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Supporting Underrepresented and LGBTQ Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #39571An Exploration of Black Engineering Students’ Aspirational Capitalwithin Community Cultural Wealth and Ecological Systems TheoryMs. Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University Jessica Manning is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clem- son University. She is also a Graduate Administrative Assistant for the Bioengineering Department and assists with advising students throughout their academic careers.Dr. Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants Catherine E. Brawner is President of Research Triangle Educational Consultants. She received her Ph.D.in

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 4: Supporting lecturers by building community, promoting agency, and increasing leadership opportunities

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Pauline Khan, University of Michigan; Elizabeth J Bailey, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering, University of Michigan; Heidi M Sherick, University of Michigan

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this role, she served as Director of the Program in Technical Communication since 2012. She has taught classes in technical communications to undergraduate and graduate students at the College of Engineering since 1997. She has also co-authored the book A Practical Guide to Technical Reports and Presentations for Scientists, Engineers and Students. Prior to her teaching career, Dr. Khan worked as an engineering and project manager to design man- ufacturing systems in the information technology field, to manufacture and test engine blocks for the automotive industry, and to research coatings for high-speed and high-temperature machining applica- tions. Dr. Khan has a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Christopher, Rice University; Adam Parks, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; Vipul Sharma, Air Force Institute of Technology; Michael Maixner, U.S. Air Force Academy

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AC 2008-323: POWER PLANT ANALYSIS WITH MATHCADJason Christopher, Rice University Jason Christopher graduated from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in 2007 at the top of his major, Mechanical Engineering. Jason is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Rice University, where his research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with specific emphasis on work related to the NASA Crew Exploration Vehicle parachutes. After finishing his studies, he will work as an Air Force developmental engineer.Adam Parks, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Adam Parks graduated from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in 2007 with a

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Technical Session 9: Practices of Mentorship & Liaisons

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deanna Bailey, Morgan State University; Michel A. Kornegay, Johns Hopkins University ; LaDawn Partlow, Morgan State University; Charnee Bowens; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group, Inc.; Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University

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include research methodology and statistical analysis. Dr. Gareis has conducted studies in a variety of areas, including social support, program evaluation, gender, and work-family issues.Dr. Kevin Kornegay, Morgan State University Kevin T. Kornegay received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, in 1985 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1990 and 1992, respectively. He is ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Utilizing Culturally Responsive Strategies to Inspire African American Female Participation in CybersecurityAbstractThe number of African

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Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 12

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mathematics (STEM). She served the NSF ADVANCE grant initiatives as a co-Principal Investigator, working to improve practices to recruit and retain women of color in STEM and enhance institutional climate at USD. Other current research grants support pathways for veterans in higher edu- cation, and the NSF program called, ”Revolutionizing Engineering & Computer Science Departments.” Her co-authored books include The Borderlands of Education (with Susan Lord), Mentoring Faculty of Color, and Beginning a Career in Academia: A Guide for Graduate Students of Color. She is past-Vice President (2017) of the Pacific Sociological Association, and an appointed consultant to the American Sociological Association’s Departmental

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Rosario A. Gerhardt, Georgia Institute of Technology; Valerie Martin Conley Ph.D., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Sylvia L. Mendez, University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Paper ID #18703A Symbiotic Solution for Facilitating Faculty Transitions in Engineering AcademiaDr. Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute Comas Lamar Haynes is a Principal Research Engineer / faculty member of the Georgia Tech Research In- stitute and Joint Faculty Appointee at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research includes modeling steady state and transient behavior of advanced energy systems, inclusive of their thermal management, and the characterization and optimization of novel cycles. He has advised graduate and undergradu- ate research assistants and has received multi-agency funding for

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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, 2024].[3] G. A. Garcia, A. M. Núñez, and V. A. Sansone, "Toward a multidimensional conceptual framework for understanding 'servingness' in Hispanic-serving institutions: A synthesis of the research," Review of Educational Research, vol. 89, no. 5, pp. 745-784, 2019.[4] B. Velazquez, "A Case Study On Understanding How Servingness Is Enacted Through Undergraduate Academic Advising At A Hispanic-Serving Institution (hsi) On The U.s.- Mexico Border," Open Access Theses & Dissertations, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/3866.[5] A. Ilumoka, I. Milanovic, and N. Grant, "An Effective Industry-Based Mentoring Approach for the Recruitment of Women and Minorities in

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Theresa Fs Bruckerhoff, Curriculum Research & Evaluation, Inc.; Jillian A DiBonaventura, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Noemi Robertson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Noviello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Research Associate and Operations Manager at CRE. She has nearly thirty years of evaluation experience, including fifteen years as the principal evaluator. She studies and evaluates teaching, training, professional development, and other educational concerns.Jillian A DiBonaventura, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteNoemi Robertson, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteThomas Noviello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Integrating Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) competencies and approaches across a Teacher Preparation Program through an NSF Noyce programAbstractThe Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) at Worcester Polytechnic

