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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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same major fieldof study, (b) the same department or college, and (c) similarities in disabilities (e.g.matching mobility impaired to mobility impaired). The size of the pool of mentors helpswith the freedom of the program, so larger pools are more desirable. The main point is tomatch persons that have enough in common that empathy is possible. The overridingprinciple is "Keep it loose, but make it work." Mentoring duties will include: (a) actingas a sounding board, friend, advisor, example, role model, or buddy, (b) acting as an Page 14.1373.4advisor in "dealing" with a disability in the University environment, and (c) giving adviceand assistance in

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Lambright, Savannah State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Strategies and Learning Styles, Ch. 2, New York, N.Y.: Plenum Press, 1988.19. Burke, K., and Dunn, R., “Learning Style-Based Teaching To Raise Minority Student Test Scores: There's No Debate! Clearing House, v76 n2 p103-06 Nov-Dec 2002.20. Leung, P. B., “Culture as a Contextual Variable in the Study of Differential Minority Student Achievement,” The Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students, v13 p. 95-105, Spring 1994. 21. Obgu, J., “Understanding Cultural Diversity and Learning” Educational Researcher, Vol. 21, No. 8. (Nov., 1992), pp. 5-14+24. 22. Rubie-Davies, C., Hattie, J. and Hamilton, R., “Expecting the Best for Students: Teacher Expectations and Academic Outcomes,” British Journal

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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of the graduate process and a lack ofmentors, among other factors. In this work, Facebook (www.facebook.com), the second largestsocial network on the web, is used as a platform for increased support and guidance in minorityparticipation programs. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Bridge to the DoctorateFellowship (BTD) within the Philadelphia region is used as a test case. This social networkprovides a non-threatening, peer-developed setting where students can openly discuss topicsranging from everyday issues such as study techniques and skills to topics that often have alimited voice, including cultural differences and their impact on graduate life. Through openformat discussion boards, academic advice on fellowship opportunities

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Jason Wynne, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Gary Winn, West Virginia University

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AC 2009-456: RECRUITING DIVERSE STUDENTS TO ENGINEERING CAREERPATHSRobin Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.Jason Wynne, West Virginia University Jason Wynne is a senior Mechanical Engineering major in the WVU College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and has assisted with the Engineers of Tomorrow summer camp program as a peer mentor.Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University Reagan Curtis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Human Resources and Education at West Virginia University.Gary Winn, West

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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AC 2009-570: SUMMER BRIDGE: A STEP INTO THE ENGINEERING GAPRichard Harris, Northeastern University Director of NUPRIME (Northeastern University Programs In Multicultural Engineering); BS Industrial Engineering, MS Applied Educational Psychology, Doctor of Education Candidate STEM Education Specialization; 15 years of combined process engineering and program management experience in hybrid microelectronic subassemblies and organic photoconductor manufacturing; Co-PI: New England Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NELSAMP) at Northeastern, Co-Executive Director: ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp at Northeastern, Advisor: Society of Hispanic Professional

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Kenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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taken as positive x Example 1 Plotting the Shear Diagram for the Beam F x Slide 2 Slide 6 A B V F

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaochun Jiang, North Carolina A&T State University; Jerry Watson, North Carolina A&T State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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technique is needed. Multiway frequency analysis is designed to discover associationsamong discrete variables [7]. In multiway frequency analysis, a log-linear model is used todevelop the best model for predicting frequencies in each cell of the design. This model includesonly the associations that are needed to reproduce the observed frequencies [7]. This process issimilar to multiple regressions. The full model includes all possible effects in a multiwayfrequency analysis. An example full model of three variables (A, B, C) is shown in (1):ln Fejk=θ + λAi +λBj +λCik +λABij +λACik +λBCjk + λABCijk (1)Where Fe is the expected frequency for each cell ijk, λ is the effect parameter, and θ is aconstant.Modeling

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

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-on activities1- 3, field trips4, 5,summer workshops6, 7, competitions8, and software training9. This paper describes a newprogram, STEM Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation (STEM-RRG), designed toincrease the number of minority students who graduate with a degree in science,engineering, or mathematics. Specifically, the goals and objectives to be accomplishedunder STEM-RRG are: a. Recruit minority students into STEM majors at TAMIU; b. Provide summer enrichment workshops to minority students; c. Provide internships and research assistantships to minority students; d. Provide professional development activities to STEM faculty who teach introductory science courses, including mathematics, engineering, physics, and

