Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl A. Nelson P.E., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Greg Bashford P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

participants each year, spending approximately 40 hours per week onresearch and professional development activities. A smaller-scale follow-up program (fewerstudents) was also carried out in the summer of 2016. Faculty mentors paired with students,along with graduate student mentorship, to guide research projects in the area of biomedicaldevices, culminating in a research poster session at the end of the summer. Although many ofthe supplemental professional development activities focused on preparation for graduate study(GRE preparation, graduate school applications, professional skills, research ethics), seminarsand field trips designed to promote understanding of intellectual property, entrepreneurship, andindustry careers were also included as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

the under-representation of women and minorities in STEMby involving undergraduate students from across the U.S. in automotive-related research projectsfor 10 weeks during the summer [1-3]. Ultimately, the goal is to engage participants in rewardingautomotive research experiences that motivate them to pursue graduate studies and embark oncareers in in industry, government or academia.REU programs are designed around the needs of the undergraduate participants. The researchprojects, seminars, laboratory/industry tours, meetings with mentors, networking events andother activities are all set up to maximize the positive impact of a research experience on thestudents. Numerous studies have shown that active participation in hands-on

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

John A. Fillo

and technologyadvances to the market and economic growth. Fault has been placed at the doorstep of engineering education,both graduate and undergraduate. To deal with present concerns there have been any number of studies as well as articles written on thegeneral theme of new ways of thinking about graduate education. Two important reports on this subject are thereport by the National Research Council, Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy, “Reshapingthe Graduate Education of Scientists and Engineers, ” and the National Academy of Engineering, “AcademicEngineering Research in a Changing World: Issues, Problems and Solutions. ” Another important report thatfocuses primarily on undergraduate education but has implications

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Ronghui Ma, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Deepa Madan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

attendance, and offering research opportunity in thesummer or semester. The research experiences have helped attract more female and minoritystudents to mechanical engineering, expand scholars’ skill base, and provide successful paths forgraduate study [5-11]. Another successful component of the program is on community buildingtailored for commuting students, including an annual retreat, lunch with faculty members,workshops providing academic and professional development support. Since its inception in 2009, the program has supported more than 110 undergraduatestudents with diverse ethical and economic backgrounds. The program has achieved a retentionrate of 89% in the ME program. Among the 75 ME-STEM scholars who graduated, 32% arepursuing

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Aleta White; Stephanie L. Blaisdell; Mary Anderson-Rowland

sensitivity tothe issues for women in engineering. Participating faculty are therefore an incidental populationbenefiting from the Scholars Program. At the end of the summer, Scholars make a presentation about their research project at theWomen in Engineering Scholars Research Forum. The Scholar's mentor and research projectfaculty and research assistants are invited to attend, and participants are encouraged to inviteother guests. This Forum gives participants an opportunity to build research presentation skills.During her senior year, a Women in Engineering Scholar has opportunities to receive additionalguidance for completing graduate school applications and other related tasks, provided by WISEProgram and Graduate College staff. The

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darryl Dickerson, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

environment with community support,and positive role models with similar backgrounds and goals [11], [13], [14], [22], [23]. Forexample, in a study of one small, Midwestern, private university over the 2005-2015 time period,it was identified that of the 29.7% of black students who graduated with an engineering degreewithin 6 years, a vast majority were active members of NSBE (81.8%) [14]. Access tocomprehensive chapter participation data has limited the exploration of the impact of NSBEchapters at various institutions. To add to this relatively underexplored body of knowledge, thispaper aims to explore indicators of the potential impact of participation in NSBE at another PWI.The research questions are as follows: 1. What are the persistence and

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Young-Min Kim, Chungnam National University; Chang-Hoon Lee, Education Center for Creative Future Engineers; Myoung-Hee Oh, Education Center for Creative Future Engineers; Ki-Soo Kim, Chungnam National University

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ASEE International Forum

GC 2012-5664: THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF CREATIVEENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMSYoung-Min Kim, Chungnam National University Researcher, Education Center for Creative Future Engineers, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea 305-764 Graduate student, Department of Engineering Technology Education.Prof. Chang-Hoon Lee, Education Center for Creative Future Engineers Professor, Department of Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering Education, Chungnam National Uni- versity, Daejeon, Korea 305-764Myoung-Hee Oh, Education Center for Creative Future Engineers Researcher, Education Center for Creative Future Engineers, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea 305-764Prof. Ki-Soo Kim

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Shen-En Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

conducted after thecycle was completed. Survey results indicated that through PBIWR, the majority of students(both undergraduate and graduate) reported that:  they had positive interdisciplinary learning experiences;  their problem-solving and critical thinking skills were improved;  some of them became interested in participating future research projects; and  interdisciplinary learning experiences they gained helped better shape their future profession.The ultimate goal of this study is to use and share the lessons learned from the proposed project-based teaching approach to improve engineering curricula, to enhance student learningexperiences and to produce better engineers for the society. To this end, a project

