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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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companies such as Ecopetrol, Texas Instruments, and Ericsson. His research interests focus on inclusive STEM learning and teaching methodologies for students with physical disabilities.Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University As an assistant professor of engineering education at Florida International University, Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong works and teaches at the intersection of engineering education, faculty development, and complex systems design. Alexandra completed her graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech (PhD) and Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia (UVa). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Experiences of Students

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Analysis of Feedback Loops, Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar Program, Sustainable and Equitable Infrastructure, and Indigenous Innovators

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas M. Bittner, University of North Dakota; Rebecca Kennedy, University of North Dakota; Elizabeth Parton, University of North Dakota

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Paper ID #38269Indigenous Innovators: Creating Collaborative Student-EngineerInnovation Teams between Tribal Colleges and Research InstitutionsMr. Nicholas M. Bittner, University of North Dakota Nick is currently a Biomedical engineering student at the University of North Dakota since graduating with a associates in engineering from Cankdeska Cikana Community College located on the Spirit Lake nation. Utilizing the innovation based learning model found in his new department, he is spear heading an effort connect the Tribal colleges and Universities to forge long lasting and productive relationships.Ms. Rebecca Kennedy

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University

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Paper ID #47901Fostering Psychological Safe Spaces For Researchers: Insights From a Multi-InstitutionalResearch Collaboration (Research)Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University Winifred Opoku is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at the College of Engineering. Before pursuing her PhD, she worked in the energy industry as a mechanical design engineer and corporate trainer. With diverse teaching and mentorship experience across first-year engineering, K-12, nonprofits, and corporate training, Winifred is an emerging scholar focused on creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. Her

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #40330Board 140: Work in Progress: Exploring Innovation Self-Efficacy inNeurodiverse Engineering StudentsDr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ar- chitectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her teaching focuses on fate and transport of contaminants, capstone design and aqueous chemistry. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about broad- ening participation in engineering through community-based participatory action research. Her research interests explore the boundaries of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Olushola V. Emiola-Owolabi, Morgan State University; Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, PLR Consulting, Inc.; Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University; Monica Stephens Cooley, Spelman College

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to assist Black women along their STEM journey. She currently distributes a bi-monthly Overcoming Barriers Newsletter to Women of Color STEM faculty. Dr. Leggett-Robinson holds a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from Georgia State University and is a Certified Associate of Project Management.Dr. Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University Dr. Monds is a tenured, full professor of Management Information Systems and Founding Director of the Center for Educational Opportunity (CEO) at Albany State University. The CEO was launched during the 2017-2018 academic year as a five-year, $3.M grant-funded effort funded by TMCF and provides support for research on educational innovations, opportunities, access, and

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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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Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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Studies. She has served as Chair of her department and Associate Dean for Equity, Inclusion, and Faculty. Dr. Peele-Eady’s research examines African American students’ learning and identity formation and, more broadly, the social, cultural, and linguistic contexts of teaching and learning. Her publications appear in several peer-reviewed journals and edited books, including the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, the Anthropology and Education Quarterly, and the Handbook of the Cultural Foundations of Learning.Prof. Tahira Reid, Penn State University Dr. Tahira Reid Smith (publishes under ”Reid”) is a Professor at Pennsylvania State University in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Design

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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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Engineering Passion: Hands-on Science and Engineering Experiences for Diverse Future Innovators Bianca E. Salazar1, Melissa Almeida2, Zenaida Aguirre-Muñoz1,2, Maribel Viveros2, Elaine Sanchez2 Departments of Quantitative System Biology1 & Cognitive Information Science2, University of California, MercedAbstractThis inquiry explores the role of discipline-specific engineering interventions in enhancingengineering exposure among middle and high school students from two rural districts in thesouthwest. Adopting a mixed-methods research design, this paper examines the influence ofeducational activities related to environmental, geotechnical, and optical engineering withinSTEM curricula. The

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abby Davidson, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jim S Carsella Ph.D, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Sanaa Sh. Al-Samahi, University of Baghdad; Mohammed Al-Shammaa