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Monroe, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University; Bala Ram, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Christopher Doss, North Carolina A&T State University

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Name AffiliationDr. Eyad H Abed University of Maryland Dr. Shield B Lin Prairie View A&M UniversityDean Ilesanmi Adesida University of Illinois at Dr. Michael Lovell University of Pittsburgh Nano-CEMMSDr. William A Baeslack The Ohio State University Mr. Matthew Meyer North Carolina Community College SystemsDr. Ragu Venkataramanan Purdue University Dean Habib P Southern University

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

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chosen field; (5) Increase students’ interest and knowledgeregarding graduate education; (6) Encourage minority engineering undergraduates to attendgraduate school and increase the number who receive graduate degrees.Current metrics to measure success of the TREX program include the following: (1) Increasedapplicant pool to TREX; (2) Student Research Plans, Progress Reports, & Final Reports; (3)Student evaluations; (4) Faculty evaluations; (5) Matriculation of TREX participants (a.)Graduated from Cockrell School of Engineering, (b.) Entering workforce, (c.) Entering graduateschool.Since 1992, TREX has produced valuable research opportunities during the academic year for

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University

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twenty two students took theMath 151 class during fall 2008. None of them earned an A, see table 3. Table 3 Outcomes in the two groups for Math 151 Outcome Group A B C Dropped Average total Performance STP Students 9(45%) 6(30%) 5(25%) None 3.2 20 non-STP Students None 4(57.14%) 1(14.29%) 2(28.57%) 2.8 7 total 27During the fall

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division; Debbie McCoy, Oak Ridge National Lab

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AC 2009-1964: RESEARCH ALLIANCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE (RAMS): ANEXCELLENT RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITY SCIENCEAND ENGINEERING STUDENTSXiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Alabama A&M University. Dr. Qian is also Director of High Performance Computing Research and Education project at Alabama A&M University.Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University Dr. Z.T. Deng is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Alabama A&M University.George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division Dr. George Seweryniak is a program manager in the Office of Advanced Scientific

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New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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(e.g., major, transfer status) alone.Ten significant predictors of enhanced critical/analytical thinking skills were identified: sex,degree aspirations, freshman status, sophomore status, junior status, transfer status, STEM major,grades, and two diversity indices. Table 3 presents a summary of the regression analysis.Table 3Hierarchical regression results from final model predicting critical/analytical thinking skillsVariable B SE Constant 1.998 0.08Degree aspirations 0.12** 0.02 0.07Race 0.04 0.03 0.02First-generation - 0.03

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma; randa shehab, University of Oklahoma

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AC 2009-302: I FEEL LIKE FOREST GUMP: MIXED-RACE NATIVE AMERICANSTUDENTS FIND COMMUNITY IN A COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGCindy Foor, University of Oklahoma Cindy E. Foor is Associate Director/Research Associate at the Research Institute for STEM Education (RISE) at the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Foor received her MA in Cultural Anthropology from Western Michigan University. Her most current research is focused on ethnography of marginalized populations, critical cultural theory, issues of gender and underrepresented populations in STEM education. Address: Research Institute for STEM Education (RISE), University of Oklahoma, 1627 Cross Center B, Kelly House, Norman, OK 73019-7136. E-mail

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Roberts, University of Florida; Karen Bray, University of Florida; Vikram Shishodia, University of Florida; Jeff Citty, University of Florida; Deborah Mayhew, University of Florida; James Ogles, University of Florida; Angela Lindner, University of Florida

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fromtranscripts), teacher recommendation letters, and a required essay describing their desire to enterinto the field of engineering.Once a student receives acceptance into the STEPUP program, s/he must sign a contract andrelease form and is provided information on housing, the STEPUP orientation weekend, meals,industry tours, and the structure of both the residential summer and non-residential fall andspring program. STEPUP students are designated as “Summer B” admits (a six-week term) andattend Preview, a university orientation program required of all students, during which theyregister for fall classes. A fee of $750 is charged to each student to partially cover the expenses

