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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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Student Division Technical Session 7: Teaching and Learning Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Cresap, Louisiana Tech University; Ashtyne Klair Monceaux; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University

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Paper ID #42369Weekly Professional Development Lunches to Build Community Among anS-STEM CohortCaroline Cresap, Louisiana Tech University Caroline Cresap is a second-year chemical engineering major from Zachary, Louisiana. She is a Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science S-STEM SUCCESS Scholar with Ashtyne Monceaux. Along with her ASEE research, she is also an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Yang Xiao’s Reaction Engineering and Catalysis Science Laboratory. Caroline enjoys staying involved in her university and is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Honors Student

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Frontiers in EM Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Management

AC 2011-625: MISSOURI S&T ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CAP-STONE SENIOR DESIGN: LESSONS LEARNED AND CHALLENGES TOCOMEStephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology Stephen A. Raper, received the B.S., (1985) M.S., (1987) and Ph.D. (1989) degrees in Engineering Man- agement from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Stephen graduated from Republic high school in 1978 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving 4 years and also began his higher education pursuits on a part-time basis. During his transfer enrollment visit to UMR, he met Professor Bernie Sarchet and quickly knew that he wanted to study Engineering Management. His experiences outside of the university and the military include an

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Entrepreneurship Faculty Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University-Pueblo

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2011-2326: S-FIELD ANALYSIS INNOVATION METHOD EXERCISEIN A COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING COURSENebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University-Pueblo Nebojsa I. Jaksic received the Dipl. Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University in 1984, the M.S. in electrical engineering, the M.S. in industrial engineering, and the Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Ohio State University in 1988, 1992, and 2000, respectively. From 1992 to 2000 he was with DeVry University in Columbus, OH. In 2000, he joined Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he is currently a professor and the mechatronics program director. Dr. Jaksic’s interests include innovation methods, manufacturing processes, automation

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida; Cameron Ford, University of Central Florida; Kim Small, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida

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AC 2010-259: YES: A NSF S-STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EXPERIENCE ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDALisa Massi, University of Central Florida Lisa Massi is the Director of Operations Analysis for the UCF College of Engineering & Computer Science. She serves as the primary educational analyst for the College and is a Co-PI of the NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the "Young Entrepreneur and Scholar(YES) Scholarship Program." Dr. Massi's research interests include program evaluation, predictors of success in persistence to graduation and academic performance, entrepreneurial programs, and use of technology to improve operational efficiencies.Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central

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Industrial Collaborations

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2005 Annual Conference

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Ken Wild; Constance Holden; Karen Horton

Service Learning in the U. S. Virgin Islands National Park: A Virtual Preservation Project Karen J. Horton, Constance Holden, Ken Wild University of Maine/National Park ServiceAbstractIn the spring term of 2004 twelve students and two faculty members at the University of Maine(UM) participated in a service learning project for the U. S. Virgin Islands National Park (thePark) on St. John. The Park archeologist sought to virtually preserve decaying sugar plantationbuildings using three dimensional computer-aided design (3D CAD) models with photographicskins. The challenges included fast turn-around time, student project management, andunforeseen technical

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Track 1: Technical Session 4: S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case Study

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Grote, Weber State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Professor in Teacher Education at Weber State University and leads the higher education leadership program. He holds a PhD from Virginia Tech in Higher Education.James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case StudyWalter C. Lee, David B. Knight, Sarah L. Rodriguez, Saundra J. Austin, Joseph R.Sturgess, Michelle D. Klopfer, Jacob R. Grohs, Amy Richardson, Dustin Grote, and James N. Newcomer 1The purpose of this CoNECD

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Enhancing Success/Peristence at Two-Year Colleges

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Melissa Thompson P.E. P.E., BridgeValley Community and Technical College; Bekir Zihni Yuksek, University of Northern Iowa

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #10662NSF S-STEM Scholarship Grant for Engineering and Applied TechnologyMajors to Increase Enrollment and RetentionDr. Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout Kenan Baltaci is an Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in the Electrical Engineering Technology Department. He received B.S. in electrical engineering degree from Istanbul Technical Uni- versity in Turkey. Following, a master’s degree and doctoral degree in industrial technology was granted from University of Northern Iowa.Mrs. Melissa Thompson P.E. P.E., BridgeValley Community and Technical College Melissa Thompson is an Associate

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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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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Faculty Development 4: COVID-19's Impact on Students

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Maria Chierichetti, San Jose State University; Laura E. Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University; Liat Rosenfeld, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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finding agrees with other surveys. One survey bySimpson Scarborough [3] of 513 students in March 2020 found that, among college students whotook the survey, “63% say online instruction is worse than the in-person instruction they receivedat their school.” A second survey at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine [4] found thatstudents reported that “their learning has worsened since the move to e-learning, with 44% ofstudents responding ‘somewhat worsened’ and 26% answering ‘significantly worsened.”Ithaka S+R, in partnership with 21 universities across the U.S., developed a student surveyfocused on institutional communications and support, curricular needs, safety and well-being,and fall retention [5]. 15,677 students completed the survey. The

