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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas, El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas, El Paso; Chandra Anne Turpen, University of Maryland, College Park; Agniprava Banerjee, University of Texas, El Paso; Jana Foxe, University of Washington; James P. Grover; Gigi N. Delk

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scientists and engineers by blending social, political and technological spheres. She prioritizes working on projects that seek to share power with students and orient to stu- dents as partners in educational transformation. She pursues projects that aim to advance social justice in undergraduate STEM programs and she makes these struggles for change a direct focus of her research.Agniprava Banerjee, University of Texas, El Paso Research Associate for NSF EBJ INCLUDES Aspire West Texas Regional Collaborative and doctoral candidate in Materials Science and Engineering.Jana Foxe, University of WashingtonJames P. GroverGigi N. Delk ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A Adams P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College

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from Arizona State University. Prior to her position at Cal Poly Dr. Adams taught engineering for 13 years in community colleges in Arizona and California. Her work highlights a commitment to undergraduate engineering education and its improvement through best teaching practices. Her research efforts are focused on increasing transfer student success.Prof. Gabriel Cuarenta-Gallegos, Cuesta College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Community College Undergraduate Research using a Student-Driven and Student-Centered ApproachAbstractThis paper describes a framework for conducting undergraduate research at a community collegeusing student-driven, student-centered projects

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Indira Chatterjee, University of Nevada, Reno; Anne K Flesher, Truckee Meadows Community College; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada, Reno

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these proposal writers. Because two-year colleges represent akey component in the engineering education ecosystem, we hope to support and encourageothers to join the RED community.Introduction According to the National Science Foundation website, the Directorates for Engineering(ENG) and STEM Education (EDU) fund projects through the Revolutionizing EngineeringDepartments (RED) program to support: revolutionary new approaches to engineering education, ranging from changing the canon of engineering to fundamentally altering the way courses are structured to creating new departmental structures and educational collaborations with industry. A common thread across these projects is a focus on organizational and cultural

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ariel Chasen, University of Texas, Austin; Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Jenefer Husman, University of Oregon; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Matthew Charles Graham

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Paper ID #39832Faculty Use of Active Learning in Community CollegesAriel Chasen, University of Texas, Austin PhD Student in STEM education at University of Texas at AustinMs. Lea K. Marlor, University of Michigan Lea Marlor is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan, studying Engineering Education Research. She has a M.S. in Engineering Education Research from the University of Michigan, as well as a B.S. in Materials Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Previously, she was the Associate Director for Education for the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics SciencesDr. Cynthia J. Finelli

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Dillon, University of Washington; EC Cline, University of Washington Tacoma; Emese Hadnagy, University of Washington Tacoma ; Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amanda K Sesko, University of Washington Tacoma; Rebecca N Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Noelle Wilson

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Lents, N. H., 2016, “Cultivating Minority Scientists: Undergraduate Research Increases Self-Efficacy and Career Ambitions for Underrepresented Students in STEM,” J. Res. Sci. Teach.[8] Watkins-Lewis, K. M., Dillon, H. E., Sliger, R., Becker, B., Cline, E. C., Greengrove, C., James, P. A., Kitali, A., and Scarcella, A., 2023, “Work In Progress: Multiple Mentor Model for Cross-Institutional Collaboration and Undergraduate Research,” American Society for Engineering Education, Baltimore MD.[9] Lopatto, D., Hauser, C., Jones, C. J., Paetkau, D., Chandrasekaran, V., Dunbar, D., MacKinnon, C., Stamm, J., Alvarez, C., Barnard, D., Bedard, J. E. J., Bednarski, A. E., Bhalla, S., Braverman, J. M., Burg, M

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University; Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University; Jenna Wong, San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong, P.E., San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis

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Paper ID #37276Development and First-Year Outcomes of a NSF-Funded Summer ResearchInternship Program to Engage Community College Students in EngineeringResearchDr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Dr. Xiaorong Zhang is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She is the Director of the Intelligent Computing and Embedded Systems Laboratory (ICE Lab) at SFSU. She has broad research experience in human-machine interfaces, embedded systems, and engineering education. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award to develop the next

