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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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Paper ID #44516Growing Graduate Mentors Through a Summer Intensive Research InstituteProf. Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico Dr. Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady (Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University) is a Professor in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies (LLSS) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of New Mexico, where she specializes in African American education and qualitative research methods. She holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Anthropology and is an affiliated faculty member in Educational Linguistics and the Department of Africana

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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Adrian Rodriguez, The University of Texas at Austin

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combination of mentoring and researchexperiences has been shown to increase a student’s interest in both learning and STEM that isalso sustainable [6][8]. The success of this pairing led to the emergence of minority trainingprograms that are targeted at underrepresented groups with clearly defined objectives and studentoutcomes. By using mentoring and research experiences, the work by [9][10] has shown thepositive effects in creating a diverse STEM workforce.Despite the positive impact that NSF’s initiatives are making, there are internal and externalfactors that create leaks in the pipeline. Several studies have investigated the origin of thesefactors and identified strategies to address the leaks that negatively affect students’ pursuit ofSTEM

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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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Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting

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body ofdata as it grew over the course of the funded project, developing short reports from each datasetand reviewing the findings as they developed through time in the grant. The researcher madeextensive use of memoing throughout data collection from the Scholarship sites to documentnew understandings of student learning and development throughout the cohort-basedscholarship program, relying on the notion that high quality qualitative analysis takes placealongside data collection [17].In year 3, the comparison of participants across sites signaled the initial theme regardingcommunity purpose—while data from Western State Scholars showed an emphasis on buildingcommunicative skill and positive peer relationships, data from Western Tech Scholars

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Engineering and Teaching/Research Assistant at Moss School of Construction, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Florida International University. Her research interest includes Sustainable and resilient infrastructure, Engineering Education, and Sustainable transportation system.Mr. Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University Dr. Mohamed ElZomor is an Assistant Professor at Florida International University (FIU), College of Engineering and Computing and teaches at the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustainability. Dr. ElZomor completed his doctorate at Arizona ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring Equity and Resilience Perceptions of

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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Ulises Juan Trujillo Garcia, Arizona State University

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with migrant farm working backgrounds in higher education, especially in engineering spaces. Currently, Ulises is working on a project titled ”Empowering Children of Migratory/Seasonal Farmworkers with Gamification and Culturally-Responsive Engineering Design Instruction.” He is a fellow for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a former fellow for the Station1 Frontiers Fellowship, the Micron Academy for Inclusive Leadership, and HACU ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute. In the summer of 2021, Ulises started a scholarship for migrant students in Eastern Oregon to pursue higher education, raising over $15,000 in scholarship dollars for this population. As a first-generation, low-income

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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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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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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

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experience and felt that this experience broadened theirunderstanding of the opportunities that are available to them. In the future, the programleadership will establish relationships with foreign universities to streamline and reduce studentburden when acquiring housing and a laboratory.To enhance the overall experience, the program leadership will continue to provide ongoingcoaching and weekly seminars to thoroughly prepare students for their research endeavors innew environments. Furthermore, the program is exploring opportunities to establish strategicpartnerships with universities and institutions. This initiative aims to facilitate groupdeployments of students to specific research locations, fostering collaboration and providingenhanced

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

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twotypes of institutions has been nearly nonexistent. However, recent initiatives, such as thecollaboration between a group of student biomedical-engineers, have begun to shed light on thepotential benefits of such partnerships. Through interviews with the students and faculty involvedin the research, the paper aims to extract generalized feelings and insights into the experience ofcross-institutional collaboration. The findings reveal that tribal colleges are underutilized, and thatcross-institutional relationships can be highly beneficial in terms of education and development.This paper concludes that cross-institutional collaboration should be more widely promoted as ameans of enhancing the education and development of diverse communities

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

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

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Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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Education, 2023 CAREER OUTCOMES TRACKING NEW YORK CITY LOUIS STOKESALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION RESEARCH SCHOLARS 1993 TO 2022AbstractFrom 1998 to 2018 over 1900 Research Scholars participated in the New York City Louis StokesAlliance for Minority Participation (NYC LSAMP) at the City University of New York (CUNY).NYC LSAMP Scholars formed the select group of students who were encouraged to move tograduate study. Participation in the NYC LSAMP was defined as being a Research Scholar andincluded students of the Community, Comprehensive and Senior colleges of the NYC LSAMP.VISION NYC LSAMP, an initiative to incorporate the NYC LSAMP Alums seeks to engagealumni of the program. Two in-person VISION NYC LSAMP sessions were

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Madiha Qasim, North Carolina State University; Destiny M Washington, Florida International University; Lesia Crumpton-Young, Texas Southern University