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retainingstudents and helping them complete their academic degrees. In Year 6, CBASE facilitated six RCsin Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Physics, and STEM TeacherEducation. Each RC consists of multiple Research teams: first year and rising sophomores(Research Interns), third and fourth-year students (Research Fellows), and Faculty Mentors.As a comparison, TABLE I shows the institution-wide enrollment, retention, and graduation rates,while TABLE II shows the same for students engaged with RCs.In the sixth year of implementing CBASE, the target was set to have 80% of participants in theRCs Program persist or graduate from CSU Pueblo with a STEM degree. Of the 110 students inthe Year 6 cohort, 47 persisted to the Fall 22

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines

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, 2025 Barriers and Innovations: Promoting Inclusion in South Dakota's Engineering EducationAbstract This paper is a systematic critical review focused on secondary sources that reflect how inclusionin engineering education has advanced in South Dakota for the last ten years, a region distinguished by itsvaried population that is not reflected in the student body statistics. As the research design focuses onsynthesizing existing evidence to evaluate inclusive engineering education policies and practices in SouthDakota, it is derived from academic publications, institutional reports, and policy documents. This studyseeks to identify gaps and educational practices hindering inclusivity in engineering education. We alsowant to make

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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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Paper ID #39043Work in Progress: Evaluating Teaching Self-Advocacy to HistoricallyMinoritized Graduate Students in STEMProf. Carmen Maria Lilley, The University of Illinois, Chicago Dr. Lilley’s research interests in engineering education focus on professional development of engineering students at the undergraduate and graduate level. In particular, she is interested in studying the effects of the intersection of gender and race/ethnicity on the professional formation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work in Progress: Evaluating Teaching Self-Advocacy to Historically

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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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Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady, Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Pennsylvania State University

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researchproject, SIRI was designed to increase persistence and diversity in engineering and cyber-physical systems (CPS) education and in the workforce. For eight weeks, two cohorts of studentsfrom mostly historically underrepresented and minoritized backgrounds participated in the SIRIprogram. Data included transcripts of interviews with SIRI participants. Analyses of students’narratives show that race, ethnicity, and gender supported the students' identity formation asengineering and CPS learners. Their experience in the program centered on the quality of therelationships they formed with peers, mentors, and faculty supervisors; high expectations forperformance in the program; the alignment of content with their research and career interests;and the

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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engineering education, as well as control and optimization of nonlinear and hybrid systems with applications to power and energy systems, multi-agent systems, robotics, and biomedicine. He is the recipient of several awards for his innovative teaching and excellence in research mentorship.Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025When Life Gives you Lemons, Make Lemonade: The Unique Challenges andStrengths of Low-Income Transfer Students Pursuing an Engineering Degree (Research)IntroductionGiven the diverse socio-demographic backgrounds of transfer students, supporting the success oftransfer students provides a unique

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External Factors, Shifting Identity Trajectories, Persistence Analysis of Cultural Models, and Exploring the Experiences of Black University Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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in 1994 to 1,529 URM with BA/BS degrees in 2018 at the end of Phase 5 (Phase 1-5, 1992to 2018). The 2018 graduation numbers are an increase over the previous year of 1,392. From[Type here]2011 to 2018, the BA/BS degree increased from 735 to 1,529 in 2018. This is an increase of108%.Table 1: NYC LSAMP History (Phase 1- 5) 1992 to 2018 Phase I 1992-1997 Expansion of the Alliance from 12 to 17 campuses; Established Learning Centers; Restructures Gatekeeper Courses in Math and Chemistry (PLTL model); Initiated NASA Collaborations. Phase II 1997-2002 Institutionalized the LSAMP Central Office and Campus Activity Coordinators; Expanded the Research Assistantship Program (undergraduate and Graduate); Research Initiation Program and Research

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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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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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Paper ID #39575Identity Dilemmas, Cultural Homelessness and Intersectionality: ADiscourse Analysis of the Experiences of a Female UndergraduateInternational and Transracial Adoptee in Engineering (Research)Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University Maimuna Begum Kali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida Inter- national University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests

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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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Winifred Opoku, The Ohio State University; Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Kaitlyn Harper

