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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire MacDonald, The University of Texas at El Paso; Palvi Aggarwal, The University of Texas at El Paso; Xiwei Wang, Northeastern Illinois University; Yun Wan; Shebuti Rayana, The State University of New York at Old Westbury; Rudy Caraballo; Sherrene Bogle, Cal Poly Humboldt

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Technologies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 What do transfer students have to say?An Analysis of the Experience of Transfer Students through Topic ModelingAbstractIn recent years, there has been a notable rise in an alternative route to achieving higher education:a growing number of students are transitioning from 2-year colleges to 4-year institutions to com-plete their undergraduate degrees. Transfer students are a minority among the 4-year institutionstudent population, many being first-generation, low-income, and racial minorities. To understandhow to assist these underrepresented students, the question is: what are the most significant factorsinfluencing the decision to attend a 2

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Liliana González, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez

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Paper ID #42078Leveraging Familia: Equipando Padres Program Pilot for Hispanic Parentsand Caregivers of First-Generation-to-College Engineering StudentsDr. Dayna Lee Mart´ınez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. Dayna is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where she leads a team of professionals who specialize in data-driven design and implementation of programs and services to empower pre-college students, parents, graduate students, and faculty members in STEM fields, with a particular focus on advancing Hispanic representation and success. With

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Self-Advocacy, Sense of Belonging, Measuring Authentic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Construction Management Education Programs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Maria Lilley, The University of Illinois, Chicago

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aspirations by Dr. SubramanianSankaranarayanan, a Group Leader for the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne NationalLaboratory. This seminar was requested by the students and addressed their concerns about notknowing how to pursue or leverage a Postdoctoral position as first generation and/or historicallyminoritized graduate students. Finally, we had a book club event in May on the topic ofLeadership and Identity as scholars in STEM. The students are invited to attend different modes of seminars and workshops. Weoffered them virtually and/or in person throughout the year. Events are held on various days andeither at noon or early evening to make it as accessible to students to attend at least one event persemester. We also maintain a

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COVID-19, Next Generation of STEM Professionals, and Racialized Organizations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia, Texas State University

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Grande Valley were surveyed by means of understanding academic/personalexperiences and challenges during the period of remote instruction that would provide value inputto the long-term factors that may attribute to 1) the low retention rates in engineering education,2) racial and gender factors related to STEM degree attainment, and 3) low number of minoritiesin the STEM workforce and graduate school. The survey was administered to sophomores andjuniors pursing Mechanical Engineering at the end of the semester, which were invited orallyduring class and via email.In this context, a small, a self-developed survey was generated as the primary data collectionmethod. It is noted that descriptive statistics were employed for analysis and presentation

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COVID-19, Next Generation of STEM Professionals, and Racialized Organizations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia

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, and outgoing individual. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Technology focusing on Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University. He is now a part of the Engineering Education Transformation Institute as a Ph.D. student under the advisement of Dr. Racheida Lewis. His research is in Engineering Education, focusing on equity, inclusion in the classroom, and easing student transition to the workforce catering to STEM graduates. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Facing a Double Pandemic: Viewpoints of African American Engineering Students During COVID-19 and Racial Unrest in the United StatesIntroduction The 2020 global pandemic caused

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Janet M Beagle

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Paper ID #42627Evaluation of Current Graduate Student Preparation in First Year AfterCompleting the GradTrack Scholars Virtual Mentoring Program as an UndergraduateStudentLexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette Lexy Arinze is a graduate student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, where he is pursuing his Ph.D. degree. Lexy is passionate about impacting others using his Engineering knowledge, mentoring, and helping students grow. He has a masters in Civil Engineering. Before Purdue, he received an Erasmus scholarship for an exchange program at the University of Jaen, Spain. He had

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work-In-Progress: Mentoring and motivating first-generation undergraduate students in engineering to conduct research and persist in STEMWork-In-Progress: Mentoring and motivating first-generation undergraduatestudents in engineering to conduct research and persist in STEMAbstractThis Work in Progress (WIP) paper aimed to create a pipeline for first generation undergraduatestudents to pursue a graduate STEM degree. The program is expected to increase participation ingraduate enrollment among first-generation students and to motivate them to persist in STEMfields by conducting

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Towards a Participatory Action, Retention of Black Students, and Exploring Black Engineering Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hermine Vedogbeton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Crystal Brown; Gbetonmasse B Somasse, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Krueger, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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generation of students have experienced challenges that their predecessors did not.They suffered negative impacts from an unwelcoming campus climate, the curricula and policiesset by most universities and colleges [5]. This negatively impacts a student's college experienceincluding academic performance, graduation rate, grade point average, and persistence incompleting degrees [6].The curricula and policies affect students’ outcomes. For instance, introductory classes incalculus and chemistry serve as gatekeepers for students who want to major in STEM fields [7].Black students disproportionately fail these courses more than their White counterparts. Forexample, at this institution, about 40% of Black students did not earn a passing grade in

