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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

recommendations for increasing the quality of teaching. The results of the survey arediscussed.Literature ReviewHigher education, just like any other organization, requires leaders. The most suitable leaders inhigher education tend to be the academics that come up the ranks. Most of these leaders havebackgrounds in research and teaching. Betof [1] argues that leaders as teachers help stimulatelearning and development, strengthens the organizational structure and communications,promotes positive changes, and reduces costs by leveraging top talent. Bowan [2] asserts thatleadership is a key element in meeting the needs of the engineering profession in an era ofheightened global competition. Urbanski et al [3] present the reflections on teachers as

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Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

impact.Furthermore, the paper presents a comparative analysis between this innovative teachingmodel and the traditional format of the same course. This comparison is critical inhighlighting the advancements and improvements brought about by the project-basedapproach. The findings from this study offer valuable insights and evidence for the merit ofintegrating hands-on hardware programming in early engineering education, suggesting atransformative shift in teaching computational thinking to engineering students.IntroductionThe concept of computational thinking, fundamentally defined as the cognitive process offormulating problems and articulating their solutions in a manner executable by a computer[1-3], stands as a cornerstone in the education of

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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improvement.KeywordsEngineering communication, writing, engineering professionalism, engineering curriculaIntroductionIn late 2017, the University of Georgia (UGA) President’s Task Force on Student Learning andSuccess put forth a series of recommendations “to enhance the educational experience of [its]students.”1 First among these recommendations was the need to place greater emphasis onwriting and writing skills in students’ curricula. The Task Force’s report sketches the recenthistory of findings from such organizations as the National Association of Colleges andEmployers (NACE), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U),the Council of Writing Program Administrators (CWPA), and the College Board’s NationalCommission on Writing (NCW) that

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Chau M. Tran, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7910

provides three new experiences – consultation with real-worldengineers during the feasibility study review, construction of a mock-up model prior to buildingthe prototype and substantiation of robustness.KeywordsCapstone senior design, two-semester design project, mechanical engineering senior, conversionof courses.1. IntroductionThe improvement of capstone senior design course has been a persistent process. Robert H.Todd, et al. [1] found that disciplines involving design and manufacture of products such asmechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and electrical engineering have placed high emphasis indesign courses. The survey identified the importance of industry-sponsored projects, teamwork,course duration, course logistics, and requirements for

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Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Zonila Robinson

The Westward Expansion: AI Concepts in Middle School Social Studies Zonila Robinson1, John Mativo2 and Ramana Pidaparti2 1 Social Studies Teacher, Duluth Adventist Christian School, Duluth, GA 30680/ 2College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602AbstractThrough an NSF funded ITEST program, ImageSTEAM, a summer workshop was conducted inJune 2023 with diverse middle school teachers. Specifically, we focused on introducing artificialintelligence (AI) concepts in the K-12 curriculum through computer vision and AI tools that willsubstantially augment science and technology teaching and Learning. We introduced visual mediaas a key bridge

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Arash Afshar, Mercer University; Dorina Marta Mihut; David Daniel Sellers, Mercer University; Emily R Schmidt, Mercer University; Erin Faith Parker, Mercer University

mechanical testing of 3D printed samples is an important addition to thetraditional engineering laboratory curriculum. In a rapidly evolving technological environment,3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology, reshaping the engineering andmanufacturing sectors. 3D printing has significantly impacted the manufacturing landscape dueto its cost-effectiveness, recyclability of materials, and the ability to fabricate intricate geometrieswith high resolution [1, 2, 3, 4]. The applications of additive manufacturing are widespread,encompassing fields such as medicinal delivery, aerospace, automotive systems, and construction.Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) stands out as the most prevalent method of 3D printing. InFDM, a thermoplastic material

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

the challenge through gently scaffolded assignments andclearly defined expectations. The use of good literature should meaningfully contribute tostudent development as engineers and as individuals capable of critical thinking. Appendicesprovide twenty reading assignments as assigned to the students on the learning managementsystem.KeywordsReading, Introduction to Engineering, Liberal ArtsIntroduction and Literature ReviewAs ABET and engineering programs across the country endeavor to shape well-roundedengineers [1], a growing emphasis has been placed on engaging the liberal arts in the engineeringcurriculum. The liberal arts are widely accepted as key to higher education to the degree theyfocus students on how to think rather than simply what

