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Advancing Diversity in Engineering Education: Insights and Perspectives from Underrepresented Communities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Makayla Headley, Clemson University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

there islittle attention being given at the level recommended in 1986. Considered along with the resultsof this study, below are the key areas that should be prioritized within future work related toDDEPs: 1. Exploration of students’ experiences at HBCUs before and after attending PWIs 2. Increased understanding of students’ decision-making linked to the DDEP (to enroll versus staying at HBCU for an alternative 4-year degree) 3. Increased research using quantitative data related to DDEPs.The findings highlighted in the themes above emphasize the importance of further studying theexperiences of Black students who participate in DDEPs housed at HBCUs given the uniquecomponents of their journey that are not covered by studying

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Neha Kardam, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, an estimated 40% of women who earn engineering degrees either quit early in theircareers or never enter the engineering profession altogether [5]. Among underrepresentedminorities (URMs), leaks in the pipeline are equally dismal. In STEM, an estimated 37% ofLatinx and 40% of Black students switch majors as undergraduates, compared with 29% of whitestudents. Latinx and Black STEM students also drop out of college altogether far more often thanwhite STEM students; while only 13% of white students majoring in STEM disciplines drop out,20% and 26% of Latinx and Black students do so respectively [6].At the time in their career trajectory when women and URMs are enrolled in engineeringprograms in college, faculty and other instructors have a

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #42078Leveraging Familia: Equipando Padres Program Pilot for Hispanic Parentsand Caregivers of First-Generation-to-College Engineering StudentsDr. Dayna Lee Mart´ınez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. Dayna is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where she leads a team of professionals who specialize in data-driven design and implementation of programs and services to empower pre-college students, parents, graduate students, and faculty members in STEM fields, with a particular focus on advancing Hispanic representation and success. With

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Tariq Sweidan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Mayhan, University of Arkansas; Pratik Ghimire, University of Arkansas; Suman Kumar Mitra, University of Arkansas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

experiments for testing these parameters and cast and cured concrete cylinders to testthe compressive strength of hardened concrete at the end of 1, 7 and 28 days, and the resultswere presented using tables and bar charts that compared the properties of fresh and hardenedconcrete in the five tests. The mini-project enabled student groups to learn about the experimental design process,explore different types of pozzolans, apply the knowledge gained from lectures and previous labsto conduct the experiments, use the collected data to develop visual representations, makeinformed decisions based on engineering judgment and develop a good team spirit. A survey wasconducted to gather information on the effect of the mini-project on different factors

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2024 ASEE North East Section

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Sunil Dehipawala, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Kelvin Kai Yao; Philip Park, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung

activate the “To remember” disposition outcome in the engineering literacyrecommendation of Reference 13, and to align with the videos of Engineerguy by Bill Hammackof Reference 10. The inclusion of “interaction with students” and the reading and application ofEducation Science materials in a programming skill-learning project would further enhanceaffection deliverables to enforce engineering literacy, summarized in Reference 13. In ouropinion, programming skills are useful in the third and fourth years in any engineering programs,and that the undergraduate research activities in the third and fourth years are more productiveand realistic regarding employments, graduate school decisions, and career plans. In otherwords, since time is finite, the

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kaycie Lane; Logan Perry

need coachingand experience to understand the project and community-specific characteristics of each design, © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceleading to miscommunication and the potential for the design of inappropriate solutions for aclient in early years [1], [6], [7]. Professionals have observed that students are able to applyequations, use computer programs and correctly calculate values, but are unable to articulatedesign factors that influence a design and are influenced by a design [3], [8].Similarly, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), during an evaluation of studentoutcomes for ABET review, faculty members noted a