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Faculty Development 4: COVID-19's Impact on Students

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Katie Leanne Basinger, University of Florida; Diego Alvarado, University of Florida; Ariana Virginia Ortega; Daniel G Hartless, University of Florida; Behshad Lahijanian, University of Florida; Michelle M. Alvarado, University of Florida

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throughplatform demos, usage trials, and Q&A sessions with the platform’s sales representatives. Wewill refer to the three used in the final evaluation as Platform 1, Platform 2, and Platform 3. Allthree of these do have the necessary interactivity capabilities to create active learning videos.Platform 1 was specifically created for education and can-do progression bar hotspots, branching(in-video), and multiple quiz formats. However, Platform 1’s use and campus integration isstructured for entire departments/institutions, and is only able to offer a cost estimate for theentire department, rather than on a course-by-course basis. The department proposal was tooexpensive to justify for piloting for one class. After explaining this to Platform 1’s team

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Faculty Development 4: COVID-19's Impact on Students

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Celeste Chavis P.E., Morgan State University; Steve U. Efe, Morgan State University

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courses for Pass/Fail (PS/FL) without the course impactingtheir overall GPA. Credit was received for passing a PS or P course; however, a traditional Fresulted in 0 grade points which lowered the student’s GPA. For graduate students, a passing gradeis considered an A or B, and for undergraduate students an A, B, or C grade. As shown in Table3, no graduate student received an FL grade. Pass (P) and Satisfactory (S) grades are primarilyreserved for thesis and dissertation courses. Graduate students performed slightly better during theCOVID pandemic months.For undergraduate students, the percentage of students who passed each semester was relativelyconsistent; see Table 4. Perhaps due to uncertainty with the fully remote learning environment,many

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Faculty Development 4: COVID-19's Impact on Students

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sreyoshi Bhaduri, McGraw Hill ; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Debarati Basu, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michelle Soledad, Ohio State University

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inquiry, 2nd ed., N. K. Denzin and Y. S. Lincoln, Eds. 2003, pp. 249–291.[8] J. W. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, 2003.[9] D. L. Morgan, “Paradigms lost and pragmatism regained: Methodological implications of combining qualitative and quantitative methods,” J. Mix. Methods Res., vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 48–76, 2007.[10] P. Shannon-Baker, “‘But I wanted to appear happy’: How using arts-informed and mixed methods approaches complicate qualitatively driven research on culture shock,” Int. J. Qual. Methods, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 34–52, 2015.[11] C. McCall and C. Edwards, “New Perspectives for Implementing Grounded Theory,” Stud. Eng. Educ., vol

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Best Diversity Paper

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiayun Shen, Clemson University; LaToya McDonald, Clemson University; Marian Kennedy, Clemson University

Paper ID #37880Work in Progress: Facilitating a year-long research coursesequence for undergraduate transfer students within a NSFS-STEM scholarship programJiayun Shen (RA) PhD candidate from Clemson UniversityLaToya McDonald I am a Bioengineering PhD major. I work as the instructor on record for introductory engineering courses and I conduct research in data mining and natural language. I'm hoping to meet people from various backgrounds to expand my network and career.Marian S. Kennedy (Associate Professor) Marian Kennedy is an Associate Professor within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at

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Supporting Transfer Pathways

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2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

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Dwayne D Arola, University of Washington; Sandra B Maddox, University of Washington; Cara Margherio, University of Washington; Lilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Eleftheria Roumeli, University of Washington; Ismael Fajardo, City of Seattle, Department of Education and Early Learning

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Paper ID #35762An S-STEM Scholarship Program Engaging Transfer Students in theMaterials Intensive Engineering Departments: Successes And UnexpectedChallengesProf. Dwayne D Arola, University of Washington Dr. Arola is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Uni- versity of Washington. He has been committed to improving engineering education for over 20 years and is primarily focused on improving the success of transfer students.Sandra B Maddox, University of WashingtonDr. Cara Margherio, University of Washington Cara Margherio is the Assistant Director of the UW Center for Evaluation

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Best Diversity Paper

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy

Paper ID #37544Experiences of students supported by an NSF S-STEM grantin a Robotics and Mechatronic Systems Engineering programShuvra Das (Professor) Dr. Shuvra Das started working at University of Detroit Mercy in January 1994 and is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Over this time, he served in a variety of administrative roles such as Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, Associate Dean for Research and Outreach, and Director of International Programs in the college of Engineering and Science. He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky Castles, East Carolina University; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Charles Goodman, Pitt Community College

