Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment in the First Year

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shannon M. Clancy, University of Michigan; Richard Olaf Blorstad, DeMatha Catholic High School; Ryan Reinhardt; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; L. D. Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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First-Year Programs

study. Specifically, in gender, ethnic affiliation, and mentorship programs in engineering. (Instrument Efficacy) 3. Determine how first year engineering students’ perceptions change after they have gained an understanding of their perceptions and attitudes of engineering. (Intervention Efficacy)This research paper will concentrate on Aim #2 and #3. Additionally, only the groups of studyare discussed. Further population groups will be reviewed in further research papers.Background Students in their first and second year of engineering school, although receiving goodgrades, may struggle with their understanding of whether they are suitable as an engineer and ifthey will graduate. They may seek help from an advisor, peer

Collection

2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Gokul Venugopal; Moges Mequanint; Michael Anjorin; Andy Appau; Nawal Elsadig; Andres Escobar; Hao Zhang

recommended height and time for which the usershould sit/stand. After the user is authenticated, the desk height is adjusted, and user information isdisplayed on the screen. Additionally, the desk provides USB ports and wireless charging panel.Fig 1: Block diagram of the Vault – Smart Desk Fig 2: Picture of the model without lights and ports Summary and ConclusionsPutting our knowledge of science and technology, we have created an automated sit/stand desk withuser profiling, wireless charging, USB ports, and overhead lighting. Throughout our research, wehave conjectured that studies show how adopting definitive sitting and standing positions whilemaintaining good posture can curtail various

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Eugene Perry Deess; Judy Valyo; Kamal Joshi; Vladimir Briller; Raymond Calluori; John Carpinelli

has become a popular way to increase retention and graduation rates. Theprimary motivation has been to expose students to engineering at the beginning of theirundergraduate studies, typically using open-ended design problems suited to first-yearengineering students. Such an early introduction serves as an important first step inincorporating design work throughout the undergraduate curriculum, and provides an earlyintroduction to teamwork, presentation skills, and time management. The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) developed its first freshman engineeringdesign course in 1992, and has continued to offer this course to first-time full-time freshmen inall engineering curricula. The format has undergone several revisions, but the

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Diverse Pathways in Engineering Education: Exploring Experiences and Opportunities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org; Jordan Williamson

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

field: Preparing students for calculus. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings 2012,[81] Reisel, J.; Jablonski, M.; Rineck, L.; Munson, E.; Hosseini, H. Analysis of math course placement improvement and sustainability achieved throughasummer bridge program. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings 2012,[82] Russell, J. A. Enhancing graduate student research, recruitment, and retention via a summer research experience. Kinesiology Review 2020, 9, 343–348, Publisher: Human Kinetics.[83] Nite, S.; Allen, G. D.; Bicer, A.; Morgan, J.; Warren, V. M.; Barroso, L. College Freshman Beliefs About Studying and Learning Mathematics: Results from a Summer Engineering Calculus Bridge Program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education, 2019Student Persistence and University Transitions in STEM Majors: Community College Students’ Challenges and SuccessesAbstractThere is a critical need for more students with engineering and science majors to enter into,persist, and graduate from postsecondary institutions. Increasing the diversity in engineering andscience is also a profound identified need. According to national statistics, the largest groups ofunderrepresented minority students in engineering and science attend United States public highereducation institutions and in particular the community colleges. Recent research has indicatedthat students from these populations who are strong problem solvers, and who understand how toseek assistance and navigate

Conference Session

Two-year College Potpourri

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Narketta Sparkman-Key, Old Dominion University; Konstantin P. Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Daniela Cigularova; Bonita G. Anthony, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College

needs of a specific subpopulation could increase retention [15]. In a study of a peersupport network for women, women were given opportunities to engage with other women inSTEM going through similar experiences. The peer mentoring offered helped address isolationbarriers and the lack of successful female role models at the graduate level by developingrelationships and building support networks with other women at similar stages in their careers[15]. Researchers have suggested that peer mentoring could provide role models for femalefaculty in engineering and could have positive impacts on their career advancement [16]. Another important issue is the perception of someone’s role in the society. Thedevelopment of female leaders in

