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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso; Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Samahara Quintana Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso; Juno Alvarez Morales, University of Texas at El Paso; Guillermo Beckmann, University of Texas at El Paso

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Paper ID #47312Investigating identity, sense of belonging, and early career transitions forHispanic engineering graduates of an HSI (Work in Progress)Dr. Lori Marie Houghtalen, University of Texas at El Paso Lori Houghtalen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Leadership at The University of Texas at El Paso. Dr. Houghtalen’s research interests include career transitions of students and engineering faculty and engineering leadership assessment. Her teaching experience has been focused on designing industry-based senior capstone courses and leadership and professional development for

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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Sehba Midhat Hasan, Tufts University

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Paper ID #49036More than a summer bridge programSehba Midhat Hasan, Tufts University Sehba Hasan is an engineer, educator, and advocate committed to equitable STEM education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and an MBA in Management . She is currently a Ph.D candidate in STEM education. Sehba’s career reflects her passion for inclusive STEM programming and innovative teaching methods. Her experience includes roles as an Engineering Instructor an Assistant Trio Director and an Associate Director. She played a crucial role in guiding underrepresented students through higher

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Aaron H. Persad, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yan Waguespack, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mary L Bowden, University of Maryland, College Park; Gilbert Lee Pinkett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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; served in leadership roles in professional societies; and has received several awards and certificates from his home institution as well as professional societies. He has published more than 90 refereed articles in journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He has been involved with several divisions of ASEE including the Minorities in Engineering Division (MIND), and served as the division chair of the Energy Conversion, Conservation, and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNED) in 2016. He is a member of the technical committee of IEEE/ASME Mechatronics and Embedded Systems Application(MESA) and has served as the division chair in 2022. He serves as a program committee member of the Maryland Space Grant

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Bailey Alexandra Brown, Spelman College; Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Goldwasser, SageFox Consulting Group

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clients. Talia graduated from Smith College in 2021 with a degree in Mathematics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Ignorance is Bliss: White Male Privilege and the Reproduction of Gendered-Racism in Computer Science Education (Work in Progress)IntroductionUndergraduate degrees in computer science increased over the last 10 years from 42,459 degreesearned in 2013 to 114,751 degrees earned in 2023, but this growth has not been equallydistributed across the population. For example, the number of CS bachelor’s degrees earned byAsian students grew more than fivefold from 2013 to 2023, while the number earned by Blackstudents increased by a factor of only

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Larry Peel PE, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Selinda Martinez, Laredo College; Yan Xu, Del Mar College; Yi Ren, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Antonio Guadalupe Carranza III, Laredo College

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Paper ID #46604Comparative Analysis of the Impacts on Students’ Interests in STEM throughImplementation of Different Types of Learning ModulesDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, a Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in various projects funded by different federal agencies.Prof. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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Paper ID #46463Comparing the attitudes and outcomes of first-time, continuing, and first-generationstudents in an engineering undergraduate research programDr. Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin Adrian Rodriguez is an Engineering Content Developer for zyBooks, a Wiley brand and a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include engineering education, multibody dynamics, contact and impact with friction, electro-mechanical systems, and nonlinear dynamics. He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and his

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri; David Heise, Lincoln University

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Paper ID #46043Expanding the Pool: Recognizing the Potential in Underprepared Students(Experience)Dr. Cameron Robert Rusnak, Lincoln University - Missouri Dr. Cameron R. Rusnak is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Lincoln University. Throughout his academic career, he has been dedicated to enhancing undergraduate education by continuously refining his teaching methods to improve student learning outcomes. His efforts focus on creating an engaging, supportive, and effective learning environment that fosters both academic growth and practical understanding.Dr. David Heise, Lincoln University

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida; Krista Dulany Chisholm, University of Florida; Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida

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Paper ID #48880Cultivating Future Engineers through Mentoring Experiences: UndergraduateStudent Perceptions of Mentorship in an Educational STEM K-12 SummerProgram (EBR)Kassandra Fernandez, University of Florida Kassandra Fernandez is a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, where they are pursuing their PhD in Engineering Education. They graduated from Miami Dade College with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, and from the University of Florida with an M.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science. They have worked as a science teacher at a Title I school in Homestead, FL and as an adjunct

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #47901Fostering Psychological Safe Spaces For Researchers: Insights From a Multi-InstitutionalResearch Collaboration (Research)Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University Winifred Opoku is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at the College of Engineering. Before pursuing her PhD, she worked in the energy industry as a mechanical design engineer and corporate trainer. With diverse teaching and mentorship experience across first-year engineering, K-12, nonprofits, and corporate training, Winifred is an emerging scholar focused on creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Her

