Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

not follow the material presented in classtextbooks or have a single correct answer. Results from studies on the influence of problembased learning suggest students are better at applying knowledge skills. In addition to this Prince9states that while problem-based learning has been used in undergraduate engineering programs“there is very little data available for its effectiveness with this population of students.”Critical Thinking A report from AC Nielsen Research Services for the Department of Education1 found thatnew graduates with university degrees were “particularly poor at critical thinking.” As Beder2points out it is no longer enough to teach students technical knowledge to carry them throughtheir careers. A broader approach

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Disability Participation in the Engineering Field Elizabeth Spingola Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University lizsping@vt.eduAbstractMinority and underrepresented groups within engineering has been and still remains anincreasingly studied branch of engineering education. Typically studies falling under minorityand underrepresented groups focus on women, racial minorities, and, recently, the LGBTQ+community and methodologies on how to include higher numbers of these groups within thefield of engineering. However, additional minority and underrepresented groups in engineeringhave been researched to a lesser degree. Such groups include

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidsa Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sonia Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Oscar Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Pedro Quintero; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nelson Cardona, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Manuel Rodriguez-Martinez; Anidza Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Total 92 88Assessment ResultsThe L-CAS model is structured in five stages: LIATS Background Experiences, Belonging,Formative, Growth, and Graduate Development. The results presented include only four of thefive stages. We considered the first stage of the project, LIATS Background Experiences, forparticipant selection and other research analyses. In addition, we evaluated the mentoringcomponents of the PEARLS program. The results presented in this section focus on students’ andmentors’ perspectives of the mentoring program established.According to their engineering field, the program assigns LIATS to faculty mentors. The goal isto promote a sense of belonging during their years of study. Mentors are valuable in fosteringacademic

Collection

2019 ERC

Authors

Dawn Tilbury; Joanne Tornow; Jim Kurose; Anne Kinney

senior researchers budget 2,458 1,937 other professionals competitive awards 13,092 proposals 484 postdoctoral associates 23,697 people supported 7,760 graduate students 692 panels 4,217 undergraduate students

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Poster Session: Neuroethics and Secondary STEM Classrooms

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kristen Clapper Bergsman, University of Washington ; Sara Goering, University of Washington; Eric H. Chudler, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #33737Partnerships and Pedagogies for Introducing Neuroethics to SecondarySTEM Classrooms [Poster]Dr. Kristen Clapper Bergsman, University of Washington Kristen Clapper Bergsman is a learning scientist, STEM program manager, and curriculum designer. She is the Engineering Education Research Manager at the Center for Neurotechnology at the University of Washington and the Curriculum Design Project Lead at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Dr. Bergsman owns Laughing Crow Curriculum, a consulting firm offering support in STEM curriculum design and publication. Previously, she was a graduate researcher at the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Silver, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Elizabeth Friedman, The University of Illinois, Chicago

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

requirements; (f) a way tokeep track of experiential learning; (g) a method to collect information for a resume; and (h) tipsfor development of a professional network. The template IDP is available at msIDP.org. This is acontinuing project and further research is ongoing.Summary:A master’s Individual Development Plan encourages students to organize their studies well inadvance and empowers them to create personalized educational pathways, a habit that will servethem well in graduate education and in becoming intentional lifelong learners. The IDP template,msIDP, will not only empower students to become more active partners in their educations, butwill also prompt much needed discussions in programs, departments, and colleges about thosepractices that

Conference Session

Flexible Engineering Curricula

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Dua Chaker, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

engineering education research to identify correlationfactors to college graduation and changes/interventions designed to support success. Acomprehensive 2011 study found that college degree attainment rates varied by student groupand educational setting: women attain degrees at higher rates than men; first-generation studentslower than non-first-generation students; Asian students have the highest degree attainment rates;underrepresented minority students attain degrees at lower rates than white students; and privateuniversities have higher graduation rates than public universities. Among other factors, highschool GPA and SAT composite scores correlated to college graduation rates.11Specific to engineering education, a study that evaluated current

Conference Session

Student Division Technical 2: Instruction & Learning Delivery

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibukun Osunbunmi, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Ning Fang, Utah State University

design to gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering students experiences. In recent time, He was recognized as the outstanding doctoral researcher by the department of engineering education, USU. He and his colleagues received the Russel Sage grant to explore factors influencing the retention of Black immigrants with PhDs in the United States. Also, in April 2022. He won the best graduate poster presentation for the college of engineering in the student research symposium at Utah State University. Ibukun has a rich research experience in collaboration with his advisor and faculty in and outside of the United State. As an independent researcher, He is undertaking a systematic literature review and metanalysis on

Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 11

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Austin Yang, Stanford University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Paper ID #39643Work-In-Progress: Intersectionality, (Re)Defined: A Scoping Review ofIntersectionality in the Journal of Engineering EducationJerry Austin Yang, Stanford University Jerry A. Yang is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at Stanford University pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a MA in Education. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin with a certificate ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Work-In-Progress: Intersectionality, (Re)Defined: A Scoping Review of Intersectionality in the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kimberly Whelan; Sharon Jones

in terms of curriculum changes over time, alumni careers, and alumni satisfaction with the degree. The overall objective is to determine whether the degree creates a graduate who possesses the skills that the engineering industry is calling for, and to determine if the BA Engineering degree is an acceptable alternative to the BS Engineering degree. The study is ongoing with final results expected later in 2005, therefore this paper only presents preliminary results. The overall study once complete will include results from a recent survey of Lafayette BA Engineering alumni that considers curriculum changes over time as well as gender effects. In this preliminary report, we briefly summarize what others have said recently

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Physics

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James McNeil

graduate school is given in Table A3 in the Appendix. Finally, about 20% of our students intend to pursue graduate studies in traditionalphysics. For these students we choose the electives in selected physics topics to round out theirbackground. Such courses include advanced mathematical physics, solid state physics,astrophysics, and nuclear physics. We find that these students are generally competitive atgaining admissions to quality graduate physics programs, and, with their extensive design andhands-on experience, they bring an extra dimension to their physics graduate school training thatenables them to “hit the ground running” when they join research groups. Since the Engineering Physics option is serving so many different

Collection

2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Sunai Kim, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Giuseppe Lomiento, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeyoung Woo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Tagged Topics

Diversity

improves course grades, reduces failure rates, and strengthens study skills [15, 16].These outcomes align with the program's goals of increasing preparedness and retention in keySTEM courses.Undergraduate Research Experience: Complementing these efforts, the project includesUndergraduate Research Experiences (UREs), which are particularly effective in supportingunderrepresented minorities. Early implementations of UREs have identified their primaryobjectives as increasing interest in graduate studies, motivating students to continue in engineeringstudies, and exposing them to realistic research or professional work [17]. UREs foster technicalskills, critical thinking, independence, and innovation while enhancing students’ confidence

Conference Session

Virtual Instruction and Collaboration

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Nina Magpili

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

good learning experience for me. One more good thing is that my confidence about writing a technical report is increased now.” (Student, Fall 2008)Based on this preliminary evidence, we designed an empirical study to formally evaluate theimpact of the proposed intervention at the undergraduate and graduate level in two engineeringcourses. Next, we describe the research study and the results obtained during the first round ofdata collection.Research MethodologyA quasi-experimental research study was conducted to address the following research question:What is the impact of the proposed collaborative tool and the associated instructionalscaffolding on teamwork competencies?An intervention was designed consisting of web-based information and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

minority graduates and business owners forinterviews and focus groups.Replicability and GeneralizabilityThis project is attuned for replication. Replication and refinement of study approaches as well asthe creation of freely available modules and a regional Academy ensure that the study can bereplicated by other researchers. Findings from an in-depth examination of AM education andemployment in NW Florida have profound implications for rural communities throughout theU.S. southeast [30]. At minimum, study findings are directly applicable to other regional areas ofopportunity (RAOs) in Florida because they share economic and demographic profiles [31].Validity and ReliabilityThe external evaluator, in collaboration with the research team and

Conference Session

Design Assessment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Cook-Chennault, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

not have access to mentors and role models [3-5]. Also, [6, 7] foundthat near-peer mentoring enhances learning and understanding of core technical content andprovides leadership opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students who mentor middleand high school students. Opportunities such as these, “provide a visual pathway for youngerstudents to envision themselves as future scientists [6].” These prior works are the motivation forthe multi-layered mentorship case study that included K-12 teachers, graduate, undergraduateand high school students during multiple summer engineering research experiences. Theparticipants in the study included high school students from over 6 different high schools in NewJersey, in-service teachers who were

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Burton Dorsey, Washington MESA; Elizabeth Apple Meza, University of Washington; Phyllis G. Harvey-Buschel, Washington MESA

