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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

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Cayla Lenore Anderson, Clemson University; Dhaval Gajjar, Clemson University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

-college level sincestudents primarily make career decisions during this time. CTE curriculum is implemented invarious schools, including Title 1, to develop knowledge for students regarding technical careers.The construction, engineering, and management (CEM) curriculum is a type of CTE curriculumdesigned to educate pre-college level students about careers in the construction industry.Knowledge opportunities about the construction industry can contribute to a workforce shortage.Research suggests a shortage of future workforce in the construction industry within the nextdecade or by 2040. Assessing the CEM curriculum at the pre-college level is needed tounderstand how the current state of CEM education impacts current workforce trends. Based onthe

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

the following goals for this 3-yearcycle: (1) Excite, empower, and educate 30 undergraduate participants in traditional/advancedmetrology and NDI, (2) for the undergraduate participants to experience an immersive research-training through a related transformative project, (3) to mold the undergraduate participants asboth independent/collaborative researchers capable of effective communication, (4) for theundergraduate participants to learn to ask the right questions, formulate plans, pragmaticallyinterpret data, and (5) inspire and enable the undergraduate participants to pursue advanced studyand related STEM careers. This site was a direct response to a recurring concern raised byindustry partners and technical workforce recruiters about the

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joni M. Lakin, University of Alabama; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University; Edward W. Davis, Auburn University; Chere’ DeLayne Smith, Smiths Station High School

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Pre-College Engineering Education

include optical coatings, 3D printed structures, light-weight composites, and antimicrobial surfaces. Her national awards include selection for the Fulbright Specialist Roster (2015), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum’s Young Investigator Award (2012), the Presidential Early Career Award for Sci- entists and Engineers (2010), and a National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2009). Her Auburn University awards include the Excellence in Faculty Outreach (2015), an Auburn University Alumni Pro- fessorship (2014), the Auburn Engineering Alumni Council Awards for Senior (2013) and Junior (2009) Faculty Research, the Faculty Women of Distinction Award (2012), and the Mark A

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First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; M. Kevin Parfitt, Pennsylvania State University; Sez Atamturktur Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University; Moses Ling P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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First-Year Programs

Career Fair and student placement related activities. Creating a link between his courses and industry experts and mentors is one of his signature activities.Dr. Sez Atamturktur Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Dr. Sez Atamturktur is the Harry and Arlene Schell Professor and Department Head of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Previously, she served as Associate Vice President for Research Development and Provost’s Distinguished Professor at Clemson University. Dr. Atamturktur’s research, which focuses on uncertainty quantification in scientific computing, has been documented in over 100 peer-reviewed publications in some of the finest engineering science journals and proceedings

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Best Paper, Best Diversity Paper

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James Buchholz, University of Iowa; Jae-Eun Russell, University of Iowa; Venanzio Cichella, University of Iowa; Casey Harwood, University of Iowa; Shaoping Xiao, University of Iowa; Pablo M. Carrica, University of Iowa

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Ocean and Marine

students to pursue careers in naval science & technology (Kiss, 2011; Lundquist,2014). Because there are relatively few institutions in the United States that offer comprehensivenaval architecture programs, there is an opportunity for smaller programs to help meet the needby developing quality curricula on Navy-related S&T subjects, and to make students aware ofpotential careers in this area.The program discussed in this paper has been developed at the University of Iowa, whichprovides unique challenges for attracting students with interest in naval science & technology. Itis therefore important to cultivate that interest through exposure to relevant curricular topics andengineering challenges. In addition, due to the limited faculty

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2008 GSW

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David J. Kukulka; James Mayrose

in business andcommunications are important components in PSM degrees. Industrial advisory boards play anactive role in the development of the degree. This well designed degree prepares students for currentas well as future professional career opportunities. Requirements of the thirty hour program includesnine hours of business/ communications courses, six hours of core mechanical engineeringtechnology (MET) courses, six hours of a mechanical engineering concentration, six hours ofapproved electives and three hours of professional experience.Typical advanced degrees for engineering and engineering technology programs are MS degrees orthe MBA degree. The PSM is new and a “non-standard” degree. Therefore, many factors wereconsidered before

