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- Track 4: Technical Session 7: An exploration of the relationship between physical, social, and emotional resource access and the development of engineering identity and belonging
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- Anne-Marie C.A. Zamor, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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Paper ID #45136An exploration of the relationship between physical, social, and emotionalresource access and the development of engineering identity and belongingAnne-Marie C.A. Zamor, Rowan UniversityDr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and
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- Track 1: Technical Session 2: Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Interdisciplinary Engineering Technology
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- Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education; Elsabeth Mekonnen
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Paper ID #45156Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in InterdisciplinaryEngineering TechnologyDr. Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education Dr. Teddy Ivanitzki is part of Fellowships and Research Opportunities (FRO) by ASEE. FRO is managing a large fellowship/ research and scholarship grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements under STEM umbrella with total of $15M/year.Elsabeth Mekonnen ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Graduate, Engineering, Race/Ethnicity, Entrepreneurship Unlocking Innovation: Empowering
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- Track 2: Technical Session 4: Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in Engineering Education
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- Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Paper ID #45279Research- and Practice-Informed Insights for Recognizing Rurality in EngineeringEducationDr. Malle R Schilling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Malle Schilling is an assistant professor in the Engineering Education Systems and Design program at Arizona State University. Malle’s primary research interests lie at the intersection of rural education and engineering education, largely informed by her own experiences as a rural student who pursued engineering, and community engagement to address wicked problems through collaboration and systems thinking.Dr. Jacob R Grohs, Virginia
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- Track 2: Technical Session 4: A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community
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- Xingchen Xu, Arizona State University; Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
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concerns; it has profound implications that can potentially influence the development ofthe engineering workforce and the quality of engineering education and research. Diverseperspectives are essential for fostering innovative environments and addressing complex societalproblems through engineering education solutions (Freeman et al., 2014; Johnson, 2019; Maddenet al., 2013). Previous research has shown that individuals from diverse backgrounds bringunique viewpoints that collectively enhance creativity and problem-solving capabilities (Lee &Park, 2020; Madden et al., 2013; Peifer, 2019). In educational settings, a diverse studentpopulation contributes to comprehensive thinking, enhances personal and social learning, andfosters critical
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- Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers
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- Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, USAI. IntroductionIn August 2022, the 52.7-billion-dollar bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was passed tostrengthen the United States' position in the global chips and semiconductor industry, enhancingscientific research and promoting technological innovation [1]. In January 2023, SethuramanPanchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), forecasted the following:“Future semiconductors and microelectronics will require transdisciplinary research spanningmaterials, devices, and systems, as well as the engagement of the full spectrum of talent in theacademic and industrial sectors
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- Track 1: Technical Session 2: Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors
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- Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
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. Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ashleigh R. Wright, PhD is the Associate Director of the Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access and Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering. She is responsible for collaborating with college and departmental leaders and stakeholders to identify needs and priorities, developing and implementing evidence-based strategies, and measuring progress and effectiveness quantitatively against key metrics that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to the undergraduate and graduate student communities. She also conducts research that analyzes trends, driving factors
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- Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering
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- Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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-related mentorship opportunities for Black,Hispanic, and Indigenous K-12, undergraduate, and graduate-level students in the state ofIllinois.One of the premier programs of the IDEA Institute is the GIANT Program, which is a seed grantprogram that provides an opportunity for Institute members to research DEI issues they arepassionate about in a way that is otherwise not possible. The GIANT program is modeled afterthe Strategic Instructional Innovations Program (SIIP) for faculty-led teaching initiatives [7] butis modified to focus on DEI topics and allows students, postdocs, and staff to propose and leadprojects. Central to the GIANT program is: (i) proposing evidence-based strategies fostering DEIin STEM, (ii) conducting research and collecting
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- Track 7: Technical Session 4: Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions
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- Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers
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Paper ID #45196Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations inRecruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving InstitutionsRebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers Rebeca Petean is a Research Analyst for the Society of Women Engineers and a Doctoral candidate in Philosophy at Portland State University, specializing in crime, law, and deviance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Her expertise lies in qualitative and quantitative research that addresses systemic inequalities through an intersectional lens. Rebeca has conducted extensive
