Conference Session

Listening and Negotiation

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Amy J Moll, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

Paper ID #18490Listening and Negotiation IIDr. Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy is Professor and Associate Chair for Global Engineering Leader- ship and Research Development in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech, with responsibilities for managing and expanding the School’s global/leadership education and research programs and impact, and directing the Institute’s Global Engineering Leadership Minor Program. Her research, teaching and professional activities focus on civil infrastructure decision making to promote sustainable

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dina Verdín, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

) Educational Research and Methods Di- vision Apprentice Faculty Grant. She has also been recognized for the synergy of research and teaching as an invited participant of the 2016 National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Ed- ucation Symposium and 2016 New Faculty Fellow for the Frontiers in Engineering Education Annual Conference. She also was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow for her work on female empowerment in engineering which won the National Association for Research in Science Teaching 2015 Outstanding Doctoral Research Award. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Physics Identity Promotes Alternative Careers for First- Generation

Conference Session

Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #12779Minority-focused Engagement through Research and Innovative Teaching(MERIT)Dr. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the MERIT project. Her research interests include Sustainable Energy, Green Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Multi Objective Decision Making and Optimization as well as Engineering Education. She has served as PI and Co-PI in several DoEd, DHS, NRC, and industry sponsored projects.Dr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1702: INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING OUTREACHJ. Shelley, United States Air ForceMickey Bowen, United States Air Force Page 14.737.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Innovation in Engineering Outreach:Engineering 11 as a tool for recruiting minority students to Engineering Page 14.737.2Abstract: A unique opportunity for recruiting engineering students has developed in theAntelope Valley of Southern California (AV). While the AV refers to itself as the“Aerospace Valley”, with a high percentage of the workforce employed by Edwards AirForce Base and the major Aerospace Prime

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Tehnology; 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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Minorities in Engineering

(student participant response based program evaluation). This paper willexamine SURE program components that are directly related to the teaching andassessment of research skills for undergraduate students. These areas of interest include: 1. Ten weeks of research in engineering (electrical, aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, environmental, industrial, mechanical, or materials), applied science (physics, chemistry, biology, or mathematics), and electronics packaging 2. SURE student participant pairing with both a faculty advisor and a graduate student mentor 3. Oral and written research project summaries prepared by the student participants 4. Program evaluation by the SURE student participants

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram V. Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar

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Minorities in Engineering

Committee for nanoengineering in energy and medicine. He is a member of American Society of Aeronautics (AIAA), American Society for Engineering Edu- cation (ASEE), Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE), and regularly presents, organizes and conducts seminars and conferences for these professional and engineering orga- nizations. Dr. Mohan’s research activities, contributions and interests include the areas of polymer composite ma- terial processing, structural hybrid nanocomposites; multi-scale, multi-physics modeling, computational macro/nano mechanics; processing, characterization and modeling of nano-engineered material systems; physics based process modeling and simulations for

Conference Session

Dissecting the Nuances that Hinder Broad Participation in Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Texas at Austin. His research and teaching interests are in mechatronics, regenerative power, and multidisciplinary engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Promoting Engagement through Innovative and Pragmatic ProgramsAbstractAdapting to a growing student enrollment within any college is difficult, particularly when youare competing against colleges/universities that receive more funding and have an evolvingcampus climate. As enrollment increases, colleges desire to ensure they are creating a diversestudent population and building an inclusive environment within day and evening studentpopulations to ensure they feel a part of the department/school culture. Over the past seven

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Minorities in Engineering

University of Texas – Pan American, is engaged in the implementation of aprocess of continuous quality improvement that promotes students’ academic and professionalsuccess and supports program and institution accreditations. In general, engineering, computingand applied science programs seeking accreditation by ABET (Accreditation Board ofEngineering and Technology) must demonstrate, among other things, that they evaluate studentperformance, advise students regarding curricular and career matters, and monitor student’sprogress to foster their success in achieving program outcomes, thereby enabling them asgraduates to attain program objectives. The paper describes innovative tools that support theadvisement process and their impact on faculty and

