Conference Session

Track: Pre-college - Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Pre-College

elements of the Engineering GoldShirt Summer Bridge Programwere redesigned to transition students to college and to transform their levels of expertisethrough engineering skill-development workshops, spatial visualization and engineering designproject integration, and mathematics and physics curriculum collaboration. Developing earlypartnerships with skilled professionals and faculty fostered a collaborative approach toimplementing an integrated summer bridge program.In addition to classes, introducing these scholars to industry professionals and researchopportunities during summer bridge supported an increase in their engineering expertise.Industry tours and research presentations were expanded to multiple companies and multiplefaculty

Conference Session

Track: Pre-college - Technical Session I

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Cheryl Beauchamp, Virginia Tech; Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Glenda D. Young Collins, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Pre-College

Exploring Student Perceptions of Teamwork in a Summer Outreach ProgramAbstractIncreasing numbers of summer outreach programs aim to engage students in science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM). A common approach to these programs is project-basedlearning (PBL), which often involves working in teams. Ideally, students participating in theseprograms work together in teams to apply the STEM knowledge gained from their programexperiences; these intentional communication and collaboration experiences are also likely toenhance students’ teamwork skills. However, team experiences are not always positive, andsome team members may not feel welcome to contribute. Team experiences can negatively affectstudents’ sense

Conference Session

Track: Pre-college - Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Kristina Rigden, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nicole Gutzke, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Pre-College

® Program.ConclusionSince 2013, the Femineer® Program has grown exponentially. With the innovative toolkit,personalized curriculum, in-person interactive teacher training workshops and mentoringopportunities, the Femineer® Program offers a modern way to encourage female students to studySTEM. Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering is looking forward to the continued growth ofthe program and the opportunity to continue our research within the Femineer® Program. References[1] J. E. Jacobs, “Twenty-five years of research on gender and ethnic differences in Math andScience career choices: What have we learned?” New Directions in Child and AdolescentDevelopment, vol. 110, p. 85-94, January 2005. [Online].[2] National Center