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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structure can be seen in Figure 1. With the exception of the advisors (green boxesalong the right side of the figure) and the faculty program director and assistant program director,all roles are held by undergraduate students at the university. In some cases, graduate studentsare involved in advisory and mentor roles with the remaining positions being faculty andindustry professionals.Figure 1. Organizational Structure of CEDC, highlighting the various roles for student members andprofessional advisors.This adoption of a corporate organizational structure was originally implemented out ofnecessity, but it was eventually highlighted as a unique feature of the program, providing both aunique method to teach students, and a means to ensure long-term

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Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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finishedprototypes.KeywordsTower Bridge, Engineering Design, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringIntroductionDesign, in its nature is a multidisciplinary pursuit, is difficult to teach and most collegeundergraduate engineering programs defer the offering of any full-blown design course until thesenior year, often as a capstone course [1]. These capstone courses provide students theopportunity to work on real-world engineering projects. Usually, these design projects are openended and tackled in student teams [2]. Many educators are starting to realize that emphasizingdesign early in the engineering program provides certain benefits for the professional formationof the undergraduate engineer. Nowadays, it is common to see a design project moduleintegrated in the

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Robert Shegiharu Keyser, Kennesaw State University; Lin Li, Kennesaw State University; Maia A Keith, Kennesaw State University

Systems and Industrial Engineering at Kennesaw State University. She received her Ph.D. in Operations Research from Columbia University and later worked at IBM research center in New York as well as Sabre Inc. in Dallas. HMaia A Keith, Kennesaw State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference The Role of Graduating Engineering Students’ Core Self- Evaluation in Job Search Maia Keith, Robert Keyser, Lin Li 1 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

engineering educationalprograms and foundations (e.g., VentureWell, The Lemelson Foundation, inter alia) to incorporateprinciples of sustainability into the design thinking process of engineering systems, products, andprocesses.1, 3, 4 This type of training intentionally integrates sustainability principles that focus onkey aspects of environmentally responsible models that efficiently address complex socialchallenges.4, 5 In this respect, sustainability efforts focus on maintaining the balance of a particularsystem, process, or function that does not negatively interrupt natural resources or processesinherent to the environment.1, 3, 5 Thus, current efforts within our department that are related tosustainability center on enhancing students

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Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University; Marshal Fasika Rice, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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workused an asset-based case study approach with semi-structured interviews to explore existing,strongly positive mentorships between doctoral candidates in engineering disciplines who identifyas women and their most influential mentors. The goal of the work was to address two researchquestions: 1) What does effective, inclusive graduate mentorship look like for women doctoralcandidates in engineering, applying an intersectional lens? 2) How does this mentorship affect theway they navigated the dissertation process? Fourteen total participants were recruited for this study, representing a total of sevenmentoring pairs. Mentors were not limited by gender, and the study focused primarily on thementoring that took place during the mentee’s

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Alexa C. Andershock, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Baker A. Martin, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

varying levels of academic success across engineering disciplines.Answering these questions would provide insight into first-year engineering students’experiences and help guide future instruction within FYEPs.Literature ReviewTinto’s student model of departure [1] explores academic and social malintegration, as well asindividual behavior, to explain why students fail to persist in higher education. Tinto proposesthat grade performance and intellectual development form the basis of academic integration,which solidifies commitment to degree completion, while social integration is formed by peer-group interactions and faculty interactions, which strengthens institutional commitment.Students’ failure to succeed academically or integrate into their

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

boost their motivation and desire to achievetheir career goals. By doing that, we can provide students with a solid and rewarding foundationfor academic and personal success and increase retention rates.KeywordsCurriculum development, Undergraduate students, Mechanical Engineering, Senior exit surveyBackgroundThe primary goal of universities is to develop more professionals who are competent to servesociety with knowledge and skills in their fields. The design of what, when, and how to nurturethem is critical to the success of both students and the institutions [1], [2]. To achieve that goal,curricula were developed to keep the progress steady and continuous. In most institutions, thecurricula were well developed and passed down from decades

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Gregory James Mazzaro, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

. This paper presents allthree exercises -- objectives, equipment required, procedures, sample data, and student feedback-- and suggests additional activities which can be developed to further enhance an undergraduatecourse in EMC.EM Compatibility Courses at Other InstitutionsThe history of education regarding electromagnetic compatibility can be traced back at least asfar as the 1970s when the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) beganregulating “unintentional radiators that use timing pulses at a rate in excess of 9000 pulses persecond and use digital techniques” [1]. In practical terms, this means that, for the last 50 years,the FCC has imposed legal limits on emissions, both conducted and radiated, from all deviceswhich

