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Retention: Keeping the Women Students

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Paige Smith

. 8, 20, 21At the University of Maryland (UM), an innovative educational intervention is being introducedin summer 2002 to help overcome some of these barriers. Research Internships in Science andEngineering (RISE) serves women in the higher-educational pipeline: incoming first yearstudents, undergraduates and graduate students. This program has two tracks. For incoming firstyear students, there is a ten-day orientation to engineering, the sciences and the UM community.The goal is to jump-start the careers of female students by providing them with teamwork andtechnical skills training and networking opportunities with both female faculty and each other, aswell as exposure to research in STEM fields. For upper-level undergraduates, the

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew T. Rose

Session 3575 Balancing Your Life (Boat) in the Tenure Stream Andrew T. Rose University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractThis paper presents a narrative describing my experiences in choosing to leave a career inconsulting engineering to accept a tenure stream faculty position in Civil EngineeringTechnology, my adjustment to the demands of this position on my personal life, and my attemptsto balance my professional and personal activities. The decision to accept this position was arealization of one of my career goals. The decision involved not only me, however, but my wifeas

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Yury Alexandrovich Kuleshov, Purdue University, West Lafayette; John H. Lumkes

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

using fluid powercomponents was developed and tested as a tool to generate interest in STEM careers. Eighteenworkshops were held with a total number of 451 participants. Immediately after the workshop,participants were provided with a questionnaire that included both quantitative and qualitativequestions. Fourteen of the questions are quantitative, where a participant would characterize theirafter-workshop experience using a 1 to 7- Likert scale. According to the intrinsic motivationtheory it was hypothesized that participant perceptions should differ depending on their gender,race, and age. Inferential statistical analysis, ANOVA, was used to answer this research questionand test that hypothesis. In order to be able to conduct relevant ANOVA

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas; Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Nandika D'Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

University of North Texas (UNT) College of Engineering and a doctoral candidate in Higher Education at UNT. With a strong commitment to student success, his research centers on the retention of first-year engineering students. Abdal began his career as an academic advisor in the College of Engineering where he served for five years before advancing to his current role where he leads strategic recruitment and retention initiatives. Included is Engineering Your Future - a first-year support program that includes mentors and full-time staff to help students ease their transition into college. His work bridges student development theory with practical, campus-based interventions to foster belonging and persistence among

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Inspiring Future Engineers: Targeted Summer Programs for Diverse STEM Pathways

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M Hayder, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

occupations in the state (15.5%).In line with the nationwide trend, there is an identical statewide and local pressing demand tostimulate and sustain the interest in STEM careers for K-12 students, particularly for URM andfemale students, with many ‘dropping out’ of the STEM career trajectory starting in middlegrades. In the state of Georgia, there is a significant disparity between the number of computingdegrees and certificates awarded to students of color compared to White students and thatawarded to female students compared to their counterparts; only about one-third of such degreesare awarded to the students of color and around 40% to females [3]. According to the NationalGirls Collaborative Project (NGCP) [4], there exists a large gap in the K

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

in high-engagement competitions influences students' academic motivation,professional development, and personal growth. Specifically, the paper examines areas such asalignment with university coursework, development of teamwork and leadership skills, and theenhancement of career readiness.Understanding the educational and professional impact of such competitions is crucial for severalreasons. First, it provides valuable insights into how experiential learning methods likecompetitions complement traditional academic curricula. Second, it highlights the role ofcompetitions in equipping students with industry-relevant skills, such as project management,problem-solving, and technological proficiency. Finally, analyzing the outcomes of

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Alonso Vergara, Universidad Andres Bello; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

of interest to those studying careers directly related to physics but with littlepractical application in work environments.The present research aims to evaluate engineering students' perceptions of their physicseducation in an evening and online program, identifying their expectations, experiences, andchallenges. Key aspects such as career projections, the effectiveness of teaching methodologies,the balance between theory and practice, and the impact of previous training are explored. Thisapproach responds to the need to understand how these factors influence learning and how moreinclusive and effective pedagogical strategies can be designed.While existing studies have explored the role of physics in engineering education, limitedattention

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Preparing Engineering Students for Their Professional Practice