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ECE-Circuit Courses: Instructional Innovations and Student Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilana Ram, Technion Israel Institute of Technology; Yinnon STAV, The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center; Firas Ramadan; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #45751Applying Problem-solving Before Instruction to Improve Learning Comprehensionin an Electrical Engineering Circuits CourseDr. Ilana Ram, Technion Israel Institute of Technology Ilana is a research associate at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on higher STEM education.Dr. Yinnon STAV, The Center for Research in Technological and Engineering Education, Ruppin Academic Center Dr. Yinnon Stav (Satuby) received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and B.A. in Physics in 1995, followed by a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1997, all from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qinghua He, Tuskegee University; Rong Zhang, Auburn University; Jin Wang, Auburn University; Frank Leonard Armstead III, Tuskegee University; Rong Zhu Walburn; Donald Ray Johnson Jr; Julius Lenard Taylor II, Tuskegee University Research Assistant

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. Currently, she is working toward her M.Sc. degree in Statistics at Auburn University at Auburn, Ala. She has been a research assistant in Dr. Jin Wang’s group since Jan. 2012. Her main work includes data collection and improvement of undergraduate education in biofuel courses.Dr. Jin Wang, Auburn UniversityMr. Frank Leonard Armstead III, Tuskegee UniversityMr. Rong Zhu WalburnMr. Donald Ray Johnson Jr Donald Johnson, Jr. is a senior, Chemical Engineering major at Tuskegee University.Julius Lenard Taylor II, Tuskegee University Research Assistant Julius ”Jay” Taylor, II is a native of Montgomery, Ala. and a 2010 graduate of the 32nd nationally-ranked high school Loveless Academic Magnet Program. Taylor is currently a junior

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Faculty Development Lightning Talks

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton; Aaron Altman, United States Air Force Research Laboratory; Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton; Malle R Schilling, University of Dayton

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the (Engineers in Technical Humanitarian Opportunities of Service-Learning) for approximately ten years. She has incorporated service-learning projects into her classes and laboratories since she started teaching in 2000. Her research interests include community engaged learning and pedagogy, K-12 outreach, biomaterials and materials testing and analysis.Dr. Kenya Crosson, University of Dayton Dr. Kenya Crosson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the University of Dayton. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of engineering design and innovation, engineering mechanics, hydraulics, and water and wastewater treatment

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Pre-College: Working with Teachers to Improve K-12 Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University, Center for Engineering Education Research

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Paper ID #18894Assessing the Need for Professional Development in Engineering Among Ru-ral High School Science Teachers (Fundamental)Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University Sarah Lopez is a graduate student at Utah State University, pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education and a Masters in Electrical Engineering. She graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 2016 with degrees in Computer Engineering and Math Education. Her research interests include spatial ability, robotics education, and biometric methodologies, such as EEG, in engineering education research.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Within Chemical Engineering

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Uchenna Asogwa, The University of Toledo; Timothy Ryan Duckett, The University of Toledo; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Gale A. Mentzer, Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC; Matthew W. Liberatore, The University of Toledo

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The University of Toledo and a Master of Arts in English Literature and Language—a unique combination of specializations that melds quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She and has extensive experience in the evaluation of projects focused on STEM education including evaluations of several multi-million dollar federally funded projects. Previously she taught graduate level courses for the College of Education at The University of Toledo in Statistics, Testing and Grading, Research Design, and Program Evaluation.Prof. Matthew W. Liberatore, The University of Toledo Matthew W. Liberatore is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toledo. He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois at

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Kevin Hulme, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Deborah Moore-Russo, Suny - Buffalo; Kenneth English, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo - SUNY

AC 2008-1120: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN VEHICLE DYNAMICSEDUCATION VIA MOTION SIMULATIONEdward Kasprzak, Milliken Research AssociatesKevin Hulme, University at Buffalo - SUNYDeborah Moore-Russo, Suny - BuffaloKenneth English, University at Buffalo - SUNYKemper Lewis, University at Buffalo - SUNY Page 13.592.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Experiential Learning in Vehicle Dynamics Education via Motion SimulationAbstractMany leaders in engineering education have advocated the use of active, student-centeredinstruction in engineering courses. Engineering educators have also been challenged toincorporate more authentic learning

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Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ari Epstein, MIT; Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs; Trent Ramsey, Cambridge Youth Programs; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group; Emily Davidson, MIT; Elizabeth Jones, MIT; Michelle Slosberg, MIT; Rafael Bras, MIT