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Queer engineering graduates toestablish a research agenda specifically within the field of engineering education.We implemented Arksey and O'Malley’s [12] five-stage framework to conduct thisscoping review as outlined in Fig. 1. Fig. 1: Five-stage framework by Arksey and O'Malley (2005)This scoping review framework by Arksey and O'Malley [12] entails Five key steps.Firstly, it involves identifying the research question, which sets the focus for thereview. Following this, relevant studies are located and gathered, specificallythose pertinent to the research question. Next, a process of study selectio n takesplace, wherein inclusion and exclusion criteria are applied to determine whichstudies will be incorporated into the review

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Wright; Elizabeth Myers; Donald Bartel; Marjolein van der Meulen

the Sibley Schoolof Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University and the Hospital for SpecialSurgery (HSS) affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. The main goalwas to expose Cornell engineering students to research and clinical practice in a hospital setting.The Immersion Terms took place at HSS in New York City. Students from the graduate fields ofMechanical and Biomedical Engineering at the main campus spent either 6 weeks (doctoralstudents) or 3.5 weeks (masters students) at the hospital. The students participated in orientation,courses on musculoskeletal mechanics, independent studies, observation in the operating room,tours of laboratory research facilities, and multiple seminars and meetings. Based

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Rick Ubic, Boise State University

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Materials

participantsfelt that they were better prepared for future studies or employment, they did not feel like thesummer research experience had a significant impact on their future career or degree plans.Finally, while almost all of the participants described their summer research experience aspositive, areas for improvement included better planning and access to mentors, as well as morestructured activities for the teachers to adapt their research activities for the classroomIntroductionResearch experiences for undergraduate students have long been identified as a powerful tool tosupport and prepare participants to pursue graduate education in a science, technology,engineering or mathematics discipline1–3. Initiatives to promote these experiences such as

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

Universities (HBCUs) that emphasizes coastal engineering focused oncoastal natural disasters. A Professor serves as Advisor for graduate students (MS and PhD)enrolled in the Coastal Engineering emphasis area. Minimum degree requirements are 72 credithours beyond the BS degree or 36 credit hours beyond the MS degree, including 24 hours ofdissertation research; a comprehensive qualifying examination, a preliminary examination and afinal dissertation defense. Graduates are expected to have at least two publications in recognizedprofessional journals upon graduation. There are eight core coastal engineering courses, onemandatory, of which a minimum of four are required. Practically speaking, the advisor willrequire six to eight of the core courses

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Showkat J. Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

external funded research. She also worked for a multinational research organization for many years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Scholarships and Academic Support for Minority Student SuccessAbstractIn this innovative and technology driven global market, to remain competitive US needs toincrease the number of STEM graduates and develop a diverse workforce. The purpose of thispaper is to analyze the effect of scholarships and various academic supports like, mentoring,undergraduate research, career and professional development activities to increase the minoritystudent success, retention, and graduation.This study analyzes the demographics and performance of a cohort of National

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 7: Promotion of Student Well-being via Successful Navigation through Conflict Resolution Pathways

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Boni Frances Yraguen, Vanderbilt University; Bettina K Arkhurst; Stuart Montgomery, Georgia Institute of Technology; Derek Ashton Nichols, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jennifer Molnar, Georgia Institute of Technology

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Minoritized Students," in 2022 IEEE Frontiers in EducationConference (FIE), 2022: IEEE, pp. 1-7.[21] K. Shanachilubwa, M. Ellery, G. M. Sallai, and C. G. Berdanier, "“I Wish IWould Have Known…”: Characterizing Engineering Students' Reflections onTheir Graduate Experiences," in 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual ConferenceContent Access, 2021.[22] E. Walsh, "A model of research group microclimate: Environmental and 2cultural factors affecting the experiences of overseas research students in theUK," Studies in Higher Education, vol. 35, no. 5, pp. 545-560, 2010.[23] L. McAlpine, M. Jazvac-Martek, and N. Hopwood, "Doctoral studentexperience in education: Activities and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

V. Sanchez Padilla, Virginia Tech; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Albert Espinal, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

as those in Ecuador, might already be required toparticipate in national accreditation processes, undertaking international accreditation can requirecomplex adjustments [7]–[9]. One way universities can make sure that contextual factors arebeing considered in the accreditation process is by involving advisory boards that includestakeholders, such as industry employers, who provide feedback on how the graduates meetindustry needs [10].The present study investigates the experiences of stakeholders participating in internationalaccreditation systems, focusing on an academic program that belongs to the college of electricaland computer engineering from a polytechnic university located on the coast of Ecuador, whichwas accredited by the ABET

