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Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Hicks; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Adetoun Yeaman, Northeastern University

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. Her research interests include empathy, design education, ethics education and community engagement in engineering. She currently teaches Cornerstone of Engineering, a first-year two-semester course series that integrates computer programming, computer aided design, ethics and the engineering design process within a project based learning environment. She was previously an engineering education postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest University supporting curriculum development around ethics/character education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Engagement – IoT-Based Learning Materials and ProjectsAbstractEven with a return to in-person learning by many institutions

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Grace Lynn Baldwin Kan-uge; Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert Merton Stwalley III P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #41807Board 377: Rising Scholars Graduation Rates and Project Closure DataMs. Grace Lynn Baldwin Kan-uge Grace Baldwin, joined the Rising Scholar NSF S-STEM program in the Summer of 2017 as a Graduate Research Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Master’s, and Docterate of Philosophy at Purdue University in Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE).Dr. Carol S Stwalley P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Carol S. Stwalley, PE joined the Minority Engineering Program team in the fall of 2007 as Recruitment and Retention Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Biological

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Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Melissa Wood Aleman, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, Carthage College; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #41960Board 243: Development and Validation of Learning Through Making Instrument(LMI) Project OverviewMr. Leonardo Pollettini Marcos, Purdue University Leonardo Pollettini Marcos is a 3rd-year PhD student at Purdue University’s engineering education program. He completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Materials Engineering at the Federal University of Sao Carlos, Brazil. His research interests are in assessment instruments and engineering accreditation processes.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Julie S. Linsey is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

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Narges Norouzi, University of California, Berkeley; Carmen Robinson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Kip Tellez, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Paper ID #41470Board 266: Enhancing Transfer Pathways in Computing: An NSF ProjectProgress ReportDr. Narges Norouzi, University of California, Berkeley Narges Norouzi received her MS and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, focusing on applied deep learning. She has since been involved in working on applied machine learning projects with a focus on biology and education. Her CS education research focuses on using artificial intelligence in the classroom to close the equity gap and leading student-centered programs that promote equity and access. Her work has been supported by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu, The Johns Hopkins University; Elisa Riedo, New York University; Shelley L Anna, Carnegie Mellon University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai, New York University; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Jelena Kovacevic, New York University; Stacey J Marks, The Johns Hopkins University; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Yao Wang; Nelson O. O. Zounlomè, Carnegie Mellon University; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh

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Paper ID #42670Board 354: Project ELEVATE: Promoting Sustained & Equitable ChangeAmong Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Engineering FacultyDr. Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Alaine M. Allen is an educator who intentionally works to uplift the voices of and create opportunities for individuals from groups historically marginalized in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) environments. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the College of Engineering, where she is committed to helping to build a culture of

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Krystal Corbett Cruse, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles, Louisiana Tech University

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Paper ID #43774Board 391: SUCCESS Scholars: Early Findings from an NSF S-STEM ProjectMs. 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 Co-Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering at Louisiana Tech.Dr. David Hall, Louisiana Tech University David Hall develops and promotes project-based engineering courses. He believes that projects build intuition and confidence which are important for the effective application of engineering

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Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis; Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis

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Paper ID #41727Board 357: Psychosocial and Skills-Based Outcomes of Participating in VerticallyIntegrated Projects (VIP)Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis Dr. Craig O. Stewart is a professor of Communication at the University of Memphis.Dr. Chrysanthe Preza, The University of Memphis Chrysanthe Preza is the Kanuri Professor and Chair in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis, where she joined 2006. She received her D.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998. She leads the research in the Computational Imaging Research Laboratory at

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Shannon M Clancy, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #41328Board 204: Barriers and Supports to Divergent Thinking in EngineeringProblem-Solving: An Engineering Student Project ExperienceShannon M Clancy, University of Michigan Shannon M. Clancy (she/they) is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her current research focuses on idea development and ideation tools, divergent thinking, and engineering curricular practices and culture. Her research interests

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Deepak Ganta, Texas A&M International University; Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University; Maria Lopez, Texas A&M International University; Alan Santos, Texas A&M International University; Claudia San Miguel, Texas A&M International University; Sergio Gonzalez Torres, Texas A&M International University