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Lubbe, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida; Justin Ortagus, University of Florida; Hope Allegra Allchin, University of Florida; Sofia Isabel Montiel, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez with a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She earned an NSF RIEF award recognizing her effort in transitioning from a meaningful ten-year teaching faculty career into engineering education research. Before her current role, she taught STEM courses at diverse institutions such as HSI, community college, and R1 public university.Justin Ortagus, University of Florida Justin C. Ortagus is an Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration & Policy and Director of the Institute of Higher Education. His research typically examines the impact of online education, community colleges, and state policies on the opportunities and outcomes of underserved college students. His recent

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Chris Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

greater flexibility during the 10-week commitment.Goals of the internship include offering early-career college students: • real-world, discipline-specific experience through hands-on engineering, • mentoring from faculty, graduate students, and/or industry experts, • a competitive salary and living stipend, and • a vision and incentive to persist, transfer, and complete a B.S. in engineering.With Department of Defense funding, community college students applied to participate in 10-week, research-intensive internships, either at the University of Colorado Boulder, the Universityof Colorado Denver, or with an industry partner. Students who applied for internships throughEngineering Momentum were provided the opportunity to engage in mock

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering; Jacob Koressel; Bryan Twarek

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

a high school graduation requirement should include, how that course should alignwith Advanced Placement (AP) and post-secondary CS instruction, and what pathways shouldexist for students after that introductory high school course.The portion of the project highlighted in this article contains an analysis of data collected fromfocus groups (n = 21), interviews (n = 10), and an in-person convening of participants fromK-12, post-secondary, industry, and administrative roles (n = 35). The data is centered ondetermining what CS content is essential for all high school students. Participants consideredknowledge, skills, and dispositions across a range of CS and CS-adjacent topics and, through avariety of activities, described what new content

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Track 1: Technical Session 4: S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case Study

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Grote, Weber State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

resonated most from all of our leader, staff, and partner interviews were quotes similar to this one regarding [Name Removed]Preliminary Findings: Personal AgencyS-STEM Project Teams Noted the Importance of PI Experience“And this is the thing that frustrates me, and maybe you can, and I believe they actually did change it for S-STEM,but S-STEM always required a faculty member, a teaching faculty member, to be the PI. And I argued against thata lot when I was up at NSF, because I told them, I said, the average teaching faculty member does not know howto run student programs. You can't do that.”S-STEM Partners Noted the Importance of PI Institutional Role“Yeah, sure. So I think what sets our STEM apart from others is that we have an associate dean

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Engineering Management Division (EMD) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

toexplore specific engineering, engineering technology, and computer science programs.Scheduled three days a week, twice daily, this initiative provides an up-close and comprehensiveglimpse into the university's offerings, facilitated by the dedicated admissions team and thetrailblazers guiding visitors through the campus.2.1.VIP Visit: When students enroll for these visits, the admissions office liaises with the CoE's SSC, ensuring a tailored experience for each participant. In collaboration with the respective academic departments, the SSC meticulously organizes the tour, ensuring an in-depth exploration of the program's facilities, an introduction to esteemed faculty members, and invaluable interactions with current students. This tour

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Leslie Bondaryk, The Concord Consortium; Jutshi Agarwal, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Carolyn S Giroux; Stephanie L. Harmon, PIMSER, Eastern Kentucky University; Enqiao (Annie) Fan, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jacqueline Handley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; A Lynn Stephens, The Concord Consortium

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Jutshi Agarwal is a Postdoctoral Associate with the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo. She was the first doctoral student to get a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from the University of Cincinnati. She also has a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve non-traditional problems in engineering education. She is currently also furthering work on the agency of engineering

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Cultural Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Creamer, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

Office connected the newest arrivals with a faculty advisor tostart a Kuwaiti Student Club. As graduate students from India gained in population, an IndianStudent Club was also formed, advised by a faculty member who is a native of India. As studentclubs host their own cultural events (see figure 10), not only do they feel heard and welcomed oncampus but they also share their culture with domestic and other international students,increasing cultural awareness and pride among students. Figure 10: Student Club ActivitiesCommunity Outreach: Any campus does a better job of successfully welcoming new groups ofstudents with some advance preparation, therefore, the CGE proactively created several tools toprepare both

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dorothy Decontee Gocol, Florida International University; Helen Urpi Wagner-Coello, Florida International University; Monica E. Cardella, Florida International University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

educationalinstitutions [1], [12]. For example, in Adams and colleagues’ workshops, storytelling providedemerging engineering educators with the access to a community of practice, knowledge, andopportunities to co-construct community and faculty practices [1]. Unfortunately, this resourceremains largely untapped. Although change initiatives emphasize the significance of engagingvarious stakeholders, most approaches to change are conducted for and then imposed uponstudents, rather than supporting co-creation and student-led leadership [13]. This WIP papertakes a proactive approach to amplify the role of students in telling their own stories as part ofthe research on an institutional change project that is focusing on elevating student voices. Assuch, we use

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Hiram Cover, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

the possibility of a disruption event. This study follows the LMS feature useby mechanical engineering instructors through five spring semesters and seeks to identify LMSfeature use trends.II. BackgroundCharacteristics of instructors who follow a more learner-centered instruction format typically: (1)prioritize student learning over covering material, (2) share decisions regarding attempts toimprove student learning, (3) foster a knowledge base and develop learning skills based on priorknowledge, (4) encourage students to take initiative in their learning, and (5) primarily utilizeassessment to promote learning rather than evaluating performance [5]. A 2016 study including30 engineering faculty members from freshman and sophomore level

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ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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Alexa Joelle Prince, Pennsylvania State University; Nelly Cecilia Perez, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Diversity

into the group while‬ ‭disregarding other aspects of student life. New members strive to copy this culture of dedication‬ ‭by observing the behaviors of senior members, thus repeating the cycle. Their study further finds‬ ‭that participation becomes difficult for married, parenting, commuting, or financially‬ ‭independent students due to their level of commitment.‬‭Diversity‬I‭ n a study by Walden et al. [20], the cultures of the Student Experiential Learning Engineering‬ ‭Competition Teams (SELECT) from a particular university are being examined. The study has‬ ‭found that these teams have an uneven distribution of representation, with a lower number of‬ ‭female or minority students. This uneven distribution does not accurately

Conference Session

Programming Education 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler James Stump, The Ohio State University; Abbey Darya Kashani Motlagh, The Ohio State University; Krista M Kecskemety, The Ohio State University

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

students’ personalvalues matter. Education+ Training, 56(5), 397-413.17. Turoski, S. A. (2020). Advancing student motivation and course interest through a utility value intervention in an engineering design context (Doctoral dissertation, Montana State University-Bozeman, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering).18. Bennett, D., Knight, E., Bawa, S., & Dockery, A. M. (2021). Understanding the career decision making of university students enrolled in STEM disciplines. Australian Journal of Career Development, 30(2), 95-105.

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jelena Trajkovic, California State University, Long Beach ; Lisa M Martin-Hansen, California State University, Long Beach; Anna Bargagliotti, Loyola Marymount University; Christine Alvarado, University of California, San Diego; Cassandra M Guarino, University of California, Riverside; Janel Ancayan, California State University, Long Beach; Joseph Alex Chorbajian, California State University, Long Beach; Kent Vi, California State University, Long Beach

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

record-high numbers of CS majors, and manyprograms need to limit admission to the CS major or courses [4]. University and CS departmentpolicies have an important role in the decision of who has access to CS and, consequently, whocan obtain the degree. Even though Camp at al. [4] report growth in the representation of womenand students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, the demographic of CS students ishighly skewed toward males versus females and has skewed racial/ethnic distributions [4, 5]. CShas particularly imbalanced gender and racial/ethnic distribution within student populations [6],resulting in imbalanced representation in the workforce. For example, Fry et al. [7] found thatHispanic and African American workers are quite

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Innovating Inclusivity: Rethinking Access and Empowerment in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Patricia Nicole Delgado, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

with a deep knowledge of this borderland area as a localinhabitant, a first-generation student, and a Mexican American mixed-race person. My educationin history, anthropology, and technology education along with my professional experiences inSTEM focused on K-12 and higher education informs my approach to supporting undergraduatestudents in STEM. I know how to connect with students and enjoy interacting with them in myrole as a graduate research assistant.Author3. I am a Hispanic engineer eager to provide mentoring and guidance to minorityundergraduate students, interest them in scientific careers, and encourage them to pursuegraduate studies. I have experience in advising student organizations, such as the Society ofHispanic Professional

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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Rui Li, New York University

personal development. TheVIP team also allows students to pick their interested topics to pursue and they are allowed tochange the topic of interest every semester. VIP is designed to be differentiated from studentclubs and research labs. VIPs have project deadlines as it is an undergraduate course, comparedwith the student clubs. However, there is no time limit to publish the work, compared with theresearch labs. This unique opportunity would allow students to fully explore their skill setsaccording to their own career pathways.The aim of this study is to explore the possibility of using VIP as a platform and develop alearning framework named “Parallel Tri-track” for students’ personal development. The ParallelTri-track allows the students to

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 12

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Splendido, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University; Jacqueline O'Connor, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

. Jacqueline O’Connor, Pennsylvania State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Developing research identity: Experiences and influences leading to undergraduate students’ growth as researchersAbstract The purpose of this research full paper is to examine the development of undergraduatestudents’ research identity during a summer undergraduate research experience. Identitydevelopment through socialization experiences is crucial for students to explore future careerpaths, especially in careers that require research-focused graduate degrees. However, literature islimited on how effective socialization occurs for research and future research-related careers. Thispaper follows

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

program. This studyhighlights the opportunities that can either eliminate or alleviate such hurdles. It aims to identifythe contributing factors and the barriers to achieving a more accessible and prosperous pathwayfor students as they transition from a 2-year degree to a 4-year program in EngineeringTechnology.Introduction:The process of obtaining a 2-year Engineering Technology education degree is usually viewed asan efficient way to enter the workforce quickly. However, graduates of these programs may facelimitations in terms of career opportunities. A literature review was conducted to understand thefactors that influence the decisions of engineering transfer students.The literature review emphasized the importance of supporting the transfer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmabeth Parrish Vaughn, Austin Peay State University; Lily Skau, Austin Peay State University; Bobette Dawn Bouton, Austin Peay State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, where her thesis topic was Nanoparticle Diffusion in Polymer Networks. Her research interests include polymer physics, nanoparticle diffusion, and engineering and physics education.Lily Skau, Austin Peay State University Lily Skau is an undergraduate student at Austin Peay State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics and a minor in Mathematics and Sociology. She plans to graduate with her degree and minors in May of 2026 and enter the industry as a Mechanical Engineer.Dr. Bobette Dawn Bouton, Austin Peay State University Dr. Bobette Bouton is an associate professor at Austin Peay State University. Her current area of research is socio-emotional development in the domain of empathy. She is a

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Track 1: Technical Session 6: stEm PEER Academy: the Power of Human Capital

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Elizabeth H. Blume, Northeastern University Engineering PLUS Alliance

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

their potential engineering pathways [n=5]. Examples include “broader impact” efforts with research faculty, a calculus- ready program for high school students, neurodiversity, artificial intelligence in K- 12 teaching, and agriculture/STEM summer programs for girls.2. Projects that impact undergraduate students (scholarships, Summer Bridge programs, transfer bridge programs, wrap-around supports, persistence to graduation) [n=10]3. Projects that impact graduate students (scholarships, path to doctorate) [n=1]The second cohort (2023) was introduced to the Academy during Summer 2023through 6 half-days of similar presentations, breakouts & discussion. They werecharged with developing an Action Plan first, and then ultimately a

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Tools for Planning and Evaluation of Design Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Hammond, University of Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Joseph B. Herzog, University of Indianapolis

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

a Member of Tau Beta Pi.Dr. Joseph B. Herzog, University of Indianapolis Joseph B. Herzog is an Associate professor in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis. He chose to come to the University of Indianapolis because he is passionate about teaching, is excited about the direction of the new R.B. Annis School of Engineering, is glad to return to his engineering roots, and is happy to be close to his extended family. Previously he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Arkansas. He is truly grateful for his time at the University of Arkansas, and enjoyed his department, students, and the campus. While in Fayetteville, he also served as a faculty

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

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Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; John Misasi PhD, Western Washington University

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Diversity

the forefront and expect facultyto be positive role models. When they experience a cultural climate that deviates from thisexpectation, it can lead to negative social/emotional experiences which may lead some toquestion their decision to pursue engineering as a career path. The students leading the workshowed a deep commitment to sharing the student voice however, they also experienced anemotional impact due to the uncertain and challenging nature of the work. Overall, they reportedthis as a rewarding yet challenging experience through which they learned about thecomplexities involved in navigating change and advocating for an inclusive culture. Thedepartment benefited from hearing the student perspective as has inspired them to develop

Conference Session

Breaking barriers, building futures: Narratives of equity and inclusion in STEM education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C Pollock, Engineer Inclusion; Hoda Ehsan, The Hill School ; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Lauren Thomas Quigley, IBM Research

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

research and teaching within university settings. However, the workforce needs of aglobalized economy and students empowered by their agency to venture outside the traditionalacademic sphere into industry, entrepreneurship, consulting, and pre-college leadership, forexample, have led to the emergence of varied and non-traditional career paths. These pathschallenge the conventional norms and expectations of what it means to be an engineeringeducator.Despite the gradual recognition and tokenized celebration of these diverse career paths, asignificant gap exists in understanding the experiences of those pursuing them. The narratives ofPh.D. graduates in Engineering Education who choose non-academic careers are oftenovershadowed by the predominant

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Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Zaccheus Sikazwe, University of the Incarnate Word; Stephanie Weiss-Lopez; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

) program he was the instructor of Coding Academy in which he was able to teach Python to high school students from various backgrounds.Stephanie Weiss-Lopez Stephanie Weiss-Lopez has overseen GEMS since 2020 as a Project Manager and Coordinator. Ms. Weiss-Lopez is a UIW alum with a degree in Meteorology, currently the AVS Laboratories Project Manager, and an MBA student at UIW. She has over 18 years of management and leadership experience and has been a member of the AVS labs since 2018. Ms. Weiss-Lopez has experience in personnel development, scientific research, and grant writing. During Ms. Weiss-Lopez’s leadership GEMS implemented and distributed over 450 free STEAM kits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Weiss

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Thais Alves, San Diego State University; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gloria Faraone; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

engage in those reflections needed to evaluate complex situations, which often involve socio-economic and political considerations. Case studies have been shown to be an effective way to do that, and an effective case study allows students to go beyond the simple facts of the case by looking at laws past and present, historical context, and current practice and lead them to make informed decisions [16]. This process not only enhances their analytical abilities but also encourages them to explore new dimensions of the engineering practice, facilitating that much needed shift to a more equitable and socio-centered engineering practice. This broader perspective encourages students to consider the

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Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajita Singh, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

identitiesshould be explored, as giving students a safe space to exist in a classroom may allow them astronger connection to the major. It is easier on Zoom, as was discussed, but methods that allowstudents to engage with the classroom content anonymously in person and online should be studiedin relation to creating a stronger engineering identity, as there may be a stronger benefit and astandard to ensure students feel safe being connected.Additional research should be done on finding a standard for making an accessible human-centeredengineering education approach. Underrepresented students take well to that teaching approachbut standardizing it for all forms of underrepresented students will be helpful for the generalinclusive classroom. Additionally