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2008 GSW

Authors

James Mayrose; Steven Macho; Clark Greene

Session 13-2 Engineers of the Future by Design James Mayrose, Steven Macho, Clark Greene State University of New York College at Buffalo AbstractThe Engineers of the Future Program (EoF) was a grant funded initiative to promote interest inengineering as a career path. Design as a pedagogical approach was used to deliver STEM relatedcontent. Courses were developed to train technology teachers in skills and techniques which will helpmiddle and high school level students pass rigorous pre-engineering courses. One notable objective

Conference Session

Designing and Evaluating Engineering Leadership Programs

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John D. Stevens, The Pennsylvania State University ; Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University; John Jongho Park; Paul Mittan, Penn State Engineering Leadership Development

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Engineering Leadership Development

in- crease energy saving behaviors. Dr. Lang’s current research interests focus on identifying, assessing, and developing key skills, knowledge, attitudes, and other intrinsic and extrinsic factors required for engineers to effectively lead others, particularly other engineers and across cultures.Dr. Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University Meg Handley is currently the Associate Director for Engineering Leadership Outreach at Penn State University. Previously, Meg served as the Director of the Career & Corporate Connection’s office at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. Meg completed her PhD in Workforce Education at Penn State, where she focused on interpersonal behaviors and their

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for Their Professional Practice

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Caroline Bolton, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioğlu, Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Caitlyn Aaron; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #33717Practicing Engineers’ Definition of Their Expertise: Emergent Themes andFrequency by Gender Identity and Role Change into ManagementCaroline Bolton, Bucknell UniversityDr. Elif Miskio˘glu, Bucknell University Dr. Elif Miskio˘glu is an early-career engineering education scholar and educator. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (with Genetics minor) from Iowa State University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University. Her early Ph.D. work focused on the development of bacterial biosensors capable of screening pesticides for specifically targeting the malaria vector

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Workforce Preparation at the Two-year College

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Alicia Boudreaux Kiremire, FlowStream Management LLC; Gerry Caskey, Louisiana Delta Community College; Marvin Nelson Jr., Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning; Sidney Taylor Thomas, Applied Research for Organizational Settings (AROS); Michael K. Swanbom PE, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

”, he is passionate about introducing Instrumentation as a career pathway for the next generation.Mr. Marvin Nelson Jr., Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning Completed a B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering at Louisiana Tech (1983 Cum Laude). Completed a Mas- ters in Engineering Management at Southern Methodist University (1989). Worked as an engineer and project manager for a defense contractor for 17 years. Completed a teaching certificate at LSU Shreve- port (2003). Taught high school mathematics and physics in the Bossier Parish school system for the last 16 years. Moved to our technical school 2 years ago and helped build our Pre-Engineering and Elec- trical/Instrumentation programs

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Hybrid and Online Learning

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Alison K. Polasik, The Ohio State University; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University

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Materials

to your learning of visits Materials Science? 3 What were the benefits, if any, of these visits to your future career? Evaluation of 4 What do you think you missed out on, if anything, by having these online format visits virtually instead of having the visitor come to class in person? Relation to 5 Which visit was the most interesting to you personally, and why? personal 6 Which visit was the least interesting to you personally, and why? interests and goals 7 Which visit was the most beneficial to you personally, and why?Data analysisThematic analysis was used to determine

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Thomas Woodson, Stony Brook University; Rachel Faye Perlman, Stony Brook University; Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Lauren J. Donovan, Stony Brook University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Minority Participa- tion (SUNY LSAMP) and the $1 million S-STEM Scholarship Academic and Social STEM Excellence for Transfer Students (ASSETS) programs. These NSF sponsored programs help low-income, and under- represented minority students persist and succeed in STEM majors and careers. Dr. Woodson received his B.S.E in electrical engineering from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in Public Policy for the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Ms. Rachel Faye Perlman, Stony Brook University Rachel is a PhD candidate in the Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences at Stony Brook University. Outside of her research, she is devoted to accessibility in STEM higher educa- tion. She has