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University

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Paper ID #43868Tracing Black Transfer Students’ Success in Engineering: A ComparativeInsight into Transfer-Student Trends at Two State Minority-Serving InstitutionsMr. Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University Daniel Adeniranye embarked on his academic journey with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and dual master’s degrees in petroleum engineering and project development. He further enhanced his skills with a master’s in project (Engineering) Management. Daniel is currently a Research Assistant at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education at Florida

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Chris Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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. Stites is the principal investigator (PI) of the Denver-Metro Engineering Consortium, which is a partnership between local community colleges and universities to support engineering pathways for transfer students. He is also involved with ASPIRE, an NSF Engineering Research Center that is focused on developing the technology and workforce for electrifying the nation’s transportation system. Dr. Stites earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering (BS Colorado State University, MS Purdue University) and Engineering Education (PhD Purdue University). His research interests include the development of novel pedagogical methods to teach core engineering courses and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah L. Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #42360WIP: Barriers to Developing Computing Identity in Hispanic-serving CommunityCollege Introductory Artificial Intelligence CoursesDr. Sarah L. Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Sarah L. Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member with the Higher Education Program at Virginia Tech. Her engineering education research agenda centers upon engineering and computing identity development of historically marginalized populations at higher education institutions. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several large-scale interdisciplinary

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University; Collins N. Vaye, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University

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) Broadening participation in engineering through community college pathways and 2) Experiences of first and second-generation African diasporic Americans in engineering undergraduate programs.Mr. Collins N. Vaye, Florida International University Collins N. Vaye is a first-generation college student and a native of Liberia, West Africa. Currently, he is a 3rd year Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. student at Florida International University. His research interests revolve around: –Effective Technology Integration in Engineering Education. –Faculty Development, Professional Development, and Technology Supported Learning. –Broadening Participa- tion in Engineering and Engineering Technology within and from Sub–Saharan

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Jenna Wong P.E., San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis

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Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Francisco State University representing as a Hispanic-Serving Institution with research focus on design and control of wearable robotic systems, and engineering education in the field areas of mechatronics/robotics.Dr. Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University Wenshen Pong received his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He joined the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University in 1998. He teaches courses in Civil/Structural Engineering. He has received many grants from NSF, Department of Education and NASA.Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University Yiyi Wang is an assistant professor of civil engineering at San

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria L Espino, University of Washington; Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington

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, Maria believes that centering, humanizing, empowering, and supporting the communities in which we serve through practical and policy reform.Elizabeth Meza, University of Washington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Community colleges are critical to increasing access to higher education. 43 percent ofstudents are enrolled at a two-year institution (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2018).With almost half of the student population enrolling at a two-year institution, having NationalScience Foundation (NSF) Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsProgram (S-STEM) funding and resources is crucial. Community college students are likely tocome from

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline Lubbe, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida; Justin Ortagus, University of Florida; Hope Allegra Allchin, University of Florida; Sofia Isabel Montiel, University of Florida

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´enez is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering Education (EED) and an affiliate faculty to the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on understanding the role of engineering communities while enacting their agency in participatory and transformational change. She is particularly interested in broadening the participation of minoritized communities by studying the role of professional development in shaping organizational cultures. As an education practitioner, she also looks at evidence-based practices to incorporate social responsibility skills and collaborative and inclusive teams into the curriculum. Dr. Rivera-Jim´enez graduated from the University

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Two-Year College Division Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anita Riddle, Salt Lake Community College; Sierra Katherine Schmidt, Salt Lake Community College; Christine Silvia Schmidt, Salt Lake Community College; Karson Spencer; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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a major role in development and expansion of the ID division. Under his term as the International Division Program Chair the international division expanded, broadened in topics, and the number of sessions increased from a few technical sessions to over eighteen sessions in the recent years. The ASEE International Division by votes, has recognized Nick’s years of service through several awards over the past years. Nick has been the recipient of multiple Service awards (examples: 2013, 2010, 2006, 2004, 1996), Global Engineering Educators award (example: 2007, 2005), Best Paper award (examples: 2016, 2010, 2005, 2004, 1995) and other awards from the International Division for exceptional contribu- tion to the

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University; Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University

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of Science at FAU.Her research interests aDr. Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Hanqi Zhuang is a professor in Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. His research interests are in Robotics, Computer Vision, and their applications, as well as Engineering Education. He ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Empowering Hispanic Students in STEM throughFinancial LiteracyABSTRACTThe session will report on successes of addressing financial literacy of students in a collaborativeDOE project between two state colleges and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) university witha combined 140,000+ undergraduate students. The