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

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

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Evaluation: Exploring High School Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen M Clapper Bergsman, Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering; Eric H. Chudler, University of Washington; Laura J Collins, Center for Research and Learning; Jill Lynn Weber, The Center for Research and Learning; Lise Johnson, The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

reporting. She also has taught at two major universities and has expertise in educational methods, curriculum, and instruction.Mrs. Jill Lynn Weber, The Center for Research and Learning Jill Weber is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Com- munication Studies and English. After graduation, Jill moved to the Seattle area to pursue a career with AT&T Wireless where she worked as a Project Manager in Information Technology as well as in the Mar- keting group, and was a corporate trainer for new hires. During her time at AT&T, Jill was in charge of managing large cross-company project teams and several large technology projects. In 2005, Jill expanded her skills as a

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Natalie Mladenov, San Diego State University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

international academicexperience with undergraduate research has become common practice to enhance undergraduateengineering education (Hunter et al., 2006; Laursen et al., 2010).Many studies document the effectiveness of engineering education and research programs forimproving students’ self-efficacy (Adedokun, Bessenbacher, Parker, Kirkham, & Burgess, 2013;Marra, Rodgers, Shen, & Bogue, 2009), research confidence (Casad, Chang, & Pribbenow,2016), team work and leadership skills (Carter, Ro, Alcott, & Lattuca, 2016; Marin-Garcia &Lloret, 2008), and intentions to pursue higher education and careers in engineering (Soldner,Rowan-Kenyon, Inkelas, Garvey, & Robbins, 2012). However, most research on theeffectiveness of undergraduate

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Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Veronica Burrows, Arizona State University; Judy Sutor, Arizona State University; Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

female participation in scienceand engineering education and careers. The research literature shows that some of the mostimportant STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) participation barriers along theeducational pathway from K-12 to undergraduate engineering include: "chilly climate" in scienceclassrooms; lack of tinkering self efficacy; lack of technical self efficacy; lack of societalrelevance of STEM careers; and lack of female and minority STEM role models. This workpresents the results of a research-based workshop on issues that inhibit females from enrolling incollege curricula that lead to STEM degrees and careers. The workshop was presented to 48 highschool math and science teachers (80% female and 20% male) from four school

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T Solomon, Tuskegee University; Hang Song, Auburn University; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Karen McNeal, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

handling large volumes of data but also about translating these data into actionable knowledge that can drive environmental change. Throughout his career, Hang has consistently demonstrated a commitment to leveraging technology for environmental research. His innovative approaches to data handling and interpretation have made significant contributions to the understanding of environmental behaviors and interventions. As a forward-thinking researcher, Hang continues to explore the intersection of technology, data science, and environmental studies, aiming to contribute further to this dynamic and increasingly crucial field.Dr. Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn UniversityKaren McNeal, Auburn University Dr. McNeal conducts

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jones, Louisiana State University; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Roger Seals, Louisiana State University; Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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Minorities in Engineering

well academically, and they had a cumulative GPA  of 3.383. With respect to programs, the students have evaluated the seminars positively. The2008 freshman cohort reported that they were actively participating in many of the careerservices (Career Services Center - 88%) and academic assistance programs (Center for AcademicSuccess - 77%) that would impact their academic success, professional development and overallbalance of life.IntroductionFulfilling the need for college graduates in science, engineering and technology has beenidentified as a critical element in maintaining the United States’ progress and leadership in acompetive, technology driven world economy1. Unfortunately, overall enrollment in engineeringdegree programs has declined

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Computers in Education Division (COED) Track 2.B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Fadhla Binti Junus, Purdue Engineering Education

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

. Even with the support of an instructional team, this process can be time-consuming and increase workload. We employed Charlie, a neural network-enabled grader, toprovide feedback on students’ writing assignments. Students only need to submit one draft,the minimum requirement for the assignment, although multiple submissions are allowed toreceive feedback from Charlie. The results indicate that Charlie’s feedback is generallyeffective, but improvements are needed in accuracy and recognizing revisions. The findingsalso reveal that students integrated feedback well, particularly in refining their career goalsand action plan sections. This study suggests that the design of learning activities could berefined to encourage students to be more

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 11: Summer Camps and more!