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strongly than on pre-surveys with such negative stereotypes as “scientists often do not have good social skills,” “working as a scientist would be a lonely job” and “studying science is not cool or fun.” • Strong sense of pride in their accomplishments and their ability to prepare broadcast- quality material. • As observed above by undergraduate mentors: increases in maturity, ability to take on and complete tasks, research and writing skills, etc. • Increased ability to work as part of a team. • Comfort participating in interviews with experts and authority figures. (This is a characteristic that will serve interns well in job interviews, college interviews, etc., no matter what career path they

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Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John McLaughlin, MacLaughlin Associates; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Kirk Jenne, Office of Naval Research; Robert Stiegler, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

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conducted by a professional educational program evaluator. The evaluationprocess and its implementation in terms of the comparison-group studies and mixed method(quantitative and qualitative) data collection methods are described as well as the logic modelswhich underlie this process. Some results are described and the paper closes with a statement ofthe challenges faced by the evaluator.The ProgramIn the fall of 2003, representatives from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the School ofEducation of the College of William and Mary met with the staff of Senator John Warner (R-VA) to seek funding for an innovative program devoted to increasing the interest of middleschool students in pursing careers in science and engineering. This was in

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundemental and Evaluation: Embedded Programs in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Heidi A. Tremayne, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; James Mallard, UC San Diego

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action to reduce earthquake risk.Dr. Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University Dr. Thalia Anagnos is the Associate Vice President of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs at San Jose State University, where she has taught since 1984. She is a past-president of the Earthquake Engi- neering Research Institute, and from 2009 to 2014 she served as co-Leader of Education, Outreach, and Training (EOT) for the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES), a consortium of 14 large-scale earthquake engineering experimental facilities.James Mallard, UC San Diego c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Promoting School Earthquake Safety through a Classroom

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Nyna Jaye DeWitt, University of Georgia

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her Bachelor’s degree in General Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering in 2022 from Wake Forest University. Following her undergraduate degree, she received her Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in Immunoengineering from Johns Hopkins University. Nyna has a strong interest in increasing diversity in biomedical engineering spaces and she intends to research this by focusing on inclusive classroom spaces and diversifying research models. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Deconstructing School-to-Work Transitions in Engineering: A Scoping Review (WIP)Introduction:This study builds upon the work of (Paul & Lewis, 2024), which

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ERM WIP I: Methodological Applications in the Disciplines

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan J Aldrich, Texas A&M University; Yanwen Chen, Texas A&M University; Alex Gonce, Texas A&M University; Aaron Peter Thibault, Texas A&M University; Michael S Rugh, Texas A&M University

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. Studies wereincluded if they reported quantitative data on engineering student achievement, engagement,or attitudes toward GBL.We used Rayyan to import and screen our records. The research team consisted of 5undergraduate students, 2 graduate students, and the associate research scientist acting assupervisor. Our exclusion criteria were certain publication types such as case reports andliterature reviews, gamification, other common uses of the abbreviation of “GBL,” animalstudies, elementary, middle, and high school/secondary students, and medical-related articles.Every article was reviewed by at least 2 people on the team and voted to include or exclude.In the case of a conflict on the inclusion/exclusion decisions, 4 of the authors of this

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander V Struck Jannini PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Eunsil Lee, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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students whose SB is morevulnerable. Generating a synthesis of the current research focused on the students’ perceivedbarriers and supports regarding SB in diverse educational contexts (e.g., classroom, institution,study field, etc.) for varied student groups (e.g., undergraduate vs. graduate, different non-majority student groups by gender, race/ethnicity, etc.) will contribute to support non-majoritystudents in engineering and computing education to develop SB.Current Study A viable first step in bridging this gap is to comprehensively map the existingliterature on non-majority students' SB, focusing on common needs and barriers, as well asidentifying any differences that may exist between student populations, which this study aims toaddress

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Work-in-Progress Session: Supporting Students To, Through, and Beyond Transitions

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cody D. Jenkins; Thien Ngoc Y. Ta, Arizona State University; Ryan James Milcarek, Arizona State University; Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Karl A. Smith, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Syracuse University. He also obtained a M.S. in Energy Systems Engineering, Certificate of Advanced Study in Sustainable Enterprise and Certificate in University Teaching while completing his graduate studies. His current research is focused on engineering education, solid oxide fuel cells, generating fuels (hydrogen, hydrocarbons) and chemicals, microcombustion, manufacturing of ceramic materials, energy storage for demand response, and thermochemical energy storage.Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs Gary Lichtenstein, Ed.D., is founder and principal of Quality Evaluation Designs, a firm specializing in education research and program evaluation. He is also Affiliate Associate faculty member in Rowan

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Student Performance and Learning & Open-ended problems

