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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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interaction with the students. These industry sessions, therefore,provided a general, real-world contrast while students were also doing a deep dive into one specificarea to complete a laboratory research project in six weeks.A third reason, as we discussed in a previous paper [1], is consistent with some general designelements known to inspire and increase inclusion. For example, an Industry Energy Program willhelp deepen the REM student’s understanding between theory, research, and application; of howwhat they learn in class relates to what companies may be doing. For students with morecommunity-minded orientations (i.e., altruistic cultural values), this bigger picture of what ishappening in the different energy sectors, and learning about real

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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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, where she has unique talents. 11. The Ultimate While immortality doesn’t happen Zafira reflects on her time in college positively; she has become Boon in real life, the student may feel independent and has strengthened her own beliefs and convictions by immortal for various reasons, questioning and challenging them. She aims to achieve inner peace particularly as the journey and make a difference in the world. She looks forward to honing her reaches resolution. sense of purpose. “But now I’ve learned my lesson, that I should stand up for what I want.”Return

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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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Mary S Jia, Duke University; Mostafa Elsaadany, University of Arkansas

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the ability to create connections between courseworkand real-world applications, the ability to communicate the value that the coursework provides,and their curiosity regarding unanswered questions in the field. While these results wereencouraging, entrepreneurship and engineering, in general, is a particularly discrimination-richlandscape due to a historic bias for White and Asian men. Historically marginalized minorities(HRMs), including women and first-generation college students, are underserved in upper-leveleducation systems. Consequently, it is necessary to investigate the impact of the coursework onHRM groups to generate curricula that encourage and maintain diversity in engineering. We distributed an EML project containing

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Pilot Program to Introduce Augmented Reality to Female Hispanic High School Students in STEM Education Author1 Name, Author2 Name, and Author3 Name Author1, 2, 3 AffiliationAbstractAugmented Reality (AR) allows users wearing special glasses (such as Microsoft HoloLens 2,Apple Vision Pro, Trimble XR-10, Oculus Quest 2, Vuzix Blade, etc.) to see and interact withinformation generated by a computer overlaid on the real world

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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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negative airflow hood that filters out particulates, keeping the technicians safe.Q2 - How would you describe this experience and its impact?Project participants noted the positive impact of the collaboration between the TCU and the RU.The collaboration was effective and proficient. The delivery of a functional prototype, a custommounting jig fabricated for the compression testing machine, plus the compression testing of thedesign was done within a single 16-week semester. This could only be achieved by bothorganizations collaborating in a well-coordinated way. The impact is showing that the TCU's canbe an active partner with research institutions. The native population had their input into the projectand gained valuable real-world experience. The

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Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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conceptual framework to teach studentsskills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative work. Using the process,students learn to design, build, and test solutions to real-world problems [16]. Many summercamps implicitly implied the engineering design process approach. The engineering designprocess is a series of steps that engineers follow to develop solutions to problems. For instance,in Robotics camps campers were asked to build robots to perform specific tasks. To completethis task, campers would need to follow the steps of the engineering design process. Identifyingthe problem, possible solutions, and designing and testing prototypes are all part of this process.The analysis found that most of the analyzed summer camps lacked

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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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during their academic journey. The work alsodelves into different mentoring approaches, including group-based and mentoring by individualfaculty. This study provides the engineering and STEM education community with a deeperunderstanding of the advantages of undergraduate research experiences in enriching STEM andmentoring practices that can increase students' participation and mold their academic andprofessional character.1. IntroductionUndergraduate research plays a significant role in advancing student development in differentdisciplines. It provides students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts learned inclassrooms to real-world problems, thus enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, andanalytical skills. Through

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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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culturally valued outcomes” [3, p.4]. In addition, several SIRI participants specifiedcommitment to the community as their primary goal and purpose for pursuing engineeringdegree fields. Specifically, as one participant noted, “One of my goals as an engineer is to makethe day-to-day life of society easier. ” This student further elaborated: I have to connect what you’re teaching me to the real world and how I can apply it to my life or how I can apply it to other people’s lives to make their life better….In order for me to fully understand, I have to create something that’s going to help my community. …if I can’t connect it to my community, if I can’t connect it to me or someone that looks like me, I can’t really