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engineering students taking gateway or introduction toengineering classes. In this in-situ interdisciplinary intervention method, so far, we have engagedone of two cohorts of university freshman engineering students (16 students/cohort): one withActive Learning (AL) (with a culture of inclusion through video-based activity/interaction) andthe other with AL and creative video projects (CVP) activities in a 2-semester enrichment program.Our intervention investigated a new 100% (AL) method that combines video-based interactionamong student-faculty and group CVP (for ex., self-reflective biography of scientists) to inspire,motivate, and improve the retention rate within TAMIU’s engineering program, promoting aculture of inclusion. The CVP was created

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Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Katz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #41731Board 277: Exploring the Intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andEthics in Engineering: Project Overview and Preliminary ResultsMs. Isil Anakok, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ms.Anakok is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She has a Ms. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and Bs. in Mechatronics Engineering from Kocaeli University, Turkey.Dr. Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Justin L Hess is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Hess’s research

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Javier Ortega, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Arturo A Fuentes, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #44383Board 294: HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: The Freshman YearInnovator Experience (FYIE): Bridging the URM Gap in STEMDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier Ortega, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University

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Brittany Paige Trubenstein, Angelo State University

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Paper ID #42108Board 295: HSI Planning Project: Integrative Undergraduate STEM Educationat Angelo State University (I-USE ASU Grant #2122828)Dr. Brittany Paige Trubenstein, Angelo State University Dr. Paige Trubenstein (or Dr. T) is an Angelo State alumna who graduated from ASU in 2015 with her Bachelor of Science in psychology. She attended the University of California, Riverside, where she obtained her master’s degree in developmental psychology in 2017 and her Ph.D. in developmental psychology in 2020. She eagerly returned to ASU as a faculty member in the fall of 2019, and she teaches multiple undergraduate and

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno; Rebecca Holcombe

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Paper ID #41686Board 315: Initial Findings of Engineering Faculties’ Perceptions of MasteryAssessment in a Project-based Engineering ProgramDr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara A. Atwood is the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She holds a BA and MS in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley.Miss Kelsey Scalaro, University of Nevada, Reno Kelsey is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. There she completed her

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Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Laura Carroll, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #42231Board 355: Project Update: Academic Success of STEM College Studentswith ADHD and the Role of Classroom Teaching PracticesNolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colon is an Engineering Education Research PhD student at the University of Michigan. He holds a MS and BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Miss Xiaping Li, University of Michigan Xiaping Li is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests encompass faculty development and change, neurodiverse college student learning

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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University

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both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her career goals are to work as an evaluator or consultant on educationally based research projects with an emphasis on statistical analyses and big data. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The First Two Years: An Overview of Contributions of the NSF CAREER: Valuing Education and Career Transition Opportunities Raising Student Success ProjectTags: engineering education, transfer student capital, transfer students, two-year college1. Project OverviewTwo-year (or community) colleges, with their open access missions, have a significant impact inthe higher education landscape. These institutions enroll a large

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George Kow Quainoo, North Park University

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. in Biology from TunghaiUniversity, Taiwan, M.S. in Plant Physiology from Louisiana State U. and Ph.D. in Biology fromUniversity of Iowa. His research focuses on the application of bioinformatics in solvingenvironmental problems. As a program coordinator in Biotechnology, Dr Lin is dedicated toconnecting higher education and industries. The Influence of Belongingness and Academic Support during a Global Pandemic for Engineering Students through Participation in an S-STEM Intervention ProjectAbstractThe purpose of this S-STEM intervention project is to provide support for talented but financiallyneedy students to increase degree completion and successful job placement in STEM fields. Theproject provides support through scholarship

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Jennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Michigan; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #41274Board 405: The Stressors for Doctoral Students Questionnaire (SDSQ): Year3 of an RFE Project on Understanding graduate Engineering Student Well-Beingand RetentionJennifer Cromley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Jennifer Cromley is Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on two broad areas: achievement/retention in STEM and comprehension of illustrated scientific textDr. Karin Jensen, University of Michigan Karin Jensen, Ph.D. (she/her) is an assistant professor in biomedical engineering and engineering education research at the