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Skyler J Kern, University of Alaska Anchorage; Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage; Matt Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Paper ID #46334An Indigenous University Program Uses the Continuous Improvement Modelto Build a Better Home Away From HomeDr. Skyler J Kern, University of Alaska Anchorage Skyler Kern is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Skyler was born, raised, and educated in Alaska which fostered a deep appreciation for the lands, waters, and peoples around the state. As a professor at UAA, he seeks to advance education and research on topics relevant to Alaskan communities, especially Indigenous communities.Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage Michele

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel I. Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Gabriel Najera

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Paper ID #48808Policy and Program Leaders’ Lenses: Enhancing Educational Transitionsand Success for Engineering Transfer Students (Work in Progress)Mr. Daniel I. Adeniranye, Florida International University Daniel Adeniranye holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a dual master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering and Project Development, and a master’s degree in Project Management. He currently serves as a Research Assistant at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education at Florida International University (FIU). His ongoing research focuses on the experiences of engineering

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University

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Paper ID #48015Strategies for Enhancing Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Engagement AmongGraduate Engineering Students at one of the Nation’s Historically Black Collegesand Universities (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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University

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several premier journals, including the Journal of Educational Psychology, Journal of Higher Education, and Science and Engineering and Ethics. She is a contributing author to several books published by Oxford University Press, Teachers College Press, and University of California Press. She served as President for the Korean American Educational Researchers Association, including President in 2013-2014, and Chair of the KAERA Board of Directors in 2019-2020.Dr. Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute Jerry Dahlberg is the Senior Director of Research at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. Prior to joining UTSI, he was an Assistant Teaching Professor and Senior Design Committee Chair at the

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #47033When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges andStrengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree(Research)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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Obumneme Godson Osele, Stanford University; Crystal Winston, Stanford University; Ihsan Mekki, Stanford University

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Paper ID #46620Am I The Villain?: How Critical Reflection Gaps in Individual UniversityDecision-Makers Affect Access ProgramsMr. Obumneme Godson Osele, Stanford University Obumneme Godson Osele (he/him) is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at Stanford University. His research involves designing mechanically compliant growing robots to manipulate objects with significant payloads for applications ranging from patient transfer to aerial manipulation. He is a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, Stanford Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Fellow, GEM Associate Fellow, SystemX Robotics DEI Fellow and a Stanford

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Caroline Steely, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #47798Work-In-Progress: Exploring the Contributions of Varied Neurotypes to Innovationin Engineering Teams through Qualitative Analysis of Reflective MemosDr. Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She specializes in teaching the fate and transport of contaminants as well as capstone design projects. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin; Andrea Lidia Castillo, Arizona State University; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #46714Work-in-Progress: Evaluating the impact of changes in DEI programs, policies,and initiatives on graduate student experiences across three HSI universitiesDr. Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin Adrian Rodriguez is a Senior Engineering Content Developer for zyBooks, a Wiley brand and a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include engineering education, multibody dynamics, contact and impact with friction, electro-mechanical systems, and nonlinear dynamics. He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College

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Paper ID #48152The Effect on Classroom Modality on The Learning Outcomes of LatinxStudents in STEMProf. Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College Professor Fahad Khan is a Mechanical Engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Professor Khan’s background includes: a ten-year work in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia, graduate research in thermos fluids, and a Master of Business Administration in Industrial Management. For the last 10 years, Professor Khan has been teaching at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in the Department of Energy Systems Technologies

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College ; Oguzhan Oruc, The Citadel; Deirdre D Ragan, Pennsylvania State University; Nahid Vesali P.E., The Citadel; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel

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Paper ID #48705The First AI+ Health & Humanoids Camp for Underrepresented MinorityMiddle School Girls in South Carolina (Work in Progress)Dr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management (ELPM) at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), she worked across diverse industries, including government contracting, manufacturing, entrepreneurial endeavors, and educational publishing. Enthusiastic about sharing her expertise, Dr. Singleton is

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College

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Paper ID #49086The Role of HBCUs in Increasing African American Participation in ConstructionManagementSimonne Renee Whitmore, Southern University and A&M College Ms. Simonne Whitmore, P.E., is a licensed professional engineer with a passion for education, research, and community advancement. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern University and A&M College. Driven by a desire to delve deeper into the complexities of construction management, she pursued and attained her Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction Management from the University of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aldo R Pinon Villarreal, Angelo State University