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl A. Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Katherine E. Winters, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-3832: THE PATHWAYS TAKEN BY EARLY CAREER PROFES-SIONALS AND THE FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PATHWAY CHOICESMs. Cheryl A. Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech Cheryl Carrico is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Tech and a graduate research as- sistant. Carrico is conducting research on early career professionals and their pathways as part of the engineering pathways study. Carrico has industry experience including as an engineering manager for General Dynamics.Ms. Katherine E. Winters, Virginia TechMs. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University Samantha Brunhaver is a fourth-year graduate student at Stanford University. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with a focus in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: REU 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering and Co-PI of the MERIT project. Her research interests include Sustainable Energy, Green Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Multi Objective Decision Making and Optimization as well as Engineering Education. She has served as PI and Co-PI in several DoEd, DHS, NRC, and industry sponsored projects. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 The differences between individual project and team project settings in an interdisciplinary REU site1. Introduction and Project BackgroundA Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site typically involves the principleinvestigators, faculty advisers, graduate students, and REU

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Paola A. Baldaguez Medina, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Julie E. Lorenzo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

each piece of graduate program applications, which is not typically coveredin academic coursework. The least chosen options include research activity, learning about theGRE, and learning differences between undergraduate and graduate study. The choices aboutresearch activity being least picked is likely due to most of the undergraduate participants havinga preference for pursuing a Master’s program after graduation, in which research experience maynot be required. This is expected as our program includes preparation for Master’s degrees ratherthan solely focusing on doctoral degrees. Survey results from graduate mentors (n = 12), displayed in Figure 2b, showed their mostchosen goals included learning how to be a better mentor (91

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sangjin Ryu; Jessica Deters; Jonathan Janecek; Christian Sunderland; Laurel S. Wagner; Rachael Wagner

Aerospace and Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers/Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE/HKN) clubs.Christian SunderlandChristian Sunderland is a senior student studying physics and data analytics at Nebraska WesleyanUniversity. He completed two months of interdisciplinary research in Toyohashi, Japan. He hopesto continue research of different physical fields before moving onto graduate school to studyastrophysics.Laurel Sky Wagner © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceLaurel Wagner is a senior undergraduate student studying chemical engineering at UNL. At UNL,she is an introductory chemical engineering teaching assistant, an executive officer in the

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rachel Ann Baker

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Diversity, Gender

the career fairs, networking events,fields [1], [2]. Unfortunately, many students are intimidated and structured social events that most professional technicalby the seemingly unapproachable worlds of STEM academia and non-technical conferences offer [3], [5]. Furthermore, aand industry. However, common methods of introducing study that focused on potential strategies for increasing theundergraduate and graduate students to professional careers are number of students of color in graduate school found thatthrough research endeavors and professional conferences. These conferences provided opportunities for attendees to gain ”realopportunities have frequently been credited with improving world” and practical experiences [6]. Many of these

Conference Session

Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beyond the Undergraduate Years

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thanh Truc Thi Nguyen, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Oceana Puananilei Francis, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Scott F. Miller, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Donna Kuehu, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Kapena McLean; Joshua Lelemia Irvine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; Nicholas R. Izawa

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

, Joshua Lelemia Irvine, Nicholas R. Izawa, and Melia Iwamoto University of Hawai‘i at MānoaAbstractIn this paper and presentation, a research team of engineers and educators from the University ofHawai‘i at Mānoa will present early findings from a three-phase, mixed-methods study wherethey sought to understand the gaps in progression of Native Hawaiian students to an academiccareer in engineering. The study is grounded in Tinto’s integration framework and Bean’sstudent attrition models, in which authors look at persistence in higher education. Tinto and Beanboth suggested that students are more likely to persist in college if they are connected to both theacademic as well as social life. Where both Tinto and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer C Mallette, Boise State University; Harold Ackler, Boise State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Paper ID #47534Alumni Perceptions of Writing TransferDr. Jennifer C Mallette, Boise State University An Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Writing Studies at Boise State University, Dr. Jenn Mallette teaches technical communication at the undergraduate and graduate level. She also collaborates with faculty in engineering to support student writers. Her research focuses on using writing to improve the experiences of underrepresented students.Dr. Harold Ackler, Boise State University Dr. Harold Ackler is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise

