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Technical Outreach Community Help: Initial Results

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part II
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah M. Brown, National Society of Black Engineers; Lauren D. Thomas, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

in nature, so immediate answers cannot be provided, but it is the hope that withintwo to three years those students who participated in TORCH programs will begin to enroll inengineering in college.There was opportunity to determine more immediate impact of the program on the mentors andvolunteers, which is the focus of this work. As most of the volunteers are college students inengineering at the time of becoming a mentor and influence on their goals could be moreimmediate. Initial expectations were that some mentors would begin to consider STEMeducation careers, may be more motivated in their own coursework by having a mentee, andpromote a greater sense of social responsibility for engineering students.Current Status and Research

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Board 106: Did Math Make Me Move? The Design and Initial Evaluation of a Culturally Appropriate Gestural Educational Technology (Research)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tiffanie R. Smith, University of Florida; Juan E. Gilbert, University of Florida
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #26662Board 106: Did Math Make Me Move? The Design and Initial Evaluation ofa Culturally Appropriate Gestural Educational Technology (Research)Ms. Tiffanie R. Smith, University of Florida Tiffanie R. Smith is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Florida studying Human Centered Comput- ing in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering. She received her B.S. in Computer Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University in 2013. She is an NSF Graduate Re- search Fellow as well as a Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellow. Her research interests include educational technologies

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An Initial Study of Georgia's Hispanic Participation in Higher Education

Conference Session: Attracting Young Minds: Part II
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Barbara Victoria Bernal, Southern Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2429: AN INITIAL STUDY OF GEORGIA’S HISPANIC PARTIC-IPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONBarbara Victoria Bernal, Southern Polytechnic State University Barbara Victoria Bernal is a Professor of Software Engineering at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), where she has taught Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Technology courses since 1984. As a faculty, she has been awarded an Outstanding Faculty Award (1995) and served as undergraduate coordinator for software engineering; and chair of software engineering. Additionally, she is the co-founder of the SPSU Usability Research Lab (ULAB) and is directly involved in corporate- sponsor ULAB projects. She received her M. Ed. and B.S. from

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Toward A Systematic Review of the Preparing Future Faculty Program Initiatives

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alisha B. Diggs, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Robert D, Scott, University of Michigan - College of Engineering
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

assessments were with regard to their feelings on the role PFF programming playedon their choice of academic career path, securing a job, and the initial transition from graduatestudent to faculty member.Of the aforementioned categories, alumni reported the most valuable interventions to be thementoring relationship and PFF interventions organized at their home institutions; site visits tocluster campuses closely followed. Most specifically, of value were the discussions withmentors on the faculty roles and responsibilities, balancing research, teaching, and service, andstructures of institutional governance; direct observation of cluster campus courses, facultymeetings, and strategies for teaching diverse student populations; and opportunities

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Reflecting on 10 years of Centralized Engineering Student Diversity Initiatives (Experience)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Lisa Trahan, University of California, San Diego; Gennie Miranda, UC San Diego; Olivia A. Graeve, University of California, San Diego
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #33553Reflecting on 10 years of Centralized Engineering Student DiversityInitiatives (Experience)Ms. Lisa Trahan, University of California, San Diego Lisa Trahan joined UC San Diego’s IDEA Engineering Student Center in 2018 as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Assessment. Ms. Trahan leads planning and development of new student success initiatives and programs within the Center. She provides expertise to assess, improve, and evaluate the impact of the Center’s programs on student retention and success. Previously, Ms. Trahan was a Research and Evaluation Associate at The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC

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Enhancing Undergraduate Research Infrastructure

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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

course of the study,data will be compiled at the student level in order to provide insight into effects occurring overtwo or more years.Developing PartnershipsTo improve the efficiency of utilizing the research and development funds and also collectingaccurate data, the T-STEM developed a partnership with the Summer Transportation InstituteProgram (STIP)(funded by Department of Transportation), DuPont Summer Science andEngineering Institute (funded by DuPont), VSU-MSEIP Projects (two projects funded byDepartment of Education), VSU Research Initiation Grant (RIG) (funded by VSU), and theResearch Infrastructure for Minority Institution (RIMI) project ( funded by the National Instituteof Health) projects. Figure 3

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Teaching Research Skills In Summer Undergraduate Research Programs

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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

SeriesCommunications Seminars The Communications seminar was split into three one hour workshops. Workshopsone and two were conducted during the second and third week of the program. It isimportant to note that no research is conducted during the first week of the program dueto lab orientations and safety training. The aim of each communication workshopincluded teaching student participants how to concisely explain their research topicsthrough activity based learning. Activity based learning for the communication ofstudent research projects were initiated through an ‘elevator talk’ activity, a common Page 13.1173.4exercise utilized in the business industry. The