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Saadeddine Shehab, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

report results from pre/post surveys to understand the impact of our camp on students’awareness of what engineers do in engineering careers and their interest in engineering as acareer as well as their awareness of the role of HCD in engineering. Findings indicated thatstudents’ awareness of what engineers do, their interest in engineering, and their awareness ofthe role of HCD in engineering all improved. This can lead students to make a more informeddecision regarding engineering as a potential career path. Future work will more deeply explorethe camp’s outcomes, especially regarding students’ development of the collaborative (i.e.,teamwork) mindset.IntroductionWithin the realm of STEM-related topics, human-centered design (HCD) is relatively

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Sorge, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Grant Fore, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal

Paper ID #38377Nanotechnology Experiences for Teachers and Students,Student Experiences and OutcomesBrandon Sorge (Associate Professor of STEM Education Research)Grant Fore (Research Associate)Mangilal Agarwal © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Introduction/Background Learners with advanced problem-solving skills are required to meet the demands for a rapidly changing market[1-4]. The ubiquity of nanotechnology reinforces a need that requires high school students to be knowledgeable onSTEM opportunities and career pathways [5-6

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Session 4 - Track 1: External review letters for promotion and tenure decisions at research-intensive institutions: An analysis of the content of template letters for bias and recommendations for inclusive language

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2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University; Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Carla Koretsky, Western ichigan University; Malia Cockrell, ADVANCE Midwest Partnership - Joining Forces

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #36421External review letters for promotion and tenure decisions atresearch-intensive institutions: An analysis of the content of templateletters for bias and recommendations for inclusive languageProf. Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University Cinzia Cervato is the lead PI of the NSF-funded ADVANCE Midwest Partnership project and Morrill Professor of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences. She has served as a faculty fellow for early career and term faculty in the Office of the Provost and faculty fellow for strategic planning in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She earned a doctor of geology degree from the

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luiz A. DaSilva, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Liza Wilson Durant, George Mason University; Jordan Mason; Sarah Hayes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

activities. In this paper, we describe the structure of these programs and associatedmetrics. Early results indicate very high interest by students and employers, high retention ratesin cybersecurity careers, and gains in participation by underrepresented groups. 1. IntroductionThe cybersecurity workforce gap is large, with an estimated 1.1 million employed workers and770 thousand job openings across the country. From the employers’ perspective, the curriculumin some cybersecurity degrees should be more closely aligned with requirements of the jobmarket, enabling new employees to be productive from day one. Meanwhile, new graduatessometimes express frustration with the expectations of job descriptions for entry-level positions,which often include

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Karoline Jarr; Bhavana Kotla, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs; Jason Ostanek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Jose Garcia; Walter Leon-Salas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Sunghwan Lee, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

, faculty, and universities (Bauer & Bennett,2003; Cox & Andriot, 2009; Lopatto, 2007; Seymour, Hunter, Laursen, & DeAntoni, 2004). Dueto the benefits of undergraduate research, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has fundedResearch Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in science, engineering, or mathematicsprograms, allowing students to participate in research programs at Universities across the UnitedStates during the summer (NSF, 2019a, 2019b). One of the main benefits of REU programs isthe impact on students' decision to pursue a graduate degree and pursue a career in academia orscientific research. Additionally, REU programs have benefits related to retention, researchskills, teamwork, and oral and written communication skills

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2005 GSW

Authors

Wendy Otoupal; Pete Hylton

many college students considering an engineering ortechnology career, is their difficulty in mathematics. Unfortunately, too many students,by the time they reach middle school, have decided that the math they see in theclassroom does not teach them anything useful for the real world. The approachdiscussed by the authors utilizes common every-day examples that are designed tocapture the students’ interest and encourage them to develop and apply the math skillsnecessary to analyze the engineering aspects of the real world examples. This not onlykeeps their interest in technology careers alive, but it helps them develop the math skillsthey will need for success. IntroductionTeaching Mathematics in an urban

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Raymond Floyd

organizations are not the only organizations that may have some sort of Code ofEthics. Business entities may also have some form of a Code of Ethics, or some morecomprehensive Business Conduct Guidelines. From my career with IBM, I am aware of theirBusiness Conduct Guidelines. It is a comprehensive set of guidelines ranging on subject matterfrom personal conduct, business obligations, and other subjects that could impact IBM’s abilityto compete. It also addresses the consequences of violating the guidelines. For example; “IfIBM management finds that your conduct on or off the job adversely affects your performance,that of other employees, or IBM’s legitimate business interests, you will be subject todisciplinary measures, including dismissal.” [13

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Faculty Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.; Richard Felder, North Carolina State University; Sarah Rajala, North Carolina State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, reviews assessment data for eachelement, and offers recommendations to engineering schools wishing to establish their ownprograms for new and future faculty members.I. IntroductionThe default preparation for a faculty career is none at all. Graduate students may get sometraining on tutoring, grading papers, the importance of laboratory safety, and the undesirability ofsexual harassment, and new faculty members may hear about their benefit options, theimportance of laboratory safety, and the undesirability of sexual harassment, but that’s about itfor academic career preparation at most universities. This is an unhealthy state of affairs. Being a college professor requires doing a numberof things that graduate school does not teach you to do