Conference Session

SD Technical Session: Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gurlovleen K. Rathore, Texas A&M University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Student

). Qualitative study on professional development needs of faculty, post-docs and graduate students at Texas A&M University. Unpublished study conducted for Texas A&M Center for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning.4. ASEE Membership Office (2013). June 2013 Membership Report to Board of Directors. Washington D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education.5. Apul, D. & Tufenkji, N. (2007). Student expectations from an environmental professional society. Environmental Engineering Science, 24 (9).6. ASEE Student Division Bylaws. (2007-2012). Online at: http://students.asee.org/?page_id=10. Page

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IE Outreach and Advancement

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Wyrick

situation is probably similar at many other universities.There are many different types of study abroad opportunities for college students. Due to therigors of engineering degrees, many engineering students do not consider studying abroad asthey believe it would delay their graduation, not apply toward their degree, and would cost toomuch. The BSIE program at UMD has a track in which students can take their senior year Page 9.797.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationcourses in the Materials and

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How Are We Preparing Our Students for the 21st Century Workforce?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H. Brown, Marquette University; Thomas F. Quinn, Marquette University; George Corliss, Marquette University; Jay R. Goldberg, Marquette University; Mark Nagurka, Marquette University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

support: Page 25.1301.7 • assistantships for five graduate research assistants in the College of Engineering, one from the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, and two from the Graduate School of Management • hourly employment for eleven undergraduate students from the College of Engineering and two from the College of Business Administration • hourly employment for one high school student, who plans to study engineering in college, participating in a Marquette Engineering Outreach program.Industrial Outreach Center – Over the course of a typical year, the GasDay Project interacts with

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mais Kayyali, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

engineeringeducation. The study found that there was a “supply gap” in academia’s coverage of specificdesign skills [9]. In an effort to improve the quality and access in STEM undergraduateeducation, a shift in emphasis from teaching to learning emerged [10]. Instructors were nowexpected to utilize “new modes of curriculum, pedagogy, and learning assessments in their ownclassrooms and departments, education researchers, program evaluators, and those public andprivate agencies who have promoted and funded innovation and the adaptation and disseminationof more effective” [10] science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) teachingmethods. Lahidji found that the most essential skills needed for a graduating student going intothe field of manufacturing

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FPD8 -- Systems, Nanotechnology & Programming

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youssef Allam, Ohio State University; David Tomasko, Ohio State University; John Merrill, Ohio State University; Bruce Trott, Ohio State University; Phil Schlosser, Ohio State University; Paul Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

, many students in the Spring 2004 pilotoffering also expressed interest in nanotechnology and/or research. In a survey conductedtowards the end of that quarter, one third indicated an interest in research. All but one studentfelt research is important for science, technology, and the economy. A majority showed interestin attending graduate school and nearly half showed interest in participating in undergraduateresearch. In contrast, only two students indicated current involvement in undergraduate research.Albeit informal, this may point to the benefits of providing undergraduate research opportunitiesand spurred the current study for which data are being collected in the Winter and Spring 2006Nanotechnology and Micromanufacturing Lab-on-a-Chip

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Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos ; Eric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

from the NSF and SME-EF. He has also received several teaching awards at Texas State.Evan Humphries, Texas State University - San Marcos Evan Humphries Research Associate Department of Engineering Technology Texas State University - San MarcosEric Adams, Texas State University, San Marcos Eric Adams is a Graduate Research Assistant under Dr. Jiong Hu at Texas State University and is a Masters’ candidate in the Technology Management program. While earning his Bachelors in Concrete Industry Management at Texas State University, he studied geopolymer concretes, blended cements, self- compacting concretes, and recycled aggregates. These studies continue through his Masters’ program with a strong focus in rheology