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Nurturing Brilliance in Engineering: Creating Research Venues for Undergraduate Underrepresented Minorites in Engineering as an Initiative from Faculty Members that Foster Academic Inclusion, Development, and Post-graduation Instruction (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #24641Nurturing Brilliance in Engineering: Creating Research Venues for Under-graduate Underrepresented Minorites in Engineering as an Initiative fromFaculty Members that Foster Academic Inclusion, Development, and Post-graduation Instruction (Work in Progress)Dr. Eleazar Marquez, Rice University Eleazar Marquez is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University Dr. Samuel Garc´ıa Jr. currently serves as Educator Professional Development Specialist at the Jet Propul- sion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA and is an Assistant

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Initiatives to financially, academically, and socially support underrepresented minorities in STEM disciplines

Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Anitha Sarah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University; Pamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt P.E., West Texas A&M University; Vinitha Hannah Subburaj, West Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

excellence. Research has shown that for some of these initiatives to besuccessful, the exposure to STEM fields have to start early on in their K-12 education. Theresearch study conducted by Ihrig et.al [11] analyzed the perspectives of 78 high-school studentsand their 32 teachers, participating in an extracurricular, school-based, STEM talent developmentprogram for rural students from economically disadvantaged communities. Using qualitative andquantitative data sources, the researchers were able to determine the general trends in thecurriculum as well as detailed results of the interactions of educators and students. Qualitativeprogram evaluation data sources included both open-ended and closed-ended survey. The formerincluded a focus group

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A Research Project Involving Minority Students

Conference Session: NAFP Panel Discussion
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Jack Esparza, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Zack lopez, Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Allen Anton, Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Marc Mendez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-631: A RESEARCH PROJECT INVOLVING MINORITY STUDENTSRafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiJack Esparza, Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiZack lopez, Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiTexas A&M University-Corpus ChristiAllen Anton, Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiTexas A&M University-Corpus ChristiMarc Mendez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Page 12.106.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Research Project Involving Minority Students Ray Bachnak, Jack Esparza, Zack Lopez, Allen Anton, Marc Mendez Department of Computing Sciences Texas A&M

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The Role of Connectedness for Minoritized Students at a Mentoring Conference

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Carin Queener, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Dorian Davis; Renaldo C. Blocker, The "Why You?" Initiative, Inc.
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

community elements of the “Why You?”Initiative, Inc. (“[YU?]”) organization’s mentoring program and conference to assessparticipants’ feelings of connectedness and community. The research question guiding this studyis: How did conference attendance affect the experience of connectedness for students? In thispaper, we examine the experiences and outcomes of the participants of the organization’smentoring program and conference to help researchers and practitioners understand African-American STEM students’ experiences of connectedness.In the following paragraphs, we first provide background information about the [YU?]organization. Then, we briefly discuss social community as a theoretical framework used tounderstand community development. Next, the

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A Population Dynamics Model for Gender Diversification in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Case Study with Relevance to Engineering

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Development Opportunities for Diverse Engineering Students
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Manuela Restrepo Parra; Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry Initiative ; Lisa L Lattanza MD
Tagged Topics: ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

support to K-12 teachers across the entire tra- jectory of the profession. Her research focuses on teacher education, classroom assessment, and P-16 environmental and engineering education.Manuela Restrepo ParraDr. Laura Meszaros Dearolf, The Perry InitiativeDr. Lisa L Lattanza MD Professor and Chief of Hand, Elbow and Upper Extremity Surgery at UCSF Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship Director President and Co-Founder of The Perry Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in STEM and Orthopaedic Surgery. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A SIMPLE MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR GENDER- DIVERSIFICATION IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY: A CASE STUDY

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The St@R Project: An Initiative To Increase The Retention Rates Of 1 St And 2 Nd Year Underrepresented Students Enrolled In Electrical Engineering

Conference Session: Special programs and activities for minorities in engineering
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Edward Brown
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, learning, and research versus the traditional content centered approach. Understandingissues relating to multicontextuality, learning organizations, and multiple intelligences will besignificant in achieving this effort3, 6, 8.ST@R Project research will also include math and science outreach initiatives in K-12education. This includes providing workshops and programs for students in the local communitywhich discuss careers in science and engineering as well as conducting engineering experimentsusing educational tools like the LEGO Mindstorms kits4.Conclusion Page 12.1471.8 7The ST@R Project achieved its

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Increasing Student Access, Retention, And Graduation Through An Integrated Stem Pathways Support Initiative For The Rio South Texas Region