Paper ID #37849Managing the Challenges of Recruiting and Supporting S-STEM Scholars at Three Partnering Community CollegesDuring a PandemicRicky T Castles (Associate Professor) Currently serving as Electrical Engineering Concentration coordinator at East Carolina University. I am the PI on a multi- institutional track 3 S-STEM grant designed to support low-income students in eastern NC at East Carolina University and 3 partnering community colleges. My disciplinary scholarship focuses on sensor networks for improvement of health. My educational scholarship focuses on curricular innovations and support to improve

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidsa Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Oscar Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro Quintero; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel Rodriguez-Martinez; Anidza Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Paper ID #38049Perceptions of low-income and academically talented studentsand mentors of [Program Name] - an S-STEM program at aHispanic Serving InstitutionAidsa I. Santiago-roman Aidsa I. Santiago-Román is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering Sciences and Materials at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus. She has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez (UPRM). At UPRM, she has won many awards, including Distinguished Professor, at the Engineering Sciences and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky Castles, East Carolina University; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Charles Goodman, Pitt Community College

Paper ID #38382Recruiting and Retaining Low-Income Engineering StudentsAcross Four Institutions During a Pandemic: Progress andLessons Learned from a Track 3 S-STEM GrantRicky T Castles (Associate Professor) Currently serving as Electrical Engineering Concentration coordinator at East Carolina University. I am the PI on a multi- institutional track 3 S-STEM grant designed to support low-income students in eastern NC at East Carolina University and 3 partnering community colleges. My disciplinary scholarship focuses on sensor networks for improvement of health. My educational scholarship focuses on curricular

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erica Cline; Menaka Abraham; Sarah Alaei; Heather Dillon, University of Washington, Tacoma; Joyce Dinglasan-Panlilio; Jutta Beneken Heller; Zaher Kmail; Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington, Tacoma; Eva Yihua Ma; Marc Nahmani; Amanda K Sesko; Ka Yee Yeung

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Paper ID #38182Board 207: ACCESS in STEM: An S-STEM Project Supporting Economi-callyDisadvantaged STEM-Interested Students in Their First Two YearsErica ClineMenaka AbrahamSarah AlaeiDr. Heather Dillon, University of Washington, Tacoma Dr. Heather Dillon is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington Tacoma. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining academia, she worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer working on both energy efficiency and renewable

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Elizabeth A. Adams, Cuesta College; Nihal Orfi, Fresno City College; Carol Haden; Yushin Ahn

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Paper ID #38276Board 277: Enhancing the Transfer Experience through a CollaborativeCohort Program for Engineering Scholars, Years 3 and 4 of an NSF S-STEMDr. Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University Claire L. A. Dancz, Ph.D., M.P.A. is a Research Associate for Education Systems at Watt Family Inno- vation Center, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Engineering and Science Education, and Faculty Director of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program at Clemson University.Dr. Elizabeth A. Adams, Cuesta College Dr. Elizabeth Adams teaches full time as an Engineering Faculty member at Cuesta College. She a civil engineer with a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Edwards, College of Lake County; Ana Karen Pizano, College of Lake County; Bradford C. Petersen, College of Lake County

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #37962Board 287: Exploring the Broader Impact of the NSF S-STEM program ontheCulture of a Community College Engineering DepartmentMs. Jan Edwards, College of Lake County Jan L. Edwards is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the College of Lake County in Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Techno- logical University. Ms. Edwards teaches general engineering courses, manages outreach initiatives and the CLC Baxter Innovation Lab at the community college. She is also serving as the Principal Investigator on the college’s NSF S-STEM grant

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Amy Richardson, P.E., Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech; Hamidreza Taimoory, Virginia Tech; Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech

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Paper ID #38318Board 223: Broadening Participation in Engineering via the TransferStudent Pathway: Findings from an S-STEM-Enabled PartnershipDr. David B. Knight, Virginia Tech David Knight is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He also serves as Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Plan Implementation and Director of Research of the Academy of Global Engineering. His research tends to be at the macro-scale, focused on a systems- level perspective of how engineering education can become more effective, efficient, and inclusive, and considers the intersection between

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Haley McDevitt; Hermine Vedogbeton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Debra Boucher, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Arnold Mitchell Lane Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Brianna Raphino, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ; Olufunmilayo Ayobami, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #37416Board 307: Imagining and Co-designing a Supportive College Experiencefor First Generation Students through an NSF S-STEM ProgramDr. Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Katherine C. Chen is the Executive Director of the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her degrees in Materials Science and Engineering are from Michigan State University and MIT. Her research interests include pre-college engineering education, teacher education, and equity in education. She is currently on NSF S-STEM, RET, and Noyce grants.Haley McDevitt Haley McDevitt is an artist, graphic