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

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Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College

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team they will continue with for thelarger research project that follows. Figure 1. Student teams working on their traffic signal models as a warm-up.After completing the traffic signal, the research project is assigned. Weeks five through sevenalso introduce some new programming content as students are engaging with the informationgathering, problem specification, and initial idea generation phases of their project. Startingweek eight, class time is nearly entirely devoted to student work implementing andtroubleshooting their projects. See Table 1 below for more details on how the project integrateswith other course topics and activities.Project DetailsCUREs are differentiated from other course-based engineering design projects (e.g

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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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majors. Preliminary results reinforce prior STEM literature which emphasizes theimportant connections between the development of identity and elements of sense of belonging [23].RQ2: How do activities focused on research identity support transfer students in STEM fields?Our preliminary results indicate the artifact activity was a wonderful way to help students develop aresearch identity in the class. Sharing the artifacts with other students empowered some students to adoptspecific roles in the class over time. The student insights are consistent with prior findings by Rodriguezet al about STEM identity [26].Based on our work in progress results with a small initial offering we plan to continue offering this coursein the future as a bridge for

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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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Various CURES within engineering courses have been previously described in theliterature. Most engineering CURES have been implemented within sophomore level or latercourses [4]. For Example, Mena et al. [5] designed a novel CURE implementation within a senior-level aerospace engineering course. In this model, graduate students served as research mentorsfor undergraduate students. The course initiated with a few weeks of dedicated lecture contentintended to provide a common baseline of skills. The proposed CUREs model described hereinutilizes a similar approach of initiating the semester with dedicated lecture content beforetransitioning to the research-based content. Potter et al. [6] implemented a CURE within a required sophomore-level

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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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evaluatedthrough mid-program and final oral presentations, as well as a final written report. A mid-summer team building activities for after-hour social event was administered to build communitybetween student mentor and mentees. The final presentations occurred on the closing day of theprogram, followed by exit-program surveys and interviews with the external evaluator.Research ProjectsThe research topics and activities assigned to the program participants were determined by SFSUfaculty advisor based on the students' level of preparation, existing research initiatives in the lab,and the availability of peer mentors in specific areas of interest.Complex Fluids Laboratory: The goal of this project was to introduce community collegestudent interns to the

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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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Shannon Conner, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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conceptsTable 1: List of constructs measured by the MAE survey, as well as sub-constructs anddescriptions for each. Interviews were conducted on Zoom to accommodate the students' time and travellimitations. They lasted approximately 30 minutes and were conducted with either oneinterviewer or two co-interviewers in which one researcher took the lead and the second askedfollow-up questions if they deemed them necessary. Transcriptions of the interviews generated inZoom were cleaned and uploaded onto Taguette [4]. A pre-established code book was used toanalyze the initial data. Codes relating to the student's participation in the research course andtheir experience at the University were further analyzed, as they were most relevant to the

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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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also shared by the students in the freeresponse question related to the effects of the research experience.The main improvement feedback provided by the students was related to clarifying timelineexpectations and providing a designated space to conduct independent work. The LSAMP facultyin charge of providing the structure and space for the experience and the faculty mentor agree withthe students and their suggestions. The feedback on this initial attempt at creating a college-wideresearch program at a community college will help as the college continues the development ofthe program.Among the most impactful summary reflections were the student poster presentations themselves.Students documented and demonstrated their knowledge of their

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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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Paper ID #42106Work in Progress: Studying How Engineering Research Internships AffectCommunity College Students’ Interest in and Intent to Complete EngineeringBachelor’s DegreesMs. Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder Janet serves as the Director of Community College STEM Initiatives for the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this capacity, she develops systems-level programming to improve two- to four-year transfer pathways in STEM–particularly engineering–for the college. She currently works with community colleges to better prepare developmental math students for

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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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to four-year universities to studyengineering bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, which greatly contribute to thefield of engineering and help national and regional workforce development. However, thesestudents face specific challenges, referred to as the vertical transfer penalty, when they transfer tofour-year universities. This can lead to lower completion rates for community college starterscompared to students who start at four-year universities. The issue seems to be related to factorsregarding the students' experiences, institutional characteristics, and geographic location. Thisstudy marks the initial stage of a comprehensive research project aiming to compare historicaltransfer student data over the past two

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Two-Year College Division Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Jennifer Ocif Love, Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University