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1945: INCREASING STUDENT ACCESS, RETENTION, ANDGRADUATION THROUGH AN INTEGRATED STEM PATHWAYS SUPPORTINITIATIVE FOR THE RIO SOUTH TEXAS REGIONArturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan AmericanStephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan AmericanRobert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan AmericanHoracio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan AmericanCristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan AmericanMiguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan AmericanOlga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American Page 14.730.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Increasing Student Access, Retention, and Graduation Through an Integrated STEM Pathways Support Initiative

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Increasing Student Access, Retention, And Graduation Through An Integrated Stem Pathways Support Initiative For The Rio South Texas Region – Year One Activities And Results

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Wrinkle, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

., Crown, S., Freeman, R., Vasquez, H., Villalobos, C., Gonzalez, M., and Ramirez, O., “IncreasingStudent Access, Retention, and Graduation Through and Integrated STEM Pathways Support Initiative for the RioSouth Texas Region”, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 14-17(2009)2. Prince, M.J., and Felder, R.M., “Inductive Teaching and Learning Methods: Definitions, Comparisons, andResearch Bases”, J. Engr. Education, 95(2), 123-138 (2006)3. Cordray, D.S., Harris, T., and Klein, S., “A Research Synthesis of the Effectiveness, Replicability, and Generalityof the VaNTH Challenge-based Instructional Modules in Bioengineering”, Journal of Engineering Education, 98 (4),pp.335-348 (2009)4. Altschuld, James W

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Broadening Participation in Engineering through a Research Center-based Mentoring Program (Research)

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eduardo Santillan-Jimenez, University of Kentucky; Sarah Hodges, University of Kentucky; Alejandro Gerardo Villasante-Tezanos, University of Kentucky; Robert Theakston MS
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

UK first as an undergraduate research intern and then as a graduate student performing his doctoral research at UK CAER and at the University of Alicante (Spain). After obtaining his Ph.D. in 2008, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Utrecht University (The Netherlands) prior to retuning to UK CAER, where he now holds the position of Prin- cipal Research Scientist. His current research focuses on the application of heterogeneous catalysis to the production of renewable fuels and chemicals, with emphasis on the upgrading of waste and algae oils to drop-in hydrocarbon fuels. His synergistic activities include leading and participating in a number of K-20 educational initiatives designed to increase and broaden

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Bridges To Engineering Research 2020: A National Workshop For Engineering Research Partnerships

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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

held in March 2009 at North CarolinaA&T State University under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation (NSF).The workshop sought to address the building of meaningful bridges among minorityinstitutions and research-intensive universities in the United States, in emerging areas ofengineering research. This was the first such workshop that the NSF has sponsored underthe initiative of diversity in engineering research. The 205 attendees represented 56universities and 15 corporations; 62 faculty and administrators from minority institutionsand 66 faculty and administrators from majority universities attended and participated inthe workshop. The workshop included 3 plenary talks by two provosts of leadinguniversities and the head of

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Increasing Access to Undergraduate Research: Housing Student Research in the Engineering Diversity Office

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Cynthia Howard-Reed, The Pennsylvania State University; Erin A Hostetler, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

program. At the time ofthe program foundation in 2014, the College provided research experiences to students fromexternal universities, but opportunities for Penn State undergraduate students to become involvedin research were limited. The initial goals of the undergraduate research program were to 1)promote undergraduate students participating in research early in their academic career tobroaden their education; and 2) increase the likelihood of undergraduate participants to entergraduate school. At the direction of the Assistant Dean of Engineering Outreach and Inclusion,the undergraduate research program and its administrative staff were strategically placed inCEOI. As a result, the program goals expanded to include broadening research

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Collaborative Research-Mentoring for Tribal College Students

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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

students who aspire toseek higher education degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)by 1) creating a strong alliance between the universities and the state’s tribal colleges; 2)implementing an initiative of research capacity building in tribal colleges that will engage tribalcollege faculty and baccalaureate anticipatory STEM majors in basic scientific research; and 3)engaging tribal college students in research using a tribal college-university collaborative modelfor research mentoring. Recent educational research has shown that students who engage inresearch projects are more likely to enroll in and complete STEM degree programs whencompared to other students. Increased understanding of the research process, a shift

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Program for Minority Girls (Research to Practice-Diversity)

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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, which she currently Co-chairs. Prior to joining the Institute in 2006, Ann successfully directed BiTmaP, a first of its kind, U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored initiative with the University of Illinois at Chicago that provides bioinformatics training to IT professionals. Prior to BiTmaP, she assisted in the management of technology start-ups and small businesses in Illinois and California, directing research, business development, operations, quality assur- ance, sales and marketing. Ann is a licensed acupuncturist, holds an MS in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a BS in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. In 2010, Ann co-founded Point of Health Acupuncture and owns Birdhouse Acupuncture, both