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Likert, open-ended, and closed-ended questions. The survey was developed and deployed using Qualtrics. The approach to thissurvey design followed a very methodological and research-driven style similar to work our teamhas done in the past centered around STEM education and HBCUs (Fletcher et al., 2021;Fletcher et al., 2023; Jefferson et al., 2023).Survey DisseminationIn partnership with the White House Initiatives on HBCUs, the HBCU Leadership Impact andImplications Survey was administered at the 2023 National HBCU Week Conference (September24-28) centered around our research question above. In combination with informal discoursepromoting the survey between conference sessions, the survey was distributed via officialHBCU-week posters

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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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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Skills, and Active Listening. By focusing onthese skills, mentors can help pre-professional, marginalized students build a network, developself-advocacy, implement interpersonal skills, manage conflict, and navigate spaces that may notfully represent them.The Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) initiative at California State UniversityLong Beach has established an Associates Program to support marginalized students pursuingbehavioral and biomedical research [5]. This program provides undergraduates with earlyexposure to research and encourages their interest in a research career during their sophomoreyear. Furthermore, the Associates Program boasts retention rates exceeding 90% and serves as apathway to other 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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Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady, Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Pennsylvania State University

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Paper ID #40289What Difference Does Difference Make? A Case Study of Racial and EthnicDiversity in a Summer Intensive Research InstituteTryphenia B. Peele-Eady, Ph.D., University of New Mexico Dr. Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady is an Associate Professor of Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of New Mexico, where she specializes in African American education and ethnographic research. Her reserach focuses on the social, cultural, and linguistic contexts of teaching and learning practices, particularly in the African American community, and culturally

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

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

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Paper ID #39565Work in Progress: Towards a Participatory Action Research Approach toImprove Representation of Black Ph.D.s in EngineeringDr. Idalis Villanueva Alarcon, University of Florida Dr. Villanueva Alarcon is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Education Department at the Uni- versity of Florida. Her multiple roles as an engineer, engineering educator, engineering educational re- searcher, and professional development mentor for underrepresented students in engineering.Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida Denise R. Simmons, Ph.D., PE, PMP, LEED-AP is the Associate Dean for Workforce Development

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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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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, New Mexico State University Dr. Catherine Brewer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at New Mexico State University.Dr. Wendy Chi, ABC Research & Evaluation Dr. Wendy Chi is director of ABC Research and Evaluation, specializing in education research and program evaluations of projects focusing on educational equity issues; specifically, the participation of underrepresented populations in STEM fields. Dr. Chi earned her PhD in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice from the University of Colorado at Boulder.Paulette Vincent-Ruz, New Mexico State University Dr. Paulette Vincent-Ruz is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry Education Research in the Chemistry

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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and has received multi-agency funding for energy systems analysis and develop- ment. Sponsor examples include the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy and NASA. Dr. Haynes also develops fuel cells and alternative energy systems curricula for public and college courses and experimental laboratories. Additionally, he is the co-developer of the outreach initiative, Educators Lead- ing Energy Conservation and Training Researchers of Diverse Ethnicities (ELECTRoDE). He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A&M University and his graduate degrees (culminating in a Ph.D.) from Georgia Tech; and all of the degrees are in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Jacqueline A. El-Sayed

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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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R. Jamaal Downey, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Jose A. Munoz; Lisa Berdie

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relationships with their institutions, students, colleagues, and theirpersonal selves. Following each guest speaker, there was a structured activity ranging from a space to addanonymous reactions such as google jam-board, to a gallery walk that allowed participants toengage with others. A dialogue in small groups preceded a large group dialogue followed eachactivity. During the initial stages of the activities, each small group discussion, and the larger all-group discussion, the research team took observational notes that included factors such as who isand isn’t engaging, body language, and any comments made that the research team deemedimportant to capture. The initial analysis from this group of participants derived from these

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

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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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the major they choose. Theinterview also followed up on the areas explored in the initial interview. When possible to buildand maintain trustworthiness, the original researcher who interviewed an individual participantconducted both the first and second interviews.Data Analysis The use of narrative analysis enabled us to understand the evolution of how participantsinterpreted their experiences as they worked towards a particular goal in a unique context over aperiod of time; in the case of our study, how sense of belonging was created, enhanced orimpeded within engineering environments [46]. Interview transcripts for all participants wereanalyzed, with data demonstrating frequent discussion around two ideas – the enhancement ofsense 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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Lexy C. Arinze, Purdue University; Janet M. Beagle; Jacqueline E. McDermott

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

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

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Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University; Girum Urgessa, P.E., George Mason University; Tehama Lopez Bunyasi, George Mason University; Patrick Willette Healey, George Mason University; Patricia Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jaime Lester, George Mason University ; Milagros Rivera, George Mason University

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UniversityPatrick Willette Healey, George Mason UniversityPatricia Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Hill is an applied sociologist, evaluator, and researcher whose primary scholarship is in gender, STEM and broadening participation in K-22 education and in professorate.Dr. Jaime Lester, George Mason University Jaime Lester (she, her, hers) is the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives in the Col- lege of Humanities and Social Sciences and a Professor of the Higher Education Program. Her research examines organizational change and leadership in higher education with a focus on faculty affairs and de- velopment. Her work focuses on leadership to promote local and institutional change to create