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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anxiety (an intrapersonal competency), having a senseof belonging and engineering identity (an interpersonal competency), and having good studystrategies (a behavioral competency). Many such competencies – which impact both negative(e.g., stress and anxiety) and positive (e.g., gratitude, motivation) functioning – can be learnedand are an integral part of thriving. There is also evidence that thriving competencies presentduring the undergraduate years carry over to one’s post-graduation career [9].Previous FindingsSince 2016 our team has collaborated on a study premised on the importance of NCA factors forthe success of engineering and computing students. The research team developed a surveyinstrument with evidence for reliability and validity to

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ERM WIP III: Post-Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allyson Flaster, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI; Megan Legault, University of Michigan; Yifan Li, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

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research paper, we present initial findings from a study onwhether letters of recommendation submitted as part of applications to engineering Ph.D.programs may contain implicit bias. Specifically, the study is examining whether there arerhetorical differences in the way letters of recommendation (LOR) are written for applicantsfrom groups that are and are not underrepresented in engineering by gender and race/ethnicity.The weight placed on LOR in making admissions decisions is likely increasing at someinstitutions as undergraduate and graduate programs drop standardized test score requirements inthe hopes of improving equity [1]. In particular, the use of incredibly high quantitative GRE cut-offs for winnowing Ph.D. applicant pools has come under

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Currey, Rowan University; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University

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. Table 5: EFA Results Related to Advanced Engineering Degree Survey Questions (Items) Standard Loading h2 Variance 1.) Seek research opportunities during my undergraduate 0.589 0.338 0.585 experience. 2.) Pursue graduate studies in engineering fields. 0.541 0.371 1.071 3.) Complete my undergraduate degree in Engineering. 0.417 0.421 0.268 Table 6 presents the comfort with professor factor. While both items have relatively highloadings, analysis is limited due to the small number of items. With only two items, this is one ofthe weaker factors

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Exploration of Written and Team Communication

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Tugba Karabiyik, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lan Jin; Kris Acheson-Clair, Purdue University Programs

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suggesting turn-taking when someone overlaps the communication, iii) usingverbal communication for clarification and also researching gestures and non-verbalcommunication styles. Overall the results of the study indicated that the PIMs allowed the studentsto understand cultural differences in terms of communication styles and pacing. Also, it allowedthem to reflect on the challenges and learn strategies when interacting with team members fromdiverse backgrounds.Keywords: Intercultural learning, teamwork, STEM, undergraduateIntroductionIntercultural learning is an important skill that STEM graduates need to develop [1], [2]. Workingin a team with members from diverse backgrounds can be challenging [3]. Therefore, learning towork with one different

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Promoting Well-Being in Engineering Education: Strategies and Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Asghar, Utah State University; Daniel Kane, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University

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different technical and non-technical methods to enhance the learning processes of undergraduate engineering students.Daniel Kane, Utah State University Daniel Kane is a graduate student at Utah State University pursuing a PhD in Engineering Education with a concurrent master’s degree in Civil Engineering. His research interests focus around the study of spatial ability with an emphasis on identifying patterns of spatial strategies and measuring spatial ability in blind and low vision populations.Dr. Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University Angela Minichiello is a US Army veteran, a registered professional mechanical engineer, and an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State

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ERM Technical Session: Examining Identity

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katharine Sarah Getz, Pennsylvania State University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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(Associate Professor) in the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University. She is also the Associate Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility and a McCormick Teaching Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her

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ERM WIP IV: Examining Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlie Cooper M.Ed., University of Georgia; Herman Ronald Clements III, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University – West Lafayette; Danielle V. Lewis, University at Buffalo; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Matthew Bahnson, Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh

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Excellence Institute Research Fellow. Her research focuses on how identity, among other affective factors, influences diverse groups of students to choose engineering and persist in engineering. She also studies how different experiences within the practice and culture of engineering foster or hinder belonging, motivation, and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Paper ID #48353 Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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Entrepreneurship and Inventive Thinking & Student Beliefs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew S. Sheppard, Clemson University; Alyssa Patrick; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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research is identification of factors that affect undergraduate engineering students’ ability to excel and find a sense of belonging.Alyssa PatrickDr. Lisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa Benson is a Professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, and the past editor of the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student motivation and their learning experiences. Her projects include studies of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, and their development of problem-solving skills, self- regulated learning practices, and epistemic beliefs. Other projects in the Benson group involve students’ navigational

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Student Teams and Teamwork

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati; P.K. Imbrie, University of Cincinnati

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #39604Team dynamics and cultural competency in a first-year engineeringclassroomDr. Jutshi Agarwal, University of Cincinnati Jutshi Agarwal is a Post Doctoral Fellow with the Department of Engineering and Computng Education at the University of Cincinnati. She has a Doctoral degrree in Engineering Education and a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from SRM University, India. Her research areas of interest are graduate student professional development for a career in academia, preparing future faculty, and using AI tools to solve