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UW GenOM Project: A Successful Undergraduate Research Program

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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

-intercept & their standard deviations), which will also be covered during the prepcourse. Collectively, these activities will not only enhance students‟ understanding of theconcepts and improve their problem solving skills in chemistry, but it will also teach studentshow best to study the sciences, integrate concepts, and learn scientific thinking.Genetics and ethics are both logic-based disciplines uniquely integrated in the day-to-day workof genetic researchers. Given the history of the eugenics movement, it is imperative that ethics isintegrated into introductory genetics courses as a core part of a whole rather than an afterthoughtor add on. It is critical that high school students‟ initial genetic research experience involve thedevelopment

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Developing Communities of Practice to Serve Hispanic Students: Supporting Identity, Community, and Professional Networks

Conference Session: Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

-specific training, e.g., cybersecurity workshops. Observation allowsthe research team to develop interview protocols and focus group questions that are tailored tothe local community and practices of the departments under study. Data that inform the workinclude: faculty interviews, activity observation, student surveys and interviews, and studenttranscript analysis to determine the influence of a scholarship program on student outcomes. Theprogram has just begun its second year, and so student course transcript data and studentoutcome data are not yet available. This paper suggests a theoretical basis for the program’sdesign and the initial qualitative evidence from stakeholders regarding its benefits for students indeveloping positive computing

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Reu Sites: Much More Than A Research Experience For Undergraduates

Conference Session: Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

from under-represented populations. The objective is to allow and encourage the participation of students coming from underrepresented minority groups.• Better prepare undergraduates for their professional careers. Students are expected to learn how to use state-of-the-art tools and methods to solve current research and practical problems. Also, they are expected to improve their written and oral communication skills through seminars and formal and informal presentations about their projects.• Improve student capability for learning independently. Faculty mentors provide the students with in-depth information and guidance at the beginning of their research assignments. After that initial phase and once given all the

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The Importance Of Graduate Mentors In Undergraduate Research Programs

Conference Session: Foster Excellence
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Tehnology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

meeting by the SURE Program Coordinator. At this timegraduate mentors were advised to contact their student participants prior to theirmatriculation to the university. It has been shown in the literature that this type ofcontact allows the student to feel welcomed and supported and helps to develop an addedsense of eagerness in starting the program[5].Graduate student mentors were provided with materials to effectively initiate contact withthe SURE student participant(s) and the participant’s research advisor. Sample contactemails to the SURE student participant and SURE research advisor were supplied withinthe SURE informational meeting email announcement and may be viewed in Appendix Aand B of this paper. Also, a list of “Effective Mentoring

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High Power Rocketry Program: Undergraduate Research Experience for an HBCU

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
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

and retrieval of the scientific data inspires the next batch of students to continuethis rocketry project as a sustainable research program.1. IntroductionThe NASA – MSFC’s (Marshall Space Flight Center) University Student Launch Initiative(USLI) program involves undergraduate students in the design, building, and testing of reusablerockets with associated scientific payloads. USLI is a competitive rocket and payload-buildingchallenge designed for university students. The initiative is intended to encouragestudents to pursue careers in engineering or science related fields. This unique hands-onexperience allows students to demonstrate proof-of-concept for their designs and givespreviously abstract concepts tangibility. It requires an eight

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Improving Retention And Continuing Education Through Undergraduate Research Program

Conference Session: Recruitment and Retention
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Salil Desai, North Carolina A&T State University; Leotis Parrish, North Carolina A&T State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Carolina A&T State University has implemented anundergraduate research program with support from corporate partnership to enhance this goal.The Intel Undergraduate Research Program involves qualified undergraduate students in hands-on research experience. Key features include a multidisciplinary student cohort that is exposed toa variety of research topics under close mentoring from interdisciplinary faculty. Over itsoffering in the past two years, this program has become a prestigious avenue for obtainingresearch experiences. Students are admitted based on competitive standards that include highGPA requirements and strong recommendations from faculty. Unique aspects of this programinclude active participation from the industry for the initial

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Minority-focused Engagement Through Research and Innovative Teaching (MERIT)

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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

numberof students of 20.The program was hosted from June 9, 2014 to June 28, 2014. Students weredivided into six groups with four students in each group. Each group was supervised by oneSTEM faculty and one Junior or Senior engineering student. Other than the individual groupmeetings, all the participants met with the project administrators, faculty mentors, and studentmentors on the initial meeting, weekly meeting, and end-of-project conference and ceremony.Participants’ parents and family were invited to the end-of-project conference and ceremony.Activity objective 1: Summer Research Program developed to attract engineering majorsto TAMU-K and retain students in engineering majors.Six faculty members and six student mentors were hired to lead