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering

follows:STEM Students Trained in Research Projects = 48. This includes the following: Psychology =11, Physics =2, Biology = 6, Mathematics = 3, Computer Engineering = 15, ManufacturingEngineering = 9, Chemistry = 2 students.Total Number of Projects = 21. Number of Collaborative Projects (Two faculty or more = 8)Total Number of Students Mentored = 51. This number includes research activities.Number of Submitted Applications for External Summer Programs = 8Number of External Summer Programs Attended = 6Number of Submitted Applications for Graduate Programs = 11Number of Obtained Admissions to Graduate Programs = 7Number of Students Attended a Graduate Program = 2Professional Meetings, Conferences, Workshops/Seminars Attended = 33Professional

Conference Session

New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Minorities in Engineering

colleges• Physical accessibilityRecommendations:• Formalize relationships between community colleges and engineering schools o Faculty exchanges o NSF supplements for community college/ engineering faculty exchanges• Advertise societal impact of engineering research to make it more appealing• Improve reward system to strengthen recruitment into engineering• Generate public interest in engineering through the mass media: o TV shows o Gaming industry o Competitions with industry support• Formal arrangements for students to return to high school to teach a K-12 class• Create master’s degree for K-12 teacher that emphasizes developments in engineering• Seek certification of engineering undergraduates to teach K-12 classes• Joint programs

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-698: EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM-BASED STEM PROJECT LEARN-ING TO RECRUIT MINORITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO STEMJean Kampe, Michigan Technological University DR. JEAN KAMPE is currently department chair of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Techno- logical University, where she holds an associate professorship in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Tech, M.Ch.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware, and a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Michigan Tech. She was employed as a research engineer for five years at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, and she held an associate professorship in the

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University

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Minorities in Engineering

”, Biomedical sciences instrumentation, 2003-008. G. Skelton and A. Holton, II, ”Sur- vivability in Wireless Sensor Networks”, MSCI 2006, Published Proceedings of the 10th World Multi- Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, Florida, July 2006. G. Skelton, ”Intro- ducing Software Engineering to Computer Engineering Students,” IEEE SoutheastCon 2006, April 2006. Page 22.1634.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 G. Skelton, ”Robotics, Game Programming: Expanding Engineering and Computer Science at the High School Level,” 2006 Enhancing Education Through

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Minorities in Engineering

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

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn A Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams, University of Virginia, Center for Diversity in Engineering

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Minorities in Engineering

needed for America to compete in the diverse globaleconomy. This outreach effort has been designed and implemented with the aim of instillingan interest in computer science, engineering and entrepreneurship among the futureinnovators of America.LEAD-SEI’s three-week core curriculum consists of a team-based research project andcomputer science. These components allow groups to develop innovative solutions,products/prototypes, business plans and technology driven presentations to address real worldproblems; including the global challenges of the 21st century. In addition to theaforementioned, participants learn the scope of the different engineering fields fromUniversity professors and graduate students. Beyond discovering computer science

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Henriette D. Burns, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Mark McKenney, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Matt Johnson; Sharon Locke; Ann Vogel, iBIO Institute; Colin Wilson, Southern Illinois University; Georgia Bracey, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

physics and a PhD in science education. Her research interests include physics/astronomy education, citizen science, and the integration of technology in teaching and learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Mitigating the Fear of Failure in a STEM + Computational Thinking Program for Minority Girls (Work-in-Progress-Diversity)IntroductionThis is a work-in-progress study. The purpose of the paper is to present research on anintervention informed by the first year of the study. We are conducting an after-school program,studying an integrated STEM +Computational Thinking curriculum, in an urban, low-incomeneighborhood. Our program’s broader intention is to influence how

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed A. Seif, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2303: HIGH POWER ROCKETRY PROGRAM: UNDERGRAD-UATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR AN HBCUShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Nano-composites, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Combustion. Previously, he worked as a Pro- fessor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning Inc. He earned his Ph.D