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University; Agustina Dotta Ceriani, Florida International University

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focus on their hidden identity, mental health, and wellbeing. Her work aims to enhance inclusivity and diversity in engineering education, contributing to the larger body of research in the field.Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University Gabriel Van Dyke is a Graduate Student and Research Assistant in the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University. His current research interests are engineering culture and applying cognitive load theory in the engineering classroom. He is currently working on an NSF project attempting to improve dissemination of student narratives using innovative audio approaches. Gabe has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University (USU).Dr. Stephen Secules

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Peer Mentorship, Cross-Race Mentoring Relationships, Race, Gender, Student Success, and Career Outcomes

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret; Anneke Bruwer; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, American Society for Engineering Education ; Ray Phillips, American Society for Engineering Education

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projects focused on broadening participation and success in STEM academia. Her research centers on creating inclusive higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student success.Dr. Jennifer TygretAnneke BruwerDr. Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute Comas Lamar Haynes is a Principal Research Engineer / faculty member of the Georgia Tech Research In- stitute and Joint Faculty Appointee at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research includes modeling steady state and transient behavior of advanced energy systems, inclusive of their thermal management, and the characterization and optimization of novel cycles. He has advised graduate and undergradu- ate research assistants

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Cohort-Based Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Transforming the National Engineering Education, Defining Accountability, and Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Jeffrey Xavier, SageFox Consulting Group; Ami N. Slater; Kenneth Rath

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generation of engineering talent and leadership to secure ournation’s future and long-term competitiveness.While there has been progress in increasing the number and percent of women and BIPOCgraduates since 2011, engineering is still a discipline graduating predominantly male students[2]. BIPOC students drop off the engineering pathway at key transition points receiving only6% of engineering PhD degrees [2]. Women are also underrepresented among graduate degreerecipients [2]. As a community of educators and professional engineers, we are not addressingthe problem systemically, i.e., we are not addressing the root causes that contribute to the heartof the problem. Moreover, our current efforts to broaden participation in engineering fail

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 14

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Tillman, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Song An, University of Texas at El Paso; Marianne Katherine Steele; Alice Carron, Navajo Technical University; Karime H Smith, University of Texas at El Paso; Thomas Joseph Soto, University of Texas at El Paso

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grounded in learningsciences. This team’s proficiency at implementing projects involving linguistic, cultural, historical,and technological components, along with the support of two graduate assistants, each serve tosupport this project.Operationalization of the Web Module The operationalization of the web module will involve the collaboration of history andtechnology students, guided by faculty with expertise in developing innovative educationalresources for bilingual, history, and STEM courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Together, the team will collect, categorize, and arrange pertinent materials, including those forboth formal and informal educational purposes, into a robust web module. Faculty with supportfrom graduate

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ernest Chavez, Colorado State University

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, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin Audrey Boklage is research assistant in the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her current work is focused on exploring pedagogical moves and interactions within university makerspaces to create a theoretical lens to infoDr. Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin Maura Borrego is Director of the Center for Engineering Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Borrego is Senior Associaate Editor for Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and EEmily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin Emily is a 2nd year graduate MS/PhD

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivet Parra-Gaete, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Mayra S Artiles, Arizona State University; Stephanie G. Adams, The University of Texas at Dallas; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures

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year of their doctoral program in diverse engineering fields. The RDI model was createdto support these students' transition into graduate school and assist them in developing skills tocomprehend the process better, navigate the difficulties, and adopt strategies to assist them inpersisting and completing their degrees.The first RDI intervention (i.e., pilot) was held in the summer of 2019 and hosted 17 studentsfrom various US higher education institutions (Artiles et al., 2021). The sessions were designedbased on research demonstrated to improve institution retention efforts for Ph.D. students.Research illuminated the broader topics covered in this first version of the RDI: 1) includedunwritten rules about the Ph.D., 2) time management, and 3

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dessaray M Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Helmut Knaust, University of Texas at El Paso

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abroad understand the advantages andbarriers that underrepresented minority students face. Benefits of study abroad STEM studentsStudy abroad programs offer numerous benefits for students in higher education, including thosepursuing STEM disciplines. For STEM students, engaging in international experiences can leadto higher retention rates and shorter graduation times [2], [3], [4], and [5]. In addition, exposureto diverse learning environments contributes positively to academic success [2], [3], [4], and [5].Specifically, study abroad programs foster integrative, deep learning environments whichdevelop students’ critical thinking [4]. The immersive nature of study abroad experiences providestudents with opportunities to broaden their