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Cameron W. Coates P.E., Kennesaw State University; June Erskine, Fulton County Schools

fields will increasingly merge in the 21st century and beyond, theincreasing need for interdisciplinary experience is now well understood. A 2020 review of thetopic by Van den Beemt et al [1] indicated that the central reported motivation behindinterdisciplinarity in engineering education is that engineers are not yet being trained well toaddress complex real-world problems. which require interactions across disciplinary boundaries.Roy and Roy [2] argued that the evolution of hybrid fields combining two or more existingfields, and the bolstering of existing fields with an infusion of technological knowledge will bethe future of engineering instructional pedagogy. Huutoniemmi et al [3] indicated that theworking definition that studies on

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Nancy J. Moore PhD, North Carolina State University; Aaron Smith, Mississippi State University

performance andmotivation in STEM courses can be impacted by their image of scientists, a related STEM field.They also showed how motivation and performance can be positively impacted by showing amore realistic view of the path to scientific discovery. Students who learned about the strugglesof famous scientists were more motivated and performed better in physics.Researchers have found several relevant categories of motivation. Some distinguish betweenintrinsic (or personal) and extrinsic (or situational) motivation [2, 5]. Further, some considerdifferent types of extrinsic goals. Lukes and McConnell [1] compared the performance ofstudents motivated by good grades (performance-based motivation) and those motivated bylearning (mastery-based motivation

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Lillian Marie Hardin

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join EVP, as there are diverse majors throughout, and students learnthrough hands-on experience and guidance from current members.IntroductionDuring the late 1990s to early 2000s institutions saw a significant decrease in the number ofundergraduate students majoring in the STEM fields that focus on Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math. Among those who started pursuing a STEM degree, less than halfreceived one [1]. Researchers have been looking at why this happens, focusing on both studenttraits and the college environment. Research suggests that to keep students interested in STEM,they need help in four areas: figuring out their career goals, setting realistic expectations,overcoming challenges, and building a support network [1]. The EVP

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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the students who choose to take these courses and their shared interests.Furthermore, connections are aimed to be established between the predominant personality traitsof students, such as introversion or extraversion, and the teaching methodologies that areutilized. The objective is to explore how certain modules within engineering courses can bedeveloped or revamped to more effectively engage students, taking into account their uniquepersonality characteristics. The utilization of professionally-oriented surveys is advocated as avaluable resource for comprehending students' traits, complementing the traditional sources likeadmissions offices and student service offices.Literature ReviewGodwin and Kirn [1] mentioned that one's motivational

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; Makeda Alethea Wilkes

accentuate this reality prior to each exam inthe class. Overall, the students have shown increased efficacy resulting in higher grades for thesecond and third exams due to the final project being introduced. It also is nice way to introducesomething that has similar complexity for regulating actual unit operations in industry.IntroductionControl SpaceThe vastness of control theory is summarized in Figure 1. Control is a subject taught to allengineers except for civil, and yet seems like an island of its own. The unique jargon taken frommechanical, electrical, etc. can be daunting to an undergraduate student. Coupled with the oftenoverreliance of dealing with linear systems in the Laplace Domain and control can come across asa very esoteric subject

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Adam Kaplan, Kennesaw State University; Jayhyun Kwon, Kennesaw State University

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as a deterrent. To enhance participation, efforts should be madeto make office hours more accessible and less intimidating and clearly communicate that help isavailable for all students [1].Another study [2] investigated student barriers to attending office hours in STEM classes. Themost common reason cited was students not having questions or feeling a full understanding ofthe course content, possibly reflecting overestimation of their own abilities. Many notedstructural barriers, such as conflicting schedules with other classes or activities. This emphasizesthe importance of flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse student timetables. Anotherprominent barrier was the perception of intimidation, fear, or a social stigma associated

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David Calamas, Georgia Southern University

. An excess of appropriate Nusselt number correlations isproblematic when evaluating student work in online learning management systems becausenumeric tolerances are often too small to account for variations in Nusselt numbers. Forexample, there is a 96.9 % difference between the minimum and maximum Nusselt numbersobtained for a Reynolds number of 1×106 and a Prandtl number of 100. So, it is possible for astudent to both choose an appropriate correlation and be marked as incorrect due to the numerictolerance of the online learning management system. The discrepancy between these correlationsunder identical criteria is examined and presented.IntroductionTo obtain a value for the convection heat transfer coefficient, students must select an

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Ver Llegar - Stand and Watch Them Come- Then Dance with the Bulls.