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1311: SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING AIDS AND QUALITYENHANCEMENT PLAN FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM ATALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITYAmir Mobasher, Alabama A&M UniversityMohamed Seif, Alabama A&M UniversityKenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Page 14.1099.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Supplemental Teaching Aids and Quality Enhancement Plan for a Mechanical Engineering Program at Alabama A&M UniversityABSTRACTMost mechanical engineering majors experience difficulties in their major courses like Statics,Dynamics, and Strength of Materials. It seems appropriate to increase the

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverley Pickering-Reyna, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Minorities in Engineering

not work for minorities.This paper responds to the need for disseminating information about learning systems designedto help equip more minorities to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) degrees. At present, all minorities remain significantly under-represented in all STEMfields and more effort is necessary to resolve concern.5 This state exists due to decreasing interest(especially among African-American and Hispanic males) in technical fields, a smaller college-age population, falling retention rates, scarce pre-college mathematics preparation specific toE/CS fields, and shifting demographics in major urban areas.678The mixed-methodology research design for this study expected promising outcomes withbroader

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Evelyn Leggette, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University

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Minorities in Engineering

ongoing CCLI-Phase I Project funded by NSF. He has led the new course module development for CCLI-Phase I project and integrated its pilot implementation in his course at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at JSU.Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University Dr. Gordon W. Skelton is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at Jackson State University (JSU). He is the founder and director of Center for Defense Integrated Data at JSU. He is involved in research on wireless sensor networks and intelligent decision systems. His current research includes Disaster Response Intelligent System. He serves as the freshmen advisor and the instructor for the freshmen entry-level

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Lynn LaVallie, Turtle Mountain Community College; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan P.E., North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #5733Community-Relevant Research for TCC STEM Student RetentionMs. Audrey Lynn LaVallie, Turtle Mountain Community College A. LaVallie, M.S., is a chemistry instructor at Turtle Mountain Community College in Belcourt, ND. She has directed various grant programs at TMCC, aimed at providing STEM research opportunities for Native American students, funded variously by the CDC, NSF, NASA, and EPSCoR.Dr. Eric Asa, North Dakota State University Dr. Eric Asa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. He holds a doctoral

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Kang, University of Washington; Lisa A. Peterson, University of Washington; Elena Maria Hernandez, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2414: UW GENOM PROJECT: A SUCCESSFUL UNDERGRAD-UATE RESEARCH PROGRAMAllison Kang, University of Washington Allison Kang has a background in Biochemistry and Public Health Genetics and is currently finishing up her PhD in Science Education. Her dissertation research focuses on the impact that undergraduate research programs (URPs) have on ethnic minority students’ scientific efficacy and how the programmatic elements of URPs impact student interest and experience in science and engineering. Page 22.1659.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 UW GenOM Project: A

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen T. Marosi, Bucknell University; Barbra Steinhurst, Bucknell University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #7385Lights, Camera, Action! Increasing First-Year Engineering Student Aca-demic Performance via an Innovative Pre-Orientation ProgramDr. Karen T. Marosi, Bucknell University Dr. Karen T. Marosi is an Associate Dean of Engineering at Bucknell University. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. As Associate Dean, she has worked to enhance the academic success of students in the College of Engineering especially those who come from under-represented groups in engineering.Ms. Barbra Steinhurst, Bucknell University Barbra Steinhurst is the Director of the Engineering Success

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amanda Melinda McLeroy, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Evelyn Sowells-Boone, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Research and College of Engineering. Dr. Sowells earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University’s College of Engineering. She also holds a M.S. and B.S in Computer Science with a concentration in software engineering from the same university. Her primary research interests are in the areas of efficient digital systems design and STEM education. As a result of her work, she has numerous peer reviewed journal and conference publications. She recently authored a book entitled ”Low Power Self-Timed Size Optimization for an Input Data Distribution,” which explores innovative techniques to reduce power consumption for portable electronic devices. She was recently awarded the 2016

Conference Session

Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brian J Wisner, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