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Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Chance, Technological University Dublin & University College London; Ines Direito, University College London; Bill Williams, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal

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case with Jean’s interviews, Zafira’snarratives reflected most phases of Campbell’s framework [7]. The data were not collected withthis framework in mind; rather the interviewer was using phenomenological interview methodsthat encourage the student to discuss topics of most interest to herself.Although the outcome of Zafira’s journey was not a career in engineering, preliminary analysisindicates that elements of her story nonetheless align with the hero’s journey framework andprovide worthwhile lessons for educators. We feel that sharing her story, in the condensedversion achievable via narrative enquiry, contributes to the literature on how students fromunderrepresented groups – in particular, female international students from non

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

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surveys and/or participated in thewebinars; counts varied by event. The majority of participants were higher education faculty andstaff working in engineering or similar fields, often with direct responsibility for DEI efforts (e.g.,Dean of Inclusion), and the majority were women and white. Data generated by participantsincluded a pre- and post- survey, digital artifacts from community activities, meeting transcripts,and plans for action. The pre-survey specifically asked respondents about their perceptions of thenew DEI laws; it also included questions about the laws’ impacts on their work.We used the Water of Systems Change model as a framework for understanding participant’sperceptions of the new DEI landscape. Kania et al. developed this

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bianca Estella Salazar, University of California, Merced; Melissa Almeida, University of California, Merced; Zenaida Aguirre Munoz Ph.D., University of California, Merced; Maribel Viveros, University of California, Merced

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Information Sciences at the University of California, Merced, is deeply engaged in the intersection of learning, cognitive science, and STEM education. Her research evaluates the impact of classroom interventions, focusing on embodied cognition and the educational use of augmented and virtual reality technologies. Moving beyond initial feasibility, her work aims to evaluate the educational outcomes and psychosocial benefits of embodied learning pedagogies in general, as well as those afforded via these technologies. Her solid academic foundation includes a Master’s degree from the University of California, Merced, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Stanislaus. Her approach to innovating

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org

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thepuzzle in remedying the inequities in engineering education.1: Introduction and BackgroundA substantial percentage of undergraduates (22%) are parents. [2] These caregiving students arelikely to have different experiences – including challenges faced and assets to draw upon–thanother students as a result of their parenting roles and responsibilities. But very few venues thatgather statistics on college students track their status as parents; thus, relatively little is knownabout the distinct experiences of caregiving students (CSt). (We use the term ‘caregiving students’instead of the more common ‘student parents’ to acknowledge that a primary caregiver may notbe a child’s parent.)One exception is this general lack of data about CSt is work by

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming; Christine Julien, University of Texas at Austin; Kiersten Elyse Fernandez, University of Texas at Austin

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Paper ID #43288The Impact of Engineering Summer Camp Counseling on Students’ CommunityCultural Wealth and Engineering IdentitiesDr. Gabriella Coloyan Fleming Dr. Gabriella Coloyan Fleming is the Director of the Center for Equity in Engineering and a research associate in the Center for Engineering Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UT Austin. Her engineering education research interests include assets-based teaching and learning and DEI topics in graduate education, faculty

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Jordan Williamson

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in high school computer science programs; she is also co-editor of the SIGCSE Bulletin.Jordan Williamson Jordan Williamson graduated with a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests center on minority experiences in the American Education System. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Engineering Summer Bridge Programs: A Systematic Literature ReviewAbstractIntroduction: Engineering programs continue to struggle with attracting and retaining studentsfrom underrepresented groups. A variety of programs seek to improve equity in engineeringprograms, including summer bridge programs, which involve students transitioning in

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordan Williamson, CSEdResearch; Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Monica McGill, Institute for Advanced Engineering

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Paper ID #42441The Impact of the New DEI Landscape on Minoritized Engineering Students’Recruitment and RetentionJordan Williamson, CSEdResearch Jordan Williamson graduated with a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests center on minority experiences in the American Education System.Dr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Paper ID #41957Experiences of Students with Physical Disabilities in Engineering: A LiteratureReviewJulian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University Julian is a graduate research assistant at Florida International University. He holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Arizona. He is pursuing his PhD degree in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has professional experience in Information Technology, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications in international