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

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in their major. It provides social andacademic benefits to students by building a sense of community – a key factor in retention.Mentoring occurs via phone, e-mail, and meetings. In addition, social, athletic, and culturalevents for all program participants are held throughout the year.Women engineering upperclassmen who receive a “B” or higher in key subjects are invited toreceive academic credit for volunteer work by becoming Peer Leaders in the University of Page 14.80.13Cincinnati’s Learning Communities for first year students. As stated earlier, all first yearengineering students are in a learning community. By accepting this honor, they

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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toencourage more students to pursue STEM-related majors since we know the profound impactsdevelopments in science and mathematics can have on our economic future and on the worldaround us.Bibliography 1. Obama, B. (2009, March 10). Speech presented to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC. 2. Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (2007). Rising above the gathering storm: Energizing and employing America for a brighter economic future. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. Page 14.1264.14 3. Fennema, E., & Sherman, J. A. (1976). Fennema-sherman mathematics attitudes scales

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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AC 2009-1445: WHERE SUCCESSFUL LATINO/A UNDERGRADUATES FINDCOMMUNITY AT A PREDOMINANTLY WHITE RESEARCH UNIVERSITYSusan Walden, University of OklahomaRanda Shehab, University of Oklahoma Page 14.1370.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Where Successful Latino/a Engineering Undergraduates find Community at a Predominately White Research UniversityAbstractThe Research Institute for STEM Education conducts mixed-methods research seeking toidentify the factors contributing to successful completion of an engineering degree by under-represented and under-served minority students at a predominately white, research institution.STEM stands for science

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred Bonner, Texas A&M University; Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Carmen Villa, Texas A&M University; Helene Cook, Texas A&M University

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AC 2009-1959: INTERNAL MOTIVATION AS A FACTOR FOR THE SUCCESS OFAFRICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN AHISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY (HBCU)Fred Bonner, Texas A&M University Fred A. Bonner, II, is an Associate Professor of higher education administration in the Educational Administration and Human Resource Development department at Texas A&M University—College Station. He received a B.A. degree in chemistry from the University of North Texas, an M.S.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Baylor University, and an Ed.D. in higher education administration and college teaching from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Bonner has been the recipient of the American

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiang Le, Hampton University; Eric Sheppard, Hampton University

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AC 2009-2113: A PLAN TO IMPROVE STUDENT PREPARATION ANDENGAGEMENT IN ENGINEERINGQiang Le, Hampton UniversityEric Sheppard, Hampton University Page 14.85.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A plan to improve student preparation and engagement in engineeringAbstractAs in many engineering programs, the programs at the School of Engineering and Technologyare concerned with improving our recruitment and retention, and have targeted action in twoareas: pre-college programs (impacting recruitment) and the freshman introduction toengineering course (impacting retention) as part of our strategic plan for improvement. Inspiredby a

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Recruitment and Development of Minority Faculty

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ram Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University

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AC 2009-1657: EDUCATING THE EDUCATOR: COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCEAND ENGINEERING TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR FACULTY FROMUNDER-REPRESENTED AND MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONSRam Mohan, North Carolina A&T State UniversityNarayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University Page 14.511.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Educating the Educator: Computational Science and Engineering Training Workshop for Faculty from Under-Represented and Minority Serving InstitutionsAbstractComputational science and engineering (CSE) and high performance computing (HPC) havenow become an integral part of several engineering and science

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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in URPs on research self-efficacy among economically disadvantaged undergraduate Page 14.244.2students of color who attend predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Specifically, two researchquestions guided the analysis: (a) What is the relationship between research-related activitiesassociated with URP participation and students’ research self-efficacy? (b) What is therelationship between specific research-related activities and students’ research self-efficacy,controlling for differences in background traits?MethodThis study is part of a larger, longitudinal study titled, Investigating the Critical Junctures:Strategies that Broaden

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Akibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology

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regional engineeringconference. The targeted public speaking skills address the key areas of professionaldevelopment and leadership.During this activity, students were given a presentation on public speaking skills andstrategies in the areas of delivery, performance, content, and the use of visual aids by thefacilitator. The slides presented to the students during the public speaking presentation arelocated in Appendix B.1 this study.After the presentation, students were asked to engage in an extemporaneous speakingactivity. A student was selected to give a 2-3 minute speech on a topic chosen by theremaining students in the audience. The documents supplied to the students to conduct theimpromptu speech activity are located in Appendix B.2 of this

