Conference Session

ERM: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blaine Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Karen Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University

Bandura’s [9] social cognitive theory, stating that motivation isgoal-directed behavior. Behaviors are produced and sustained by the anticipated consequences ofone’s actions (outcome expectations; OEE), a person’s judgment of their ability to attain theirgoals (self-efficacy; SE), and their career-oriented interests [9], [10]. Pertinent to the career-oriented goals people set is the degree to which they feel their values are congruent with theirwork, which is an aspect of outcome expectations [11]. Further, the effect of outcomeexpectations on career-oriented goals is expected to be mediated by students’ career-relevantinterests.Figure 1. Path diagram of the Social Cognitive Career Theory.In the seminal work establishing the SCCT, Lent et al. [11

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Geoffrey Knowles, Bryan College; Jung Han, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

living in rural America. Public schools in rural settings serve one-thirdof all students in the United States [1], [2]. Often little attention is given toprepare these youth for careers in STEM education and a lack in programs toimprove rural science education remains [3]. Furthermore, multiple barriers existfor rural students who aspire to pursue a STEM career. The TRAILS 2.0 programis designed to help rural students overcome these challenges based on the situatedlearning theory to blend both physical and social elements of real-world learningwithin a community of practice to foster authentic learning [4], [5], [6], [7].TRAILS 2.0 adds a focus on Place-based education (PBE) [8] that utilizes aframework for rural teachers to leverage local and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Elizabeth Ann McNeela, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Thomas Tran, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

biomedical engineering and engineering edu- cation research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Pilot Study of the Impacts of a Robotics Curriculum on Student’s Subject- related Identities and Understanding of EngineeringAbstractParticipation in educational robotics, tinkering, and making are common precursors to enrollment inengineering majors. Negative perceptions of robotics can inhibit some students from participating andlater, pursuing engineering studies. Additionally

Conference Session

Engineering Education Culture: Mental Health, Inclusion, and the Soul of Our Community

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Isabel Miller, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

activities promote inclusive excellence through collaboration.Dr. Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge, MA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #33673Educational Opportunities for Technical Writing in Engineering EducationDr. Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. Her research interests in Supply Chain Management include optimization through resiliency, lean supply chain practices and effective instruction in supply chain for career development, professional development of educators and online practices.Mr. Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana Jotam Chen is currently

Collection

2010 North Midwest Section

Authors

D. A. Rogers; O. R. Baiocchi

typical probationary period for tenure and promotion is six years. For subsequent promotionthere is disagreement. Five years is a comm l c ide ed mi im m, b 10 ea ld beunusual. For tenure, the institution usually has standards for teaching effectiveness, researchproductivity (stable external funding, consistent publication record), and service (to theinstitution, to the profession, and to the community). Problems come when the variousadministrators and faculty committees have different interpretations of the standards set ininstitutional regulations.CANDIDATE PERSPECTIVESeveral things might contribute to a lack of interest in an academic career: the long probationaryperiod, low salary, high workload, and financial insecurities

Conference Session

CPDD Session 1 - Generating Intellectual Excitement for Professional Learners

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ben Bernard, North Dakota State University; Jeremy Straub, North Dakota State University

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Continuing Professional Development

Course Delivery for Cybersecurity EducationAbstractThe need for quality cybersecurity education is growing rapidly due to a significant level ofcurrent unfilled demand, which is growing rapidly, for cybersecurity professionals [1]. Thisdemand was created and is driven by the ever-increasing rate of technology implementation inmission-critical roles throughout industry, governments, and society.Due, in part, to this need and for a variety of other reasons, numerous non-collegiatecybersecurity offerings have been launched [2]. Many of these programs promise to offer theeducation and career prospects of a 2-year or 4-year degree in a matter of weeks or months.While the focus is somewhat different and these programs do not offer the well

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Geoff Knowles, Purdue University; Todd Kelley, Purdue University; Euisuk Sung, Purdue University; Jongseong Choi, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

teacher professional development to enhance student learning of STEM contentwhile generating interest in STEM careers (Kelley & Knowles, 2016). TRAILS seeks to increaseSTEM self-efficacy within science and technology teachers and advance students’ learning ofSTEM content at schools in rural settings. TRAILS uses engineering design as a STEM subjectintegrator, providing an authentic learning context to promote 21st century skills, and motivatestudents to pursue STEM careers. The TRAILS model blends scientific inquiry and engineeringdesign to teach common STEM practices and STEM habits of mind. TRAILS leverages the useof innovative tools such as additive manufacturing technology, 3D scanning technology, andparametric modeling software, allowing

