Paper ID #37619The Development of Career Resilience for Early Career Engineers inChina: A Grounded Theory StudyMr. Lichao Ma, Tsinghua University Lichao MA, male, PhD. student, Division of Engineering Education Research Tsinghua University. His scholarship focuses on higher education policy and management, engineering education. He is devoted to understanding and facilitating Chinese higher engineering education reform, through which he expects to cultivate engineers who can demonstrate innovation, resilience, social competency, responsibility and ethics. His research is published with journals like The Asia-Pacific
Paper ID #37405Board 150: AFRL Career STREAM Implementation at NMT (Work in Progress)Destiny J. Crawford, New Mexico Tech Mechanical Engineering Department Destiny Crawford is a current graduate student at New Mexico Tech studying Chemical Engineering for a Master’s of Engineering degree. She was a pathways mentor during the Summer 2022 AFRL Career STREAM apprenticeship program in the Mechanical Engineering Department.Jett C. Emms, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Jett Emms is a current Graduate student at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro New Mexico working towards a PhD in
diversified and well-prepared pool of future STEM faculty; and to develop programsthat will allow graduate STEM students to explore the possibility of a rewarding career at two-year institutions through meaningful and intensive mentoring relationships.In Texas, four public state universities and six community colleges have organized into twoseparate RC collaboratives with the goal of engaging graduate students who have expressedinterest in exploring academic careers at community colleges. The universities and partneringcommunity colleges have strong ties with the commitment to serve their region by providingeducational opportunities to first-generation college students. These impactful opportunitiestranslate into degree and employment attainment
Paper ID #39609Gendered patterns in first-year engineering students’ career aspirationsand expectationsMs. Catherine MacKenzie Campbell, University of Toronto, Canada MacKenzie Campbell is a MASc student in Chemical Engineering specializing in Engineering Education. Her thesis is exploring how the quality of work-integrated learning experiences shape women engineers’ career intentions, with a focus on intersectionality and diverse engineering fields including emerging and non-traditional areas of practice. MacKenzie has an undergraduate engineering degree in Biomedical Systems Engineering, where her research
Paper ID #40571Waterworks: An exciting venture to promote careers in water/wastewaterutilitiesDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan, is a Professor and Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. She received her B.S.C.E. from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, an MSCE from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and a Ph.D. from the University of MInnesota. Dr. Jahan is invested in STEM education and pollution prevention research and has received many awards for her teaching and mentoring. She is a Fulbright scholar.Jeong Eun Ahn Jeong Eun Ahn is an Assistant
students' career social capitalIntroductionWhile there have been many policy level calls for increasing the diversity of the engineeringworkforce, there is little known about the work experiences of engineering students of identitiestraditionally excluded from engineering (e.g., women, LGBTQ+, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx)engineering students [1]–[7]. As Co-ops and internships are many students first industryexperience, it is important to understand how these experiences shape their career development. Work-integrated learning (WIL) programs, such as Co-op programs, internships, andworkforce development programs, are valuable for engineering students’ career development.WIL programs provide opportunities for students to access valuable
Paper ID #40429Development of a ”Gender in Engineering and Technology Careers” courseDr. Leslie Hopkinson, West Virginia University Dr. Leslie Hopkinson is an Associate Professor in the Wadsworth Department of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, specializing in water resources. She received her B.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Louisiana State University and her Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. Her research is related to hydrology, reclamation, ecological engineering, and engineering education
Paper ID #38710Linking Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Outcome Expectations,Interests, Career Goals, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Barriers inSingapore: A Social Cognitive Career Theory StudyMr. Tejas Gupta, Nanyang Technological University Tejas Gupta is an undergraduate student in his second year at Nanyang Technological University, majoring in mathematics. As a member of Dr. Yeter’s Research Team, Tejas is currently engaged in a study on social cognitive career theory. With a strong background in STEM education and data analysis, Tejas has gained a distinct insight into the influence of social and cognitive factors
Paper ID #38639Evaluation of a Postdoctoral Early Career Fellowship Program DevelopingFuture Faculty MembersSydni Alexa Cobb, University of Texas, Austin Sydni Cobb is a Mechanical Engineering doctoral student and graduate research assistant for the Center for Engineering Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2015, entered the engineering workforce, and has since enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin to complete her M.S. and PhD in Mechanical Engineering.Audrey Boklage
Education systems of the future.Dr. Maranda McBride, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)Dr. Hyoshin Park ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Enhancing Student Engagement and Skillsets Towards Transportation Careers using Digital Badge Program: A Case Study Venktesh Pandey, Maranda McBride, and Hyoshin (John) Park North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityAbstractChanging technologies and job market dynamics have led many jobs in the transportationindustry to require a higher degree of technical skills, a more diverse base of disciplinaryperspectives, and adaptability. Targeted training