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Paper ID #48983The Impact of High Context Untimed Exams and Mandatory Office Hours inan Engineering Fundamental Course Equity Indices (Work in Progress)Dr. Aldo R Pinon Villarreal, Angelo State University Dr Aldo Pinon-Villarreal is an associate professor of water resources at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He obtained his MS and PhD in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University. He has published eight research articles and a book chapter from his work done in the use of remote sensing and GIS to characterize crop field evapotranspiration, riparian revegetation, and using soil amendments to increase

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, PLR Consulting, Inc.; Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University; Monica Stephens Cooley, Spelman College

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Co-Director of the Center for Economic Education/Small and Minority Entrepreneurship from 2007-2017 to improve economic and entrepreneurship education to underserved communities where ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #46645 she hosted and led workshops for K-12 teachers to develop the economic and entrepreneurial way of thinking and deploy strategies for teaching economics. Dr. Monds is a graduate of two nationally recognized professional development programs - Babson College’s Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators (SEE) and Oklahoma State University’s Experiential

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Delu Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Alan Tao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Meghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Ann Jeanne Fredricksen; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Paper ID #48736Understanding the needs of students to make Mathematics and other STEMContents more accessible in college Engineering coursesXiuhao 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 AIGCDelu Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Delu Zhao is a Senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign majoring in Computer Science and Economics. He is an undergraduate research assistant passionate about improving education for all students.Alan Tao

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Lepe, University of California, Irvine; Spencer Currie, University of California, Irvine; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine

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Paper ID #48726Unraveling Intersecting Hispanic and Latin´e Engineering Student Identitiesto Understand Sense of Belonging at a Hispanic Serving InstitutionMelissa Lepe, University of California, Irvine Melissa Lepe is a Ph.D. student at the University of California-Irvine. Her research interests include aircraft sustainability, aeroacoustics, and engineering education. Through her work at the UCI Aircraft Systems Laboratory and the STREAM Laboratory, she has worked on merging her interests in aviation and education to promote inclusivity, equity, and diversity in the aerospace field.Spencer Currie, University of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Sheila Davis, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #45952”I cannot relate”: The Importance Socioeconomic Status in the Journeys ofWomen of Color in Academia (Research)Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Education program. She researches topics such as engineering ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement. Bielefeldt is a Fellow of the ASEE and a licensed P.E. in Colorado.Sheila Davis, University of Colorado Boulder

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Vegas Lewis; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #47475”We just get stereotyped:” A Comparative Analysis of the Experiences ofUndergraduate Women of Color and White Women in Engineering (Workin Progress)Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis, Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social structures challenge or

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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Danielle V. Lewis

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Paper ID #48309”You need to be able to isolate them:” Men allies leveraging mitigation as astrategy towards gender equity in STEM (Work in Progress)Dr. Danielle V. Lewis, Dr. Danielle Vegas Lewis is currently the Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Courtney Faber’s ENLITE lab in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. Her research agenda aims to understand and disrupt the ways in which socially constructed identities allow for the reproduction of social inequality, with a focus on understanding the ways institutions of higher education and other social structures challenge or uphold hegemonic

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade College

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Paper ID #48748(WIP) Rebooting Success: Building the Tech-Driven Workforce of TodayDr. Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College Dr. Billionniere is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Miami Dade College (MDC). Over the past four years, she has helped secure more than $4 million in funding, which has been instrumental in developing innovative educational programs and a high-tech learning hub aimed at empowering underrepresented communities and addressing evolving workforce demands. Her teaching, leadership, and mentorship have garnered significant recognition, including the 2021-2023 Northern Trust

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 16

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary J Combs, Quality Measures, LLC; Codjo AC Akpovo, Quality Measures, LLC; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures LLC

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strategic plan with the College’s 52-member board of directors, and supported the College in reducing their budget by 6% across all functional areas. In addition to these experiences, Gwen has conducted over 130 grant-funded education and research-based evaluations, collectively throughout the United States. Gwen received her bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1984, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 1996, and a PhD in Education Administration in 1999, both from Indiana State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Beyond Scholarships: A Comparative Analysis of Institutional Approaches to Students Retention and Academic

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Mentoring, Case Study of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality, and Transfer Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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Paper ID #39575Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality: ADiscourse Analysis of the Experiences of a Female UndergraduateInternational and Transracial Adoptee in Engineering (Research)Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida Inter- national University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests