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Sawsan Werfelli, State University of New York, Binghamton; Amber Simpson, State University of New York, Binghamton; Peter N. Knox, University of Vermont; Kelli Paul, Indiana University, Bloomington; Adam Maltese, Indiana University, Bloomington

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Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Leaming and Edu- cational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM disciplines, (2) understanding the role of making a.11d tinkering in formal and informal learning environments, and (3) investigating family engagement in and interactions around STEM-related activities. Before joining BU, she completed a post-doctoral fellow- ship at Indiana University-Bloomington. She earned a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Clemson University.Dr. Peter N. Knox, University of Vermont Dr. Peter Knox is a postdoctoral associate with Project CORE at the University of Vermont. His areas of interest

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semesters. A subset of twenty-two items is identified. Subsequently, a two-factor structure comprising of 13 items is proposed.IntroductionA classroom has two major components: Physical (building, blackboard, overhead projector,lighting, seating, IT infrastructure, etc.) and Human component (students and instructor(s)) [1],[2]. While physical aspect of a classroom is static, more or less, the human component isdynamic and evolving. This component creates a multidimensional dynamic environmentcomprising of social and psychological interactions between student-to-student and student-to-instructor. "The dynamics of the classroom, the tone, the interpersonal forces at play, and thenature and structure of communication patterns all combine to either

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Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu; Elisa Riedo; Shelley L Anna; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Jelena Kovacevic, New York University ; Stacey J Marks; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah "Ed" E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Yao Wang; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Nelson O. O. Zounlomè

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establish collaborative partnerships that address 21st century societal grand challenges, promote entrepreneurship, and educate the next-generation workforce. Its primary goal is to conduct purpose-driven research and education that create actionable results that will have tangible results throughout the economy, including those for the underserved. As DPI’s first full-time director, I have moved the institute from vision to reality while engaging a diverse set of stakeholders. During the 8 months that I have served as interim director, I have 1) built strong faculty support and engagement (including ˜1000 faculty across our three system universities), 2) built strong support and engagement with the Chicago business and

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Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University

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revealed exclusionary and oppressive structures within oureducational systems (e.g., Simmons & Lord, 2019), studies have expanded the scope ofbroadening participation scholarship to include the representation and experiences of individualsbelonging to other marginalized groups such as those of low socio-economic status, members ofthe LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities, among others shown in Figure 1 (e.g.,Cech & Rothwell, 2018; Haverkamp et al., 2019; Mobley et al., 2019; McCall et al., 2020b;Smith & Lucena, 2016). This body of work is relatively new, and while we are gaining afoundational understanding of how academic systems impact the recruitment and retention ofdifferent student groups in engineering, more work is needed

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Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Maryliz Soto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Humberto Eduardo Cavallin, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

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©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Beyond Surveys: Using Visual Data to Evidence Achievement of Proposed Learning Luisa Guillemard, Maryliz Soto, Carla López del Puerto, and Humberto Cavallin Visual qualitative methodologies enhance the richness of data and makes participantsexperts on the object of interest [1]. Using visual data brings another dimension to the evaluationprocess, besides surveys and interviews, as well as depth and breadth to participants reactions tospecific program activities [2]. Visual data consists of images, such as photos, drawings, artwork,among others. The current paper describes the implementation of this methodology for evaluating a sitevisit to a

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Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Anabel Mederos; antonio delgado

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computing pathways, particularly in the CC space and for a diverse student population.Key objectives for the project have included developing and implementing a 9 creditinterdisciplinary AI certificate at the CC level, creating initial entry points to AI (e.g. bootcamps,workshops), and coordinating mentoring and other support activities to build engagement. Grantstaff are also making significant progress related to the AS and BS degrees, as one of theobjectives of the grant is to secure and provide a basis to establish the AS and BS.As part of this National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the institution is working on thefollowing areas: 1. Provide industry-based professional development for MDC faculty to develop and pilot AI courses, and

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Douglas Charles Williams, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; aimee barber

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fail to meet the different needs of teachers, families, and students. Additionally, teacherpreparation programs have a hard time producing people who see themselves as innovators withthe drive and skill to affect positive change in their careers and communities.As communities push for rich innovative experiences for K-12 students, some have begun to addmaker spaces, robotics clubs, and/or innovation labs. Even though more states have adopted theNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS) [1], far too many school districts deprioritizeengineering design experiences in classrooms.The ChangeMaker K-12 project was developed to create materials for use in teacher educationprograms that (1) support elementary education undergraduate teacher candidates

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Raul Mishael Sedas, University of California, Irvine; Mizuko Ito

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Development: A Case Study of Ego-Centric Network Analysis of RelationshipsIntroduction Unfortunately, it is not unexpected that young individuals who belong tounderrepresented and marginalized communities have limited access to a diverse network ofresources that support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education,especially in areas like coding, innovative engineering, and project-based activities that areemerging. Studies on informal education outside of schools [1]–[3] have acknowledged thatthese learning environments can foster involvement in STEM, and their continuous programsacross various settings, such as home, libraries, youth clubs, and museums, can be essential ininitiating and

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Veronica M. Catete, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Isabella Gransbury; Marnie Hill; Devin Jean; Brian Broll; Akos Ledeczi, Vanderbilt University; Tiffany Michelle Barnes; Shuchi Grover

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students as they try out computing courses in theirhigh school pathways. Our aim is to increase the interest and career awareness of CS for highschool girls so they may have an equitable footing to choose CS as a potential major or career.IntroductionAfter previously piloting three innovative computer science modules developed specifically forhigh school audiences, we drew from our prior findings to develop and implement the fourthmodule, Software Engineering (SE) [1] [2]. For our module design framework, we usedproject-based learning and expansive framing in order to situate software engineering in ameaningful context for the desired audience [3] [4] [5] .Module DescriptionThe SE module challenges students to address a local or community problem

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Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Carissa B. Schutzman, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Keren Mabisi; Apala Biswas, University of Cincinnati

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of Cincinnati ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Description, assessment, and outcomes of several interventions within a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT): graduate certificate, field trips, internships and international experiences.1. IntroductionThe University of Kentucky (UK) NRT envisions enhancing graduate education by integratingresearch and professional skill development within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive academy.To this end, this NRT is striving to generate an innovative model for STEM graduate studenttraining by identifying and implementing the most effective tools for the preparation of STEMprofessionals. The general structure of this NRT has

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Shawn Y. Stevens, WGBH Educational Foundation; Joshua Littenberg-Tobias, GBH; Ranida McKneally, GBH; Ethan Cayko

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engineers and other STEM professionals.However, despite the increasing need, there has been declining interest in pursuingSTEM-related careers [1]. Given the rapid growth of available engineering jobs and the shortageof talent or motivation to fill these roles [2], it is imperative to develop new approaches forincreasing the interest of a broader range of students to fill these roles.One way to enhance participation in engineering is to expand the participation of historicallyunderrepresented populations (e.g., women, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous groups). Anothergroup that is often neglected is rural students. Although over six million students are enrolled inschools serving rural communities, these students are a relatively unexplored group in

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Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald R. Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology

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and turbulence on biological systems. His contributions have been in three arenas: 1) illuminating the fluid mechanics processes related to sensory biology and biomechanics; 2) developing advanced experimental techniques and facilities; and 3) translating research results into bio-inspired design. In recognition of these contributions, Dr. Webster is a Sustaining Fellow of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) and has won numerous awards including the Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award, Class of 1934 Outstanding Innovative Use of Education Technology Award, the Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award, and the British Petroleum Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

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Donald P. Visco Jr., The University of Akron; Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Douglas Bohl, Clarkson University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, American Society for Engineering Education

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children. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Developing a National Framework for Recognition of Engineering and Engineering Technology Faculty Instructional ExcellenceBackgroundMore than 100 years ago, a former president of the precursor to ASEE (SPEE) made thefollowing call “The time is ripe for [teachers] to prepare themselves expressly to teach inengineering colleges.” [1] While progress has been made over the last century, such progress isbest characterized as localized and minimal, especially in the US.Outside of the US, frameworks exist to recognize faculty professional development in teaching.For example, such systems exist in the UK [2], Scandinavia [3], and Australia [4