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Paper ID #39544Work in Progress: Measuring Authentic Diversity, Equity, and InclusionEfforts in a Multiscale Sustainable-Food System Research NetworkWinifred Opoku, The Ohio State University Winifred Opoku is a doctoral student in the Department of Engineering Education, College of Engineering (CoE). She worked in the energy industry as a mechanical design engineer and a corporate trainer before returning to the Academy pursue her PhD. She has a wealth of teaching and training experience in various settings: first-year engineering classrooms, academic mentorship programs, K-12 events, nonprofits, and in corporate spaces

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA PE. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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College of Engineering and Computing. ¨Claudia Calle Muller, Florida International University Claudia Calle M¨uller is a Ph.D. student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica del Per´u (PUCP). Claudia has 4+ years’ experience in structural engineering designing reinforced concrete residential and commercial buildings in Peru; 2+ years’ experience in entrepreneurship building a successful health coaching and wellness business; and 4+ years teaching. Currently, she is a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the Moss School of Construction, Sustainability, and Infrastructure at

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External Factors, Shifting Identity Trajectories, Persistence Analysis of Cultural Models, and Exploring the Experiences of Black University Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting

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Paper ID #37889Shifting Identity Trajectories within a Scholarship Program: LocalCommunity Practices that Shape Computing CareersDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her experiences in K12 schools and informal learning environments, as well as Minority Serving Institutions, informs and enriches her work

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo ; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Aaron Livingston Alexander, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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, she was a Research Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was also the Director of the Fundamentals of Engineering and Computing Teaching in Higher Education Certificate Program. Her research focuses on empowering engineering education scholars to be more effective at impacting transformational change in engineering and developing educational experiences that consider epistemic thinking. She develops and uses innovative research methods that allow for deep investigations of constructs such as epistemic thinking, identity, and agency. Dr. Faber has a B.S. in Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson

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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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focuses on increasing Latine andHispanic representation in the professoriate through interventions aimed at making the hiringprocess more equitable. As part of this larger project, our team is conducting research tounderstand and elucidate the experiences on the pathway to the professoriate of the currentlyunderrepresented Latine/Hispanic population in STEM teaching-focused positions. To do this,we employ in-depth qualitative interviews of current teaching-focused faculty who havesuccessfully navigated the pathway through PhD programs into the teaching professoriate. Weuse a subset of six interviews with Latine/Hispanic engineering teaching faculty (out of a moresignificant set of 20 interviews with the broader STEM teaching professoriate). We

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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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Paper ID #39270Inspiring and Including Diverse Students with an Industry Energy ProgramEmbedded into a Summer Research ExperienceDr. Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University Dr. Denise M. Driscoll is currently the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at a National Science Foun- dation Engineering Research Center called CISTAR (Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources) in Purdue’s School of Chemical Engineering and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences in Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences. Her experiences as an aca- demic, diversity consultant, and administrator over

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jad El Harake, Vanderbilt University; Jonathan Ehrman, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA; Katrina L. Leaptrot, Vanderbilt University

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, Oct. 2019, doi: 10.1186/s40594-019-0190-3.[17] C. O. Pax, K. Cyr, J. Ehrman, and C. C. Marasco, “Vigilante Innovation,”Vigilante Innovation. Accessed: Jan. 15, 2025. [Online]. Available:https://vigilanteinnovation.com[18] J. D. Ehrman, “Guide To Research,” Guide To Research. Accessed: Jan. 15, 2025.[Online]. Available: https://www.guidetoresearch.com[19] J. D. Ehrman and C. C. Marasco, “Guide To Mentoring,” Guide To Mentoring.Accessed: Jan. 15, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.guidetomentoring.com[20] J.-M. Leduc, R. Rioux, R. Gagnon, C. Bourdy, and A. Dennis, “Impact ofsociodemographic characteristics of applicants in multiple mini-interviews,” Med. Teach.,vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 285–294, Mar. 2017, doi: 10.1080

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Mentorship, Retention, Minority Participation, and Examining the Experiences of Women

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chrystal A. S. Smith, National Science Foundation; John Skvoretz Jr., University of Florida ; Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo, University of Connecticut; Ellen Puccia, Beta Research Associates; Gladis Kersaint, University of Connecticut; Julie P. Martin, The Ohio State University; Hesborn Wao