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

aspiring to attain a graduate degree (Chang et al. 2008). Finally, otherresearchers have found that elements of social engagement, such as joining a club orparticipating in science activities (Chang et al. 2008; Chang et al. 2014) and studying frequentlywith others (Chang et al., 2014) encourage STEM students, and particularly URM and firstgeneration students, to persist and transfer. While research has identified important factors in facilitating STEM persistenceand transfer for diverse populations, few studies have investigated specific programs for efficacyin facilitating underrepresented student success in STEM, and even fewer have investigated suchprograms at community colleges. Qualitative studies show programs achieving

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet C. Ford, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

communitycolleges, and a statewide articulation agreement provides a pathway for numerous communitycollege students to obtain their four year degrees. A key component of the articulation agreementis a waiver of liberal studies requirements.Western Carolina University requires a core of liberal studies (formerly known as “generaleducation”) courses in all undergraduate degree programs (Western Carolina University, p.3,2016). Like other UNC System institutions, Western Carolina University articulates credit withthe North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The liberal studies core is waived forall NCCCS graduates from associate of arts (AA) or associate of science (AS) degree programs,which are typically aligned with four year curricula. NCCCS

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Peter Y Wu, Robert Morris University; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from Uni- versity of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity, Pittsburgh (2001 – 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Australia (1998 – 2001). Dr. Manohar held the position of Chief Materials Scientist at Modern Industries, Pittsburgh (2003 – 2004) and Assistant Manager (Metallurgy Group), Engineering Research Center, Telco, India (1985 – 1993). He has published over 55 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences including a 2007 Best Paper Award

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Developing Professional and Career Readiness

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abigail N. Lehto, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

expectations of engineering internships [5]-[9]. This is also consistentwith existing findings from a previous study where interns noted some difficulty during with notyet having professional skills as they completed their internship [3]. From a student’sperspective, earning an internship experience earlier in one’s education may be an opportunityfor more experience upon graduation. From a mentor’s perspective, students may need to havereached a specific level of education or taken specific classes in order to be able to do some tasksin an engineering internship. This research finding has implications for both students andmentors as they look to organize internship experiences.ConclusionsThe present WIP study looked to fill existing research gaps by

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monika Neda, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Matthew Paul Pusko; Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; JeeHee Lee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Jacimaria Ramos Batista, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

intend to improve theoutcomes in mathematics points to active learning, hands-on projects, comic book-likeinterventions, mentoring programs, use of technology, one-to-one help, and peer study groups, aspotential remediation tools [8]. The literature also reveals that the most successful methodsdirectly address real math skill deficits [9]. The work reported here focuses on a NationalScience Foundation (NSF)-funded project aimed at improving fundamental math skills of pre-engineering students, at the large R1 institution UNLV and at the community college in theSouthwest CSN. For UNLV and CSN STEM majors, addressing math proficiency gaps for highschool graduates is critical. Therefore, there is a need to devise innovative math remediationmethods

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinny Rhee, San Jose State University; Camille Johnson, San Jose State University; Clifton M. Oyamot Jr., San Jose State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, or a belief that intelligence is mutable, and afeeling of belongingness are keys to persisting in and graduating from college. In prior research,improvements in retention and graduation rates have been found following minor interventions,particularly among some underrepresented populations of students. The current study exploredwhether similar interventions could be effective in increasing retention and graduation ratesamong underrepresented populations of engineering and technology majors. It was conducted inan engineering college in a large, comprehensive, Hispanic-Serving, public university with asizeable Asian population (40%), and 10-20% gap in the graduation rates of underrepresentedand non-underrepresented minorities. The engineering

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #10

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Janis Raje

in their STEM programs through graduation and to increase the quality andpreparedness of graduates entering the science and engineering workforce. This article addressesthe retention, graduation, and preparation of students in computer science and engineering as partof an S-STEM program but can apply to all undergraduate students in these degree programs aswell. In particular, this paper addresses one S-STEM program’s growing awareness of the valueof utilizing high-impact practices in this endeavor.High-impact practices (HIPs) are specific active learning practices that educational research hasshown to increase rates of student retention and higher levels of learning success [2]. HIPs areinnovative and transformational learning opportunities

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cordray, Vanderbilt University; Thomas Harris, Vanderbilt University; Jennifer Gilbert

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

AC 2007-1712: "WHAT WORKS" IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION? AMETA-ANALYSIS OF VANTH/ERC BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MODULESDavid Cordray, Vanderbilt University David S. Cordray PhD is Professor of Psychology and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University. He is currently the Thrust Leader in Assessment and Evaluation for the VaNTH ERC. Professor Cordray has written extensively on research and evaluation methodology in education and human services areas. He has conducted experimental, quasi-experimental and meta-analytic assessments of intervention effectiveness in education, health, welfare, and other human service areas.Thomas Harris, Vanderbilt University Jennifer Gilbert is graduate student in the Department of

