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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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, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering 5 Industrial and Systems Engineering 16 Materials Science and Engineering 5 Mechanical Engineering 41 Mining & Materials Engineering 2 Other 12 Figure 9 : Majors of Criteria 1 participantsQualitative Results1. Anxiety or Stress Eight stories that indicated being stressed, weary, nervous, etc. were categorized under thetheme of “Anxiety or Stress”. Participants shared worrying feelings regarding the death of peoplethat looked like them such as [G3-2F3

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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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Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Mohamed Khalafalla, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Chao Li, P.E., Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Paper ID #37829Effects of Distance Learning on African-American Students in EngineeringTechnology Courses During COVID-19 PandemicDr. Tejal Mulay, Florida A&M University - Florida State University Dr. Tejal Mulay is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Electronic Engineering Technology in the Division of Engineering Technology under the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU). Dr. Mulay’s primary research area is speech signal pro- cessing, including but not limited to acoustic emotion recognition, digital signal processing, autonomous vehicles

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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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Paper ID #37698Bend and Not Break: Examining Hispanic Engineering Students’ AcademicChallenges During Covid-19Dr. Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Dr. Marquez is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His research efforts focus on dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems under various loads. The mathematical models developed include deterministic and stochastic differential equations that incorporate finite element methods. Additionally, Dr. Marquez research efforts focus on developing and implementing pedagogical methods in

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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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Najme Kishani, University of Toronto; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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of the abovementioned factors correlates with respondents' choices regarding engineering graduate degrees. We also tested for the intersectional correlations of multiple demographic factors, such as gender and citizenship status, gender and family education, and gender and year of study. Appendix A shows the results of all cross-tabulations. Table 1: Definition of variables used in the paper Independent Variables DefinitionLevel of study Undergraduate, Research-based master’s (MASc), Course-based master, Ph.D.Program of study Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Mineral

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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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Carl Anthony Moore Jr., Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Paper ID #38402Implementing Structured Mentorship to Broaden Participation ofUnderrepresented Minorities in Aerospace EngineeringDr. Carl Anthony Moore Jr., Florida A&M University - Florida State University Carl A. Moore Jr. is an associate professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern Uni- versity. Before entering graduate school, Dr. Moore worked as a research engineer and manufacturing engineer for Eastman Kodak Company in the Copy Products and Single-Use Camera divisions. He also has professional research

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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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Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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andadvancement in the workforce and in graduate school. For example, the specialization of sites atthe Swedish Royal Institute of Technology, Maastricht University, University of Graz andTechnical University of Graz in Material Science/Engineering, Neurosciences and BiologicalSciences have resulted in eight peer-reviewed publications [21-20] and no doubt were importantin securing acceptances to universities outside of CUNY.• Forty (40%) Bridge to the Doctorate Scholars received the Ph.D. degree.• Two (2%) received the MD degree.• Sixty-five (64%) Bridge to the Doctorate Scholars have gained acceptances to Doctoral programs.• Twenty-nine (45%) Bridge Scholars were accepted into doctoral programs at the CUNY Graduate Center.• Thirty-six

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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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Jessye Talley, Morgan State University ; Lealon L. Martin; Veronica J. Oates, Tennessee State University; Saundra Duplicate Johnson Austin, Charis Consulting Group, LLC; Jiangnan Peng

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Agricultural and Mechanical University, and TennesseeState University are collaborating on a National Science Foundation (NSF) Historically BlackCollege and University Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) Award #2000244. Our researchteam was formed at the NSF sponsored HBCU Engineering Faculty workshop hosted by theAssociation of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) at the Tennessee State University backin May 2018. The purpose of the three-day workshop was to assist HBCU Engineering facultywith: (1) Improving student learning in engineering; (2) Sharing innovative strategies to improvethe retention and graduation of engineering students: and (3) Providing tools and strategies fordeveloping grant proposals and effectively competing in national grant

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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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- What was your involvement in the project?Individuals involved in the project included one TCU student (shown below in fig.1) that is alsoemployed as a lab technician in the advanced manufacturing laboratory; one of the RU professorsof biomedical engineering; the TCUs Engineering program director; three RU student engineerswho were in charge of the design and the project as a whole; and an engineering consultant whoworked as a mentor for the RU students working on the design. FFig. 1. Pictured above is Laboratory-technician tribal-engineering student unpacking the powder-block, postfabrication. The un-sintered, loose material will be collected, sifted, and recycled for use on future projects. This is alldone inside a

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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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Martha Lucia Cano-Morales, Rowan University; Michael Corey Weinberg; Eduardo Rodriguez Mejia; Juan M. Cruz, Rowan University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures, LLC; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Stephanie G. Adams, University of Texas at Dallas