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meetings with mentors; extensiveprofessional development seminars; formal research training including daily reflection journals,poster presentations and technical writing with a faculty member. REU students completed twodeliverables: a research project and an open-ended Arduino engineering design project. Initially,students chose their research projects from a list of available opportunities. Once a match wassecured, students worked in their research labs daily with their graduate student and facultymentors.A list of students’ engineering research projects included:1. Accelerating Operations on Graph Neural Network2. Computational Design of Single Atom Catalysts for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction3. Information Theory to Pinpoint Causal Links

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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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microsystems. In 2005 he left JHUAPL for a fellowship with the National Academies and researched methods of increasing the number of women in engineering. Later that year, he briefly served as a mathematics instructor in Baltimore City High Schools. From 2005 through 2018, Dr. Berhane directed engineering recruitment and scholarship programs for the University of Maryland. He oversaw an increase in the admission of students of color and women during his tenure and supported initiatives that reduce the time to degree for transfers from Maryland community colleges. The broader implications of his research are informed by his comprehensive experiences as a college administrator. His areas of scholarly interest include: 1

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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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methods to identify, evaluate, and synthesize studies addressing a focusedtopic (Newman & Gough, 2020). Initial searches allowed the research time to refine and narrowthe aim for this systematic literature review. The research team used five databases to examinepeer-reviewed literature on community colleges and their use of S-STEM funding. The databasesthat were used for this study included ProQuest, Compendex, EBSCOHost, PsychInfo, andAssociation for the Study of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference Repository (ASEE peerdocument repository). Additionally, the team conducted searches in prominent communitycollege journals: Community College Review, Community College Journal of Research andPractice, New Directions for Community Colleges

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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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, and transfer, for the diversity inthe engineering profession to increase.Moreover, since most CC students require math remediation, this poses additional challenges toengineering enrollment. [3] First-time college students taking remedial mathematics are less likelyto complete an engineering degree at a 4-year institution, or even pursue the discipline in the firstplace. [3] Much of the engineering transfer research since the 2000s is focused on the 4-yearreceiving institutions, rather than on initial CC enrollment, retention, and preparing minorities forsuccessful transfer and engineering degree completion. Summer Bridge Programs are increasinglycommon for addressing students’ academic readiness regardless of discipline, to support the

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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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can share insights from our experience that, webelieve, can assist other proposal writers. First, the solicitation states “RED Two-Year projects must work with their educationresearcher and organizational change expert to develop a research plan…[1]”. Our writing teamstruggled with identifying an “organizational change expert” who understood the two-yearcollege context and thus had a change model appropriate to our setting. The change expert whoagreed to work with the team on the project did so because he knows the Nevada System ofHigher Education [SHE] landscape and the STEM-transfer issues facing community collegestudents. He has a strong rapport with our PI, having worked together on prior Nevada SHEmandated initiatives

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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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Students: (iv) mentors activities in support ofstate College students; and (v) institutionalization of the projects’ initiatives to provide on-goingand continuous support for HSI students. The presentation will delve into practical strategiesaimed at empowering Hispanic and Low-Income students, ensuring they not only access educationbut also successfully navigate financial challenges as they progress in their academic journey.ACKNOWLEDGMENTThe work was partially funded by Grant No. P031C160228 from the United States Department ofEducation (DOE). The authors extend their gratitude to the research team members, faculty, andall the students who contributed to the program.II. Overview of the ProjectThe Title III HSI project has been dedicated to

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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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Shannon Conner; Olivia Anne DiSilvestre; Marcus Lee Ridlehuber, Clemson University; Louise Averitt, Clemson University; D. Matthew Boyer, Clemson University

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research, the findings we share here are an early summation offormative data collection and analysis iterations.We implemented data collection in three parts, with the first two being complementaryengagements with undergraduate scholars. In the first part, we gave the students participating inthe project a Qualtrics survey which targeted general aspects of their experience until that point.The surveys were used to gauge questions and occasionally create unique questions to theindividual during an interview. Additionally, the ACE fellows were interviewed about theirperceptions and experiences working with the students.The initial data collection was done via a Qualtrics survey. The students were asked to completethe survey at the start and end of