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Advancing Diversity in Engineering Education: Insights and Perspectives from Underrepresented Communities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denzel Caldwell, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Nia Johnson, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #42198A Systematized Literature Review of Mental Health and Racial Battle Fatiguein Early-Career Black EngineersMr. Denzel Caldwell, The Ohio State UniversityMs. Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University Dira M. Delpech is a PH.D. candidate at the Ohio State University in the Department of Engineering education and the Department of Engineering Management . She earned a B.S in Civil Engineering and a B.A in French in 2020 from the University of Rhode Island. Delpech also consults for governmental and private entities on educational support practices, DEIA practices, and engineering management.Nia Johnson, The Ohio

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Cohort-Based Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Transforming the National Engineering Education, Defining Accountability, and Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University; Martina Leveni; Tatiana Z. Cuellar-Gaviria; Colin Lee Hisey; Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, The Ohio State University; Leonardo Rodrigues da Costa Moraes; Beenish Saba; Shawanee' Patrick, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #39261Doing Academia Differently: The Creation of a Cohort-Based PostdoctoralScholars Program for Emerging Engineering FacultyMs. Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jameka Wiggins is a graduate student at The Ohio State University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Ed- ucation with a specialization in Organizational Change in Higher Education and Industry and a Master’s in Engineering Management. As a scholar and advocate, she seeks to amplify the voices of underrepre- sented groups in engineering by exploring their experiences, encouraging student and faculty engagement through critical questioning, and

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Peer Mentorship, Cross-Race Mentoring Relationships, Race, Gender, Student Success, and Career Outcomes

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Paola A. Baldaguez Medina, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Julie E. Lorenzo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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address inequalities in online education by providingresources and support to all participants. We invite administrators to discuss admissionrequirements and differentiate undergraduate and graduate coursework to assist those interestedin professional-based degrees. Additionally, graduate student panels are organized to provideinsights into the differences between graduate and undergraduate coursework and their personalexperiences. The professional development aspect of the program also serves two main goals: 1) itseeks to improve access to career opportunities for participants, and 2) it aims to connectstudents with professionals in their respective fields. We achieve these goals through talks byengineers and researchers from government

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Virtual Mentoring Program, Listening to Those That Matter, Moving Beyond Research, and Career Outcomes Tracking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lexy C. Arinze, Purdue University; Janet M. Beagle; Jacqueline E. McDermott

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Paper ID #37899Assessing the Effectiveness of the GradTrack Virtual Mentoring ProgramLexy C. Arinze, Purdue University Lexy Arinze is a graduate student in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, where he is pursuing his master’s degree. He currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant for the Dean’s Office of Graduate Education in the College of Engineering. He will be starting his Ph.D. in Engineering Education in the fall of 2023. Lexy is passionate about Engineering Education, impacting others using his Engineering knowledge, mentoring, and helping students grow. Before Purdue, he received an

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Advancing Equity in STEM Academia: Insights and Strategies

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Eva Fuentes-Lopez, University of California, San Diego

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and Latine students, our findings align withcurrent literature on the topic. Specifically for first-generation Latinx college students, Latinxcollege students' pathways into graduate education (as well as general support in institutions ofhigher education) are often bolstered and facilitated by the instrumental support of Latinx co-ethnic professors’ ability to serve their students of similar backgrounds (Bañuelos & Flores,2020). Furthermore, we see that our women professors indicate that, in addition to studentsseeking them out based on their shared ethnic background, female students would also often seekthem out on a more frequent basis because of shared understandings of being a woman in STEM: So, this particular student was

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Towards a Participatory Action, Retention of Black Students, and Exploring Black Engineering Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Idalis Villanueva Alarcon, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Jasmine McNealy, University of Florida

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Engineering Education, 2023Work in Progress: Towards a participatory action research approach to improverepresentation of Black Ph.D.s in engineeringAbstractThis work-in-progress introduces a conceived participatory action research approach to improverepresentation and support for Black Ph.D.s in engineering. In 2019, only 3.9% of doctoralengineering degrees were awarded to Black students (ASEE, 2020), thereby affecting who goeson to become future faculty members, leaders, and role models (Burt et al., 2019). Most researchon broadening participation in engineering has focused on undergraduate education with relativelylimited work on graduate populations (Burt et al., 2018). A recent systematic literature review onBlack students in engineering a

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Mentoring, Case Study of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality, and Transfer Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University ; Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University College of Engineering

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the last +30 years has helped her integrate broadening participation and inclusion practices across research, workforce development, and community engage- ment initiatives.Maeve Drummond Oakes, Purdue University College of Engineering Maeve Drummond Oakes is the Associate Director of Education for the NSF Engineering Research Cen- ter, CISTAR. She has extensive experience in academic program management at Purdue University, suc- cessfully leading programs at undergraduate and graduate education in the School of Civil of Engineering. In Biomedical Engineering she led the creation of new experiential activities for students with industry and through study abroad. As the university coordinator for the Purdue EPICS