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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Paper ID #43467Board 396: Supporting Students’ Success in the Cybersecurity Field: Accomplishmentsand Lessons Learned by the ACCESS projectDr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University Dr. Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova is a Professor at the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Her research interests are in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics, as well as in higher education focused on these areas. She has served as a Principal Investigator on various NSF, NASA, DoD, and industry funded projects. She leads the B.S. in

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Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Richard A. Layton; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue Engineering Education; Haleh Barmaki Brotherton, Clemson University; Hayaam Osman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe Roy, American Society for Engineering Education

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Paper ID #41554Board 398: Sustaining and Scaling the Impact of the MIDFIELD Project atthe American Society for Engineering Education (Year 2)Dr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan Lord is Professor and Chair of Integrated Engineering at the University of San Diego. She received a BS from Cornell University in Materials Science and Electrical Engineering (EE) and MS and PhD in EE from Stanford University. Her research focuses on the study and promotion of equity in engineering including student pathways and inclusive teaching. She has won best paper awards from the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE

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Xiaowen Gong, Auburn University; Daniela Marghitu, Auburn University; Thaddeus A. Roppel, Auburn University; Chih-hsuan Wang; Melody L Russell

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Paper ID #43019Board 211: Building a ’Project-Based Learning for Rural Alabama STEMMiddle School Teachers in Machine Learning and Robotics’ RET Site (Year2)Dr. Xiaowen Gong, Auburn University Xiaowen Gong received his BEng degree in Electronics and Information Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2008, his MSc degree in Communications from the University of Alberta in 2010, and his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from the Arizona State University in 2015. From 2015 to 2016, he was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The Ohio State University

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Cody D Jenkins, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Sarah Johnston, Arizona State University; Ryan James Milcarek, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Paper ID #43146Board 283: Findings from the Spring 2022 to Spring 2023 Semesters of thePEERSIST Project - A Formation of Engineers Framework for UnderstandingSelf-Efficacy and Persistence among Transfer StudentsCody D Jenkins, Arizona State UniversityMs. Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Thien Ta is a doctoral student of Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University. She obtained her B.S., and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. She has taught for Cao Thang technical college for seven years in Vietnam. She is currentlySarah Johnston, Arizona State UniversityDr. Ryan James Milcarek

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Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University; Claudia San Miguel, Texas A&M International University; Ruby Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University; Deepak Ganta, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University; Marcela Moran, Texas A&M International University; Leonela Preciado, Texas A&M International University; Mayra Alejandra Garza, Texas A&M International University; Rene Rangel Jr., Texas A&M International University; Veronica Judith Prado, Texas A&M International University

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Paper ID #43511Board 436: Work in Progress: Testing and Examining the Impact of a Set ofSTEM-Oriented Creative Video Projects on STEM Students’ Psychosocial,Persistence, and Scholastic OutcomesDr. Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University Marcus Antonius Ynalvez is a professor of sociology at Texas A&M International University. His areas of interest are the sociology of science, science education and training, and advanced quantitative methodologies.Claudia San Miguel, Texas A&M International UniversityDr. Ruby Ynalvez, Texas A&M International University Dr. Ruby Ynalvez is a professor of biology

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Shama Rajan Iyer, Marymount University; Eric J Bubar, Marymount University

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engineering. I also run a 3d printing and design lab researching the creation of assistive tools for individuals with disabilities. In addition I compose grants to ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Increasing Representation in Engineering through Makerspace TechnologiesABSTRACT: The recruitment and retention of diverse students in engineering professionsremains a significant challenge in the United States. With support from an ImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (IUSE HSI Program) NSF grant,Marymount University (MU) is addressing this challenge through Project DREAM (DiversityRecruited into Engineering through Advanced Making). We report here on the first results

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Urszula Zalewski, Stony Brook University; Marianna Savoca, Stony Brook University; Monica Bugallo, Stony Brook University