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), https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2005.1612269.18. Campbell‐Montalvo, Rebecca, et al. “How Stereotypes and Relationships Influence Women and Underrepresented Minority Students’ Fit in Engineering.” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 59, no. 4, Apr. 2022, pp. 656–92. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21740.19. Campbell-Montalvo, Rebecca, et al. “The Influence of Professional Engineering Organizations on Women and Underrepresented Minority Students’ Fit.” Frontiers in Education, vol. 6, Jan. 2022, p. 755471. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.755471.20. Chanderbhan-Forde, Susan, et al. “‘The Doors Are Open’ but They Don’t Come in: Cultural Capital and the Pathway to Engineering Degrees

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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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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting; Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation

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Paper ID #42642Applying an Integrative Belonging Framework to Explore Students’ Perspectivesat HSIsDr. Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation and Research Consulting Dr. Sarah Hug is director of the Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting. Dr. Hug earned her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her research and evaluation efforts focus on learning science, technology, engineering. She leads a social science and evaluation organization that focuses on inclusive excellence, broadening participation, and democratizing science.Dr. Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation Suzanne Eyerman

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Caroline Steely, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #47798Work-In-Progress: Exploring the Contributions of Varied Neurotypes to Innovationin Engineering Teams through Qualitative Analysis of Reflective MemosDr. Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She specializes in teaching the fate and transport of contaminants as well as capstone design projects. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of

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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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Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Danielle Vegas Lewis, SUNY Fredonia; Maricela Bañuelos, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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. Maricela was awarded the Ford Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in 2021, to support her doctoral research on issues of access and persistence in higher education. Her research centers the social mobility of first-generation college students, low-income students, and underrepresented students of color.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an assistant professor of teaching in the department of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California, Irvine. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering at Syracuse University and her Ph.D. in engineering education in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is particularly interested in

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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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Dessaray Monique Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso ; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Cristina Villalobos, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Josef Aaron Sifuentes, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Myles and Sylvia Aaronson Endowed Professorship in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her research is in optimization, optimal control, and STEM education. She is Founding Director of the Center of Excellence in STEM Education, and Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Effectiveness in the College of Sciences. Her work in STEM curricula, leadership, and student mentorship especially for underrepresented groups is summarized with the 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El PasoMs. Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Glandorf, New Mexico State University; Sandra M. Way, New Mexico State University; Catherine Brewer, New Mexico State University; Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation ; Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University

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Engineering," Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 13–19, 2017.[6] D. DeWeese et al., "The STEMentors Program: Promoting the Academic Readiness and Community Building of Students within General Chemistry," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 101, no. 1, pp. 88-96, 2024. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c01020.[7] E. R. Stuchiner et al., "Intentional mentoring should increase inclusivity in ecology," Ecosphere, vol. 13, no. 1, p. e3902, 2022. DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.3902.[8] A. Villanueva, "Practical Strategies to Mentor around Hidden Curriculum Pathways in Engineering," in Proc. 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Uppsala, Sweden, 2022, pp. 1-7. DOI: 10.1109

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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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this first study by conducting similar analysis of anin-depth interview provided by a female student from Kuwait. The protagonist of the secondstory (the focus of this study) is Zafira. Zafira provided a 90-minute interview the day beforeleaving Ireland.ParticipantZafira (pseudonym) is a Kuwaiti woman studying engineering in Ireland who chose to leave topursue language teaching credentials. At the time of the interview, she was in her second year ofuniversity-level engineering study. We have chosen to call her “Zafira” because this is a namemeaning successful, triumphant victor and is derived from the Quran [18].ResultsWe have used Campbell’s monomyth framework as the a priori system for motif coding. In thefirst study, two researchers coded

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Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; John Andrew Keith, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

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specialty prod- ucts at the Research Center of Petroleos de Venezuela PDVSA (1983-1998). He is a founding member of Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela) (1998—2018), became the Chancellor of this univer- sity (2005-2015), and the President of the Center for Higher Studies (2015-2018), where he also taught courses on the humanities. After rejoining the University of Pittsburgh, he has been teaching Pillar courses on Reactive Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Control Laboratory, and Process Design. In addition to technical courses, his service extends to engineering education, curriculum development, out- reach programs, global awareness, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion.Dr. April