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Dennis Rogalsky P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald Ulseth P.E., Iron Range Engineering

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Paper ID #33525Design-Based Research: Students Seeking Co-Op in Refined Educational ModelDennis Rogalsky P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato Dennis Rogalsky is excited to be part of the faculty for the IRE Bell program and share in this innovative approach to engineering education. Dr. Rogalsky’s degrees are in chemical engineering and he has twenty years of industry experience providing process control and automation solutions in petrochemical facil- ities. His career has blended educational and engineering experiences and he looks forward to teaching and research opportunities with the IRE Bell program and

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Greg J. Strimel, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

’ academic andbound for 2, 4, or more years, 2) pursuing a more technical achievement through the integrationtechnical career pathway, or 3) are increasing their own of concepts and practices across all schoolcapabilities by developing themselves as engineering- subjects (e.g., science, mathematics,literate individuals. Accordingly, this framework technology, language arts, reading),defines the main goal of engineering learning is to (3) enhance a student’s understanding ofcultivate engineering literacy for all. This means engineering-related career pathways and,ensuring that every student, regardless of their race, (4) set a solid foundation for those who maygender

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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

their first year and also participate in co-curricular activities. During the firstyear, AcES students have opportunities for: (1) faculty-to-student, student-to-student, andengineering professional-to-student interaction, (2) academic support and student successeducation, and (3) major and career exploration – all designed to facilitate cohort formation andhelp students develop feelings of institutional inclusion, engineering self-efficacy and identity,and academic and professional success skills [1], [2].Research using data from the 2017 and 2018 cohort supported the Kruger-Dunning Effect, “acognitive bias in which unskilled people do not recognize their incompetence in specific areasand often overestimate their abilities” [3], [4], [5

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2008 GSW

Authors

Nripendra Sarker; Cajetan M Akujuobi

rest are designed inthe light of program educational objectives and Criterion 3 outcomes. These methods were foundto be highly appreciated by ABET in one earlier accreditation process. IntroductionTraditionally, an instructor assesses student performances by giving home works, tests, andprojects, etc. This assessment method is subjective of the instructor. It is well known that duringcourse registration process, many students choose instructors for easy grades. Therefore, gradesdo not always reflect the true merits of students and the programs as well. The real merits of thestudents and programs can better be assessed by determining how really they perform in theirprofessional careers several years

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2011 North Midwest Section

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Kristine Guzak; Kurt Paterson

entire group suggests that career goals, solving problems, newopportunities, hands on experience, and community need are also high motivators forstudents to become involved with international programs (Table 1). A further breakdownof the results can be found in a pie chart in Appendix B. As discussed within theremainder of this paper, this information can be used to encourage individual groups ofstudents to increase the interest in these programs and continue to meet the needs ofstudents. Graduate program Undergraduate program High international experience Medium international experience Low international experience Male Female 0

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Preparing Engineering Students for Their Professional Practice

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jia Zhu, Florida International University; Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Education, 2021 The Stated and Hidden Expectations - Applying Natural Language Processing Techniques to Understand Postdoctoral Job PostingsAbstractThis paper represents recent work applying natural language processing (NLP) techniques to gen-erate insights on postdoc experiences from the job postings in engineering and computer science(CS). Postdoctoral positions are one of the important components of the academic career pipeline.It offers significant educational and professional opportunities, however, limited research has beenfocused on postdocs, especially in the field of engineering and CS with significant gender dispar-ities in postdoc and faculty positions. In this work, we explore NLP techniques to analyze the jobpostings for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Cheryl Carrico P.E., E4S, LLC; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gary R. Kirk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malle R. Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #34181Partnering Middle School Teachers, Industry, and Academia to BringEngineering to the Science ClassroomDr. Cheryl Carrico P.E., E4S, LLC Cheryl Carrico is owner of E4S, LLC. Her current research focus relates to STEM career pathways (K- 12 through early career) and conceptual understanding of core engineering principles. She is currently a Member-at-Large for the Pre-college Division of ASEE. Dr. Carrico’s consulting company specializes in research, research evaluations, and industry consulting. Dr. Carrico received her B.S. in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech, Masters of Engineering from North