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering both from Virginia Tech. Leadership development, workforce development, career development, professional work values, social ties, worker safety, and intersectionality studies are among his research interests.Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons, P.E., University of Florida Denise R. Simmons, Ph.D., PE, PMP, LEED-AP is the Associate Dean for Workforce Development in the Wertheim College of Engineering and a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research answers national calls for construction and civil engineering professionals to develop new competencies to navigate the changes of evolving work
Paper ID #37969Toy Adaptation in a Laboratory Course: An Examination of LaboratoryInterests and Career MotivationsDr. Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California, San Diego Dr. Alyssa Taylor is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengi- neering at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Taylor has twelve years of experience teaching across bioengineering laboratory, introductory, and capstone design classes. Through work such as toy adaptation described in this paper, Dr. Taylor seeks to prepare students to engage in Universal Design and consider accessibility in their
Policy at the University of Southern Cali- fornia (USC). Her research domains are organization behavior and diversity management with particular interests in diversity investment outcomes and the impact of executive level leadership diversity. Her re- search is multidisciplinary and applies methods and fields in public policy, management, political science, and sociology. Upon completion of her Bachelors of Arts degree in International Development Studies at UCLA, she began a successful career in banking and finance at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch. She has completed various post baccalaureate certifications through UCLA Anderson and the Harvard Business School; most recently, she completed her MPA at California
Paper ID #36813Interplay of Gender and Nationality in the Early Careers of FinnishEngineering Doctoral GraduatesDr. Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Finland Johanna Naukkarinen received her M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Helsinki University of Technology in 2001, her D.Sc. (Tech) degree in knowledge management from Tampere University of Technology in 2015, and her professional teacher qualification from Tampere University of Applied sci- ences in 2013. She is currently working as a post-doctoral researcher and project manager with the School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta
Paper ID #36458From website to work environment: Exploring minority undergraduateengineering students’ conceptualizations of engineering careersMs. Acaydia CampbellVenicia Castro VillatoroAngel Alexis Lopez, Florida International UniversityDr. Janice L. Hall, Florida International University Janice L. Hall is a postdoctoral associate in the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and En- gineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida International University (FIU). Her research focuses on en- gineering careers and workforce development as it relates to broadening the participation of historically underrepresented groups in
Paper ID #37987Board 289: Fab Friday and Its Impact on Computer Science Majors’Motivation and Career ReadinessMarisol Clark-Ibanez, California State University, San Marcos ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Fab Friday and Its Impact on Computer Science Majors’ Motivation and Career Readiness1. IntroductionThis paper is about a program created to improve the academic success and workforce readinessfor low income, high academic potential Computer Science (CS) majors. It was funded by theScholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (SSTEM) program of theNational
site is guided by two of the grand challenges of the National Academy of Engineering:personalized learning and scientific discovery. Specifically, this project trains students toconduct cutting-edge research as well as how to communicate their research findings to thebroader community. The project focuses on recruiting students who are currentlyunderrepresented in the STEM workforce.The focus of our REU-PATHWAYS Site is to provide not only appropriate and exciting researchexperiences for community college students planning to continue their academic studies inengineering, but additional learning opportunities for students to expand their career thinking andskills. These supporting activities enhance the research experience of participants
Paper ID #38041Board 226: Building Data Center Career Pathways Through K-12 IndustryExternshipsMr. Josh Labrie, Northern Virginia Community College Josh earned a B.S. in Chemistry and a Master’s in Teaching at the University of Virginia, and taught chemistry and physical science in Prince William County Public Schools for 9 years. He joined North- ern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in 2012 as the program manager of NOVA SySTEMic, the college’s STEM program to expand regional capacity for STEM talent in northern Virginia. As the Direc- tor of NOVA SySTEMic he leads the team in STEM Outreach, manages NOVA’s Perkins V award
Paper ID #38463Preparing Women in STEM for Faculty Careers through a Job SearchWorkshop SeriesDr. Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Rebecca M. Reck is a Teaching Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign. Her research includes alternative grading, entrepreneurial mindset, instructional laboratories, and equity-focused teaching. She teaches biomedical instrumentation, signal processing, and control systems. She earned a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State
