Paper ID #48711Understanding and Addressing Transfer Credit Loss in Engineering EducationDr. Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Jeyoung Woo is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He is a registered Professional Engineer (Civil - Construction) in Texas. He has worked in the industry for nine years and he has conducted several research projects about engineering education, quality management, construction labor productivity, and construction sustainability. He earned a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Civil
Paper ID #36906Board 190A: A New Educational Experience: Community College Engineer-ingand Music Students Create User-Friendly Music Theory Application forEducation and CompositionAnita Riddle, Salt Lake Community College Anita Riddle is a student of music and engineering at Salt Lake Community College. She was a commis- sioned officer in the U.S. Army. She also worked in the oil and gas industry. Anita Riddle is originally from Arizona. She has also lived in Germany, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Illi- nois. She currently resides in Draper, Utah with her husband and two daughters.Miss Sierra Katherine
Paper ID #42611Eliminating Sources of Information Asymmetry in Transfer ArticulationProf. Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona Gregory (Greg) L. Heileman currently serves as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he is responsible for facilitating collaboration across campus to strategically enhance quality and institutional capacity related to undergraduate programs and academic administration. He has served in various administrative capacities in higher education since 2004. Professor Heileman currently serves on the
Colleges for Student Career AdvancementABSTRACTThe State of Florida is home to 28 state and community colleges, collectively serving over640,000 students. Within the Florida College System (FCS), these institutions play a crucial rolein providing higher education to more than 22 million Florida residents. This session willspecifically highlight the advancements in AI curriculum across Florida's two-year colleges andtheir collaborative interrelationships with Florida’s System of four-year/ upper division StateUniversities in developing a comprehensive AI educational framework.As advancements in AI continue to reshape fields such as science, engineering, medicine, and thehumanities, higher education institutions are strategically positioned to
in Bioengineering in June 2023.Antar A. Tichavakunda ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 MNT-CURN and START: Successful Nationwide Programs for Connecting Community College and Technical Education Students to Research OpportunitiesAbstractTo prepare a diverse group of community college students to apply for and succeed in hands-onresearch experiences in high-tech STEM fields, the Micro Nano Technology Education Center(MNT-EC) founded the Collaborative Undergraduate Research Network (MNT-CURN), anacademic-year online program for community college students from across the country followedby optional in-person or online summer research experiences at research universities. MNT-CURN used the Zoom
Paper ID #39173Theory to Practice: Faculty Professional Development to integrateCulturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices in STEM Education toImprove Success of Underserved Students in STEM.Cynthia Kay Pickering, Arizona State University Cynthia Pickering is a PhD Candidate and Researcher for the Center for Broadening Participation in STEM at Arizona State University. Cynthia has 35 years of experience working in industry with demon- strated technical leadership in software development, artificial intelligence, information technology archi- tecture / engineering, and collaboration systems research. Cynthia is currently
Paper ID #38988A Proven Strategy to Improve Funding Success Rates for Two-Year CollegesSeeking Grants from the National Science Foundation AdvancedTechnological Education ProgramMs. Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College Elaine L. Craft (Florence-Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC-retired) holds a baccalaureate de- gree in chemical engineering from the University of Mississippi and MBA from the University of South Carolina with additional graduate studies in mathematics. Following work in industry, she became an ed- ucator, academic administrator, and an external evaluator, advisor, and mentor for grant
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
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
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
from Southern Methodist University and a Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona. Her papers have appeared in journals ranging from ”Networks” and ”The JournalDr. Michelle Pettijohn Powell, Waco Independent School District ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Engineering Self-Efficacy in Community College Students Through Workshop ImplementationAbstractEfforts to increase engineering degree completion at community colleges often focus onrecruitment, academic performance, and persistence. However, an often-overlooked yet crucialfactor is engineering self-efficacy—students' belief in their ability to learn and performengineering
transfer into engineering bachelor’s degree programs.Dr. Heidi G. Loshbaugh, Heidi G. Loshbaugh, Ph.D., is passionate about higher education’s role in the public good. She has taught, conducted research, and served as a college administrator with a keen focus on equity. As a community college dean, she was PI for a $3.5M US Dept. of Ed. award to transform STEM education. Her implementation of math corequisite instruction led the B & M Gates Foundation to fund an ROI study that revealed the time and cost savings for students, the cost effectiveness for the college to implement the reform, and the dramatic improvement in completing college-level math for BIPOC, first-generation, and low-in come students. She consults
and research interests include solid mechanics, engineering design, and inquiry-guided learning. He has supervised undergraduate and master’s student research projects and capstone design teams.Dr. Aleya Dhanji, Highline Community College Physics faculty at Highline College with research interests in culturally responsive STEM education, inclusive advising and mentoring practices, and antiracist faculty development.Kira Glynn KingDr. Jie Sheng, University of Washington Jie Sheng received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2002 from the University of Alberta, Canada. Since then, she has been an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2003-2004); a lecturer at the University of
retention rates.Community colleges play a significant role in today’s US higher education; however, conductingbasic research at community colleges is challenging due to limited resources and opportunities.With support from the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEMEducation: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (IUSE-HSI) Program, a collaborative summer researchinternship program between a public four-year degree institution and two local communitycolleges provided community college students with impactful engineering research opportunitiesand hands-on experiences. In summer 2022, the 8-week research internship program engagednine community college students from diverse backgrounds to participate in four engineeringresearch projects