Conference Session

Session 4: Focus on the Americas

Collection

2017 EDI

Authors

Nilza Aples

Resulting in:• Recognition for its leadership in entrepreneurship, research, technology innovation and exceptional customer care• The well-known and respected UTech, Ja. brand• Globally competent, versatile, innovative entrepreneurial graduates• A positive impact on society Our MissionOur Primary Mission is to stimulate positivechange in Caribbean Society throughprovision of high quality learning andresearch opportunities and service to ourcommunities. 5 Today• Over 12,256 students• Gender ratio: Male 44% Female 56%• International Student Population from across the Caribbean Region, USA, Canada, Germany, Sri Lanka, Nigeria• 3 Colleges, 5 Faculties

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

careers.Dr. Lidia Kos, Florida International University Dr. Lidia Kos is currently Professor of Biology, Associate Dean of the University Graduate School and Associate Vice President of the Office of Research and Economic Development at Florida International University (FIU). She received a BS in Biology from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and a PhD in Neurobiology from UC Berkeley. She was a Fogarty Fellow at NIH where she did post-doctoral studies. Her research focuses on development and pathogenesis of pigment cells. She uses mouse molec- ular genetics to understand the molecular basis of neural crest differentiation and melanoma. She has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arash Esmaili Zaghi P.E., University of Connecticut; Mark Tehranipoor, University of Florida; Caitlin Nichole O'Brien, University of Connecticut

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

to advanced graduate students. Ingeneral, the participating students became more interested in engineering and desired to continueconducting research after the program’s conclusion and pursue graduate studies. This experienceclearly demonstrated that, in a properly designed education system based on learning-by-doing,students with ADHD might outperform their peers without ADHD-related impairments. Thisprogram intends to establish that ADHD may be perceived as a unique strength, not a disability.Key Words: Creativity, Risk Taking, Divergent Thinking, ADHD, Research Experience, REUIntroductionManaging the risks from significant threats and hazards to cyber and critical infrastructurerequires an integrated approach across diverse engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders Programs Involving Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iskandar Hack, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; CARMEN BOJE, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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International

Page 11.691.9trends globally, culturally and economically. It was to develop a shared vision of engineering bythe year 2020 and several scenarios were developed to reflect the diversity of the future society. Exchange programs that encourage domestic students to study abroad, conduct research andexplore foreign cultures has been and continues to be an important component of the educationalexperience for U.S. graduates, who must be competitive with the global market. Therefore, it isnecessary that articulation agreements with universities overseas be established to ensure thatcourses are accepted for graduation requirements. In addition, providing students withinternational research internships can also help them think globally. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University

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NSF Grantees

informal) whendescribing their solutions to signals and systems problems and how language use is related tostudents’ understanding of the material. This study extends that work by examining students’interests and perceptions of electrical engineering in relationship to their understanding of thecourse content.In this study, we consider the following two research questions. First, what are students’ long-term interests in engineering? In particular, what are their plans following graduation with a BSin electrical engineering? Second, how do students’ interests in engineering relate to theirunderstanding and learning of the content? We focus on the signals and systems area withinelectrical engineering. The signals and systems class we study is an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Benjamin Okai, Harding University; Kanembe Shanachilubwa, Harding University; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Stephen Secules, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Mackenzie Beckmon Sharbine, Harding University; Jeremiah Sullins, Harding University; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

research, broaden my knowledge base, engage in evidence-based practices to promote the quality of life, and ultimately be an avid contributor to the world of academia through research, peer reviews, and publications.Mr. Kanembe Shanachilubwa, Harding University I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering major anticipating graduation in May of 2019. I am a member of the Beyond Professional Identity research group based in Harding University located in Searcy, Arkansas. I plan to further my studies in engineering education in graduate school particularly in regards to equipping students to work in development and sustainability.Dr. Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia Dr. Nicola Sochacka is the Associate Director

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Kerrie G. Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Fantasi Nicole, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Juan David Gutierrez; Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani; Michelle Campbell

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Diversity

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

institutionalsupport provided to Black graduate students in STEM and the impact of those (or the lack of those)on the students.Each member of our research team was involved in data collection and/or data analysis activities.Along with the faculty leads, our team includes four doctoral researchers and one post-doctoralscholar. Among them are two Black women, one Latinx researcher, and two Women of Color.One of the graduate student researchers is studying counseling psychology, one getting theirdegree in linguistics, and the others are in engineering education. Within our team, one of ourgraduate researchers holds the same professional and racial identity as the co-constructors (i.e., aBlack doctoral student in a STEM program). All other members of our team