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Poster Session

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Shahab Boumi, University of Central Florida; Adan Ernesto Vela, University of Central Florida

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Computing and Information Technology

Engineering Education, 2021 Quantifying the impact of students’ semester course load on their academic performanceAbstractStudents’ academic success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)careers is one of the most popular subjects that has gained attention among educationalresearchers for decades. Many studies have shown students’ educational outcomes can be affectedby academic factors including high school GPA, SAT score test, student admission type (transferor first-time-in-college), as well as demographic features such as gender, ethnicity, and familyincome. Additional studies have investigated the relationship between students’ course load andtheir academic outcomes. In this paper, we define

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Rajani Muraleedharan, Saginaw Valley State University; Marie Cassar, Saginaw Valley State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

since 2014. She is the member of Institutional Review Board Committee, reviewer of Consumers Energy Engineering Talent Scholarship, and member of C of IDEAS at SVSU.Dr. Marie Cassar, Saginaw Valley State University Associate Professor of Psychology American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work-in-Progress: Understanding Self-Efficacy and Persistence in STEM education for Underrepresented Middle School StudentsAbstractGrowth in tech industries such as, communications, robotics and transportation, have highlightedthe need for drawing an increasingly diverse population of students into STEM education early intheir academic careers. While many

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

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Melanie Villatoro P.E., New York City College of Technology; Laurin Moseley, CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Diversity

providea summary of the STEM Outreach activities and provide conference participants with a tool kitthat can be applied at their home institutions and local communities.KeywordsSTEM, Online Learning, K-12 OutreachBackgroundAccording to the National Science Board’s Science and Engineering Indicators 2018, while basicSTEM skills have improved over the past two decades, America still lags behind many othercountries. Women and underrepresented minorities comprise less than 30% and 11% ,respectively of the STEM workforce [1]. In order to keep up with the predicted STEM job needsfor the nation, we need to increase interest and diversity in STEM. Students in K-12 need to beexposed, encouraged, and motivated to pursue careers in STEM. Exposing all

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Kathryn Elizabeth Starkey, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Valerie Martin Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Clayton J. Clark II, Florida A&M University; Natalie Yolanda Arnett, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; C. Fred Higgs III, Rice University; Illya V. Hicks, Rice University; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Tammy Michelle McCoy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Molly Stuhlsatz, BSCS Science Learning

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Minorities in Engineering

centers on effective faculty mentoring practices, broadening participation in higher education, and the educational attainment and schooling experiences of Mexican descent youth in the mid-20th century.Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Cooksey, University of Colorado Colorado Springs Sarah Cooksey is a Ph.D. graduate from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She currently works at UCCS as a Research Assistant and Lecturer in the department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations and on a grant with the National Science Foundation trying to understand the career decision making process of underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. Sarah is a special education teacher in the state of Colorado, whose specific research

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 4 Slot 1 Technical Session 3

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2021 CoNECD

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Danyelle Tauryce Ireland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Cindy Greenwood, University of Maryland, Baltimore County ; Erica L D'Eramo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Katherine Bell O'Keefe

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

programs to encourage girls to pursue their interests in computing and engineering and some of the pre-professional programs to help students prepare for their careers. Her previous experience includes work in student leadership development, campus programming, student organization manage- ment, and alumni relations. Greenwood holds a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Washington State University, a B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, and is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in Community Leadership at UMBC.Ms. Erica L D’Eramo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County: CWIT Erica D’Eramo is the Assistant Director of the Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) at

