Paper ID #48153BOARD # 354: DUE S-STEM: Impact on Confidence in Chosen Major andPersistence to Graduation After Two Years of S-STEMDr. Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Krystal Corbett is the First-Year Engineering Programs Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 DUE S-STEM: Impact on Confidence in Chosen Major and Persistence to Graduation After Two
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. The Effectiveness of Periodic Workshops as part of an NSF S-STEM Support Ecosystem Mohamad Musavi Karissa Tilbury Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering University of Maine University of Maine Orono, ME Orono, ME musavi@maine.edu
Fellow. She served as co-PI on several grants, which include NSF S-STEM, IUSE, RCN-UBE, and NEH grants. Her current projects focus on academic success, integrating undergraduate research into the curriculum, improving student retention/graduation, and first-year experience. She has organized several conferences and faculty professional development workshops.Dr. Urmi Duttagupta, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York Urmi Duttagupta is the Coordinator of the Computer Science Program and a Professor of the Mathematics Department at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York. She received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics jointly from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and
Paper ID #47030BOARD # 323: An S-STEM Program for Commuters at a Regional, PublicUniversityProf. Joan Remski, University of Michigan - Dearborn Joan Remski is the Associate Provost for Faculty Development and Digital Education and a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Retaining Students in STEM on a Commuter Campus: Early Results from an S-STEM Program at a Regional, Public University Affiliation: University of Michigan-DearbornIntroductionRetention
Coast University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Empowering Student Success in Emerging Technologies through S-STEM Scholarships, Mentorship, and Workforce DevelopmentAbstractThe Rebooting through EmTech Programs (REP) project addresses the critical shortage ofskilled professionals in emerging technology (EmTech) fields by focusing on increasing STEMdegree completion among low-income and underrepresented students, particularly in high-demand areas like data analytics, cybersecurity, and information systems technology. MiamiDade College, a large, diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution, is well-positioned to lead thisinitiative, particularly as EmTech job opportunities in Miami-Dade County
Paper ID #46066BOARD # 371: Fostering Leaders in Technology Entrepreneurship (FLiTE):S-STEM Program Third Year ProgressDr. Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University Dr. Paul Yanik is Professor of Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. His research interests include human-robot interactions, assistive devices, pattern recognition, machine learning, and engineering education.Wendy Cagle, Western Carolina UniversityDr. Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University Andrew Ritenour is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University (WCU). In addition to
Paper ID #48796BOARD # 377: Improving Graduation Outcomes in STEM: PreliminaryResults from the RISE Scholars S-STEM ProgramDr. William John Palm IV P.E., Roger Williams University William Palm is Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where he teaches a variety of courses related to design, materials, and manufacturing. He previously worked as a product design engineer and consultant. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Improving Graduation Outcomes in STEM: Preliminary Results
Paper ID #48133BOARD # 349: Cultivating Curiosity: Faculty Insights on Mentoring S-STEMUndergraduate ResearchersDr. Ryan Scott Hassler, Penn State University Berks Campus Teaching Professor of Mathematics Research Interests: First Year Engineering Student Success (summer bridge programs); Mathematics retention of underrepresented minority students; Role Identity & Persistence (low-income undergraduate students); Conceptual Understanding (mathematical situation models); Hybrid learning (instructional technology); Early Algebra (textbook analysis) MS Applied Statistics PhD Mathematics & Science EducationDr
Paper ID #49763Mindset Matters: Exploring Grit and Attitudes in Engineering and CS Undergradsin an NSF S-STEM funded programDr. Tina Johnson Cartwright, Marshall University Dr. Tina Cartwright is a professor of science education at Marshall University. She collaborates with colleagues across both the Colleges of Science and Engineering and Computer Science to support student success in STEM.Julie Lynn Snyder-Yuly, Marshall University Julie Snyder-Yuly, Associate Professor Department of Communication Studies, Marshall University (Ph.D. University of Utah, 2017). Dr. Snyder-Yuly’s research engages qualitative and
Paper ID #46602BOARD # 380: Innovative and Meaningful Mentoring to Enhance Retention,Success, and Engagement in STEM, an NSF S-STEM projectDr. Emilie Hein, Skyline College Emilie Hein is a professor of Physics at Skyline College at Skyline College in San Bruno, California. She completed her undergraduate education in France and received her PhD in Physics from the University of California, Irvine. She is a member of the nEXO collaboration, PI for the IMMERSE in STEM program (NSF S-STEM), as well as co-director of the MESA program at Skyline College.Rick Hough, Skyline College Rick Hough is a professor of Mathematics at