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Sabrina Lynette Strong-Nasabal, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lara Hebert, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Luisa-Maria Rosu

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the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A former m ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work in progress: Developing and creating affective knowledge spacesfor teachers as advocates for social justice and equity in informal STEM (poster)AbstractBroadening the talent pool in STEM fields starts with increasing social justice and equityfor racially minoritized undergraduates and women. While the demand for STEMworkers and high-earning wages provides an excellent opportunity for upwardsocioeconomic mobility, women and people of color remain significantlyunderrepresented in most STEM fields [1], [2].Centering middle

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Evelyn C. Brown, North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Zackary Tyler Hubbard

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additional communitycolleges and four more MEPs. While the development of a digital badge was not one of theproposed deliverables of the TRACKS-CN grant, working collaboratively, network membersdeveloped a micro-credential to help meet the goals of the ATE project.According to Hunt et al. [1] , micro-credentials offer a number of benefits, including: flexibility(can be earned at the learners pace), cost efficiency (lower cost and fewer barriers to participate),competency (learners develop and demonstrate competence in a skill or knowledge area), andcollaboration (micro-credentials allow content to be easily shared among educators). Whilemicro-credentials have become accepted in some fields, such as Information Technology [2] andin some sectors, such

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Nathan Lemke, Bethel University; Gabriel Michael Hjelle; Zachary Erickson

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learning (PjBL) is an excellent framework for undergraduate engineeringeducation, as it provides benefits to learners from different learning styles while buildingcommunication and critical thinking skills [1]. A recent study with high school students foundthat PjBL was especially beneficial to the lowest-performing students, enabling them to improvetheir mathematics test scores more than middle- and high-achieving students [2]. At the sametime, PjBL places additional burdens on instructors, lab spaces, and departmental budgets,particularly when a hardware component is involved. To aid in the deployment of PjBL at ouruniversity and others with similar interests, we are developing a series of optical tools andlaboratories that can be easily

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois, Chicago; Hasiya Najmin Isa; Emily Seriruk; Cody Wade Mischel

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Formation (PFE: RIEF) program under Award#2024960. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References[1] Patrick, Anita D., and A. N. Prybutok. "Predicting persistence in engineering through anengineering identity scale." International journal of engineering education 34, no. 2a (2018).[2] Marra, Rose M., and Barbara Bogue. "Women engineering students' self efficacy--alongitudinal multi-institution study." Women in Engineering ProActive Network (2006). Surveyavailable at http://aweonline.org/efficacy.html[3] Bilgin, Betul, James W. Pellegrino, and Vikas Berry. "Work-in-Progress: The Design of Up-to-Date

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Morgan M. Fong, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Liia Butler, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Abdussalam Alawini, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign

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evidence-based practices for collaborative learning rely on the assumption offace-to-face interactions or asynchronous online activities. In this paper we summarize themilestones, lessons learned, and preliminary research findings for the NSF IUSE project award#2121412 titled “Enhancing Equity and Access Via Digitally-mediated Collaborative LearningExperiences”. As part of this project, we have developed tools and pedagogies for synchronouscomputer-supported collaborative learning activities that can be used in online and in-personclasses. More specifically, we will describe 1) the computer-based tools that facilitate groupassignments and distribution of tasks; 2) how the tool has been adopted by several courses indifferent institutions and 3) how

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effectivelycapture teachers’ change in perception and evaluate the affective impact of the RET site. In thefuture, the tools may be improved and used in similar teacher professional development activities. 1. Introduction In 2019, University of Houston (UH) at Houston, Texas was awarded an NSF ResearchExperience for Teachers (RET) site grant titled “RET Site: High School Teacher Experience inEngineering Design and Manufacturing.” The goal of the project is to provide opportunities forhigh school STEM teachers to engage in innovative engineering design and manufacturingresearch and develop advanced high school STEM curriculum modules. This is a summer researchprogram in which teachers participate in university research for six weeks and also convert