Conference Session

Starting the Last Day with New Ideas

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shengyong Wang, State University of New York, Binghamton; Mohammad Khasawneh, State University of New York, Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, State University of New York, Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

publication record includes over 350 archival journal and conference papers. Currently, his research is focused on applying Industrial and Systems Engineering principles to a variety of domains, with a focus on health systems. He directs a research group (Watson Institute for Systems Excellence) that is the largest at the State University of New York at Binghamton, New York. His research group employs over 55 graduate research associates, and is recognized nationally as well for its outstanding publications, contributions to the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and for its use of the most advanced computer and technology methods. In the past decade, his cumulative research funding

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Ben DeVane, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

faculty in 2004 and is currently responsible for copyright and intellectual property rights compliance. Michelle is a recognized expert in intellectual property rights as they relate to academic library services and has spoken on these issues at international and national conferences. She regularly teaches workshops for science graduate students and faculty on authors’ rights, copyright, and right infringements including plagiarism. Her current research interests include the cultural bases of ethical decisions made by students and the broader issues of rights embodied in the Open Access movement.Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida Margeaux Johnson is a Science & Technology Librarian at the University of Florida’s

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John P Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

accommodate this growing body ofknowledge, as well as growth in our student population, we went from a completely lecture-based course to a blended model using well documented active learning strategies [1-4]. Theformat we employed utilizes online lectures covering the foundational materials science,immunology, and traditional application of biomaterials. The in-class time was then repurposedfor three activities: 1. lectures on the latest research and applications in the field, 2. groupdiscussions around case-studies, and 3. hands-on laboratories. While the online material receivedmixed reviews, the repurposed activities were appreciated and improvements were seen in finalexam scores.IntroductionOur biomaterials course had been developed as a purely

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Tracey Carbonetto, Pennsylvania State University, Allentown

curriculum has been informed by research on student, faculty, and employerperceptions. Despite the response from the university officials to these studies and theirfindings, employers continue to find newly hired engineers lacking in the capacity to lead(Armin et al., 2022; Knight & Novoselich, 2017; Kotnour et al., 2014; Rose & Flateby, 2022).In response to graduates’ lack of professional skills indicated by employers (Armin et al.,2022; Knight & Novoselich, 2017; Kotnour et al., 2014; Rose & Flateby, 2022), this studyprovided early career engineers’ perspectives on the expectations of leadership their employersplaced on them and their readiness and competence to lead along with how important theirundergraduate education was in

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Paper ID #21780Impact of Non-technical Conferences in Female Engineering Students’ Self-esteem and Engineering Self-efficacyDr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer is Associate Director of the Women in Engineering Program and Associate Professor (by courtesy) in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue Uni- versity. Dr. Zurn-Birkhimer conducts research and leads retention activities including administration of the undergraduate and graduate mentoring programs and the teaching of the Women in Engineering sem- inar

Conference Session

OMCED Topics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University; Ronald Yeung, University of California, Berkeley; Spyros Kinnas, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

thedevelopment of conceptual designs of mission effective ships and onboard systems involvingminimal manning and optimized for operation in high seas in conjunction with education andtraining of undergraduate and graduate students in naval engineering. The specific technicalobjectives of the effort were identified as: (i) development of innovative design of ships andmission effect surface crafts, (ii) development of design algorithms for hydrodynamic analysisand dynamic control systems, (iii) predictive tools for propulsion, and (iv) the development ofon-line and web-based tools for research and education.The FAU consortium has included UC Berkeley, who have been developing prediction tools forthe hydrodynamic performance of different hull forms, and UT

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Zhang, Central State University; Xiaofang Wei; Ramanitharan Kandiah, Central State University; Krishnakumar Nedunuri, Central State University; Subramania Sritharan, Central State University

0.827 0.532 -0.030 0.948 0.652 0.887 0.897 0.032Well Pad -0.378 -0.285 -0.611 -0.183 0.073 -0.484 -0.499 -0.570 -0.317 0.094DensityNumber of -0.173 0.896 0.053 0.710 0.021 0.153 0.258 0.048 0.110 0.116Forest Patch 6. Conclusions The project is successful in retaining and graduating undergraduate students enrolled in minority schools primarily serving under representative populations. Throughout the engagement in research work, students were observed to perform better in their academic studies. Meanwhile, this study assessed the impact of increased oil and gas exploration and development from the Utica shale deposits during