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doris J. Espiritu, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College; Ruzica Todorovic, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College; Bridget O'Connell, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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experimental and computational research in Chemical Science and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory.Bridget O’Connell, City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Bridget O’Connell is an Associate Dean - Center of Excellence for Engineering and Computer Science at Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago. She has a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Policy, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. She worked in engineering industry prior to supporting students in their academic journey. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Equity and Retention: Strategies to Increase Engineering Enrollment, Retention and

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Ford, University of Washington, Tacoma; Aleya Dhanji, Highline Community College; Kira Glynn King; Jie Sheng, University of Washington; Skyler Roth, Highline Community College; Emese Hadnagy, University of Washington

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of Washington Tacoma. Dr. Hadnagy received her Ph.D. at the University of New Hampshire. Her work falls in the broad areas of surface water quality assessment, physicochemical treatment technology development, and engineering education research. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 From Cooperation to Alliance: Transforming a Transfer Partnership to Promote Engineering Degree Pathways for Underrepresented StudentsAbstractStudents who transfer from one institution to another face a variety of challenges as they exploretransfer pathways and acclimate themselves to their new institution’s policies and practices,including lack of sense of belonging

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan G. Dimitriu P.E., San Antonio College; Clint Taylor; Sam Ximenes, WEX Foundation; Shazia Iqbal, Rice University; Kathryn Bolish

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Paper ID #41520Spatial Skills and Visualization Training for Future STEM CareersDr. Dan G. Dimitriu P.E., San Antonio College Dan G. Dimitriu has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for more than 20 years at various institutions. In 2001, he joined San Antonio College full-time as the Coordinator of its Engineering program. In 2021, after retirement, he decided to start developing new programs and educational materials.Clint TaylorSam Ximenes, WEX FoundationShazia Iqbal, Rice UniversityKathryn Bolish ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024

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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University; Mara Lopez, Arizona State University; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Sarah Belknap, Westchester Community College; Caroline VanIngen-Dunn, Arizona State University; Laurie S. Miller McNeill, Westchester Community College; Juan R. Rodriguez, Westchester Community College

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is Principal Investigator of a $10M NSF INCLUDES Alliance to Accel- erate Latinx Representation in STEM Education (ALRISE) with institutional intentionality and capacity building for experiential learning. She serves on the University of Iowa College of Engineering Advisory Board, and on several Workforce Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committees.Laurie S. Miller McNeill, Westchester Community CollegeJuan R. Rodriguez, Westchester Community College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Theory to Practice: Faculty Professional Development to integrate CulturallyResponsive Pedagogy and Practices in STEM Education to improve success ofunderserved students in

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Griffith, San Antonio College; Heena Rathore, Texas State University

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. She is a reviewer of many peer-reviewed journals and conferences in IEEE, ACM, Elsevier, IET etc. She is IEEE senior member, Vice Chair of IEEE EMBS chapter in San Antonio and IEEE Central Texas Section in Austin. Her research interests include cyber physical systems, deep learning, machine learning, security, cryptocurrency, distributed systems, wireless networks biologically inspired systems and software defined network ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Promoting Research Career Pathways Amongst Engineering TransferStudents at Two-Year Institutions Using Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURES)Introduction Undergraduate research experiences (URE

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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, engineering design quality management, and construction sustainability. He earned a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Hanyang University, ERICA. He is a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Critical Success Factors of Transfer Student Success at a Four-Year UniversityAbstractIn the U.S., approximately 20% of graduating engineering students receive their universitydegree after transferring from a community college. Because the percentage of

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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabe Hanzel-Sello, Growth Sector; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector; Ivanna Abreu

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better prepare developmental math community college students for transfer into STEM bachelor’s degree programs or entry into the STEM workforce.Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector STEM Program ManagerIvanna Abreu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Paid Pre-College STEM Bridge Programs: “Just-In-Time” Support and Engagement for Community College STEM LearnersINTRODUCTIONWhile America’s “Innovation Economy” continues to thrive and drive strong employment trendsin technology, advanced manufacturing, R&D, and defense, our country’s postsecondaryinstitutions fail to produce enough qualified graduates to meet employer demand (O'rourke,2021). To further