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is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Faculty Director of the Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) Honors program at Stony Brook University. She received her B.S., M.S, and Ph. D. degrees in computer science and engin ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Serving Community Needs while Sharpening Engineering SkillsAbstractThis paper reports on a novel experiential course, Service Learning in STEM, which aimed tocreate opportunities for students to apply their technical skills to community-based problems.The course has been piloted as part of the Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) Honorsprogram. Incorporating service projects as part of required curriculum ensures that

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Li Liu, California State University, Northridge; Andy Lin; Taeyou Jung, California State University, Northridge; Mauro Carassai, California State University, Northridge

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Paper ID #41568Board 218: Building Student Success in Assistive TechnologyDr. Li Liu, California State University, Northridge Prof. Li Liu innovated many assistive technologies that improve software accessibility for people with disability when they interact with new computing devices and emerging digital contents. His work on building a tongue-machine interface is the first one reported on using tongue as computer input device in a non-contact way. His research projects were funded by NSF, DoD, NASA, Amazon, Disability Communication Fund, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and other foundations. At CSUN, Liu also

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Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University; Kaylla Cantilina, University of Michigan; Jennifer Cross, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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, 2024 1 Improving Students’ Sociotechnical Literacy in EngineeringAbstractThe Improving Students’ Sociotechnical Literacy in Engineering project aims to integrate socialjustice topics with technical knowledge in a first-year engineering course. The approach involvesredesigning an existing intro to computing course with justice-based activities, supported by anEquity Learning Assistant (ELA) program. This program trains upperclass students to facilitatein-class discussions on equity and social justice. The project targets improvements in students'critical sociotechnical literacy and engineering identity. Activities include analyzing

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Deana Lucas, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Rebecca Martinez, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs

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)-fundedproject on transdisciplinary education, known as the M3 (mission, meaning and making) project.The research project aimed to understand the transformative potential of transdisciplinaryapproaches in undergraduate education through a cross-college co-teaching model encompassingdisciplines such as engineering technology, anthropology, and business. Over three years, datawas collected and analyzed through interviews with over 100 students, faculty, andadministrators. During the NSF project research, graduate student researchers discovered thattheir endeavors not only signify an added value to the research but also embodied theconvergence of diverse disciplines. This convergence is vital for reshaping traditional highereducation paradigms, echoing the

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Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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-STEM Proposals: Capacity-Building WorkshopsMotivation and Project OverviewA series of workshops were developed and offered to build capacity for project teams to gatherand fully use institutional data as they develop their S-STEM proposals. The NSF S-STEMsolicitation includes a requirement that the project description “analyze institutional data … todetermine the potential number of eligible Scholars.” While faculty often are passionate aboutrecruiting and supporting engineering degree attainment for academically talented, low-incomescholars with unmet financial need, some might not be certain of how institutional data caninform and strengthen their project development. Additionally, faculty PIs often have

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Gina Ristani, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Keisha Varma, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Seth Thompson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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) research. One promising approach toincrease diversity of undergraduates in STEM disciplines focuses on communicating culturallyvalued outcomes of the research being conducted (Estrada et al., 2016). We aim to develop abetter understanding of how to support communication of the broader impacts and societalbenefits of research conducted within an National Science Foundation (NSF) funded engineeringresearch project. The main impact of this work is intended to be an increase in representationaldiversity in STEM through imparting the meaningfulness of research to URM students. Keywords: broader impacts, diversity, STEM, societal benefitsBROADER IMPACTS & SOCIETAL BENEFITS

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LaTricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University; Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University; Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University

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Careers in Rural Middle SchoolsAbstractThis paper explores lessons learned about the developing and sustaining high-quality industrypartnerships during a NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers(ITEST)-funded community-based engineering design course centered on advancedmanufacturing. The three-part course for underrepresented middle school students in rural NClaunched in 2020 and has served over 100 students to date. The project aims to allow studentsand teachers the opportunity to explore the full range of STEM advanced manufacturing careeroptions available in their local community. Students learned STEM content as well as technicaland job essential (soft) skills necessary for future employment; while, teachers boosted