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Robert Deters, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide; Brent Terwilliger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide; Emily Faulconer, University of Florida; Kelly A George, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide

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year) was modified to try to promote more audience participation.IntroductionUndergraduate research is a high impact practice where studies in traditional learningenvironments show gains in disciplinary knowledge and skills [1], [2], persistence [3], [4], STEMidentity and attitudes [5], [6], [7], transferable skills [8], [9], and career ambition [10]. Onlinestudents have a strong interest in participating in undergraduate research [11], [12], and onlinefaculty have shown to have comparable levels of interest in regards to mentoring undergraduateresearch as residential faculty [13]. To help address some of the unique challenges for onlinestudents to participate in undergraduate research, the authors developed the Research ScholarsProgram at

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Yiyi Wang; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal

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experiencespromote learning, technical communication, metacognitive ability, social-technical thinking, andother skills. However, little is known about how teamwork informs or is informed by students’engineering identities. Understanding the connection between teamwork and the engineeringidentity of diverse students, especially among underrepresented groups, enables instructors tocreate inclusive teaching and learning environments. Such learning environments improvestudent performance and promote interest and recognition, which are crucial to a student’sprofessional formation.Funded by the Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF) program of the NationalScience Foundation, our project aims to (1) depict teamwork experience through the behaviors

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Renata A. Revelo, The University of Illinois, Chicago; Angela Beatrice Warren Lichauco, University of Illinois, Chicago; Anastasiia Rozhkova; Diana Diaz

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community.IntroductionIn this paper, we provide an update for the years 2019-2023 to the implementation of the EarlyResearch Scholars Program (ERSP), developed at the University of California San Diego, to ourinstitution, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). The program, funded by the NationalScience Foundation Improving Undergraduate STEM Education program, was designed to supportretention of students from marginalized backgrounds in the field of computing especially duringthe second year of their major [1].Currently, the project at UIC is in its fourth grant year, having served four cohorts of students since2019. The program has served majority women or non-binary students and continues to strive forrepresentation of minoritized students in the fields

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Chris S. Hulleman, University of Virginia; Delaram A Totonchi, University of Virginia; Joshua Davis, University of Virginia; Michelle Francis, University of Virginia; Emma Huelskoetter; Yoi Tibbetts, University of Virginia

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,Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, School of Education andHuman Development, University of Virginia: da3tm@virginia.eduSuggested citation:Hulleman, C. S., Totonchi, D. A., Davis, J., Francis, M., Huelskoetter, E., Smith,A., & Tibbetts, Y. (2023, June 23-25). Educational Contexts that Support StudentMotivation Lead to Better Academic Outcomes in STEM: The Role of MathematicsInstructors in Student Motivation [Paper presentation]. ASEE 2023: Baltimore,MD, United States.IntroductionInstructors play a critical role in creating educational contexts that can support or thwart studentmotivation and success [1]-[3]. This impact can be explained by the cue hypothesis [4]-[5],which posits that students will look to situational cues in

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Avinash Danda; Bruce L Tai; Vinayak Krishnamurthy; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University

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to tackle this grand challenge, especially inconjunction with the Engineering World Health: Projects That Matter challenge on enablinglow-cost medical testing devices for the developing world, a multi-disciplinary and multi-levelteam approach that leverages the future generation of engineers is needed – this paper, inaddition to detailing the project, investigates the effectiveness of such vertically-integrated teamsin tackling essential aspects of this grand challenge.This specific project utilizes a haptic device for VR-based surgical simulations in bone cuttingoperations such as drilling, sawing, and burring, as shown in Figure 1. Haptics refers to the feelof touch. Currently resident surgeons are trained on artificial models, cadavers