Paper ID #47876Evaluating Engineering Transfer Success: Insights from a 2-Year to 4-YearCollege Partnership ProgramDr. Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida Dr. Curtis Taylor, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Engineering Education and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida.Jennifer Gove-CooperDr. Pamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.Dr. Angela Lindner, University of Florida Angela received a B.S. degree in chemistry from the College of Charleston in South Carolina
Paper ID #40157Exploring the Potential for Broadening Participation in Engineeringthrough Community College and Minority-Serving Institution PartnershipsDr. Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University Dr. Bruk T. Berhane received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Mary- land in 2003. He holds an M.S. in engineering management from the George Washington University and a Ph.D. in minority and urban education from the University of Maryland. In 2003, Bruk was hired by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL), where he worked on nanotech- nology and
1500% within four years. Doris founded six student chapters of national organizations including the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and nine times Outstanding Chapter Awardee, the American Chemical Society-Wright College Chapter. Doris promotes collaboration between K-12 schools, other community colleges, 4-year institutions, non-profit organizations, and industries. Doris’ current research is to design and implement practices that develop Community of Practice (CoP), Professional Identity, and Self-Efficacy to increase diversity in Engineering and Computer
-Qatar Joint Collaborative Project between Temple University, USA, University of Idaho, USA and Qatar University. Also, she was a visiting scholar for Wichita State University. She received her Ph.D. (with distinction) in Com- puter Science and Engineering Department while she was a Tata Consultancy Services Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology, India. She received her bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering from College of Technology and Engineering in 2010 with Honors. She has also worked professionally as Design Executive with Phosphate India Private Limited and academically as Guest/Assistant Professor with the University of Texas, Austin and SS College of Engineering, India respectively. She has
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 of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez with a B.S. and
taught courses on the fundamentals of electronics, including electrical circuits. At APSU, Dr. Pallikonda instructs courses specializing in Robotics and its applications, Engineering Economics, CAD and Manufacturing processes. Dr. Pallikonda is passionate about educating and inspiring the next generation of engineers, technologists, and innovators through his lectures. He is deeply committed to advancing the fields of robotics and manufacturing through interdisciplinary research in connected devices and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). His research interests span Manufacturing, Material Science, pedagogy, Lean Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0Prof. Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University Ravi C Manimaran is
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
enhancing students’ learning outcomes and fostering an inclusive educational environment.Dr. Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego Morris joined UC San Diego’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department within the Jacobs School of Engineering as an Assistant Teaching Professor in 2020.Bill Lin, University of California, San Diego Bill Lin received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley in 1985, 1988, and 1991, respectively. He is currently a Professor and the Department Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. His research has led to more than 200 journal and
Paper ID #36717Promoting Building and Technical Skilled Trades and Not LeavingEngineering Out of the EquationDr. Chris A. O’Riordan-Adjah, Durham Technical Community College Dr. O’Riordan-Adjah holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering and two Master of Science degrees, one in quality engineering and the second in structural engineering with a focus in bridge design where he practiced over ten years including roles as an independent structural contractor. Dr. O’Riordan-Adjah has over 15 years of experience working in higher education, including at a public research university, a private liberal arts college where he help start an
Paper ID #47353An examination of community college and technical college engineering transferprograms: A focus on state-wide community college transfer and financial aidpolicies across Georgia, Colorado, and California.eugene leo draine mahmoud, Mt. San Antonio Community College & Purdue University eugene is a Professor of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Physics and an educational researcher at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC). His research is focused on credit mobility for engineering transfer students, partnerships for successful STEM degree programs, and higher education policy. Currently, he is a doctoral
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Paper ID #41416Community College Undergraduate Research using a Student-Driven andStudent-Centered ApproachDr. Elizabeth A Adams P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Elizabeth Adams is an Assistant Professor at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California. She a civil engineer with a background in infrastructure design and management, and project management. Her consulting experience spanned eight years and included extensive work with the US military in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. In 2008 Elizabeth shifted the focus of her career to education and academia, later receiving her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
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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
, 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
Paper ID #47570Increasing Junior Level Standing at 4-year Aerospace, Mechanical and CivilEngineering Programs through Community College Transfer Credit TransparencyDr. Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia Lisa Lampe is the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education in the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, joining UVA in January 2014. Prior to that, she served in many roles that bridge student affairs and academic affairs.Dr. Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia ©American Society for Engineering