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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. Activity 6: Construction of Equipment Storage Building andOffice included preparation of contract documents and the building of the Athletic EquipmentStorage Building and Office. (a) (b) Figure 2 Graffiti on Walls, Rusted Steel Roof Trusses and Part of Collapsed Roof2. HUD Policy PrioritiesThis project satisfied the following HUD Policy Priorities.  Improving the Quality of Life in Our Nation’s Communities. This project sought to turn an abandoned, dilapidated old factory facility that area children turned into a gang Page 14.1242.4 meeting place for anti-social

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Hashim Mahdi, University of Texas, Pan American

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competitions, b. Answer questions about career choices c. Encourage good habits: Study, ethics, health, d. Motivation: Rewards of hard work, celebrate success, e. Building a relationship: Personal accountability, showing that we care f. Scholarships g. Selection of electives appropriate to student interest and career goals Monitoring Information a) Evaluation of grades a) Required courses b) Reasonable progress

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beverley Pickering-Reyna, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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summer experience for incomingfreshmen. The National Science Foundation’s Louis B. Stokes [Wisconsin] Alliance for MinorityParticipation (WiscAMP) program and the John Deere Foundation partially funded ($22,700 and$3,000, respectively) ECSE III. The program allowed students to concentrate on E/CS concepts andpractically apply those ideas in and out of the classroom.Unlike the IT-LSCD model, ECSE III did not assume hands-on training led to knowledgeregardless of the starting point. Rather, the need for understanding analytical concepts andaforementioned strategies mattered more in E/CS education. As such, the infusion of constructsinto a quasi-bridge system was more complex. Besides classroom and field instruction, the ECSEIII strategy used

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American

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engineering students.Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education10. Ghone, M., Schubert, M., and Wagner, J., 2003, “Development of a Mechatronics Laboratory - EliminatingBarriers to Manufacturing,” IEEE Trans on Industrial Electronics, 394-397.11. Hatano, G., & Inagaki, K. (1986). Two courses of expertise. In H. Stevenson, J. Azuma & K. Hakuta (Eds.),Child development and education in Japan (pp. 262-272). New York, NY: W. H. Freeman & Co.12. Klingbeil, N., Rattan, K., Raymer, M., Reynolds, D., Mercer, R., Kukreti, A. and Randolph, B., "A NationalModel for Engineering Mathematics Education," Proceedings 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition,Honolulu, HI, 2007.13. Krishnan, M., Das, S., and Yost, S. A., 1999, “Team

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University

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students across the Commonwealth of VirginiaMath and Science Program (MSEIP) (Supported by T-STEM, DuPont, and Department ofEducation) – This was a four week residential program. This grant has expired.Enhancing Undergraduate Research Infrastructurea. Undergraduate Research CommitteeThis committee was established with the following purposes: 1. To enhance students' ability to make presentation in National Conferences a. Enhance students’ networking skills. b. Increase students' involvement in undergraduate research c. Increase VSU's visibility. d. Increase students' interests to pursue graduate education 2. To enhance the foundation of Undergraduate Research by establishing interdisciplinary

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Kobus, Hillsborough Community College; Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida

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becomes available. CSTEP completed its first year in the summer of2008. CSTEP students took Programming Concepts at USF along with other USF students. Theevaluation is based on the students’ performance in class and their perceptions of CSTEP.Performance of CSTEP students was compared with USF students. As shown in Table I,although some CSTEP students were included in the group with the lowest grade in the class,half of them got the highest grade.Table I. Programming Concepts class performance. Grade All USF CSTEP A 18 58% 13 62% 5 50% B 8 26% 6 29% 2 20% C 5 16

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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former, SURE participant. The talk led thestudents through the former participant’s process of turning his SURE research into apublication. The workshop highlighted the significance of reading previous literature to know thecontribution of the work to the field, working diligently to produce and document results as wellas telling a story through the work. The speaker emphasized that while it can be difficult toproduce quality results in a ten-week time frame, networking within the research group cansustain the students collaboration on the work resulting in a publication. Notes provided to thestudents are located in Appendix B of the work.Graduate School Preparation ActivitiesSince the purpose of the SURE program is to increase the number of