Paper ID #47679BOARD # 287: NSF S-STEM: Advancing STEM Undergraduate Successand Persistence through Scholarship, Mentorship, and Increased Sense ofBelongingDr. Jen-Mei Chang, California State University, Long Beach Jen-Mei Chang is a Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Long Beach. She is also co-author of the book, The Power of Mathematics Workbook with Notes. She has been involved as a PI or Co-PI of three NSF S-STEM projects, DUE-0966039, DUE-1833753, and DUE-2322416.Dr. Jelena Trajkovic, California State University Long Beach Jelena Trajkovic received her Ph.D. (2009) and MS (2003) in Information and
Paper ID #47332BOARD # 329: Bridging the Innovation Gap: Advancing STEM Educationto Meet Workforce Needs and Improve Retention (S-STEM)Dr. Karl D. Schubert FIET, University of Arkansas Dr. Karl D. Schubert is a Professor of Practice and Associate Director for the Data Science Program at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences and led the team that developed the B.S. Data Science degree. After earning his Ph.D., Dr. Schubert spent 35 years in industry in various roles with IBM, Dell, Silicon Valley, and other start-ups. He
Paper ID #46940BOARD # 318: A Thrive Mosaic-based S-STEM Program to Enhance theEducational Success of Diverse Students in Mechanical, Electrical, and ComputerEngineeringDr. Jennifer S Atchison, Drexel University Jennifer Atchison received her Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering in 2012 from Drexel University. Dr. Atchison’s professional interests include engineering education particularly creativity in engineering design and broadening participation in engineering.Ahmad R. Najafi, Drexel University Ahmad Raeisi Najafi is the P.C. Chou Endowed Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Paper ID #45917BOARD # 319: Academic Persistence and Graduation of S-STEM Scholarsat MSOE and Their Career Pathways into STEM WorkforceDr. Subha K Kumpaty, Concordia University Wisconsin/ Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Subha Kumpaty, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has led several initiatives involving undergraduate students, such as Research Experiences for Undergraduates, International Research Experiences for Students and S-STEM. He has been the Principal Investigator of REU, IRES and S-STEM grants, all funded by the National Science Foundation This work is part of the S-STEM grant funded by the National
Paper ID #48359BOARD # 339: Change from within, not tearing down walls: Small S-STEMprogram success instigates institutional-level change at a private STEM university.Ms. Jessica Anne Rosewitz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Jessica Rosewitz is a teacher and project advisor, interested in industry and community engagement, project-based education, and continual improvement of engineering education at all levels. Her experience in design and construction enables her to draw upon regional engineering firms, and she is dedicated to early engineering education via outreach with local vocational schools, community
Paper ID #49011BOARD # 375: Implementing an Industry Mentorship in an NSF S-STEMProgram to Enhance Engineering Students’ Transition to the WorkforceDr. Dick Apronti, Angelo State University Dick Apronti is an associate professor at Angelo State University. He teaches transportation engineering, engineering graphics, and plane surveying courses. His research interests are in transportation safety and planning.Dr. William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University Dr. Kitch is Professor and Chair of the David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering at Angelo State University. Before starting his academic career he spent 24 years
Paper ID #48238BOARD # 314: 2024-2025 Progress Report for the S-STEM Project: Removingthe Disparity in Success-Related Outcomes Between Academically TalentedLow-Income Engineering Students and Other Engineering StudentsProf. Houshang Darabi, The University of Illinois Chicago Dr. Houshang Darabi is a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Darabi’s research focuses on the use of Big Data, process mining, data mining, Operations Research, high performance computing, and visualization in improving educational
Pacific Northwest Civil Engineering Programs’ Structural Design Courses: Elective or Required? Matthew S. Barner, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at University of PortlandAbstract The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in civil engineering (CE) covers all themajor sub-disciplines: water/environmental, structural, geotechnical, transportation, andconstruction. However, structural engineering is a significant portion of the exam whenconsidering that structural engineering courses further reinforce statics and mechanics ofmaterials, which have their own sets of questions on the exam. All CE students take anintroductory structural
2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA.Investigating the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Hempcrete Through Practical Experiments Glenda R.S. Giordani Rachmadian Wulandana Felipe S. Oliveira Mechanical Engineering Program Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin Mechanical Engineering Program SUNY New Paltz UNICAMP SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY, USA Campinas, SP, Brazil
opportunities for community engagement.This work-in-progress research aims to fill existing gaps in the literature by exploring theprogram’s effectiveness and identifying strategies for improving student outcomes. By examiningstudent experiences and program outcomes, this research will continue to contribute to the broaderunderstanding of how integrated scholarship programs can foster academic and professionalsuccess for first-generation engineering students.ReferencesHashemikamangar, S., Alami, M., & Ghafouri, R. (2024). The impact of scholarships with academic andcommunity support on engineering student success. Journal of Engineering Education Research, 12(1), 45-61.Smith, W., & Lucena, J. (2015). Making visible the experiences of low-income