- sity’s Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Department. He has also held a research appointment at the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Augmenting his scientific in- terests, Daniel serves as a STEM educator working to improve minority representation in STEM through high-impact research experiences. As an Innovation Advisor to Elsevier’s Academic Engineering Solu- tions Library Advisory Board (AES-LAB), he partners with librarians to create democratized approaches to 21st century information literacy education on a global scale,Mr. Brian J Wisner, Drexel University Brian is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Drexel Univer- sity. Brian

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary W. Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology/CINVESTAV

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #10272A Teaching Model for Teaching Deaf/Hard of-hearing and Hearing Studentswith Course Accessibility and Real World Product DesignMr. Gary W Behm, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Gary Behm is an Assistant Professor of the Engineering Studies department and Director of the Center on Access Technology Innovation Laboratory at RIT/NTID. He is a deaf engineer who retired from IBM after serving for 30 years. He received his BS from RIT and his MS from Lehigh University. His last assignment with IBM was an Advanced Process Control project manager. He managed team members in delivering the next generation

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky; Stephanie Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

students will be compared to the published literature on theretention of minority engineering students to identify any commonalities, contradictions andopportunities for improvement. The data will also be analyzed using demographic information(university type, classification, age, race, gender, and major) in order to determine whether thereis any statistically significant difference or correlation in preferences based upon these factors.Recommendations will be made to the engineering community for teaching the graduate andundergraduate minority engineer, as well as to direct future research in this area.Introduction This paper will summarize a pilot study conducted in conjunction with the NationalSociety of Black Engineers to identify the

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Alvarenga, California State University, Los Angeles; Mark Vincent Abbott, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Oleg Gontar; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Victor Mejia; Phanit Pollavith, California State University, Los Angeles; Ricardo Sanchez; Jose Antonio Zamalloa; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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Minorities in Engineering

graduate teaching fellows with middle and highschool math and science teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Theprogram is centered at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), and is part of the NSFGK12 Program, which provides fellowships and training for graduate students in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The graduate student fellows serve asvisiting scientists or engineers who work closely with their partner teachers to engage middle andhigh school students in science and engineering demonstrations, presentations, and activitiesrelated to the fellows’ research. The two primary goals of the IMPACT LA Program are to 1) change teachers, students,and parents’ perceptions of engineers and

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Velda V. Morris, School District of Philadelphia; Rebecca A. Stein, University of Pennsylvania; James F. Keller, University of Pennsylvania; Vijay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania

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Minorities in Engineering

possibleto start teaching robotics and injecting engineering and design content into a student’s learning ata very early stage11-14. This provides perspective to beginning students15, who currently perceivethat engineering consists only of theoretical physics and mathematics.Secondary Robotics Initiative ModelFounded in 2000 by a female minority science educator, SRI has grown from an after school Page 22.1713.4robotics club to a district wide model for STEM education. As of 2011, the SRI continues to bemanaged by the founder. Over 60 elementary/middle and high schools participate in the initiativewith nine schools offering in-classroom robotics

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University; Carol Davis, North Dakota EPSCoR

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-185: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH-MENTORING FOR TRIBALCOLLEGE STUDENTSG. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University G. Padmanabhan, Ph. D., P.E., M. ASEE, F. ASCE is a professor of civil engineering at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. He is a long standing member of ASEE and ASCE. Currently, he is also the Director of North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute. He has been active in STEM education outreach activities to minorities at the college and high and middle school levels for the last ten years.Carol Davis, North Dakota EPSCoR Dr. Carol Davis is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. She helped establish Turtle Mountain Community College in the early 1970’s and served

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-829: A NSF-SUPPORTED S-STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FORRECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF UNDERREPRESENTED ETHNIC ANDWOMEN STUDENTS IN ENGINEERINGAnant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati ANANT R. KUKRETI, Ph.D., is an Associate Dean for Engineering Education Research and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC). He joined UC on 8/15/00 and before that worked 22 years at University of Oklahoma. He teaches structural engineering, with research in experimental and finite element analysis of structures. He has won five major university teaching awards, two Professorships, two national ASEE teaching awards, and is internationally recognized in his primary