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Brad Cicciarelli, Louisiana Tech University; Timothy Reeves, Louisiana Tech University; Catherine Hendricks Belk, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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significant.ResultsThe written surveys we use have been revised and improved over time since the first offerings ofthe camp. The current versions involving the use of published subscales have been used since2019. The full survey instrument is shown elsewhere [17], with chemical engineering self-efficacy rated on a 6-point Likert scale [1 = completely uncertain, 6 = completely certain] andcoping self-efficacy, social and academic integration, and intent to persist all rated on a 7-pointLikert scale [1 = strongly disagree/not at all, 7 = strongly agree/very true]. The pandemic hasimpaired data collection, so the cohorts for which we have complete survey data (i.e., Pre-Camp,Pre-Soph, and Post-Soph for campers and Pre-Soph and Post-Soph for non-campers) from

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Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Allan Moss, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Rasim Guldiken, University of South Florida

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influence that aninteractive flipped classroom structure can have on students’ perceptions of their “surroundings.”1. IntroductionIn the realm of ecology, an ecosystem consists of a community of interacting organisms and theirphysical environment. Upon reflection, our flipped Fluid Mechanics classroom during the fall2021 at a large southeastern university was analogous to an ecological ecosystem. Our classroomwas characterized by students interacting with one another as well as the instructor during the in-class problem solving as part of the flipped classroom. All were located within the surroundingsof a face-to-face physical classroom during this post-COVID semester. This preliminary paperdescribes how in our classroom ecosystem, students

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Tony Hills, Northwest State Community College

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IntelligenceIndex for 2022 states that manufacturing made up most of the cybersecurity attacks they wereasked to remediate in 2021 [1].One way to mitigate against cybersecurity risk is to make sure that OT technicians are aware ofneed for cybersecurity, and that information technology (IT) technicians know about the specialneeds and requirements present in manufacturing environments. This approach has beensuccessfully implemented in an introductory course at Boise State University [2].The convergence of IT and OT technology is known as Industry 4.0. The need for moreawareness regarding Industry 4.0 has been the focus of multiple studies conducted over the lastseveral years [3] [4] [5].An economical, safe, and efficient way of training students both in

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Karl D. Schubert, FIET, University of Arkansas; Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Leslie Bartsch Massey, University of Arkansas; Jennie S Popp, Ph.D., University of Arkansa; Divya Muralidhara, University of Arkansas; Thomas Carter III, University of Arkansas

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are provided the academic opportunity to develop aninnovation skillset while in their undergraduate degree program. With S-STEM grant funding fromthe NSF Division of Undergraduate Education (EHR/DUE), researchers at the University ofArkansas are creating academic content and extracurricular activities to help STEM studentsunderstand innovation and develop an innovation skillset and mindset. In the completed first yearof the grant, the team has developed a 2-week intersession innovation bridge program for incomingfirst-year students as well as a two-semester first-year innovation course sequence.Students were selected using a written application consisting of their university scholarshipapplication with the addition of two essay questions: 1

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Janna Jobel, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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opportunities for graduate school. As a result of these findings,we increased our outreach opportunities to allow students to discuss and explore the benefitsof graduate school to build the interest and self-efficacy of our target population. Further, weasked faculty members that work with the students to reach out to students individually andencourage them to apply. Using this approach, after identifying 79 eligible students, 38applications were received, 84% from our list of eligible students, and 63% from populationsunderrepresented in engineering.Problem One of NSF’s strategic objectives is fostering the growth of a more capable and diverseresearch workforce [1]. According to the recent National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,and Medicine

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Teresa Cardador; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Grisel Lopez-Alvarez, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign; Isabel Miller, University of Michigan; Hannah Chiou; Andrea J. Kunze, Delta State University; Sohee Kim, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign

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career path/role choice. We use twocomplementary theoretical lenses to inform our investigation – intra-occupational sexsegregation (IOGS) and social cognitive career theory (SCCT).Intra-occupational Gender Segregation in Engineering While scholars have long noted that engineering is a gender segregated profession,researchers are also paying more attention to patterns of gender segregation within theengineering profession—whereby women and men pursue different career paths and roles withinthe profession—and to acknowledge that they may have important negative consequences forwomen’s professional retention in engineering [1, 2]. However, there is still a relative paucity ofresearch examining how and why these patterns of intra-occupational