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia

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intention isto uncover the prevailing trends within the literature, examine existing theories,and pinpoint potential gaps in the research. The purpose of showcasing this workat the conference is to initiate discussions on established literature concerningqueer engineering graduates. We anticipate that future efforts, informed by theinsights gained during the conference, will contribute to a thorough andsystematic review of the transition experienced of the queer engineeringworkforce, ultimately fostering the development of a stronger engineeringworkforce.Following the iterative approach outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005) inscoping review processes, we began by formulating a broad research question.However, this initial inquiry failed to produce

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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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five research questions (RQ): RQ1: Are female students familiar with AR? RQ2: What is the initial impression of female students about AR? RQ3: What challenges do female students encounter while using AR for STEM education? RQ4: Are female students interested in using AR for STEM education for a more extended period? RQ5: What is the potential of AR to enhance learning and education among female students?Literature ReviewFemales in the STEM fields face significant underrepresentation and account for less than aquarter of the workforce in STEM occupations [15]. This highlights the importance of targetedefforts to address the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in STEM fields. It's not justfor the sake of fairness, but

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

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Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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. 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 Articulation Programs; established the Urban University Conference Series; established. NASA-Institute on Climate and Planets; and NASA Teacher Prep Program. Phase III 2002-2007 Bridge To the Doctorate began; Bridge to Teaching Program; DOE-MOU/Brookhaven National Lab Partnerships. Phase IV 2007-2012 Integrating Research Strategies (Course restructuring); CUNY Collaborations – College- Science and Technology Entry Programs, and the CUNY Black Male Initiatives; Bridge to the Doctorate Program ended. Phase V 2012-2018 Undergraduate and a

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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

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color, and women in higher and doctoral education to facilitate their success. Her research interests and methods align more closely with sociocultural and qualitative approaches to inquiry. Before her graduate studies in the U.S., she directed a U.S. Department of State initiative in two research universities in Chile, spanning over nine years. She formed partnerships to create sustainable programs promoting mutual understanding of public interest in social and English learning across diverse groups.Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University Abimelec Mercado Rivera is a Puerto Rican doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State

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

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Makayla Headley, Clemson University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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proceedings published by the ASEE PEER October DDEP American Society of 4 2023/January Engineering Education 2024 (ASEE) (peer.asee.org) ASEE PEER October Dual degree 23 2023/January engineering 2024 ASEE PEER October Dual degree 20 2023/January engineering program 2024Results and DiscussionThe articles were initially sorted based on their relevance to the research question. The collectionof non-relevant papers primarily formed a distinct

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

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Felix F. Udo-Eyo, Temple University

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and EnvironmentalEngineering, 1947 12th North Street, PA 19122.AbstractThe retention of underrepresented minorities has been a major concern for many colleges in theUnited States (U.S.). A study conducted in 2020 shows that, in U.S. colleges, the gap in persistenceand retention rates between minority students and Caucasian students is likely as wide as 24%.Therefore, it is necessary to strategically bridge the afore-stated gap through strategicinterventions. This research proposal will begin by analyzing the first two years of engineeringcollege students’ education to identify key factors that are attritional to minority students’persistence and retention rates and will then suggest appropriate interventions that couldpotentially reduce the

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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theseoutcomes extend to individuals from outside educational institutions (i.e., industry and DoEnational laboratory professionals) (National Academies, 2017b).Yet poor mentoring practices are still prevalent. In the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate(Golde et al., 2006), researchers explored best practices for developing graduate students asstewards of their respective disciplines. Upon examination of current practices, researchersrecognized that undesirable Darwinian strategies pervaded their departmental mentoringpractices. Examples of these theories include: ● the osmosis theory (students learn by reading good research and being near faculty who are doing high-quality research); ● the sink or swim theory (students are thrown into their

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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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Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College

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, 2023 CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION: PERCEPTIONS, PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATIONSThe NSF supported Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation at the City University ofNew York (NYC LSAMP) has, since its inception in November 1992, been at the forefront of aconcentrated effort to substantially increase the number of underrepresented minority students(African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and Native Pacific Islanders), who pursue andgraduate with Baccalaureate Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM). During their stay in the program NYC LSAMP Scholars are required to present at theNYC LSAMP Weekly Research Meeting Presentations at least once

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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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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model student and industry mentor when they start in engineering 2. Build a cohort of community college students to welcome new transfer students 3. Provide students a research experience with faculty 4. Provide students an opportunity to lead, organize and manage an outreach event to communicate to high school students on their decision to become engineers.The college initially managed the efforts for DEEN as outlined in Table 1. However, a fewfactors emerged that transitioned the efforts to the component student organizations. First, thestudents at UNT typically work on campus or off campus concurrent to their academic workloadcompacting their time for student organizations. Second, the University grew campus wideinitiatives