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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Holman

lecture notes, spendingmany hours of painstaking effort to create elaborate HTML documents incorporating graphics,slides, and text for each lecture. Others attempt to duplicate the style of videotape by recordingthe instructor in a standard classroom setting, but this technique requires the assistance ofadditional personnel and is expensive in terms of disk space and bandwidth. Ideally, aninstructor should be able to individually record and present a Web-based lecture with the samespeed and convenience of a standard classroom lecture, but without the delay of generatingelaborate graphics or the requirement of excessive amounts of disk storage.In this paper I will describe a methodology for recording an effective lecture in the privacy ofone’s

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Serpil Guvench; Mike Denton; Mark Rollins; Mustafa Guvench

Session 2259 Automated Semiconductor Device Measurement System for Temperature and Magnetic Field Characterization M.G. Guvench, M. Rollins, S. Guvench and M. Denton University of Southern MaineSummaryThis paper describes the design, operation and use of a PC controlled automated measurement systemfor I-V characterization of semiconductor devices. The system can do, in addition to full I-Vcharacterization of semiconductor devices like diodes, transistors and integrated circuits,characterization of their behavior under varying temperature, radiation and magnetic fields

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Migri M. Prucz

WestVirginia. The paper underscores the importance of combining a broad spectrum of initiatives fordisseminating information about the college, over a wide surrounding region, with effectivecoordination across a broad team of participants, ranging from university faculty, alumni, andadministrators to high school personnel, parents, and other relatives of potential students. Astudy of enrollment trends, as well as response patterns from surveys of admitted students andtheir parents, indicates that the quality of personal service and attention they receive from theinstitution is often, at least as critical as the quality of its academic curricula and reputation.Advanced, careful planning of recruiting materials and events is, nevertheless, essential

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven P.K. Sternberg

Session 2513 Small Group, In-Class Problem Solving Exercises. Steven P.K. Sternberg University of North DakotaIntroductionThis paper discusses an informal group cooperative learning exercise. The technique has beenused in two chemical engineering classes, 1) mass transfer and equilibrium staged separations(junior level) and 2) chemical kinetics and reactor design (senior level). The exercises aredesigned to allow students to simultaneously practice their technical and communicationskills. The technique uses informal cooperative group learning to augment traditional

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip R. Dail

like having a large number of musicians, people who have traveled somewhere special, etc. and may ask those who share these experiences to raise their hand.(4) Post and advertise office hours that are varied enough to meet diverse student time schedules as much as possible. Also provide time by appointment if needed.(5) Your comments to the class the first day are vital in creating a positive atmosphere for success. Statements about failure rates, etc. are counter-productive and certainly intimidating. A positive statement such as, “All of you technically could receive an A because I do not curve grades” does not say you are an easy teacher or that the class is not important. Teacher expectations play a major role in

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Teresa L. Hein; Dean A. Zollman

falling body (in this case a small metal plumb bob) is made on a waxed papertape. A spark timer is connected to the apparatus so that as the bob drops a tiny mark is burnedon a waxed paper tape at 1/60 second intervals. Position-time data was used to determine theaverage velocity of the falling object in each prescribed interval of time. Students then plotted,by hand, a graph of average velocity of the falling object versus time. From the slope of the linestudents were able to determine the acceleration due to gravity. Students who received laboratory instruction using interactive digital video techniquesperformed this same experiment to determine the acceleration due to gravity. The data includeda digitized video clip of themselves (or a

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Hossein Moini

mechanical components. The paper givesa description of the above activities, discusses current challenges, and provides recommendationsfor future applications.INTRODUCTIONIntelligent Systems Laboratory (ISL) at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is beingdeveloped to provide hands-on training to mechanical engineering (ME) students on theintegrated design and manufacturing of intelligent systems. Specifically, ME students becomefamiliar with microcontrollers and active materials as smart sensors/actuators that can be furtherinterfaced with conventional mechanical systems.The development of ISL is a complementary addition to the laboratory structure of the MEDepartment at CSUF. It serves a new lab course, EGME 457L, to meet the needs of