Conference Session

Bridging Education and Real-World Impact: Training, Career Development, and Urban Systems

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan; Vibhavari Vempala, University of Michigan; Berenice Alejandra Cabrera, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering Division (IED)

subfields within engineering they wished to pursue butalso helped them determine which they did not wish to explore further. This process ofexploration and elimination led students to more focused career trajectories as they advancedthrough their studies. Previous research indicates that coursework is one of the main factors thathelps students decide on their post-graduation plans [15]. Our study extends this work byemphasizing how students’ exposure to the core curriculum in an IE program plays a pivotal rolein narrowing and refining their interests, ultimately impacting decisions about their careersand/or graduate education.When asked how they would leverage what they had learned in their core coursework in theirfuture careers, the majority of

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Sean Walker, University of South Alabama; Kari J Lippert, University of South Alabama

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Professional Papers

the aspects of systems engineering in a wide variety of situations and working with a large variety of systems. Her current research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Ecosystems, Digital Twins and Virtual Humans. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Multiple Instructors in a Flipped Classroom EnvironmentAbstract: The flipped classroom model, where students engage with basic class material outsideof the classroom and come to class for discussion in an active learning environment, is anincreasingly common form of content delivery in engineering programs. In order to best meet theneeds of a growing graduate program with a limited number of faculty, flipped

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CEED Paper Session 2: Leveraging Internships and Experiential Learning in Higher Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derrick Langley, Air Force Institute of Technology; Diana Lynn Cahill, SOCHE; Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard Martin, The Air Force Institute of Technology; Maggie Varga, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education; Sean Joseph Creighton, SOCHE; Jeremy Paul Stringer, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

.” A third faculty advisor wrote that astudent “accomplished measurements” and “built simulations/code.”In 2014, one faculty advisor wrote that the student “has appreciation for what graduate schoolis like,” and another wrote that a student was able to accomplish “an outstanding poster andpresentation.”In 2013, one faculty advisor wrote that the student “experienced a variety of hands onapplication of what he learned in the classroom” and “learned how to research answers in areas[he] hadn’t studied.” Another faculty advisor wrote that “I enjoy seeing [the students] growover the summer.” Yet another faculty advisor wrote that the faculty advisor “got to mentormotivated undergraduates.” A fourth faculty advisor wrote that “the students were

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlotte Robison, Oregon State University; Cristina G Wilson, Oregon State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #41628Board 30: The Ecological Choice for Engineering Education: Decisions onSustainability in Civil Engineering and the Impact of Cognitive BiasCharlotte Robison, Oregon State University Charlotte is a second year at Oregon State University studying civil engineering. Her main interests lie in sustainability within civil engineering, and has been conducting research on cognitive biases around this topic over the past year.Cristina G Wilson, Oregon State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The “Eco”logical Choice for Engineering Education: Decisions on

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

. If an evaluator views fit through their cultural lens, womenand/or people of color may be disadvantaged [5]. In a study of academic administrative andprofessional positions, Sagaria found that “fit was also a code word for appropriate culturalcapital and the expectation that a candidate's language, presentation, appearance, and style ofsocial interaction were the kind search chairs valued and felt comfortable with” [5]. “Fit” is alsovery vague, as it lacks definition of specific parameters [3]. Rubrics are one way that is often recommended to promote equity and reduce bias infaculty hiring as well as graduate admissions and performance assessments [6-8]. There islimited evidence that they lead to more equitable hiring, though one