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Karan Watson, The Abura Group; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Christine A Stanley

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employees, wanting numbers but not true belonging)• Five factors emerge as indicators that diversity enhances organizational performance: (1) attracting and retaining the best available human talent, (2) enhanced marketing efforts, (3) higher creativity and innovation, (4) better problem solving, and (5) more organizational flexibility (Cox, 1993; Cox and Blake, 1991).The Educational Benefits of Diversity fromMultiple Sectors (Milem, 2003; Smith, 2000;Gurin, Nagda & Lopez, 2004)• Individual benefits ––educational experiences and outcomes of individual students are enhanced by the presence of diversity on campus.• Institutional benefits ––diversity enhances the effectiveness of an organization or institution.• Societal benefits

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Track 8: Technical Session 6: A work in progress narrative literature review exploring the impact of minority engineering programs on the experiences of Black students in undergraduate engineering programs

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Stephanie A Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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recognition of theneed for diversity and inclusion in engineering education and the workforce. These programsaim to increase the representation of underrepresented minority groups, such as AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and women, in the field of engineering. The creationof minority engineering programs can be attributed to six main themes: (1) the Civil RightsMovement of the 1950s and 1960s, (2) landmark supreme court cases such as 1978 caseRegents of the University of California v. Bakke that reaffirmed the legality of affirmative actionin college admissions, (3) federal legislations such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 andTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (4) industry partners that developed

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Track 8: Technical Session 2: Adapting the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) to Engineering: A Digital Tool to Aid Inclusive Design

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Audrey Anne Blanchet, Université de Sherbrooke; Nathalie Roy, Université de Sherbrooke

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main objective of this project is to develop a new pedagogical approach composed of twocomplementary components aiming at integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) intoundergrad engineering programs at Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) (Canada): (1) a trainingprogram and (2) a numerical tool for inclusive design. The training program will comprise twomodules. The first one will be for design instructors so they can develop the skills to teach theseabilities in class and learn how to use of the tool. The second module will be for undergraduatestudents to develop their ability to integrate EDI into design projects.This paper focuses on the progress of the development of the digital tool for inclusive design.Mainly, the content of the tool

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program to a Predominantly STEM Campus

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Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Sonia Goltz, Michigan Tech; andrew storer, Michigan Technological University; Patricia Sotirin, Michigan Technological University

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, Michigan Technological UniversityPatricia Sotirin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program for a Predominantly STEMCampusPatricia Sotirin,1 Sonia Goltz,2 Andrew Storer,3 and Adrienne R. Minerick4, a1 Communications Emerita Professor, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499312 College of Business, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499313 Office of the Provost, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 499314 Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931a Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: minerick@mtu.eduKEYWORDS: Faculty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Engineering

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Track 2: Technical Session 9: Establishing and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities for Supporting Faculty Creating More Inclusive Engineering Classrooms

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Dianne Delima, University of California, Irvine; Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine

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the environment influences the academic experience of minoritized students. 1. Systemic Inequity: minoritized students arrive to their STEM classrooms embedded in social (economic, political, judicial, educational, healthcare, and geographical) systems that are inequitable - which influences the way that STEM curriculum is experienced. Not addressing the systems students are in when designing curriculum, or exploring our social and cultural locations, can create exclusionary academic spaces.Scholars have discussed the role of mentoring but not the

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: Assessing Key STEM Identity Constructs among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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spectrum,encompassing demographics and delving into the nuanced aspects of members' needs,preferences, and recommendations.Respondents, on average, dedicated approximately 17 minutes to completing the survey. Thesurvey invitations were distributed in four distinct batches, spanning the timeframe fromDecember 2021 to April 2022. A total of 36,186 invitations were sent out to engage SHPE'smembers in this critical assessment as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 SHPE’s 2022 Needs Assessment Response RateFigure 1 also shows the opening rate, which stood at a significant 59.3%. This rate significantlyexceeded industry benchmarks, typically hovering between 15-25%. Furthermore, 12.2% ofthose responded to the survey, culminating in a

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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building Bridges to Success: A Thriving Program

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Labrisha Nicole Mabry, Mississippi State University ; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University

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diverseand creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees.Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National ScienceFoundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for EngineeringEducation John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Serviceaward. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi StateUniversity, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. 1 Overview of Engineering Summer Bridge Goal: Supporting student growth in academics, community, and life skills as they transition to University

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction Industry

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Andres Nieto, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abiola Akanmu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sheryl Ball, Virginia Tech; Walid Saad; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)

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IndustryNieto, A.1, & Murzi, H.1, & Akanmu, A.2, & Yusuf, A.O.2, & Ball, S.3, & Walid S.4, & Ofori- Boadu, A.N.5 1 Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech 2 Myers Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech 3 School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech 4 Electrical and Comp. Eng. at Virginia Tech 5 Dep. Built Environment at NCATKeywords Construction industry, connecting professional and educational communities,diversity, equity, and