The Ohio State University. As an engineer, she is dedicated to fostering inclusive, decolonial practices in engineering education. Her research interests include community-based learning and broadening participation in engineering.Amena Shermadou, The Ohio State University Amena Shermadou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State
Paper ID #46408Finding the Inner Researcher and Leader through an Engineering MentoredResearch Program at an HSIHilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre received an Ed.D. degree in Higher Education Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), and an M.Sc. from the University of Technology of Compi`egne, France. She is now a researcher at New Mexico State University (NMSU). She focuses her research on qualitative studies addressing minority and underrepresented student college persistence, such as Latinas’ performance in STEM, mentoring, and
Paper ID #47028Promoting the Persistence of Underrepresented Low-Income Engineering TransferStudents through a Comprehensive Scholarship Program (Experience)Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering
, Tampa, Fl. Paper ID: 24641[19] Vargas Hernandez, N., Fuentes, A., & Crown, S. (2018, October). Effectively TransformingStudents through First Year Engineering Student Experiences. In 2018 IEEE Frontiers inEducation Conference (FIE) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.[20] Vargas, N., Marquez, E., Fuentes, A. Development of a Bootcamp for Freshman StudentSuccess During COVID-19 Transition. 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 26-29, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paper ID: 37598.[21] Noddings, N. (2016). Philosophy of education (4th Edition). New York: Routledge.[22] Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes.Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Paper ID #45551The Importance of ”Place” in the Building and Establishment of a New EngineeringProgramDr. Mark A. Pagano, University of Washington Dr. Mark A. Pagano Dr. Pagano served as the 6th Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma where he championed UW Tacoma’s urban-serving mission through the establishment of Charting our Course, the campus’s 2016-2021 Strategic Plan. He has worked to expand access to higher education in the South Puget Sound and has helped the campus expand the portfolio of programs available in the region including most recently two new programs in Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #42627Evaluation of Current Graduate Student Preparation in First Year AfterCompleting the GradTrack Scholars Virtual Mentoring Program as an UndergraduateStudentLexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette Lexy Arinze is a graduate student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, where he is pursuing his Ph.D. degree. Lexy is passionate about impacting others using his Engineering knowledge, mentoring, and helping students grow. He has a masters in Civil Engineering. Before Purdue, he received an Erasmus scholarship for an exchange program at the University of Jaen, Spain. He had
Paper ID #41756A Hands-on Outreach Activity to Promote Electrical Engineering to UnderrepresentedGroups in Local Middle and High SchoolsDr. Aref Majdara, Washington State University, Vancouver Aref Majdara received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA, in 2018. He is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA, USA. His research interests include density estimation, machine learning, and engineering education.Dr. Dave Kim, Washington State University
Paper ID #41507Employing the Rio Grande Basin as a Resource for Encouraging Hispanic-Americansto Pursue Engineering Education Work in ProgressDr. Daniel Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Tillman is an Associate Professor in Educational Technology, working primarily within the El Paso region of the southwestern United States. His research focuses on the implementation and assessment of innovative pedagogical approaches that address STEM inequities.Dr. Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso Diane works diligently to support minorities, especially women in STEM and preparing future educators to be STEM
assessing the effectiveness and impact of these programs.Dr. Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Benjamin C. Flores joined the faculty of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in 1990 after receiving his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. Since 2004, he has served as the PI and Director of the University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. Dr. Flores is the Forrest O. and Henrietta Lewis Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In 2010, he received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.Dr. Cristina Villalobos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Cristina Villalobos holds the
Paper ID #48721The Role of Diverse Teams in Engineering Innovation: A Case Study of GraduatePrograms at an HBCU.Mr. Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University Surv. Micheal Okegbola was a faculty member with the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics, Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria and an Adjunct with the Surveying and Geoinformatics department, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. Surv. Micheal is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering