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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe; Jessica R. Deters, University of Nebraska Lincoln

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

studies.Data CollectionAn entry semi-structured interview protocol was developed for this study and probed at issuessurrounding student's interest in research, expectations from research, experiences gatheredduring the research, and intended career path upon graduation. The students were specificallyasked what they hoped to gain from participating in the research projects that they were engagedin. Interview questions that are relevant to the analysis done in this paper are included in Table 1.The 30-minute interviews were conducted via Zoom or in-person, depending on the choice ofparticipants, within the first 4-weeks of the students’ research experience. Interview data wererecorded with the permission of the participants and transcribed via a

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anika Coolbaugh Pirkey, West Virginia University; Daniel Augusto Kestering; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

to study) 29% 15% Organizational skills (keeping track of homework, complaints 17% 15% about using ecampus, all different programs they need to use, finding what they need to complete work) Juggling other responsibilities (job, sports, team, fraternities, 10% 23% etc.) Extenuating family circumstances 0 3%Example excerpts from each topic analyzed in the reflective essays are provided below:TIME MANAGEMENT: “I have honestly struggled with time management throughout mywhole school career. It’s just hard to find time to hang out with my newly made friends andcomplete all my school work with time to spare

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah D Budinoff, The University of Arizona; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jannatul Bushra; Ann Shivers-McNair

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education: Latinas in Engineering. Lexington Books, 2013.[4] S. L. Rodriguez, E. E. Doran, M. Sissel, and N. Estes, “Becoming La Ingeniera: Examining the Engineering Identity Development of Undergraduate Latina Students,” J. Lat. Educ., Aug. 2019, doi: 10.1080/15348431.2019.1648269.[5] K. L. Tonso, “Student Engineers and Engineer Identity: Campus Engineer Identities as Figured World,” Cult. Stud. Sci. Educ., vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 273–307, Sep. 2006, doi: 10.1007/s11422-005-9009-2.[6] D. Verdín and A. Godwin, “Physics Identity Promotes Alternative Careers for First-Generation College Students in Engineering,” presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2017. Accessed: Oct. 04, 2021. [Online]. Available

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Technical Session 2 - Paper 3: Increasing Academic Success for Underrepresented Minority PhD Graduate STEM Students Through Self-Advocacy Education

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Carmen M Lilley, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Gregory V Larnell, University of Illinois at Chicago

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #35634Increasing Academic Success for Underrepresented Minority PhD GraduateSTEM Students Through Self-Advocacy EducationProf. Carmen M Lilley, The University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Lilley’s research interests in engineering education focus on professional development of engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, she is interested in the nuances of how the intersection of race/ethnicity with gender affects professional development in the area of leadership and the long term career trajectory of an individual. Her other research interests are focused on syntheses of low

Conference Session

COVID-19, Next Generation of STEM Professionals, and Racialized Organizations

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

negativeconsequences, such as being accused of bias or jeopardizing their careers [3]. Another relevant article by Cokley et al. emphasized the importance of addressing theintersectional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice on the mental health of BlackAmericans and the need for culturally responsive interventions that address this population'sunique experiences and needs [4]. Thirdly, Tai et al. provide an update on the disproportionate consequence of COVID-19 onethnical and racial minority groups in the United States. They discuss the underlying factorscontributing to these disparities, including systemic racism, social determinants of health, andunequal access to healthcare [5]. Lastly, to contextualize these

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division (EMD) Tech Session 1: Program-level innovations in design, delivery, and assessment

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John T. Tester, Tennessee Technological University; Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management Division (EMD)

was to provide an early-career, technology-oriented degree to professionals that addressleadership, management, and technical knowledge. Once completed, the degree will expand thegraduates’ career opportunities and add value to their organizations. [1], [2]Literature ReviewThe origin of the MSEM program differs from many other online master’s programs inengineering management, in that other online programs were often designed around existingengineering management or industrial engineering courses in corresponding degree-grantingdepartments. [3], [4], [5] This originating agency concept is common, though for EngineeringManagement programs, the courses may be interdepartmental or cross-disciplinary. [6], [7]However, Tennessee Tech University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 1: Programs & Curricula

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nazli Aslican Yilmaz Wodzinski P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pavan Karra, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

obstacle to student success. This could be useful in preparingremedial material for non-native speakers. Since mastering engineering terminology is critical tostudents’ success in their careers, more care should be taken to strength the first three levels ofBloom’s taxonomy [7], before approaching problems involving analysis or design. Such materialcan bridge the opportunity gaps between non-native speakers of English and the rest. This will becrucial in the university’s mission to reduce opportunity gaps between different studentdemographics while producing career-ready graduates who master terminology in theirrespective fields.References:[1]. H. Friman, Y. Sitbon, I. Banner, Y. Einav, Y, Environmental Engineering EducationOversome the Language

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly Parkinson, Utah State University; Fawn Groves, Utah State University; Emma Mecham; Amy Wilson-Lopez, National Science Foundation; Ivonne Santiago, University of Texas at El Paso; Jennifer Ramos-Chavez

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Diversity

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

for academic careers; the Department of Education’s (DoE) STEMGROW Program to encourage students Latino(a) students and students with disabilities to pursue STEM careers; ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Paper ID #38753 and DoE’s Program YES SHE CAN that provides support and mentoring to female pre-college students. She is also a member of two advisory committees to the UTEP’s President: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and of the Women’s Advisory Council, in which she served five years as Chair. She is also Co-PI in the NSF Engineering Research Center for Advancing

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Diane Ward, Educator

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Diversity

Engineering Outreach: Project-Based Learning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsAbstract: Parents have sought out engineering preparatory programming for their children whohave expressed an interest in the field as a college major and as a career. The supplementaleducational industry which has arose to train the hard and soft skills required to prepare studentscontinues to grow and transform the way elementary and middle school engineering education isshared. The cost of these supplemental programs is a future investment in that they provide anentry to engineering concepts, exploration of first principles, and project based learning. Newadditions to this market such as Ad Astra/Astra Nova and Synthesis have sought to

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Technical Session M5A

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Sean P Brophy, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); John H Cole, Purdue University; Srinivas Mohan Dustker, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); William C. Oakes, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity, Full Papers

students take the traditional path consisting of two 2-credit introductory engineeringcourses. The first course, ENGR 131, focuses on design, teaming and career exploration usingExcel as a computer tool to model systems and analyze data. The second course, ENGR 132,introduces students to MATLAB and more formal constructs associated with computation.Two other pathways are offered to students to meet the first-year engineering requirements. Onepathway combines the traditional introductory courses into one 4-credit course, ENGR 130. Thispathway is ideal for students who have some or most of the first-year requirements met throughAP credit.The other pathway leverages Learning Communities(LC), where students participate onvertically integrated project

Conference Session

Technical Session M1

Collection

2022 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Jennifer I Clark, Montana State University - Bozeman; Bryce E. Hughes, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Diversity, Works In Progress

solution for increasing nextgeneration experts (NGE) in engineering and computing careers [1]–[4]. Montana StateUniversity’s (MSU) open access mission is to educate the sons and daughters of its state’scitizens. In accordance with this mission, the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering(NACOE) has preserved their practice of a single application and acceptance process forprograms in the college. Upon acceptance to MSU a student may declare any program in theNACOE regardless of their academic readiness. Both MSU and the NACOE recognize manycommunities in Montana have limited access to advanced coursework (e.g.: calculus, physics,computer science, etc.) anticipated for first year engineering or computing students. Open accessinvites first year

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Session 4 - Track 4: The Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative

Collection

2023 Collaborative Network for Computing and Engineering Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Rochelle L Williams, National Society of Black Engineers; Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

pursue engineering (or STEM) degrees. But the chilly climate that is often discussed when researching academic spaces is also affecting women in other workspaces, including the public and private sectors.• Women leave the engineering workforce at much higher rates than their male counterparts. And as shown in this graph, it does not often happen in early career. 5 The Overlooked Problem: Retention Proportion of 25- to 34-year-old Women Employed with a Bachelor's Degree in STEM, by Race/Ethnicity and Occupation, 2019 White

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Graduate School

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Nathalia Peixoto, George Mason University; Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University; Siddhartha Sikdar, George Mason University; Holly Matto, George Mason University

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

, a computer scientist would not have access to previously incarcerated individualsduring their PhD program, but in our program, they were immersed in a project that requiredthem to interview people reentering society after leaving the jail system. This change inperspective is accomplished by three goals of the program: Goal 1: Prepare trainees to addresssocietal challenges related to disability; goal 2: Enable new convergence research on brain-bodyinteractions in disability; goal 3: Produce diverse cohorts of interdisciplinary STEMprofessionals with skills essential for research and innovation-related careers. As we havecontinued improving the program, we have observed the continuation of interest by communitypartners and the focusing of

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 6: First-Year & Sophomore Year Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

,retaining, and pursuing a career in engineering, with underrepresented groups like womenexperiencing identity conflicts and gender roles that affect their retention in the field [27-29].The Current StudyThe study aims to update classroom content by introducing contemporary industry-relevantproblems designed by industry professionals. The research uses design-based research withmultiple implementation cycles to answer the question of how effective this approach is inpromoting professional identity formation and industry-relevant competencies. The study alsoaddresses questions about students' understanding and interest in these applications, therelationship between students' identity and course performance, and the impact of the approachon

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Shengfan Zhang, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

, and knowledge), such as "student”, “data”, “teach”, “program”, and “use”. Thesewere some of the most frequently used terms when looking at a commonality cloud, seen inFigure 2, which shows words and their frequency that were included in all three files. We did notfind any of the words surprising. Applicants used data 132 times, which was the most frequentlyused term. Figure 3 provides the frequency for the top 10 words used by applicants in all threequestions. For example, one teacher stated, “I am hoping this experience will help me show mystudents, how mathematics relates to the real world…My expectation is to help my studentslearn about the field of data analytics and the careers that go with it.” Figure 2. Commonality Cloud for Needs

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. This experience has sparked my passion towards helping develop technology that has a meaningful real-world application, and further solidified my intention to pursue bioinformatics or computational biology in grad school and as a career. Spring 2022Evaluation ResultsThe Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline part of the Computing Research Associationevaluates the ERSP program every year. Their first evaluation of ERSP at UIC [6], showed thatERSP students had increased levels of experience with research, working with colleagues onresearch, analyzing data, and presenting research reports, six months after completing ERSP. Otherstudent measures such as self-efficacy and sense of belonging did not show a statistical

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacalynn Sharp, JHU APL; Julianne Burroughs; Jorge Luis Rivera; Aishwarya Jayabharathi; Katherine-Ann Carr; William Roberts Gray-Roncal; Danielle Patrice Hilliard, Johns Hopkins University, Laurel; Alberto J. De Jesus Santiago

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

for early career staff, by applying traditional, proven hackathonprocedures, with the added element of inclusion.Students: The purpose of this event was to expose the next generation of the best and brightest tosolve sponsor relevant problems and evoke innovation, all while ensuring the growth of our hiringpipeline. This event was advertised using an internal tool tracking attendance, so students/staffwere credited as participants in the event on their JHU/APL resume. As an example of impact,pilot student participants noted that the experience allowed them to interface with staff and internsfrom different sectors, providing them an enhanced perspective of the work conducted atJHU/APL.Staff: Participating staff received the opportunity to

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E Lockhart, Texas A&M University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

computing majors has increased overthe past decade and will hopefully continue to rapidly increase for the next ten years in order tomeet the upcoming demand for new computing-filled professional vacancies, progress increating a more diverse computing culture has been slow [2].The computing culture has a reputation of lacking in diversity. Within the United States (U.S.),the disparities in computer science education and careers are glaring. Blacks, Hispanics, NativeAmericans, Alaska Natives, and women are all underrepresented as compared to their relativeproportions of the national population [2]. Of particular interest, though some of these groupshave documented increases in their share of awarded computing degrees over the past decade,the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, Cal Poly Pomona

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

provide students with the opportunity to work in teams on a project in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Overall, senior projects are a valuable component of undergraduate education that helps students bridge the gap between theory and practice and prepare for their future careers. A senior project is an opportunity for students in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their academic career to solve real-world problems. The objectives of a senior project are to provide students with a platform to demonstrate their creativity, critical thinking, and problem- solving abilities while enhancing their technical knowledge and practical skills

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado, Denver; Miriam Howland Cummings PhD, University of Colorado, Denver; William Taylor Schupbach; David J. Russomanno, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis; Karen D Alfrey, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tom Altman; Michael S. Jacobson; Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado, Denver

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

componentof the Urban STEM Collaboratory, providing priority consideration to students within the cohortfor STEM Ambassador positions. The program engages undergraduate students in paid positionssupporting STEM teaching and learning with local school districts and community organizations.Ambassadors develop strong leadership and communication skills and deeper connections totheir disciplines all while getting paid and making a positive impact in the community. Theprogram has been successful in creating connections and a sense of community for theAmbassadors that has led to positive outcomes in both academic and career pursuits. Theleadership team is now exploring opportunities to extend these successes with other populationswhere a strong sense of

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Vajih Khan, Sam Houston State University; Sumith Yesudasan, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Suleiman M Obeidat, Sam Houston State University; Euijin Yang; Christopher J. Rabe

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD)

industry-recognized certificationsemployers highly value. NCCER's training and certification programs offer a valuable opportunity forstudents and professionals in the construction industry to enhance their skills and knowledge. Byintegrating these programs into academic curricula, institutions like Sam Houston State University canhelp prepare their students for successful careers in this field and provide employers with a skilled andcertified workforce.Agile - Industrial Engineering CertificationIn the past decade the Agile approach to technology development has spread rapidly, causingorganizations to invest in ongoing professional development for their workforce to be competitive andsurvive digital transformations. Though the start of Agile is

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Dallas, Texas Tech University; Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Texas Tech University; Kelli M. Frias, American University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships Division (CIP)

expertsBy engaging in one-on-one mentoring relationships with students, faculty helped them buildmeaningful connections to their academic experiences and to the university. This kind ofrelationship fostered a sense of belonging, which is key in helping students stay in school andpersist to graduation. Faculty mentors provided guidance and support with academic, career, andpersonal issues, helped students stay on track and proactively address any challenges or issuesthat arose. They also provided information about academic and career opportunities, helpedstudents develop networks, and provided resources to help them succeed. Mentoring proved tobe a key motivator of retention and graduation for our students. This aligns with the literature

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Enakshie Prasad; Eric Marcus, University of New Haven; Stephanie M. Gillespie, University of New Haven; Joseph Smolinski

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

ability of scholarship, writing their career goals, and aligning their actions with their goals [12].Similarly, another facilitated peer-mentoring program with women faculty members yielded positiveimpact on academic skills and manuscript writing [14]. Another research involving junior doctors foundthat peer mentoring promotes psychosocial well-being by helping build support structures, building asense of community, and allowing the new interns navigate their professional environment.Related to peer mentoring is the use of accountability partners as a way of generating motivation towardsgoal achievement [17, 18, 19]. Accountability partners are based on the idea that having a peer partnercan influence one’s commitment towards a personal goal

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #6: World-class STEM Leader

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

full time careers averaging $60,000 up to $200,000 annually. Exit Survey and 5 Year Program Review Rover Alumni Responses Questions Did the technical skills learned help prepare 100% you for work in the industry? Do you feel like the interpersonal/teamwork 97% skills learned prepared you for the workplace? Was the Rover a talking point in your 100% interview process to be hired? If so, do you feel like being a part of the Rover helped you in acquiring your job? Table 1: Rover Project Exit Survey [5]Table 1 displays the outstanding

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Kimberlee Ann Swisher

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

their careers. Currently, the United States lacksadequate infrastructure or capacity to support the teaching of AI in the K-12 curriculum. Toaddress these challenges, we introduce the use of visual media as a key bridge technology toengage students in grades 6-8 with AI topics, through a recent NSF funded ITEST program,labeled ImageSTEAM. Specifically, we focus on the idea of a computational camera, whichrethinks the sensing interface between the physical world and intelligent machines and enablesstudents to ponder how sensors and perception fundamentally will augment science andtechnology in the future. Two workshops have been conducted, the first in summer 2021, and thesecond in summer 2022. The first workshop was delivered virtually due to

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uma Balaji, Fairfield University; Elif Kongar, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

accurately.The program also enhanced Fellows’ ability to show the power of science by identifying thedimensions of public good on issues. By connecting their research across scientific disciplinesand communicating scientific research to lay audiences and by developing and teaching inquiry-based lessons Fellows gained valuable skills for future career. They presented their learningsfrom the mentoring activities at the annual Innovative Research Symposium for undergraduatestudents at the university. Figure 6 shows an image of their presentation. One of the Fellowsnoted, “This experience helped me discover creative ways to describe sustainability, alternativeenergy and electricity. It helped me evaluate topics in new ways and change how I talk about

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Brian Bartelo, Student; Sean W Bartelo

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Diversity

accelerated students interested in engineering school and asubsequent successful engineering career. Homeschooling may not be a good fit for everyone,but it can help those interested in deep diving into mathematics and science ahead of engineeringschool.Keywords: homeschooling, aerospace engineering education, elementary school, middle school,project-based learning, accelerated learning, dual enrollment, concurrent creditTo become an aerospace engineer, one needs to study advanced math and science; however, onedoes not need to wait until they are eighteen years old to begin the journey. This paper discussesmy educational plan as I hope to study aerospace engineering and law.Aerospace engineers can contribute more than just the design and execution of

Collection

2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Josh Landel, The University of Toledo; Ethan Dunham, The University of Toledo

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Diversity

instructional tool.Using Capstone projects to develop laboratory tools is not new, but it was observed that capstoneprojects in thermal science areas are limited in number [3], [4]. This might contribute topreventing interested students from following a future career in this area [5]. Furthermore, it isthe author’s belief that the development of students’ projects applicable to thermodynamicscourses are also a perfect fit for incorporating an entrepreneurial mindset learning (EML)component in a technical thermodynamics course [6].- Team: The team consisted of four MET students, one CET student and one CSET student. The MET students oversaw developing the behind the curtains power cycle simulators using Excel, the CSET student oversaw the

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Technical Session 5 - Paper 2: Opportunities from Disruption - How lifelong learning helped create more connected classrooms

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that haven’t beeninvented, in order to solve problems that we don’t even know are problems yet.”pg. 4Like most in the professoriate here in the U.S., Krishna also received doctoral education. Inaddition to being a doctoral student and learning and researching on mechanical engineering,Krishna was an international graduate student learning to navigate a different country,language, holidays and customs, and a bevvy on visa related issues.Even as a child, Krishna knew that he would grow up to teach students. In his reflections, henotes: "my career path to education always felt inevitable. I was born on “Teacher’s Day” - acelebration in India dedicated to educators. I was often reminded of this

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Technical Session 13 - Paper 2: Program: A focused, 5-year effort to increase the number of African American, Hispanic/Latino(a), Native American (AHLN) 7th-grade students who are academically prepared to take algebra

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Virginia Lynn Booth-Womack, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida; Renee Serrell Gibert, Purdue University; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lesley M Berhan, The University of Toledo; Tamara Markey, Purdue University, Minority Engineering Program; Cynthia Murphy-Ortega, Chevron Corporation

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Center of Tampa. In 2007 she founded Charis Consulting Group, LLC as the President and CEO. Dr. Johnson Austin has held positions as: executive director of Curated PathwaysTM to Innovation in San Jose, CA; senior vice president for operations at the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME); president and CEO of St. Michael’s High School; executive vice president of the Community Partnership for Lifelong Learning; executive director of the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minori- ties in Engineering and Science; and Minority Engineering Program director at The Pennsylvania State University. She began her career as a cost engineering at Bechtel Power Corporation. In 1998, she