Paper ID #38606Preparing Engineering Students to Find the Best Job Fit: Starting Earlywith the Career Development ProcessDr. Cheryl Carrico, P.E., E4S, LLC Cheryl Carrico is owner of E4S, LLC. E4S, LLC conducts external evaluations, engineering education research, and industry consulting. Her current research focus relates to STEM career pathways and con- ceptual understanding of core engineering principles.Dr. Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech Dr. Holly Matusovich is the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Studies in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and a Professor in the Department of Engineering
Center for Infrastructure Transformation and Education (CIT-E). At the international level, he serves as the Associate Editor for the ASC International Journal of Construction Education and Research. He collaborates with faculty members in Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Spain. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Where are the women of Color professors?: Multicultural career sustainability utilizing participatory action researchAbstract Universities with a multicultural workforce positively impact the quality of services inprofessional development, mentorship, leadership, administration, advising, and the classroomlearning environment. These valuable
Paper ID #37213Why STEM? The External Factors Influencing International STEMPostdoctoral Scholars’ Career DecisionDr. Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Dr. Sylvia Mendez is a Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Col- orado Colorado Springs. She earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas, a MS in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University, and a BA in Economics from Washington State University. She is engaged in several National Science Foundation-sponsored collaborative research projects focused on
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Shifting Identity Trajectories in Computing: Local Community Practices that Shape Careers in the FieldABSTRACTThis study is part of a three-year multi-method study of a program serving students in a ruralcomputer science department at a Hispanic Serving Institution. The situative learning theory wasemployed to understand whether and how students developed interest and agency in acybersecurity career path. Evidence from the case study suggest that structured, mandatoryparticipation in competitions fueled interest in cybersecurity, as did regular opportunities todiscuss contemporary events in the field with students across grade levels and professionalinterests
Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years.Dr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies, and government organizations, including t ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The
Paper ID #38233Work in Progress: Recommendations for Early Career Faculty to Engage inInterdisciplinary STEAM CollaborationsDr. Renee M. Desing, Oregon State University Dr. Renee Desing is a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon State University in the School of Civil and Construc- tion Engineering. Her research interests include diversity, equity, inclusion in the engineering classrooms and workplaces. Dr. Desing graduated from Ohio State with her Ph.D. in Engineering Education, and also holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
Paper ID #37217Factors Affecting the Future Career Pathway Decisions of Lower-incomeComputing StudentsMrs. Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University Nivedita is pursuing her Ph.D. in Engineering & Computing Education at Florida International Univer- sity. She has a computer science and engineering background as well as K-12 teaching. She thinks about creating an inclusive learning environment using critical and feminist frameworks in undergraduate engineering and computing classrooms.Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International UniversityMaimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is
Education, 2023 CAREER OUTCOMES TRACKING NEW YORK CITY LOUIS STOKESALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION RESEARCH SCHOLARS 1993 TO 2022AbstractFrom 1998 to 2018 over 1900 Research Scholars participated in the New York City Louis StokesAlliance for Minority Participation (NYC LSAMP) at the City University of New York (CUNY).NYC LSAMP Scholars formed the select group of students who were encouraged to move tograduate study. Participation in the NYC LSAMP was defined as being a Research Scholar andincluded students of the Community, Comprehensive and Senior colleges of the NYC LSAMP.VISION NYC LSAMP, an initiative to incorporate the NYC LSAMP Alums seeks to engagealumni of the program. Two in-person VISION NYC LSAMP sessions were
Paper ID #37242Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs: Does Combining Engineering Fo-cusAreas with Courses outside of Traditional Engineering Add Value toStudents’ Degree and Career Pathway?Robert Lijun Wang, University of Colorado, Boulder Robert Wang is currently an Integrated Design Engineering student at the University of Colorado Boulder. His primary areas of study are mechanical engineering and Chinese language and culture. With his studies, Robert is striving towards building a more sustainable future along with connecting engineers’ ideas around the world. Outside of school, he also loves exercising, reading, and
Paper ID #37065Managers, Reporting Structures, and Re-Orgs: Volatility and Inequalityin Early-Career Engineering and Implications for EducatorsDr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University Shannon K. Gilmartin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab and Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.Sara Jordan-Bloch, Stanford University Sara Jordan-Bloch, PhD, is a sociologist and senior research scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab, where she also directs the Seeds of Change initiative. ©American