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lightning Talk Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Daniel Gingerich, Ohio State University; Sneha Prabha Narra, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Casey I. Canfield, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Faculty Development Division

dissatisfaction, howeverall must complete service activities to fulfill their job obligations [8], [10], [15], [17]–[23].Depending on the institution, faculty service may include service to all or some of the followinggroups: students, department, institution, profession, and community. These different categoriescan each yield improvements to the institution, through improved student performance orresearch output, while still advancing the faculty’s career aspirations [24]. Interdisciplinarymodels allow faculty to pursue service activities intersecting with research and/or teaching, thusallowing for greater faculty benefit [25]–[27]. Faculty service strengthens the tie between thefaculty and the institution by increasing faculty commitment to

Conference Session

Community-Engaged Engineering Education Challenges and Opportunities in Light of COVID-19 Paper Presentations 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Reed Marshall ; Daylen James McGhee, United States Military Academy; Lixrine Epie Ngeme, United States Military Academy; Joseph Carl Price ; Aaron T. Hill Jr., United States Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, United States Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., United States Military Academy

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Community Engagement Division, Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. Increasing the interest of students in the STEM field will present the growingneed for engineers as a necessary change to sustain the increasing demand for infrastructure,houses, businesses, energy, water, and infrastructure.In a 2008 report, a public high school authority in the U.S. discovered an extremely low level ofinterest for participating in STEM-related career academics in high school among middle schoolstudents; however, the students showed higher interests in arts, literatures, businesses, andentertainment-related careers, especially the females who make up only 25% of the STEM jobs[3], [4]. Recently, a 2018 research conducted on behalf of Junior Achievement and Ernst &Young LLP (EY) revealed a significant drop. Only 24% of boys were

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Tina Zecher, Northern Arizona University; Nena E. Bloom, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

pursuingbaccalaureate degrees in engineering. Under a limited budget, three initiatives were designed tocreate a respectful and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff, to strengthen communitybonds and contribute to the cultivation of diverse student retention in the engineering college: aSpeaker Series, a Mentorship Program and Epic Fail. This paper presents the findings from ourformative evaluation of the EPIC program. Positive preliminary program results were obtained,suggesting improved self-belonging, self-efficacy and career interest in participants. Areas forimprovement were identified. It is the authors' hope that this work may provide context for otherinstitutions as they develop initiatives to move towards a more equitable and welcoming

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lightning Talk Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo; Syed Ali Kamal, Independent Researcher

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

havebeen documented to negatively affect the progress of women faculty in engineering and otherSTEM areas. This is presented with an iterative identification of elements through differentstages of the academic career, layered with variables that are measurable, and potentialapproaches for future modeling given existing research and the characteristics of the ADVANCEprogram. The challenges of modeling such a complex system are discussed, together withpotential alternatives as a first modeling approach using existing data from different sources.IntroductionFor the advancement of the engineering discipline in the U.S., it is paramount to ensure fairparticipation of all members of its diverse society [1]; promoting women representation at thefaculty

Conference Session

Special Topics: Conscious Considerations

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Behrooz Parhami, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education, Equity

paper, using dataand narratives from the United States and Iran as examples, I identify roadblocks to theengagement of women in STEM careers. Using the two countries with which I am mostfamiliar as examples is instructive, because this side-by-side comparison shows thatundesirable outcomes in the domain of women in STEM fields can and do occur forvastly different reasons, which I discuss.Keywords: education; equal opportunity; gender equity; labor laws; misogyny; sexism;women’s rights; workforce diversity1. IntroductionIt is generally recognized that the economic benefits of scientific and technologicaladvancement cannot be achieved unless the available workforce is efficiently and fullyutilized [1], [2]. So, far from being an issue that

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mirit Shamir, Kansas State University; Matthew R. Sanderson, Kansas State University; Rebecca Cors, Wisconsin Center for Education Research; Melanie Derby, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

outside of the classroom. She is fascinated with how people learn and develop in ways that enable them to thrive. Rebecca’s career began in environmental education and outreach to support natural resources management through experience at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and as a Peace Corps Volunteer. A keen interest in research and evaluation blossomed during her time as an academic editor and researcher at ETH Zurich, which led to her PhD research in Geneva, Switzerland, where she studied the effectiveness of a mobile science learning laboratory. In 2017, she joined the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative, UW-Madison, where she continues to support education programs through research and evaluation. By