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Engineering Education, 2023 Paper ID #37089 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in 2016. After working in the aerospace industry, he returned to the UPRM for his MS in Mechanical Engineering in 2017, where he pursued ways to tailor ideation methods to interdisciplinary teams as part of his thesis work, and had the opportunity to teach undergraduate ME courses. His previous efforts and experiences in engineering education helped shape his overall goal of fostering human-centered education systems, which led him to pursue his PhD at ASU.Dr. Stephanie G. Adams, University of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark A. Pagano, University of Washington

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Paper ID #45551The Importance of ”Place” in the Building and Establishment of a New EngineeringProgramDr. Mark A. Pagano, University of Washington Dr. Mark A. Pagano Dr. Pagano served as the 6th Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma where he championed UW Tacoma’s urban-serving mission through the establishment of Charting our Course, the campus’s 2016-2021 Strategic Plan. He has worked to expand access to higher education in the South Puget Sound and has helped the campus expand the portfolio of programs available in the region including most recently two new programs in Civil and Mechanical Engineering

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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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them feel like they lack knowledge on very basic questions. As aresult, some Black students reported that MASH and other tutoring services are not designed forthem. A student explained: “I don't really use academic services I've never received great help there; I've used ARC once or twice the writing center is nice though”. (Female student) Figure 5: Academic SupportFaculty supportInteractions with faculty allow students to engage with the course material and learn better.When asked how often students visit their faculty outside of the classroom, 44% of studentsresponded that they attend office hours whenever they need to. (See Figure 6). Figure 6: Participation in faculty office hoursHowever, another 37% of

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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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Kelly-Ann Dixon Hamil, The University of the West Indies, Mona ; Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Darryl Dickerson, Florida International University

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to inform the development and evaluation of engineering education initiatives in various contexts.Dr. Darryl Dickerson, Florida International University Dr. Darryl A. Dickerson is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). Dr. Dickerson’s research focuses on transforming multiscale mechanobi- ological insights into biomanufacturing processes enabling the creation of personalized, fully functional engineered tissues. His research group, the Inclusive Complex Tissue Regeneration Lab (InCTRL), does this through multiscale characterization of complex tissues, fundamental studies on biophysical control of induced pluripotent stem cells, biomaterial development

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Science in 2014, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2016 and PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2018 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University A native of Huntsville, AL, Ms. Terry Miller has over 20 years of experience in higher education. She has held various administrative and faculty roles. Currently, she is the Director of Experiential Learning and Outreach and a teaching professor in the Department of Computer Science at Alabama A&M University (AAMU). In this position, she is responsible for augmenting and enhancing the overall student academic experience by proving

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 12

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Larry Peel PE, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Selinda Martinez, Laredo College; Yan Xu, Del Mar College; Yi Ren, Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Antonio Guadalupe Carranza III, Laredo College

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Paper ID #46604Comparative Analysis of the Impacts on Students’ Interests in STEM throughImplementation of Different Types of Learning ModulesDr. Hua Li, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Hua Li, a Professor in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is interested in sustainable manufacturing, renewable energy, sustainability assessment, and engineering education. Dr. Li has served as P.I. and Co-P.I. in various projects funded by different federal agencies.Prof. Kai Jin, Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Kai Jin is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Co-PI of the

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandika D'souza, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College

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being teaching focused.[8]The University of North Texas metrics of performance over the 2003-2023 period are reflectiveof growing science and engineering value in urban areas. A new college of engineering wascreated in 2013 with Materials Science, Computer Science and Engineering Technology formingthe founding departments. New non-doctoral granting departments of Mechanical and EnergyEngineering and Electrical Engineering were subsequently created with provision of doctoralgranting across the majors enabled by 2015. In 2017 a new department of biomedicalengineering was added. The University attained the highly research active doctoral degree publicuniversity R1 status in 2015 and maintained it in 2018 and 2022. While many R1 schools willhave a

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Promoting Social Sustainability, Cultural Assets, and Assessing Equity and Diversity Index

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Collette Patricia Higgins; Emily Joanna Kamp; Kenneth Stewart; Azadeh Bolhari, P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University

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engineering from the Univer- sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He previously earned his Bachelor’s in 2008 from the University of California, Berkeley. His course development includes civil engineering materials, dynamics, engineering design, engineering economics, first-year engineering experience, matrix analysis, mechanics, probability and risk in engineering, statics, and structural analysis. His research aims to better society by exploring how infrastructure materials can be made to be more environmentally sustainable and resilient; and by exploring how engineering can be structured to be more welcoming of diverse perspectives, which can fuel solutions in challenging societal inequities

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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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Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida

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Paper ID #40198Work In Progress: Exploring the Impact of a Mentoring Structure onFemale Persistence in EngineeringDr. Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida Dr. Kemi Akintewe is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Medical Engineering and the Director of the First-year Engineering Experiential learning at the University of South Florida (USF). Dr. Akintewe holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from USF, a Master in Materials Science & Engineering from the Ohio State University, and her Bachelor in Chemical Engineering from the City College of New York. Her research focuses on STEM