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Fabert, Arizona State University; Marilyn Cabay, Ph.D., Argosy University, Phoenix; Melissa B Rivers, Arizona State University; Mary Lee Smith, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-704: EXAGGERATING THE TYPICAL AND STEREOTYPINGTHE DIFFERENCES: ISOLATION EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN IN STEMDOCTORAL PROGRAMSNatalie Fabert, Arizona State University Natalie Fabert is a fourth year counseling psychology doctoral student with a B.A. in psychology and women’s studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Education from Ari- zona State University. Natalie works on the CareerWISE research and content teams, completed a mas- ter’s thesis equivalency on women’s attrition from STEM doctoral programs, and implements workshops addressing the common concerns of female graduate students in science and engineering.Marilyn Cabay, Ph.D., Argosy University, PhoenixMelissa B Rivers

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denzel Caldwell, The Ohio State University; Dira Melissa Delpech, The Ohio State University; Nia Johnson, The Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

wealth of research on the educa�onal aspects, limited aten�on has been given tothe unique and specific challenges confronted by Black professionals in the ini�al stages of their careersand during post-graduate life. The transi�on from academia to the professional realm introduces newdynamics and stressors that have yet to be comprehensively explored. Our claim emphasizes thenecessity of extending the research focus beyond educa�onal levels, because we no�ced in our researchtrends similar to McGee, Griffith’s, and Houston’s (2019) findings that showed Black doctoral studentspriori�zed their success over their mental health. Their study further found that the par�cipantsimposter syndrome caused a tremendous emo�onal cost which was exacerbated by the

Conference Session

Lightning Talk - "Innovating for Impact: Community-Engaged Education, Technology, and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pierre Rahme, Lebanese American University; George E Nasr, Lebanese American University; Abbas A. Tarhini, Lebanese American University; Michel Elkhoury, Lebanese American University; Evan Fakhoury, Lebanese American University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

University, VIPprograms were shown to enhance student engagement by allowing undergraduates to collaborate oncutting-edge research typically reserved for graduate-level study [4]. Purdue’s example suggests thatembedding undergraduate students in ongoing graduate research projects can build technical and projectmanagement skills, boosting their confidence and increase students’ engagement. Other projects likeGlasgow Children’s University (SDGs 4, 10) [5] leveraged input from education, technology, and socialsciences to develop outreach tools promoting equitable learning opportunities. These projects not onlyaddress societal challenges but also enhance students' personal and professional skills, includingteamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.3.2

Conference Session

Building Pathways that Promote Pursuit/Persistence in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bette Grauer P.E., Kansas State University; Linda P. Thurston Ph.D., Kansas State University; Beth A. Montelone, Kansas State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

students in STEM programs of study in order to increase numbers ofURM STEM graduates. The Alliance design features a systems approach to management ofintegrated project components and initiatives that produce a seamless and sustainable pathwayfor STEM student success and graduation of URM students in the pathway. Evaluation of onenew project initiative, the summer intensive research program, Research Immersion: Pathways toStem, by its first cohort of student participants suggests it was successful in meeting its goals ofintroducing students to STEM research and reinforcing their interests in STEM fields.References 1. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. (2012). Engage to Excel. Producing One Million

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter F. Kelly Jr., North Carolina State University; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

, computer-aided design, descriptive geometry, and instructional design, he has conducted CAD and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing workshops for both high school teachers and industry. In 2013 he was elected as an ASEE Fellow.Dr. Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University Aaron C. Clark is a Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education within the College of Education and is the Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Department Head for the Depart- ment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education. He has worked in both industry and education. Dr. Clark’s teaching specialties are in visual theory, 3-D modeling, technical animation, and STEM-based pedagogy. Research areas

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryon Kucharski, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Aaron Carpenter, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Joan Giblin, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mehmet Ergezer, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Student

internship with U.S. Steel, he was a Graduate Assistant with Youngstown State University. In 2006, he was a Research Assistant with the Embedded Control Systems Research Lab- oratory, Cleveland State University, engaged in heuristic numerical optimization techniques. In 2008, he interned with the Digital Engineering Team, Philips Healthcare. In 2011, he worked on the the develop- ment of tracking algorithms for civilian aircraft as a Staff Engineer for ARCON in Waltham, MA, USA. In 2014, Dr. Ergezer joined the Research and Advanced Development signal processing team for Bose Corp. In 2017, he became an Assistant Professor for the Department of Computer Science and Networking at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Dr