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K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University; LaChelle Monique Waller, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

children’s motivation, interest, and awareness inSTEM.IntroductionWith the need to prepare students for the 21st century workforce a university with a very diversestudent population strives to address one of the critically important issues facing society:increasing the number of underrepresented students pursuing and completing degrees in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Evidence within the Department ofLabor reflects that fifteen of the twenty fastest growing jobs projected for 2014 requiresignificant preparation in mathematics and science with the numbers of STEM professionsexpected to grow at a faster rate than those non-STEM professions[1]. Although careers in STEMprovide paths out of poverty, make significant

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12534Building a STEM Pathway with Engineering by Design andMs. Laura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Upon graduation from the University of Maryland at College Park with her masters in geotechnical en- gineering, Laura went to work for Baltimore Gas and Electric where during her career there she was responsible for substation and transmission line construction projects, relocation and installation of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for the Light Rail, and for improving service reliability. After obtaining her MBA, Laura became the Director of Corporate Purchasing and was a

Conference Session

Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Ben Perry Dillard III; Hope Epps Rivers, SC Technical College System

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Two Year College Division

College and as a Career and Technology Education teacher. Kris earned a B.S. in Management from Clemson University, a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Business Education from the University of South Carolina, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology and online learning from the University of Florida. Her research interests include implementation of digital learning solutions in technical and vocational education, development of career pathways utilizing stackable certificates, educator professional develop- ment in communities of practice, and analysis of economic development and industry factors impacting education and workforce development. She is a

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Roe, Polk State College; Terry Bartelt

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

from the University of South Florida, where he de- veloped an alternative feedmill process for citrus processing. In his professional career, he has worked in 3 areas of vital importance to Florida – Manufacturing, Citrus, and Education. He has served as keynote speaker and technical lecturer at regional, national, and international conferences in economic and work- force development, education, and engineering.Mr. Terry Bartelt Page 26.408.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency

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Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Renee M. Desing, The Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Student

topic.As an inherently convergent mixed methods design, Q methodology explains the quantitativeresults of a factor analysis using the qualitative findings from interviews. While Q methodologyhas had limited use in engineering education research to-date, it has a larger presence ineducation and educational psychology research more broadly.This paper details the history of Q methodology, when it is appropriate to use it as a researchdesign within engineering education research, the components of the methodology, how toexecute a Q methodology study, and how to analyze and interpret the results. A detailed examplefrom a dissertation is provided for how Q methodology is currently being used to study theexperiences of early career women engineers when

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Major Choice

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian J. Smith, University of Notre Dame; Elizabeth Kerr, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

Risk Reduction Branch for the Galveston District of the Army Corps of Engineers. Prior to that, she served as an Associate Teaching Professor and was the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences (CEEES) at the University of Notre Dame for 11 years. Dr. Kerr was the recipient of the Cathy F. Pieronek Women in Engineer Impact Award in 2020, and in 2018, Dr. Kerr was the recipient of the Dockweiler Advising Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising which is awarded to faculty who demonstrate a sustained commitment to undergraduates through outstanding mentoring, academic advising, or career counseling. Her research interests include

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shweta Chopra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3578: FINDING WHAT WOMEN WANT: DEVELOPING STRATE-GIES TO INCREASE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF WOMENMs. Shweta Chopra, Purdue University, West Lafayette Shweta Chopra is a second-year doctoral student in the Technology, Leadership, and Innovation program at Purdue University. Her research interests include technology and education, global supply chain man- agement, and lean manufacturing principles. A recipient of the 2011-2012 Bilsland Strategic Initiatives Fellowship, she is investigating ways to increase female participation in STEM education and careers. As a graduate instructor for the introductory course in lean manufacturing (IT-214), she has received Com- mittee for the Education of Teaching

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Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry O'Connor; Dan Dimitriu

Session 2004-676 FORGING STRONGER TIES BETWEEN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITIES Dan G. Dimitriu, Jerry O’Connor Physics, Engineering, and Architecture Department, San Antonio College This paper is based on a work in progress funded by the National Science Foundation,initiated to address common problems faced by Engineering Programs in Community Colleges. In order for the U.S. to remain competitive in a global, technology-based economy, there is apressing need for more students to prepare for careers in engineering and technology. It iswidely known that engineers are essential to both the private and public sectors, and