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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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, to foster a broaderconceptualization of technology via a collaborative effort to imagine technological solutions forhypothetical classroom issues, promoting teamwork and innovation. This activity set the stagefor an in-depth exploration of Optical Engineering, as lighting was one of the issues studentsidentified as a potential issue in classrooms.Next, an introduction to Optical Engineering, where students were acquainted with the field andits applications. Through a scenario featuring two fictional clients requiring specialized naturallighting systems, the significance of Optical Engineers' work was highlighted. This scenarioserved not only to demonstrate the real-world relevance of Optical Engineering but also tocultivate students

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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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Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Kathryn Watson, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

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innovation ledthe postdoctoral scholars to pursue a STEM career. Nearly all discussed excitement about thepossibility of real-world application of the STEM work in which they were involved. Nandill,from India, discussed his interest in the biotechnology field, as it gave him the opportunity to beinvolved in cancer immunology research. He proudly spoke about “discovering a newmonoclonal antibody which inhibits a toxic function in protein that can lead to cancer drugtherapies.” Relative to her research on Parkinson’s disease, Morgan, from Iran, noted, “I want toget safe and efficacious treatments to the people who need them.” Camila, from Italy,summarized it for the participants by stating the significance of “applying in practice what weare

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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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tricky world of grant applications from thisprogram than I have in my institution!”“The stEm PEER cohort idea is an amazing one; it is both a privilege and a challenge to be partof the inaugural group; we have amazing access and support AND we are the ones finding therough spots that will be smoothed for subsequent cohorts.”“Feeling like I am taken seriously as a researcher and professional!”“The most valuable part of participating has been connecting with [Fellows] who are workingto improve the engineering ecosystem in a variety of ways and each bringing their ownknowledge and expertise to share. It has reinvigorated my dedication to my work and given mea sense of urgency to be more intentional with what we do.”Two suggestions that came out of

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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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Aref Majdara, Washington State University, Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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, nanocomposites, etc.) for marine and aerospace applications. His recent research efforts have also included the fatigue behavior of manufactured products, with a focus on fatigue strength improvement of aerospace, automotive, and rail structures. He has been the author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed papers in these areas. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Hands-on Outreach Activity to Promote Electrical Engineering to Underrepresented Groups in Local Middle and High SchoolsAbstractThis study reports the design, development, and execution of a 45-minute electronics workshopfor underrepresented middle and high school students to make them interested in pursuing

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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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engineering solutions to enhance the resilience of infrastructure, such as earthquake-resistant building design, flood control, and sustainable urban planning [12]. c. Case Studies: Use real-world disaster events as case studies to illustrate the importance of resilience in disaster management. Analyze how engineering decisions can impact the resilience of a community[12]. d. Interdisciplinary Approach: Encourage collaboration with other disciplines, such as environmental science, sociology, and public policy, to understand the multifaceted nature of resilience[13]. e. Emergency Management and Response: Teach the principles of effective disaster response and management, including incident command

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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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Amani Qasrawi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Tulio Sulbaran, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Sandeep Langar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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decision to use a quasi-experimental approach is basedon the type of study being conducted. The information is mainly derived from survey responsescollected from a group of participants (students). Quasi-experimental designs are useful ineducational research as they allow for manipulating an independent variable, such as theintroduction of AR while acknowledging the challenges of randomization in real-world settings.Data Collection: The data for this study were collected through an online survey. The surveyincluded a pre-survey before the summer camp to establish baseline data and a post-survey afterthe summer camp. The Qualtrics online survey platform was used to administer both the pre- andpost-surveys electronically to ensure consistency and

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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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. Computer science identity can be understood as nuanced, shifting, and dynamic—co-created in interaction and in participation in local activity. The community under study is acohort-based federally funded scholarship community, which is nested within departmental,institutional, and geographical contexts, and the relevant practice of this community iscybersecurity computing work. Learning trajectories for three students are documented over upto three years of data collection, as applicable for each student. The paper provides implicationsfor studying identity with career-focused subfields as endpoints, rather than generalized notionsof computer science as a major. This study conceptualizes identity as dynamic, fluid, and co-constructed. The goal of