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University; Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

focus is working across the Colleges of Engineering and Education on engineering education related ini- tiatives. She teaches undergraduate courses in the First Year Engineering Program and in the Department of STEM Education. Dr. Baldwin’s research interests include self-efficacy, motivation and persistence of underrepresented populations in STEM and engineering design in K-12.Ms. Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State UniversityMr. Braska Williams Jr, North Carolina State University 13 years experience in K-12 working for Newport News (VA) Public Schools and 11 years experience at North Carolina State University; managed over $10 million in grants over my career including several NSF grants; extensive work in K-12 with

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Pranav A. Bhounsule; Ahmad Taha; Sebastian Nugruho

8th grade girls from science and engineering careers. In this paper, we report oneconomically disadvantaged families. The overall objective an outreach camp that we organized, results of the pre- andof the camp was motivating the young girls to consider post-camp surveys, and provide suggestions for futurepursuing a career in engineering and sciences. The main camps.focus of the camp were hands-on labs using LEGOMindstorms EV3 kit. Students learned about programming, The overall motive of the outreach program is to create ansensors, motors and put their skills to test by creating a awareness about controls and robotics to motivate youngmobile robot that

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Neville Parker, The City College of The City University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering

sponsored by the FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Dr. Villiers has been involved in a variety of programs related to career development of minority students from both high schools and universities level.Neville Parker, The City College of The City University of New York Neville A. Parker, Ph.D., P.E., is a Herbert G. Kayser Professor of Civil Engineering at The City College of The City University of New York. He received the B.E. (Civil) degree from The City College in 1965, and the M.E. (Civil) and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University in 1966 and 1971, respectively. He has been on the faculty since 1988. He is also the director of the Institute for Transportation Systems of

Conference Session

Advice from the Experts for NEEs at Small Universities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger

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New Engineering Educators

Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Given the unusualcharacteristics of FGCU (new public university, new engineering program, and non-tenuresystem), a young faculty member starting his or her career is indeed in an unorthodox situation.That is exactly the case for the authors of this paper, who represent all three fields. One of theauthors held a non tenure-track assistant professor position at a different university for the lasttwo years, while the other two held post doc positions in their respective fields. Managing theresponsibilities and challenges of our new positions has afforded us lessons that indeed amountto our own innovations in career planning. Cognizant and respectful of the forward-thinkingmission and vision of FGCU and the

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

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Minorities in Engineering

Jessica Jimenez, The University of Texas at Austin Kimberly Sills, Intel CorporationAbstractPaper OverviewThis paper provides an update on the progress of the Texas Research Experience (TREX)Program offered by the Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program at The University ofTexas at Austin. TREX is a formal program designed to expose undergraduate minorityengineering students to research and encourage them to pursue graduate studies. Over the pastsix years, we have collected post TREX career path data for former research assistants. In thispaper, I present a summary of our results, challenges, and collaborative efforts with corporatepartners such as Intel Corporation. In addition, this paper outlines recent

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lightning Talks

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Vincent Huerta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Daniel M. Aukes, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Julianne L. Holloway, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Faculty Development Constituent Committee

within The Polytechnic School, one of six schools in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She is a mixed-methods researcher with focus on the preparation and pathways of engineering students. Her specific research interests include engineering student persistence and career decision-making, early career engineering practice, faculty pedagogical risk-taking, and entrepreneurial mindset. She completed her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Prior to ASU, she worked as an engineer at A. W. Chesterton, Boston Scientific, and Procter & Gamble.Dr. Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Dr

Conference Session

CEED Technical Session I: WIP: Experiential Learning Potpourri

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Howell, University of South Florida; Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Tom Weller, Oregon State University; Arash Takshi, University of South Florida

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

critical competencies identified by theNational Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), engage with engineering industryrepresentatives, researchers, and faculty, and understand engineering ethics from apractical/professional perspective.The theory of action-state orientation is utilized. Research demonstrates that action-orientedcollege students attain higher grade point averages and engage in more extracurricular activitiesthan state-oriented students. In the PFE course series, students create and maintain a personalizedundergraduate career roadmap using experiential learning activities. Students set goals, and trackand assess their individual progress to achieving those goals. They use Risk Managementprocesses to resolve ethical case

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: K-12 Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ciera Ferrone, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Jennifer Velez, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Kyle D. Squires, Arizona State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

college. In addition to collectingdemographic information, participants completed a series of measures designed to captureattitudes and behaviors toward engineering as a potential career field. The main measures ofinterest include Engineering Identity and Doing Engineering. Engineering Identity scores reflectparticipants’ personal and professional identities as engineers; Doing Engineering scores indicateparticipants’ prior experience with engineering and its related technical skills. Boys reportedsignificantly higher engineering identities (M = 37.65, SD = 6.58) compared to girls (M = 39.54,SD = 6.09), t(360) = 2.95, p = .003. Boys reported stronger and more frequent experiences withengineering, indicated by their higher Doing Engineering scores