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

T. T. Maxwell; J. C. Jones; D. L. Vines; M. E. Parten

Session 3626 Advanced Vehicle Research in a Multidisciplinary Project Laboratory M. E. Parten and D. L. Vines T. T. Maxwell and J. C. Jones Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 Abstract This paper describes the use of advanced vehicle research projects in a multidisciplinarycapstone design laboratory course offered in the Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringDepartments at Texas Tech University. The course uses projects

Conference Session

Innovation in ECET Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

professionally manufactured, so thatthey allow the interactions of the students as a team.The paper describes the faculty effort required to make the appropriate changes in preparation forthe new format of this course, the particulars of the implementation, how the course evolved andthe improvement in student performances are described. We also present the methods,mechanisms, and lessons learned during the process and how they can be helpful to others Page 15.913.2contemplating a similar course, or those anticipating a revision to an existing engineeringtechnology program.IntroductionThe EET program at XXX’s College of Science and Technology (COST

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Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

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Architectural

balance.Considering our mission of integration, we set out to incorporate sustainability into ourcurriculum. This paper will attempt to provide an overview of the need for, benefit of and costof sustainable design and how it relates to architecture and engineering education at theUniversity of Hartford. We have embarked on a 3 step process to bring sustainable design intothe design studio curriculum.Need for SustainabilityBuilding construction and operation have extensive direct and indirect impacts on theenvironment. Buildings use resources such as energy, water, raw materials, generate waste(occupant, construction and demolition) and emit potentially harmful atmospheric emissions.Building owners, designers and builders face a unique challenge to meet

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Engineering in the Middle Grades

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jade Mitchell-Blackwood, Drexel University; Manuel Figueroa, Drexel University; Chatchai Kokar, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

aremade in major sectors of the economy and can potentially enhance economic performance inothers. Therefore, in order to ensure U.S. engineering capabilities, a competent andtechnologically literate workforce is imperative.1 In the wake of the 2001 attacks on the U.S.,establishing and maintaining a strong domestic technical workforce has also become a pressingmatter of national security. The demand for engineering professionals is expected to increase.Concurrently, engineering has been identified as being more susceptible to globalization thanother professions. In 2003, 46% of master‘s degrees and 57% of doctoral degrees were awardedto foreign nationals.1 The ratio of science and engineering degrees awarded annually to thecollege aged population

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Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Miller, Virginia Tech; Jeffrey Connor, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

participation score”1. Perhaps the most important conclusionwas in the abstract of the article which states “Evaluations do clearly show that, when thetechnology is used properly and when class time is not spent resolving technical problems, thelaptop students had a more positive learning experience.”1 However, David Cole of Georgetown University had a different point of view concerningthe use of laptops in his lecture class. Cole asked his law students to answer an anonymoussurvey asking whether or not they believe laptops were a useful tool in the classroom. As statedin his article “[a]bout 80 percent reported that they are more engaged in classroom discussionwhen they are laptop free.”2 Additionally, “95 percent admitted that they use their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Laura Maria Roberts; William J. Endres, Michigan Technological University; Kevin David Hale

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7337Meeting the NAE Grand Challenge: Personalized Learning for EngineeringStudents through Instruction on Metacognition and Motivation StrategiesDr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological Uni- versity. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Dr. James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University After an eighteen year career in the automotive industry, Dr. De Clerck joined the

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

Paper ID #7265Work in Progress: A Multi-Faceted Laboratory Module in CardiovascularFluid Mechanics to Develop Analysis and Evaluation Skills in Biomedical En-gineering UndergraduatesDr. Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. LaMack teaches full-time in the Biomedical Engineering program in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the MIlwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). His areas of spe- cialty include biophysical transport phenomena, biocomputing, physiology, and engineering design. Dr. LaMack holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, and he is an alumnus of the

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2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Leonard Hernandez, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jacqueline G Radding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Darrick Baker; Jason Poon, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ali Dehghan-Banadaki, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

increasedinvestments worldwide in automation which further means that the jobs in this sector are alsoexpected to proliferate. To address this, the electrical engineering program at Cal Poly StateUniversity has been developing a new laboratory course that utilizes the recently donatedProgrammable Automation Controllers from Schneider Electric. The course aims to introducestudents to industrial power control and automation, and to provide them with the hands-ontraining in implementing most commonly used hardware and software for control, monitoring,and automation of electrical systems. This paper presents the development of the course, theassociated learning outcomes, and the lab experiments that have been designed for the course.Results from the first

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stephen Pierson; Larry Marshall; Landon Lemmons; Lucas Efrid; Wan Shou; Han Hu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Work-in-Progress: Open-Source Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Test Bed Stephen Pierson, Larry Marshall, Landon Lemmons, Lucas Efrid, Wan Shou, & Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of ArkansasAbstractThis paper presents the design methodology and key features of a work-in-progress selectivelaser sintering (SLS) 3D printer under construction by a group of seniors. The project aims toenable future multipurpose precision powder bed fusion (PBF) manufacturing research ofmaterial, energy, and powder deposition methods. The result is a versatile

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Nawaz, Marshall University; Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University; Asad Salem

Paper ID #49619Modeling of Optical Sensors Incorporating Optical AmplifiersMr. Ali Nawaz, Marshall UniversityMohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah received his PhD degree in Electrical and Computer and MS degree in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas Austin. He also received his MD degree from the International University of the Health Sciences. He has a multidisciplinary expertise in image & signal processing, computational modeling, and

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Suxia Cui; John Fuller; Pamela Holland-Obiomon; Warsame H. Ali

students.Collaborated ResearchThe research objectives and goals of this project are: 1. Secure nuclear weapons and nuclear and radiological materials at vulnerable sites around the world. 2. Conduct cutting-edge nonproliferation and national security research and development. 3. Develop advanced detection technologies that will play an important role in the Nation's ability to successfully prevent proliferation. 4. Create and leverage enhanced relationships with other scientific organizations and institutions to ensure scientific and technical excellence in the NNSA workforce and foster long-term, synergistic ventures.To achieve this goal, PVAMU engineering faculty members collaborate with nationallaboratories

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Richard Mendoza; Brian Stuckman; Anthony Melkonian; Alexander Gilman

engineersthe different engineering disciplines to contribute to solving an of different disciplines collaborate on a project. While it mayopen-ended design problem. The authors of this article were seem logical to have team members work on individual areasassigned a rather unique project that exemplifies how the of expertise, the design challenges of the project did not allowintermingling of different engineering disciplines and the input this approach.of technical advisors, who also share diverse engineeringbackgrounds, are able to collaborate to complete a singularproject. The task presented to the authors of this paper is simple inits goal, but complex in its solution. The task involved the Fig. 1. Detailed

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Matthew Foley; Matthew Janiga; John Adams; Yan Varun Pande; Jayanta Paul; Manuel Curillo; Jani Macari Pallis

descent control system. The In this paper we see the progression for an optimally installedpayload will be released from the container at 500 meters. The and deployable space probe which is long lasting and costpayload descent rate will be approximately 10 meters per second effective and is applicable for testing various flights. This alsoor less. Telemetry data will be collected as much as possible at a gives light for the hope of exploring more about the solarminimum of 1HZ rate in burst or continuous form. As for the system.Power, it will be harnessed from the environment usingunderlined Solar cells in a transparent Payload structure. In thisresearch project we have developed a novel sensing

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

David A. Gray

Accelerating Engagement of First-Year Students in Academics: Use of Ideas from Quality Literature David A Gray Messiah College Grantham, Pennsylvania Abstract: This paper discusses three ideas that stem from concepts in the literature of Quality that combine to promote a more rapid transition of first year engineering students from the high school environment to the academic environment of college. These three ideas are: 1) The student is the primary employee in the academic process, 2) Grade distribution interpreted in the

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Enrique Sola; Anne E. Mohan; James Patrick Abulencia

did not utilize computers in creating visual aids or exams,students were not dependent on the internet for research, and the curriculum did not includeclasses that focused on computer-based techniques. In the last 23 years, Manhattan College, likethe rest of society, has undergone tremendous shifts with regards to technology. This paper willgive the reader insight to the evolution of chemical engineering education at Manhattan College,and how the students, professors, and curricula have been affected by the technological advancesof the last two decades. I. The Chemical Engineering Curriculum If chemical engineers are to be hired, they must receive the training that will make theirexpected contributions greater than those

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Ruzanna Davtyan

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Contextual Learning Ruzanna Davtyan Technology Management University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, USA rdavtyan@hotmail.com Abstract—this paper examines the use of Contextual Learning According to Hull “contextual learning theory says thatto answer questions about the multiple aspects of any learning learning occurs