Conference Session

ERM: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Bahnson, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Elan Hope, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Derrick Satterfield, University of Nevada, Reno; Anitra Alexander; Alexis Briggs; Laila Allam, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

white women remain underrepresented among engineering doctoral degree holders [1 – 3].Lower student retention and degree completion rates partially explain continued racial/ethnic andgender disparities, despite increased recruitment of traditionally underserved students intoengineering graduate programs [1, 2]. In part, discrimination within engineering graduateeducation contributes to students’ decisions to leave engineering [4 – 7]. In this study, we explorethe discrimination experiences of engineering doctoral students. The current study seeks to expand on existing qualitative research, general STEM research,and lived experiences and knowledge held by traditionally underserved students to identify trendsin discrimination experiences

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona; Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Ameer Slim, University of New Mexico

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

@arizona.edu, heileman@arizona.edu, ahs1993@unm.edu, kmanasil@arizona.edu, akbarsharifi@arizona.edu} † The University of Arizona ‡ The University of New MexicoAbstractNumerous research studies have explored the influence of curriculum complexity on student per-formance, primarily focusing on factors like retention and graduation rates. Many of these inves-tigations have employed conventional machine learning and data analysis methods, often yieldingresults that are challenging to interpret and convey effectively. Furthermore, these studies havegenerally lacked a comprehensive

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Yu Gu, University of California, Los Angeles

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Women in Engineering

professoriate has not come to pass. Fox studied women doctoral students’ experiences in science and engineering, surveyingover 3,000 women, finding that women are less likely to be “taken seriously” by their advisers,feel less comfortable speaking in research groups, and are less likely to receive effective help andfeedback from their professors.3 Her work suggests that greater attention should be paid tounderstanding the experiences of women graduate students in science and engineering, with aparticular focus on their interaction with faculty members. Although a wide range of highereducation literature emphasizes the importance of student-faculty interaction on students’satisfaction and professional development.4 The research on female graduate

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teri Kristine Reed, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Modeling Student Success of International Undergraduate EngineersModeling student retention using entering secondary school academic performance metrics onlyis limited at best. Past research has shown that these variables can be somewhat informative, butare not the whole story. In order to expand our understanding of successful students, defined inthis study as students who are retained and ultimately graduate with a degree in engineering,student retention and graduation modeling has been extended to include not only secondaryschool academic performance, but also self-reported affective and attitudinal measures. TheStudent Attitudinal Success Instrument (SASI), a 161-item survey

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ning Zhang, Central State University; Cadance Lowell, Central State University; Xiaofang Wei, Central State University; Desheng Liu, Ohio State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

studentsand improving retention. The workshop practices a research based learning strategy, whichutilizes a research topic as the main theme and outreaches students in STEM programs during thesummer break. Throughout the four-week workshop study, participants are exposed to a varietyof content related to their academic coursework and also essential to their research projects.Meanwhile, there are multiple opportunities offered by the workshop to visit and connect toperspective industrial employers and graduate institutions.2. Project Description2.1 Project JustificationThe project selects the remote sensing technology as the main theme, along with a variety ofother advanced scientific tools and methods, to demonstrate their application in surface

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Liang Zhu, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland Baltimore County; L.D. Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Ronghui Ma, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Deepa Madan, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

% are enrolled in graduate studies in STEMfields, and 71% are working either in industry or in government agencies. Based on our previoussurveys, the scholars who wanted to work in industry or government agencies expressed theirplan to enroll in graduate school part time if their company/agency covers the expenses of theirgraduate education [12]. The outcomes of the current S-STEM program have suggested positive impacts of thevarious program activities on the students’ retention and graduation [13-15]. S-STEM sponsoredactivities could be placed into one of four groups: mentoring, academic help, research, andcommunity building. Typically, all mechanical engineering undergraduate students receiveadvisement by a faculty member in the

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Zaida M Gracia, Texas Tech University; Allison Wright, Texas Tech University

Tagged Topics

International Forum

allundergraduates, starting with the Fall class of 2013, complete an international academicexperience before graduation. The WCOE has implemented an international platform model tooffer a broad range of flexible programs that accommodate student's interest, goals, and personalsituation.In order to diversify the student’s options, a number of different programs have been developedin countries located in Central and South America, Europe and Asia. One of these programs isdeveloped with Universidad del Norte (Uninorte) located in Colombia, South America, and setsa combined model of Study Abroad - Research Experience while providing a culturalengagement. The project model is a novel student exchange program that seeks to reach theWCOE goals of expanding its

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

programs. The highly successfulResearch Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program setup by the National ScienceFoundation has been key to providing such research opportunities for countless undergraduatestudents across the U.S. in a wide range of fields that can peak the interests of students of variedbackgrounds. 9-15 One such REU site is the Automotive and Energy Research and IndustrialMentorship (AERIM) REU program at Oakland University (OU).16 First started in 2006, theprimary objective of this REU site is to each summer engage between 8 and 10 undergraduatestudents, particularly women, in rewarding automotive and energy-related research experiencesthat excite and motivate them to embark upon graduate studies and pursue careers in