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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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responsive learning environments. Her recent publications appear in the Handbook on the Cultural Foundations of Learning, the Studies in Engineering Education journal, the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, and the Anthropology and Education Quarterly.Dr. Tahira Reid, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Tahira Reid Smith (publishes under ”Reid”) is a Professor at Pennsylvania State University in Me- chanical Engineering and Engineering Design, the Arthur L. Glenn Professor of Engineering Education, and the Associate Department Head for Inclusive Research and Education in Mechanical Engineering. She is also a co-founder of Black in Engineering. Her research involves the quantification and integra

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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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Hyun Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Alberto Garcia Mora, University of North Texas; Abdalrahman Elkharoubi, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Nandika D'Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas

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editorial board member and guest editor in different journals and conference proceedings. He has received funding from National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense among other agencies.Dr. Nandika D’Souza P.E., University of Texas at Dallas Nandika Anne D’Souza is Regents Professor (2015-present) of Mechanical and Energy Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas. She is focused on broadening participation in engineering at various levels concurrently with probing new questions in polymer and composites. She has co-authored 6 book chapters, 97 peer reviewed journal and 100 conference publications. She has received over $7 M in external research funding. She was recognized

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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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needed to understand theintersectional experiences of these students and to inform efforts to address their needs.Additionally, we see Amber’s coping mechanisms for her identity dilemmas, and her experiences ofdiscrimination and stereotyping include seeking mental health support available at the university,avoiding discussing her experiences with others, and maintaining professional relationships with facultyand peers. While counseling centers are valuable resources for promoting student mental health andwellbeing, they should not be deemed the only way to serve students, especially those who mayexperience intersectional invisibility and multiple forms of marginalization. Universities should take anall-hands approach involving all stakeholders

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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are unable to afford required and supplemental materials,or the expensive fees associated with STEM majors [25]. When students’ on and off campusopportunities are limited based on finances, students may also believe their post-graduation plansare limited and experience academic and social dissatisfaction [3]. One study [33] foundeducational institutions view White and middle class as the norm, and students who areunfamiliar with structural inequities that cause differences in experiences may internalizechallenges and make them feel alienated. LIS may not have people in their lives to help buildsocial capital that can be crucial for success [33]. They may be unaware of internship and jobopportunities, who to turn to for support, or how to

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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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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College

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Paper ID #48152The Effect on Classroom Modality on The Learning Outcomes of LatinxStudents in STEMProf. Fahad Khan, Springfield Technical Community College Professor Fahad Khan is a Mechanical Engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Professor Khan’s background includes: a ten-year work in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia, graduate research in thermos fluids, and a Master of Business Administration in Industrial Management. For the last 10 years, Professor Khan has been teaching at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) in the Department of Energy Systems Technologies

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Asanaka, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Delu Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Meghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Sonika Tamilarasan, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Alan Tao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Nancy Zhang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Grace Elizabeth Sletten; Adelia Solarman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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educationsettings as equations and diagrams become increasingly complex.To address this, we evaluate and enhance existing machine learning models in computer vision fordetection and transcription of equations and diagrams from STEM slides. To understand thestrengths and limitations of existing methods we score them on their ability to handle differentcourse materials. Then, we plan to improve both accuracy and efficiency in handling diversecontent types, including handwritten equations and varied font styles.We test these models on a custom dataset of lecture materials for six STEM courses at theUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, impacting more than 1,000 engineering students persemester (mostly undergraduate). We apply character-error metrics for

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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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Meira Griffel, Oregon State University; Sarah Oman, Oregon State University

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Paper ID #48068Neuroqueers in Engineering: Investigation of Engineering Education thatserves those in Neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ CommunitiesDr. Sarah Oman, Oregon State University Sarah Oman is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Oregon State University for the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering where she oversees the School’s senior design capstone program. She has been a capstone design instructor for over 10 years.Meira Griffel, Oregon State University Meira Griffel is an undergraduate researcher at Oregon State University in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering

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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; Kameryn Denaro; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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the persistence and retention of low-income engineering transfer students.Kameryn DenaroDr. David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine David A. Copp received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining UCI, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories and an adjunct faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico. His broad research interests

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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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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haiying Long, University of Kansas; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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with physical disabilities.Dr. Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelorˆa C™s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland in 2003. He then completed a masterˆa C™s degree in engineering management at George Washington University in 2007. In 2016, he earned a PhDr. Stephen Secules, Florida International University Dr. Stephen Secules is an Assistant Professor in the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education at Florida International University. Secules holds a joint appointment in the STEM Transformation Institute and a secondary appointment in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He has bachelor

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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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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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Paper ID #43330Illuminating the Pathways of Latine and Hispanic PhDs into EngineeringTeaching-Focused Faculty PositionsMr. Joseph Leon Henry, University of California, Irvine Sociology PhD candidate at the University of California Irvine studying inclusion and equity interventions in STEM higher education classrooms.Prof. Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine Natascha Trellinger Buswell is an associate 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