Conference Session

Engineering Design Process Activities with Secondary Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Briscoe, American Society of Naval Engineers; Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University; Dale A. Lumme, American Society of Naval Engineers

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

-schoolcurricula that align to states’ science and reading standards. The curricula first require students towork collaboratively and establish their own engineering process. Initial survey data shows thatafter engaging with the FLEET curriculum, students’ interest in STEM careers increases andthey find their STEM experiences beneficial. Further development and research efforts areexplained.BackgroundThe Department of the Navy is strengthening the science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) workforce [1]. The Office of Naval Research funds an engineering videogame called FLEET as part of its Naval STEM efforts. FLEET gamifies the engineering designprocess as students design ships for various missions, collect data on how the ship meets

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade - Experiences Designing Courses and Communities

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aileen Tapia, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Martinez, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding P.E., University of Texas, El Paso

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Diversity

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Student

supports high schoolstudents interested in advancing to STEM degrees at institutions of higher education, and itprovides a near peer mentor experience that can assist the Junior Chapter members as theyproceed through the process of seeking and transitioning to university studies. We are workingto help students advance what we call the “SHPE driving pillars:” (1) academic development, (2)professional development, (3) outreach/community service, (4) leadership development, and (5)chapter development.The UTEP MAES/SHPE Student Chapter welcomes Junior Chapters with student membershipfrom all ethnicities for the purpose of increasing the number of Latino youth that enter andcomplete Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related careers

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla Arlina Nix, Drexel University ; Jared Andrew Ruddick, Girard Academic Music Program; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Engineering Physics & Physics, Pre-College Engineering Education Division

more than 90 peer-reviewed publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Comparing what 8th vs 10th grade students take away from engineering curriculum incorporated into their Physical Science Classroom- (Work in Progress)Background and MotivationEngaging students through hands on activities, projects and inquiry based instruction can be aneffective way to introduce engineering and engineering careers to high school students. Whenstudents investigate and learn about these topics through an extended design project, it couldincrease their overall interest in engineering or science subjects1. The National ScienceFoundation Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12

Conference Session

Graduate Recruitment & Professional Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M Lucietto, Purdue University; Diane L Peters, Kettering University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

, newsletters, andmagazines, as they attempt to attract new members, retain existing members, and draw membersinto taking an active role in the society. As an example, a President’s Message in the IEEEMicrowave Magazine set out both tangible and non-tangible benefits of IEEE membership, withtangible benefits including the society’s magazine, discounts on journals, standards, andconference registration, career-related resources, and group life insurance.1 Non-tangible benefitsincluded the ability to hold office, professional development and networking opportunities, andthe ability to influence the direction taken by the society.1 One of IEEE’s divisions, the ControlSystems Society, published a similar President’s Message in the IEEE Control

Conference Session

Fundamental: K-12 Students' Beliefs, Motivation, and Self-efficacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Emily Elizabeth Wellborn, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

prevent disease and resource shortages.2 Similarly, a lack of diversity inthe group of professionals that works to overcome many of today’s greatest challenges weakensthe group by narrowing their view to only that of the majority. This study focused on discovering what motivates minority students to pursue engineeringdegrees and how these motivations relate to their professional goals. A set of preexistinginterviews with African American (AfA), Asian American (AsA), Hispanic American (HA), andNative American (NaA) engineering students was analyzed to determine the students’ reasonsfor choosing to major in engineering. These motivational factors were then categorized using aparent –child hierarchy based on the Social Cognitive Career Theory.3

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Ford, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Kathleen G. Rubin, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paula L. Sturdevant Rees is Director of the Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center (WRRC). In addition, she is the Director of Diversity Programs for the College of Engineering at UMass Amherst. As Director of Diversity Programs, Dr. Rees works with students, faculty and staff to provide exceptional education and professional growth opportunities for under-represented students in engineering. She is dedicated to increasing and maintaining student interest in engineering and related science and technology and works with several regional K12 programs to help increase the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in these fields.Ms. Kathleen G Rubin, University of Massachusetts Amherst Kathleen Rubin is

Conference Session

Supporting Diversity through Co-curricular Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfen Li, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Danielle Jamie Mai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Elizabeth Horstman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

chemical engineering. Her research focuses on developing microfluidic platforms for applications in the pharmaceutical drug discovery. Aside from her research, Elizabeth is the director of the graduate division of the Society of Women Engineers (GradSWE) at Illinois. In this role, she hopes to encourage women to pursue graduate school, support them throughout their graduate education, and help prepare them for their future careers after they complete their degree.Prof. Rohit Bhargava, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Rohit Bhargava is Bliss Faculty Scholar of Engineering and Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a faculty member with affiliations in several departments across campus