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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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application process for the internship went smoothly, and though I was initially anxious, I felt incredibly fortunate to be selected. As my first internship, it was a fun and rewarding experience.”Exploring research placement at National Labs .Growth Sector has identified multiple national lab partners including Lawrence LivermoreNational Lab (LLNL), Stanford Linear Accelerator Lab (SLAC), National Renewable Energy Lab(NREL), and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) that have led the charge in the STEM Coreinformal apprenticeship pathway. National lab partners have acknowledged the importance ofsupporting STEM Core’s diverse talent pool acknowledging that “providing them with accessibleentry points into highly skilled tech

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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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Engineering Consortium,#HQ00342220005) that will fund bridge programs at up to five Colorado community colleges aswell as a Department of Energy RENEW grant led by California State University San Marcos thatwill fund bridge programs focusing on quantum science at CSU San Marcos and CSU Chico.SUMMER BRIDGE IMPACTSummer Bridge Program Evaluation ResultsSRI International (formerly Stanford Research International) serves as the evaluator for the NSF’sEddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES Initiative: the STEM Core Expansion Alliance and worked withGrowth Sector to develop a comprehensive study of the bridge programs across the country. SRIInternational led the creation of pre and post surveys that each site administered to participants.Pre surveys were completed

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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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-Connect to assist new PIs and their teams acquiregrant management skills that includes applying the principles of project management as theyimplement their funded project.National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education ProgramThe NSF initiated the ATE program in 1992 to help strengthen science, technology, engineering,and math (STEM) technician education programs across the country (Craft, et al., 2017). What isunique about this ATE program is that, instead of being focused on scientific research projectstypically housed at four-year, graduate-degree granting institutions, ATE is designed to help two-year technical and community colleges (hereafter referred to as two-year colleges) build STEMofferings associated with technician

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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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research [19]. This study found that Black undergraduates whotransferred to four-year HBCUs reported healthier institutional environments than those whotransferred to four-year predominately White institutions (PWIs). Finally, we note that authenticpartnerships and improved CC and four-year university communication can contribute to aneffective transfer pathway [20]. Building on the insights provided by the existing literature, thisstudy aims to fill a notable gap in understanding the nuances of some factors that impact Blacktransfer students’ data within Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). We also present the currenttransfer enrollment and success trends for Black engineering collegians who initially enroll in StateCCs.MethodologyMerriam (1998

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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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work of this group helped establish successful engineering transferpathways between 2- and 4-year institutions in the state, with WCERTE playing a significant rolein creating clear, mutually agreed on transfer articulations between these institutions. This type ofhigher educational landscape makes the state an excellent study area to investigate issues relatedto transfer pathways, including barriers associated with transfer student success, and it was part ofthe motivation for launching our partnership effort within a broader project called “STEMTransfer Partnerships” led by the Community College Research Initiatives (CCRI) research groupat the University of Washington Seattle (UWS).CCRI and the STEM transfer partnerships initiativeThe CCRI

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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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Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Christy Jenkins Brown, Clemson University

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Paper ID #43385A Quantitative Exploration of Geographic and Demographic Variance Transfer-StudentCapital Assets and Support for Pre-Transfer Engineering StudentsDr. Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University Kristin Frady is an Assistant Professor and Founding Program Director of the Human Capital Education and Development Bachelor of Science with a joint appointment between the Educational and Organizational Leadership Development and Engineering and Science Education Departments. Her research focuses on innovations in workforce development at educational and career transitions emphasizing two-year college and secondary

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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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for completing our surveys.Institutions were initially selected to be within 150 miles of our research institutions so that wecould travel for in-person observations. IRB and institutional permission were granted for alldata collection. So that we could have a broader understanding of active learning across manydifferent institution types, we made sure to recruit from community colleges to researchinstitutions, and everything in between. A total of 155 instructors participated in Study 1, with 27instructors teaching at community colleges. Instructors were emailed surveys that measured their use of active learning, the valuethey saw in using active learning, their use of strategies to reduce student resistance in theirclassrooms, their

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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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Paper ID #44236Advancing Two-Year Degree Students Towards a Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringTechnology: A Pilot StudyDr. Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University Dr. Md. Ali Haider is an Assistant Professor at Austin Peay State University, serving as the concentration coordinator for Electronics and Electrical Engineering Technology. His research interests include Biomedical Signal Processing, Brain-computer interface, Image processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Dr. Haider has authored multiple publications on signal and image processing and serves as a reviewer for