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Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bob Schaffer, Mission College

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Paper ID #40317Service-Based Fellowship Program to Support First-Generation CollegeStudentsDr. Bob Schaffer, Mission College Dr. Bob Schaffer is a professor and department chair of the Engineering Department and the Mechatronic Technology Department at Mission College (Santa Clara, CA). He also teaches in the General Engineering Department at Santa Clara University. Bob is also the founder of Elevate Tutoring, a non-profit in San Jose, CA focused on empowering first-generation and low-income college students to reach their academic goals while paying it forward. ©American Society for Engineering

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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan G. Dimitriu, P.E., 3D LoneStar; Clint Taylor; Tim Hicks; Raul Rios

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Paper ID #39487The Mind Fitness Program© Provides Training for STEM CareersDr. Dan G. Dimitriu, P.E., 3D LoneStar Dan G. Dimitriu has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for more than 20 years at various institutions. In 2001, he joined San Antonio College full-time as the Coordinator of its Engineering program. In 2021, after retirement, he formed the 3D LoneStar company to produce educational materials.Clint TaylorTim HicksRaul Rios ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 The Mind Fitness Program© provides training for STEM

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Pamela J Silvers, Mentor-Connect/Florence Darlington; Buffy Quinn, University of Southern Mississippi

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Investigator of NSF-funded projects.Pamela J Silvers, Mentor-Connect/Florence Darlington Pamela Silvers is Professor Emeritus - have taught in the Computer Technologies Department at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Currently she is co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) for the Mentor-Connect Forward Grant. She previously served at PI for three NSF ATE Grant entitled Skilled Workers Get Jobs which focused on recruiting and retaining more women into technology programs.Buffy Quinn, University of Southern Mississippi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Applying Project Management Skills to NSF ATE-funded Grants: A roadmap to success for first-time grantees

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Pamela J. Silvers, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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-funded projects. She has served as the Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Projects continuously since 1994.Pamela J. Silvers, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Pamela Silvers teaches in the Computer Technologies Department at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Currently she is Principal Investigator (PI) for an NSF ATE Grant entitled Skilled Workers Get Jobs 2.0: Appalachian Impact which includes ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Proven Strategy to Improve Funding Success Rates for Two-Year Colleges Seeking Grants from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological

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STEM and the Two-Year College

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector; Gabe Hanzel-Sello; Ivanna Abreu

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Growth Sector’s exponential scaling from his starIvanna Abreu ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paid STEM Core Internships: Impacting Skill Sets and Career Trajectories for Community College STEM Students Internships are a crucial milestone for college students in which their technical skills, careerpathways, and STEM aspirations are molded. Employers have come to expect that students willenter the workforce with relevant experiences and an understanding of the field. However,community college students are more likely to face unique barriers that hinder their participationin an internship throughout their academic career. Whether the challenges are socioeconomic

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Accreditation including ABET. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Advancing 2-Year Degree Students Towards a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology: A Pilot StudyAbstract:The majority of the students who complete a 2-year degree program often find themselvesperplexed, and uncertain about their chosen major and potential career paths. This uncertainty ispartly due to their limited exposure to the local industrial landscape, which hinders them frommaking informed decisions about their future. Consequently, these students may encounterdifficulties as they strive to transition from the confines of a smaller community college to alarger, more comprehensive institution, especially when aiming to

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Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Chaouki T Abdallah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Andrew Karl Koch, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

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evidence-based changes to teaching and learning that yield more equitable ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Eliminating Sources of Information Asymmetry in Transfer Articulation Gregory L. Heileman,† Chaouki T. Abdallah,‡ and Andrew K. Koch,? † heileman@arizona.edu Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Arizona ‡ ctabdallah@gatech.edu Department of Electrical &

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Durham Technical Community College

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engineering program, and over three years at a community college. Dr. O’Riordan-Adjah help develop the college’s strategic plan during his time at one of the community colleges. He is committed to aligning student learning to not only the strategic plan but also the real world, and employer needs. He understands how the college can serve students holistically by focusing on retention and student success initiatives, like improved advising, success coaching, and connections to employers. He is also an advocate of the Building and Construction Trades which provides a great opportunity for hands-on student enthusiasts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 ASEE Annual Conference