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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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trouble problem solving, but I’mhoping to improve on that.” One participant drew inspiration from a junior counselor (a returningcamper) who built a glider that flew really well and wanted to “work harder so I can try buildingthings like that”. Another participant compared her stated characteristic of an engineer of taking“base knowledge” and applying it to real world problems to running: when one first startsrunning, it’s impossible to run even a mile, but over time, it’s possible to run a mile in tenminutes, and, eventually, in under seven. She had already observed improvement in her ability toapply knowledge during her first two years of studying engineering, and foresees thisimprovement continuing in the future.Linguistic CapitalThe camp

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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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initiative unfolded across four in-person locationsand one virtual delivery, allowing for a diverse range of experiences and insights. The in-personsessions were strategically held in various locations to capture regional nuances and betterunderstand the localized needs of parents. Additionally, a virtual delivery option wasincorporated to accommodate a broader audience, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility. Thismulti-pronged pilot approach not only provided valuable real-world feedback but also facilitateda thorough assessment of the program's adaptability and effectiveness in different settings.Participants engaged in half-day activities carefully crafted to optimize their learning experience.The thematic focus was "Transition to College," 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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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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modeling for a complex world," 2002.[5] P. M. Senge, The fifth discipline : the art and practice of the learning organization, Revised and updated. New York: Doubleday/Currency, 2006.[6] N. Bouhrira and J. M. Cruz, "System Factors Affecting Underrepresented Minorities in Doctoral Programs in Engineering: A Literature Review," 2021 2021: IEEE, doi: 10.1109/fie49875.2021.9637208. [Online]. Available: https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/fie49875.2021.9637208[7] R. Bronson and C. Jacobson, "Modeling the dynamics of social systems," Computers & mathematics with applications (1987), vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 35-42, 1990, doi: 10.1016/0898- 1221(90)90039-M.[8] J. S. Eccles and A. Wigfield, “Motivational beliefs

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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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Ulises Juan Trujillo Garcia, Arizona State University

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knowledge of first-generation college students inengineering: An instrument development [24]. While the instrument here focused on engineeringstudents, it can be used on STEM students. This is true as engineering makes use of and combinesSTEM subjects like science, technology, and math. On top of that, STEM and engineering fieldsare characterized as rigorous fields and students in both fields apply and learn critical thinking andproblem-solving skills in their curriculum. Thus, STEM and engineering can be considered similarfields in terms of their focus on science, technology, and mathematics and their application to real-world problems. From this instrument, this study has modified the construct names and itemsslightly to accommodate the target

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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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Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Shebuti Rayana’s research is to build a safe and secure digital world with the help of cutting-edge Data Mining techniques. During her PhD, she was involved in several projects funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and R&D grant from Northrop Grumman to develop Anomaly Mining algorithms and apply them to solve real-world problems. She also worked as a Research Intern in the Information Security team at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper

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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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B and 6 from Univ C; 15 African Americans, 15 Hispanic Americans; 21 males and 9 females). They have participated in various variety activities, including senior design projects, Engineering Design Day, undergraduate and graduate research assistantships, NASA and BP-AE summer internships, and other program events. • Capstone design projects: The program has coordinated and completed 9 NASA-centric senior design projects with 10 more ongoing projects (7 sponsored by NASA MSFC, 7 by FSGC, 2 by JPL Psyche, and others). 87 graduating seniors participate in these projects as they work on real-world, practice-oriented engineering design topics with supervision by NASA engineers and professional practitioners over two

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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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Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kang Sun; Zhiyuan Xiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Sujit Varadhan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jiaxi Li, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Noah Gersich; Ananya Agarwal; Meghana Gopannagari; Alan Tao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David Dalpiaz, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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, Urbana-ChampaignDr. Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Chrysafis Vogiatzis is a teaching assistant professor for the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to that, Dr. Vogiatzis was an assistant professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. His current research interests lie in network optimization and combinatorial optimization, along with their vast applications in modern socio-technical and biological systems. He is serving as the faculty advisor of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, and was awarded the 2019 Faculty Advisor award for the North-Central region of