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- Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways
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- Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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patent for pioneering work titled, ”Methods, Systems and Computer Readable Media for applying multi-push acoustic radiation force to samples and monitoring a response to quantify mechanical properties of samples,” showcasing her expertise in applied engineering. She is also a respected author, having co-authored two textbooks. Her debut, ”Algebra Essentials,” emerged during her tenure teaching Mathematics at Wake Tech Community College, while her second publication, ”Creating a Better World: Innovation, Ingenuity, and Engineering,” serves as a cornerstone in first-year engineering courses at NC State. In addition to her roles in curriculum development and instruction, Dr. Qaqish is deeply involved in research and
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- Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students
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- Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers
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. in Educational Policy and Planning from UT Austin.Prof. Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh is a professor at Springfield Technical Community College, where she teaches courses in physics, engineering mechanics, and structures. A graduate of the engineering transfer program at STCC, McGinnis-Cavanaugh holds a B.S. and M.Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Title: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society’s Efforts to SupportCommunity College StudentsKEYWORDS: 2 Year Institution, Engineering, Computer Science, TransferCommunity college is a popular pathway for
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- Track 6: Technical Session 1: Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.
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- Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University
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through education research.Dr. Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University Dr. Jarvie-Eggart is a registered professional engineer with over a decade of experience as an environmental engineer. She is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include technology adoption, problem based and service learning, and sustainability.Dr. Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University Leo C. Ureel II is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science and in Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He has worked extensively in the field of educational software development. His research interests include intelligent
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- Track 1: Technical Session 5: Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive Pedagogy Program
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- Renee M. Desing, University of Washington; Joyce Yen, University of Washington; Karen Thomas-Brown, University of Washington
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Paper ID #45225Motivations for Engineering Faculty Engagement in an Inclusive PedagogyProgramDr. Renee M. Desing, University of Washington Dr. Renee Desing is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington. Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering classrooms and workplaces. Dr. Desing graduated from Ohio State with her Ph.D. in Engineering Education, and also holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Pennsylvania
An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering: A systematized review
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- Track 1: Technical Session 4: "An examination of the gender gap among Middle Eastern students in Engineering: A systematized review"
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- Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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. McDaniel, “Gender Inequalities in Education,” Annu. Rev. Sociol., vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 319–337, Aug. 2008, doi: 10.1146/annurev.soc.34.040507.134719.[7] D. N. Beede, T. A. Julian, D. Langdon, G. McKittrick, B. Khan, and M. E. Doms, “Women in STEM: A Gender Gap to Innovation,” SSRN Journal, 2011, doi: 10.2139/ssrn.1964782.[8] UNESCO, Cracking the code girls’ and women’s education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). UNESCO, 2017. doi: 10.54675/QYHK2407.[9] L. Patterson, D. S. Varadarajan, and B. Saji Salim, “Women in STEM/SET: gender gap research review of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – a meta-analysis,” GM, vol. 36, no. 8, pp. 881–911, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1108/GM-11-2019-0201.[10] M. J. Davidson and R
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- Track 6: Technical Session 5: Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs
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- Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin
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Student-based Recommendations to Increase Accessibility in Undergraduate Engineering Programs: “If there’s people who can’t access it, then it’s not accessible.” Emily Landgren Maura Borrego Walker Department of Mechanical Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering Engineering University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX, USA Austin, TX, USA emilyland@utexas.edu maura.borrego@austin.utexas.eduAbstract—This research paper explores what
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- Track 6: Technical Session 2: Empowering Hispanic Engineers' Success Towards Graduate Education with Hybrid Mentorship
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- Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Paola Alexandra Baldaguez Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; Julie E Lorenzo, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Paper ID #45202Empowering Hispanic Engineers’ Success Towards Graduate Education withHybrid MentorshipFederico Cifuentes-Urtubey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Federico Cifuentes-Urtubey is a Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research develops wireless system privacy enhancements for Wi-Fi protocols. While at Illinois, he interned at Apple, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Sandia National Labs. He served as the Graduate Ambassador in the SHPE chapter on campus to support a community of Hispanic graduate students in engineering. He has
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- CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!
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- Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University
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University. Olga is a national thought leader in higher education and engineering education. She is a biomedical and mechanical engineer as well as an STEM education researcher. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Inclusive and Bias-Minimizing Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wake Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education through Faculty Diversity and Broadening ParticipationThis paper presents a comprehensive case study of Wake Forest Engineering's successful launchand transformation to build a diverse faculty team to support innovation across curriculum,pedagogy, research, and community impact. By implementing research-grounded hiringpractices focused on
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- Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University; Melissa C Kenny, Wake Forest University
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Paper ID #45254A Student-Centered, Theory-Informed, Integrated Model to Academic andCareer Advising to Educate the Whole Engineer: Transforming EngineeringEducation and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a STEM Education Program Director at the National Science Foundation and a Professor at Wake Forest Engineering. She is the Founding Chair of Wake Forest Engineering (2017-2022) who led the program from launch to accreditation achieving unprecedented outcomes, including Wake Forest Engineering becoming the most diverse, most innovative, and highest
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- CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism
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- Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar
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Paper ID #45182Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on CombatingSystemic RacismSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on
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- Track 6: Technical Session 3: The role of undergraduate engineering students' different support networks in promoting emotional well-being: A narrative study
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- Sowmya Panuganti, Purdue Engineering Education; Narjes Khorsandi Koujel, Rowan University; Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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engineer in the food industry for over 10 years. Narjes’ research and activism focuses on women in the Middle East. Particularly, she is focused on how resources, culture, and gendered norms impact their engineering identity development.Dr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to broader understandings of student
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- Track 5: Technical Session 5: Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participation in Engineering
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- Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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opportunities specificallytargeted toward rural K-12 teachers since supporting rural teachers in integrating engineering intheir curriculum could lead to an increase in the number of these teachers teaching engineering,which in turn could lead more students to become interested in engineering as this integrationcould broaden rural students’ perceptions of what engineering is and who can be an engineer.The current project was informed by previous NSF-funded research, referred to as the VTPEERS project, where a partnership with middle school science teachers, industry professionalsfrom three local engineering companies, Fostek Corporation, Celanese Corporation, andUniversal Fibers, and university representatives from Virginia Tech was established to
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- Track 5: Technical Session 2: Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress
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- Zeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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interest survey (STEM-CIS). Research in Science Education, 44, 461-481.[16] McDaniel, J. M., Hampton, C., & Lester, K. (2024, February). Considerations forassessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer programfor promising Black high school students. In 2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering &Computing Diversity (CoNECD).[17] Jones, B. D. (2009). Motivating students to engage in learning: The MUSIC model ofacademic motivation. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education,21(2), 272-285.[18] Eccles, J. S., Adler, T. F., Futterman, R., Goff, S. B., Kaczala, C. M., Meece, J. L., &Midgley, C. (1983). Expectancies, values and academic behaviors. In J. T. Spence (Ed.),Achievement and
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- Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing
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- Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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Paper ID #45137A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computingDr. Justin Charles Major, Rowan University Dr. Justin C. Major (they/them) is an Assistant Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University where they leads ASPIRE Lab (Advancing Student Pathways through Inequality Research in Engineering). Justin’s research focuses on low-income students, engineering belonging and marginalization mechanisms, adverse childhood experiences, and feminist approaches to EER, and connects these topics to broader understandings of student success in engineering. Justin completed their Ph.D. in
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- Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education
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- Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Center. She is also part of a team focused on research impact and intelligence to support the College of Engineering and Office of Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech. Dr. Over’s background is in aerospace and nuclear engineering, with years of experience teaching engineering research methods and introductory coding.Dr. Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Denis Gracanin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech. His research interests are at the intersection of human computer interaction and Internet of Things (IoT), including extended reality, visual analytics, accessibility smart built environments, and cyber security. He has over 200
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- Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University