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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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success in technician education programs is developed with educational research, foundational knowledge of Culturally Responsive Instruction, and the expertise of subject matter experts. 2. The ability of community college educators to apply research-based knowledge and implement successful asset-based, culturally responsive technician education is increased. 3. Peer-sharing motivates incorporation of Culturally Responsive Instruction in technician education programs within WCC, the ATE Community and 2-year HSIs nationally. Section 2 will discuss the updates to the professional development model based on feedbackfrom the initial cohort in a pilot with a 2-year HSI as described in Sections 3 and 4. Theactivities

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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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careersAbstractThe Mind Fitness Program©, has been created to prepare the participants for Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers by stimulating their spatial skills, 3D visualization,analytical abilities, abstract thinking, pattern recognition skills, memory, attention to detail, andgeneral mental performance.The program was initially developed for the Engineering Program at San Antonio College in SanAntonio and two of the components were previously presented in two ASEE papers. The programhas been expanded and was successfully tested in 2022 during the final year of the Lunar CavesAnalog Test Sites (LCATS) Program offered by the WEX Foundation. It is presently in use at theDoSeum, a children’s museum located in San Antonio, Texas. It has

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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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natural “perfect pitch” ability. It is likely also veryhandy for any music student, regardless of his or her natural musical ability, to learn andappreciate the intricate structures of music.Another problem emerged during the project—the communication difficulty between theresearchers who came from different backgrounds and spoke different vocabularies. Onehad a background in music. The other in engineering. Though both are from the UnitedStates, their initial communications resembled interactions of people from different cultures.Learnings from prior research on interactions from students in different cultures wereuseful.[1] Figure 1 shows how this prior research showed a trend of improving quality ofinteractions increasing over a period of 5

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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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11 years, the project hassuccessfully filled each cohort.Knowledge Transfer through MentoringMentoring is an effective way to transfer knowledge from those with more experience to thosewho have less (or no) experience. As explained in the initial funded proposal that launchedMentor-Connect in 2012 (NSF DUE #1204463) [2]: Why organized mentoring for ATE? “Mentors are guides. We trust them because they have been there before. They embody our hopes, cast light on the way ahead, interpret arcane signs, warn us of lurking dangers, and point out unexpected delights along the way.” [5] “Research has documented the importance of having an organization-sponsored mentoring effort in place as part of the successful recruitment of new talent

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STEM Education at the Two-Year College

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zeynep Akcay Ozkan, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Yuanhong Yu, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College; Ewa Stelmach, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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, Student Success, Machine LearningIntroductionAcademic institutions have always cared about and searched for ways to improve student successand retention. With the recent decline in student enrollment and retention rates nationally,improving student performance and completion rates has become an important objective forinstitutions [1]. One of the major changes City University of New York (CUNY) undertook wasto end offerings of traditional remedial courses as the research showed they hindered studentprogress toward their degree [2].College Algebra is a gateway course for STEM majors at the Queensborough CommunityCollege of City University of New York (CUNY) with high enrollment but low passing rates.While there have been initiatives constantly

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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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only provides a platformfor training but also opens avenues for securing funding through sponsorship and grantsoffered by these organizations. The ongoing collaboration will facilitate research-drivenenhancements, ensuring the program stays abreast of the latest pedagogical and STEMeducation research, thereby maintaining its effectiveness and relevance.This emphasis on partnerships extends to local Career and Technical Education (CTE)programs [33], where collaboration can lead to the integration of the Spatial Skillsprogram into technical education pathways. By aligning with CTE initiatives, theprogram can offer specialized modules that cater to the unique needs of thesepathways, enhancing students' spatial skills for technical careers

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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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Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University

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, Electrical & Computer, and Mechanical Engineering.71% of students at the college have stated a long-term educational goal of transferring to a 4-yearinstitution. Thirty students initially started the journaling exercise, but we narrowed down ourdataset to include 20 students who not only gave consent to use their data for research but alsocompleted at least two of the four reflective journaling assignments during the semester.During the Fall 2022 semester study participants completed four journal reflection assignments.The four weeks of prompts asked students if they reached out to or participated with any of thefollowing categories: (1) faculty, (2) advisors, (3) student support staff, (4) classmates, (5)peers/friends, and (6) campus events or