Paper ID #45805A Novel Approach to meet the Expectation of Culminating Design ExperienceDr. Shashi S. Marikunte, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College Shashi S. Marikunte is an Associate Teaching Professor of Civil Engineering and Acting Chair at The Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, Pennsylvania. He serves as the Program Evaluator (PEV) for ABET and also the ABET Coordinator for the Civil Engineering (CE) as well as Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology (SDCET) program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025A Novel Approach to meet the
Paper ID #47133A Review of the State of Integrated Engineering Frameworks and OutcomeDimensionsDr. Bahar Memarian, Arizona State University Bahar Memarian is a researcher and educator with more than 10 years of experience at the intersection of applied and social sciences. Her research and teaching interests are in the areas of Engineering Education (Engineering Design, Use of Technology, Problem-solving, Outcomes Assessment, Experiential Learning, and Creativity) and Human Factors Engineering (Artificial Intelligence in Education, Human-centered Systems, and Cognitive-Systems Engineering).Dr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona
-secondary computing programs, and creating resources based on findings that are accessible to post-secondary computing programs nationwide.S. Kiersten Ferguson S. Kiersten Ferguson is a faculty research associate at NCWIT and the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her scholarly and teaching interests include strategic planning and implementation with a focus on systemic organizational change; recruitment and retention of faculty and students; mixed reality simulations; and pedagogical and curricular choices in higher education. Prior to joining NCWIT in 2023, Kiersten was a clinical associate professor in the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human
Paper ID #49549Visualizing and Identifying Patterns of Student Flow Through UndergraduateEngineering ProgramsDr. Bonnie S. Boardman, The University of Texas at Arlington Bonnie Boardman is the Undergraduate Program Director and a Professor of Instruction in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington. Her primary research interests are in the engineering education and resource planning disciplines. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 1
Paper ID #49518Engaging Undergraduate Students in Solving Real Roadway Problems at theCampus of the Islamic University of MadinahDr. Aiman S Kuzmar, Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia Dr. Aiman Kuzmar, P. E. has a 1994 Ph. D. from Duke University. He has a 1987 Master’s from Rice University. His 1984 BS degree is from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. All of his degrees are in Civil Engineering. Dr. Kuzmar is a licensed Professional Engineer (P. E.) with the State of North Carolina since 1999. He is also a licensed Registered Engineer with the Jordanian Association of
Paper ID #48779BOARD # 334: CAREER: An Integrated Framework for Examining ContextualInfluences on Faculty Pedagogical Decision Making and Student Learning inDesign EducationDr. Trevion S Henderson, Tufts University Trevion Henderson is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STEM Education at Tufts University, where he also serves on the Steering Committee for the Institution for Research on Learning and Instruction (IRLI). Dr. Henderson is also a Faculty Fellow in the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of Michigan.Collette Patricia Higgins
methods research designs for educational research.Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Ph.D., is Professor of Science and Engineering Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She has integrated engineering into courses for PreK-8 teacher candidates, developed and directed a graduate STEM program for PreK-6 teachers, and partnered with teachers to implement PreK-8 science-integrated engineering learning experiences. She has authored numerous engineering-focused teacher practitioner articles, chapters, and research articles, and presents her research regularly through the ASEE Pre-College Engineering Education Division, a division
Paper ID #49546Improving the use of online resources to enhance efficiency of the ProblemBased Learning in Engineering EducationRomain Kazadi Tshikolu, University of Detroit MercyDr. Alan S Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy Professor of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, University of Detroit Mercy ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Improving the use of online resources to enhance efficiency of theProblem/Project Based Learning in Engineering EducationRomain Kazadi Tshikolu, Loyola University of Congo, DRC, kazadiro@udmercy.eduAlan Hoback, Department of Civil, Architectural
Paper ID #49258BOARD # 244: Generation of Peer Mentor Training Modules for AcademicMakerspaces (NSF IUSE)Dr. Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.Dr. Louis S. Nadelson, University of Central Arkansas Louis S. Nadelson has a BS from Colorado State University, a BA from the Evergreen State College, a MEd from Western Washington University, and a PhD in educational psychology from UNLV. His scholarly interests include all areas of STEM teaching and lear ©American Society for Engineering
Paper ID #49160BOARD # 253: IUSE Sketchtivity Project Recap: Key Insights, Challenges,and Next Steps for Design ToolsShiho Nakamura, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focus is on design methods, theory, and engineering education with a particular focus on innovation and conceptual design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 IUSE Sketchtivity Project Recap: Key Insights, Challenges, and