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streamline undergraduate STEM education.Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University Vidya Madana is an undergraduate student in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, concentrating on machine intelligence and software engineering. She is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in May 2027. Vidya’s research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data visualization. In addition to her academic pursuits, she has experience in STEM education, robotics, and journalism, reflecting her broad interests and diverse skill set. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for
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- Avis Carrero, Tufts University
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expected to learn, encompassing the knowledge and skills to beacquired [10]. Pedagogical practices, on the other hand, involve the methods and strategieseducators use to teach and engage students, focusing on the delivery and facilitation of learning[10]. This qualitative research explores how national, institutional, and disciplinary influences,alongside faculty values, beliefs, and experiences, shape decisions regarding incorporating DEIJcontent into engineering education. By bridging individual beliefs and structural factors acrossdiverse settings in U.S. engineering programs, this study seeks to identify the mechanismsthrough which they affect classroom practices, thereby promoting equitable teaching. Theresearch is guided by three broad
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- Track 3: Technical Session 1: Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven Tools for Students Living with Disabilities in Engineering and STEM Education
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- Kevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Eric Kyeong-Min Cho, University of Washington; Sophia Tang, University of Washington; Hanlin Ma, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington
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, User-Centered Design, Inclusive Design, and Accessibility.Hanlin Ma, University of Washington Hanlin Ma is currently a junior undergraduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle. His research interests include neural engineering and computers, embedded systems, and human-computer interaction.Prof. Sep Makhsous, University of Washington Sep Makhsous is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington and the Director of the ARC Lab (Autonomy, Robotics, and Collaboration). His work focuses on engineering education, with an emphasis on hands-on, interactive learning methods that
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- Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia
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- Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida
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. Her current research is aimed at investigating intersectional stigma and how it affects HIV-related outcomes in Tampa Bay by applying participatory qualitative methods. Dr. Gabbidon also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Psychology including Cultural Competence, Program Evaluation, and Health Psychology.Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Her research is grounded in the effective implementation of STEM curricula in urban middle schools. Johnson Austin began her
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- Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom
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- George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)
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Sciences, 18(2), 165-199. Hackworth, J. T. (2024). Using Humor in the Health/Physical Education Classroom to Create an Enjoyable Learning Environment. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 95(2), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2023.2291643 Henderson, J., Rangel, V. S., Holly, J., Greer, R., & Manuel, M. (2021). Enhancing Engineering Identity Among Boys of Color. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 11(2). https://doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1311 hooks, bell. (1994). Teaching to transgress: Education as the practice of freedom. Routledge. Jensen, K. J., & Cross, K. J. (2021). Engineering Stress Culture: Relationships among Mental Health, Engineering Identity, and Sense of
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- CANCELLED: Track 2: Technical Session 6: Exploring Gender Dynamics in Intercultural Competence Development through a Study Abroad Program
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- Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University
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education. Her main goal is to understand how work management and product development practices widely used in industry can be modified and adapted to streamline undergraduate STEM education.Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University Vidya Madana is an undergraduate student in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, concentrating on machine intelligence and software engineering. She is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in May 2027. Vidya’s research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data visualization. In addition to her academic pursuits, she has experience in STEM education, robotics, and journalism, reflecting her broad interests and diverse skill set
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- Track 2: Technical Session 1: Pulled In or Pushed Out? Underrepresented Minority High School Students Describe Socio-environmental Factors Shaping STEM Persistence and Post-Secondary Plans
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- Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University; Rachel E Durham; Michael L Falk, The Johns Hopkins University; Alisha Nicole Sparks, The Johns Hopkins University; Emily J Yanisko, American University
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Paper ID #45249Pulled In or Pushed Out? Underrepresented Minority High School StudentsDescribe Socio-environmental Factors Shaping STEM Persistence and Post-SecondaryPlansDr. Alexis Grace Daniels, Johns Hopkins University Alexis Grace Daniels (Ed.D., Entrepreneurial Leadership In Education, Johns Hopkins School of Education) is a Program Administrator at the Center for Educational Outreach in the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. She is an experienced scholar-practitioner committed to cultivating innovation, empathy, critical thinking, and agency in teachers and children in pursuit of an equitable and sustainable