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Special Resources and Activities for Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-508: MIND LINKS 2008: RESOURCES TO MOTIVATE MINORITIES TOSTUDY AND STAY IN ENGINEERINGMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, is a Professor of Computer Engineering and the Associate Dean of Academic and International Affairs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. In ASEE she is on the boards of the Minorities in Engineering Division and the Women in Engineering Division, and the Web Master and past Secretary Treasurer of the International Division. She is Vice President of the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), and Co-Chair of the IFEES

Conference Session

Creative Engagement and Developmental Tutoring Method

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas-El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-1523: DEVELOPMENT OF AN AD-HOC CURRICULUM ADVISINGTOOL TO IMPROVE STUDENT PROGRESS USING CPM AND PERT ANALYSISVirgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas-El Paso Page 13.416.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of an Ad-hoc Curriculum Advising Tool to Improve Student Progress Using CPM and PERT AnalysisAbstractThe paper demonstrates the application of two project management tools designed to help thestudents complete their curriculum sooner. The first tool provides a visualization map of coursesequences, customized for each student, making advising adjustments that will optimize the timeto obtain the degree under a constrained

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fredericka Brown, University of Texas, Tyler; Kristian Trampus, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael Odell, University of Texas, Tyler

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Minorities in Engineering

AbstractNumerous national policy papers and studies have reported that the continued lack of recruitmentand retention in STEM fields among historically under-represented populations has a serious impacton the economic well being of the United States and its citizenry. Much attention has been paid tothe attitudes and interests of minority students regarding their desire to pursue postsecondaryeducation in STEM as well as their persistence in these efforts. In addition, various efforts havebeen made to increase the recruitment and retention of these populations through outreachprograms, mentoring, and summer activities. Less attention has been paid to the pervasive attitudesand actions of their peers within the STEM fields and throughout the STEM pipeline

Conference Session

NAFP Panel Discussion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Green, United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp; Maria Jackson Hittle, United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp; Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA

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Minorities in Engineering

serves as the Director of the Division of Science andTechnology Programs at the UNCFSP. In this position, she provides expertleadership in areas of effective project and grant management, strategic resourcedevelopment and capacity building. A former research scientist, she haseffectively coordinated numerous workshops on graduate education forunderrepresented STEM students. The Maryland native received her B.S. degreein Chemistry from Claflin College (Orangeburg, SC) and her Ph.D. inBiochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Indiana University School ofMedicine (Indianapolis, IN). Prior to coming to UNCFSP, she acquired extensiveknowledge and expertise in cancer biology, virology and reproductive medicinethrough her research appointments at Eli

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong

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Minorities in Engineering

2006-779: CASE STUDY: STEPS TO REACH OUT TO HIDDENUNDERREPRESENTED STUDENT CANDIDATES IN ENGINEERINGChristopher Pong, San Francisco State University Wenshen Pong received his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Pong joined the School of Engineering and Computer Science, San Francisco State University in 1998. He teaches courses in Civil/Structural engineering. He is currently the graduate coordinator for the Master of Science in Engineering. Wenshen Pong is a registered Professional Engineer in California. He is a member of American Society of Civil Engineers and the Structural Engineers Association of CaliforniHamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University

Conference Session

MIND Education Trends

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Asa, North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

2006-2265: ENGINEERING EDUCATION OF MINORITIES: AN OVERVIEWEric Asa, North Dakota State University ERIC ASA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. He holds a doctoral degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Alberta. His research interests include minority science, engineering and technology education; construction materials and processes; computational modeling, simulation and optimization of complex engineering systems/processes (discrete, dynamic and intelligent); equipment selection and maintenance; etc

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

resources available to inform, motivate, fund, mentor, promote, and support minorities andwomen to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but finding theseresources is not easy. MIND Links gathers and updates each year links to resources in anorganized manner that is useful for parents, students, professionals, academics andadministrators. Special attention is paid to provide useful resources to every stage of forming theengineer, including • Exploratory and motivational stage: K-12, enrichment activities, competitions • Preparatory: scholarships, fellowships, rankings of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, internships • Professional careers: publications, salary surveys, organizations

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamila Cola, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Westlake High School; Margaret Tarver, Tri-Cities High School; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1434: INSPIRING MINORITIES TO ENTER THE STEM PIPELINETHROUGH NSBE JR.Jamila Cola, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jamila Cola is a program director at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She recieved her Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Purdue University. Her current interests are minority student achievment in K-12 STEM subjects.Douglas Edwards, Westlake High School Mr. Douglas Edwards is the Math/Science Magnet Coordinator at Westlake High School. He received his bachelor of science in electrical engineering from the University of Dayton and has a master’s degree from Georgia State

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Grant, North Carolina State University; Jessica Decuir-Gunby, North Carolina State University; Tuere Bowles, North Carolina State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-1127: THE PURPOSE INSTITUTE: PROMOTINGUNDERREPRESENTED PRESENCE ON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGFACULTIESChristine Grant, North Carolina State UniversityJessica Decuir-Gunby, North Carolina State University Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at North Carolina State University. Dr. DeCuir-Gunby earned her BS degree with a double major in Psychology and Spanish from Louisiana State University. She earned both her MA and PhD degrees in Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia. At North Carolina State University, she teaches courses in Educational Psychology, Adolescent Development, and

Conference Session

Retention Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

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Minorities in Engineering

internet sites containing further details.An analysis is done of possible areas of need not covered adequately by existing resources.Engineering Professional Societies and Engineering Education Related SitesProfessional societies for engineers provide scholarships, fellowships, awards, conferences,competitions, publications, and resources for students, parents, educators and professionalengineers. Table 1 shows a listing of engineering professional societies. The computer scienceand engineering technologies societies are included in this table because the computer scienceand engineering technology programs are often housed in the college of engineering. The tablealso includes architecture, because students may want to explore the differences

Conference Session

New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-726: MIND LINKS 2009: RESOURCES TO MOTIVATE MINORITIES TOSTUDY AND SUCCEED IN ENGINEERINGMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Maria M. Larrondo Petrie is Vice President of the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies, Vice Chair of Engineering for the Americas, Executive Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions, and a Board Member of the Women in Engineering Division and the Minorities in Engineering Division of ASEE. She is Professor of Computer Engineering and Associate Dean of Academic and International Affairs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. Her research

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Fashaad Crawford, University of Louisville; Katheryn McAnulty, University of Louisville

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Minorities in Engineering

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 AN OVERNIGHT VISITATION PROGRAM FOR INCOMING FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLEAbstractThe United States continues to lag far behind other developed nations in producingprofessional engineers, including starkly low numbers of female engineers. Thisemployment shortage is a national problem that must be addressed in a more strategicallyfocused manner (Chubin, May, & Babco, 2005). Exposing more young women toeducational opportunities and assisting their integration into the college environment is avital step to recruiting more females into this field. This paper presents a program thatinvites incoming female engineering students to campus for an

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Minorities in Engineering

OverviewAnalyzing the participation and advancement of underrepresented individuals and institutionsrequires a review of measures of diversity used in both prior research in the STEM fields and inthe business, government, or education fields. This literature review uncovered several metricsfor measuring diversity in a wide variety of settings as well as questions to be asked eachprincipal investigator, school, school district, department, college, and institution regarding theirresearch and research capacity as well as education and education capacity. Questions wereclassified into those to be asked about individuals from populations underrepresented in STEM