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Evaluation: Impact of Curriculum for PreK-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer B. Listman, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

can be evaluated not only for their effect on STEM content learning, but also for 2their effect on student attitudes which can have longer-term effects on student career choice. 3Klopfer described six categories of attitudes relevant to science education goals: attitudestowards science and scientists, attitude towards inquiry, adoption of scientific attitudes likecuriosity and open-mindedness, enjoyment of science learning experiences, interest in scienceapart from learning experiences, and interest in a career in science.The 2000 report of the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching for the 21st 4Century, Before it’s Too Late, noted the U.S.’s failure to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: REU 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Subodh Bhandari, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Fang Tang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Amar Raheja, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika DeJonghe, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

nowpursuing their educational or professional career in the area of UAVs and other related areas. Theprogram has also been successful in motivating the participants to graduate degrees in STEMdisciplines. Some of the participants are already pursuing their studies for a Master’s degree or areplanning to apply to Master’s/PhD programs. Most of the community college students havetransferred to 4-year institutions for degrees in engineering. Also, all the participants havepresented their work at student and/or professional conferences. This has helped the participantsimprove their written and oral communication skills. The paper discusses how the Programinfluenced in motivating them to graduate studies and/or for R&D career in industry in the

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Recruiting Women

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firouzeh Keshmiri, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ann Bloor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mary Jo Wellenstein, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

Education, 2006 Wisconsin and Hawaii WIT Partnership to Encourage Women and Girls in Rural Areas to Pursue STEM FieldsAbstractXXX in Milwaukee, Wis., is spearheading a new partnership with Hawaii’s XXXX toencourage women and girls living in rural areas to enter into science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) fields. The partnership’s mission is to: • Ensure that women and girls, especially in rural areas, have more opportunities to be engaged in STEM careers. • Develop program models that can be adopted in the future by local organizations and institutionsThe Wisconsin and Hawaii Women in Technology projects are funded in part by the CooperativeState Research, Education, and Extension Service of the

Conference Session

Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan E. Dansberry, NASA Johnson Space Center

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

(USRP) implemented an end-to-endon-line database system to manage internship processes from application and selection throughnear-term evaluation and long-term retention outcomes. From 2008 through 2011 this databasedocumented over 10,000 applicants and 1,415 STEM internship experiences.This paper presents initial findings from the analysis of this database, including information oncognitive and affective learning outcomes, post-graduation retention including career andacademic choices, and employer return-on-investment metrics.IntroductionWhen viewed from the broadest employer perspective, full-immersion experiential programssuch as internships or co-op generate positive outcomes in three general areas:1. student competencies (learning)2

Conference Session

Nontechnical Skills for Engineering Technology Students

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Kozak

Press (2003) indicated that for the first time, womenoutnumbered men among those applying to U.S. medical schools.15 According to the Center forWomen's Business Research (2004), the number of privately-held majority or 50% women-owned businesses grew by 11% between 1997 and 2002.16 However, despite these substantialincreases in the number of women entering law, medicine, and business, previously dominatedby men, there is still a scarcity of women in the field of engineering.17 Nearly one-third ofwomen who are enrolled in technical university classes believe that professors of these classes donot treat women and men equally.18 If an initial interest to pursue technical careers is notpresent, young women entering institutions of higher learning

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs; Martin L. Tombari, University of Texas, Austin; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10803Does Teaching Matter? Factors that Influence High School Students’ Deci-sions Whether to Pursue College STEM MajorsDr. Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs Gary Lichtenstein, Ed.D., is principal of Quality Evaluation Designs, a firm specializing in research and evaluation for K-12 schools, universities, and government and non-profit organizations nationwide. He has researched STEM pathways of K-12 students, undergraduates, and early career professionals. For correspondence about this paper, email: gary@QualityEvaluationDesigns.com,Dr. Martin L Tombari, University of Texas, Austin Marty Tombari is

Conference Session

K-12 Teacher Pre-Service and Undergraduate Instructor Training

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Penn State Harrisburg; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University; Gerardo J. Pinzon PE, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University, Laredo, Texas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

createawareness and intensify outreach efforts by engineering/STEM educational programs across thecountry. One potential solution is to train middle and high school teachers in STEM areas sothey can influence young students. This seems promising, considering the majority of K-12teachers have limited to no training in engineering and the implementation of specializedprograms or efforts is often prohibitive due to limited resources. This paper documents theactivities and results of a Pre-Service Teacher Workshop at Texas A&M InternationalUniversity. This workshop addressed the limited knowledge of secondary teachers aboutengineering degrees and careers. Participants, for example, were made aware of the differencebetween the Scientific Inquiry Method