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Marissa Buell; Nehad Dababo; Rene Figueroa; Peter Moala; Amelito Enriquez; Kanjun Bai; Hamid Mahmoodi; Cheng Chen; Kwok-Siong Teh; Hamid Shahnasser; Wenshen Pong; Hao Jiang

. Students’responses on the results of the internship program (Question: As a result of your participation inthe program, how much did you learn about each of the following?)Activity Average Rating Performing research 4.94 Designing/performing an experiment 4.88 Creating a work plan 4.81 Working as a part of a team 4.81 Writing a technical report 4.63 Creating a poster presentation 4.69 Making an oral presentation

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Agustin Robles; David Alvarez; Jasmine Flores; Cham Htun; Cheng Chen; James Enright; Amelito Enrique; Wenshen Pong; Hamid Shahnasser; Hao Jiang; Hamid Mahmoodi

the early 1980sin Canada, Kulac became the first to analytically and experimentally research SPSWs in anattempt to standardize building design1. SPSWs provide many significant advantages to seismic-resistant buildings; they have high plastic energy dissipation, enhanced stiffness, strength, andductility, and offer substantial economic advantages. In this paper, we will present acollaborative training program between San Francisco State University (SFSU) and CañadaCollege funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This program Proceedings of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference Copyright © 2014, American Society for Engineering Education

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Gloria Monaghan

Across the Universe: Cyborgs and Students in the Garden Gloria Monaghan, Assistant Professor INTRODUCTIONSecond Life as a virtual learning and networking tool can impact collaboration, identity and education forcollege students. The focus of this three-semester study is on student responses to learning in a virtualenvironment. Students in the 21st Century, particularly engineering and technical students will be workingand creating in the virtual world. They need to think about the ways in which they are perceived in order tomake informed conscious decisions about the future. Additionally, they need to find new ways ofexpressing their ideas and

Conference Session

ERM WIP I: Methodological Applications in the Disciplines

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #48865Engineering Learning Through Play: Insights from a Systematic Review andMeta-Analysis of Digital Games in Higher EducationEvan J Aldrich, Texas A&M University Evan Aldrich is a Ph.D. student in Economics at Texas A&M University, specializing in industrial organization, experimental economics, and behavioral research. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. Evan is collaborating with the LIVE Lab at Texas A&M to help design and implement a state-wide field experiment that investigates children’s

Conference Session

Evaluating Pre-College STEM Programs: Longitudinal Impact, Integration, and Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Woongbin Park, Purdue University at West Lafayette at West Lafayette; Abigail Erskine, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PWL) (COE); Knic Austin Royer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hui-Hui Wang

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #47948Evaluation of a 9th-Grade Integrated STEM Curriculum Connecting Biology,Data Analysis with Excel, and Problem-Solving (Evaluation)Ms. Jiwon Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Jiwon Kim is a second-year Ph.D. student at the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University. She earned her M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction and B.Sc. in Earth Science Education, both at Seoul National University. Her current research interests are K-12 engineering and STEM education (curriculum development and evaluation). Currently participating in the IQPARC project with Dr. Muhsin Menekse, she researches how

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Jose Echeverria, California State University, Sacramento; Julie Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento; Jose E. Garcia, California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #48479Establishing the ’Structural Learning Lab’: A Hands-On Approach to EnhancingEngagement and Understanding in Civil Engineering Education (WIP)Dr. Maria Jose Echeverria, California State University, Sacramento Mar´ıa Jos´e Echeverr´ıa, Ph.D., is a dedicated educator and Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at California State University, Sacramento. With dual doctorates in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile, she brings a wealth of knowledge in seismic resilience and structural engineering to her teaching. Dr. Echeverr´ıa has taught a range

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine; David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine; Analia E. Rao, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #47031BOARD # 393: Mentoring as a Support Tool for Low-Income EngineeringTransfer students in an S-STEM programAnna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine Dr. Dicke is an Associate Project Scientist within the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine. In her research, she aims to understand how students’ motivation and interest in the STEM fields can be fostered to secure their educational persistence and long-term career success. Trying to bridge the gap between theory and practice, she is currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at fostering the persistence and retention of low