Conference Session

Marketing Engineering to Minority Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre; Ahmed Abdul-Rahman, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Emmanuel Nutsuklo, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Michael Brenu Osae, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-626: INCORPORATING EQUATORIAL ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS INTO AN APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGYWillie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre Willie K. Ofosu Dr. Willie K. Ofosu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania State University. He teaches telecommunications, wireless systems, networking, optoelectronics and analog and digital electronic at the Wilkes-Barre campus. He is a member of IEEE, IEE (England), and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England. He is currently involved in international activities in cooperation with some faculty members at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He is an advocate

Conference Session

Outreach and Recruitment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Minorities in Engineering

2006-532: RECRUITING UNDER-REPRESENTED MINORITIES TOENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYStephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Stephen Kuyath is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has taught engineering technology courses at the college level for over 22 years. He has a strong interest in and dedication to improving both traditional and distance engineering education and to encouraging those students typically underrepresented in STEM fields to consider engineering technology as a career.Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Deborah Sharer is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering

Conference Session

Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nesim Halyo, Hampton University; Qiang Le, Hampton University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #7455Use of Video Technology to Improve Student LearningDr. Nesim Halyo, Hampton University Dr. Nesim Halyo received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Robert College in Istanbul, Turkey in 1967. He received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia in1970 and 1972, respectively. A postdoctoral award from NRC brought him to NASA, Langley Research Center. Dr. Halyo founded Information & Control Systems, Inc (ICS), an aerospace research company, in 1978. He is presently chair of the Department of Engineering at Hampton University.Dr. Qiang Le, Hampton

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Building Academic Paths in Engineering and Technology for Underrepresented StudentsAbstractWe wish to report in this paper the challenges and successes in creating and implementingjoint/dual programs in engineering and the potential such programs have for increasing thenumber of traditionally unrepresented groups in science, mathematics, engineering andtechnology. We will describe along with the curriculum of the program the administrativeinfrastructure that is necessary to produce and sustain a smooth process for moving the studentfrom the campus of the two-year institution (community college) to that of the four-yearinstitution (senior college). We will demonstrate how

Conference Session

Outreach and Recruitment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Jack Esparza, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Marc Mendez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Minorities in Engineering

2006-66: SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY AS CAREER PATHSTO MINORITY STUDENTSRafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Rafic (Ray) Bachnak is Professor and Coordinator of Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (A&M-CC). He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Dr. Bachnak was previously on the faculty of Franklin University and Northwestern State University.Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Korinne Caruso received her B.S. degree in Control Systems Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University-Corpus

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl F. Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-242: WRITING CHALLENGES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSIN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYJoy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Joy L. Colwell, J.D., is an Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision and Director of Graduate Studies at Purdue University Calumet. She regularly teaches graduate courses in Leadership and Ethics and the Directed MS Project for the MS in Technology program at PUC.Jana Whittington, Purdue University Calumet Jana Whittington has a Ph.D. in education with a specialization in instructional design and online learn- ing. Additionally Jana has a MA in studio art and humanities, BFA in painting, and AA in graphic design. She has taught a variety of courses for 15+ years

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina

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Minorities in Engineering

Teaching fellow at K-State. Her interests in scholarship of teaching include cross-curricular innovation. Page 13.171.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 An Analysis of Successful Minority Students Enrolled in Technology Degree ProgramsAbstractThe purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of successful minority students enrolledin engineering technology and technology management programs at a large regional university.The study employs qualitative and quantitative design approaches with the intention ofdescribing behavior patterns and experiences of these successful

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendra Woodberry Brinkley, Virginia Commonwealth University; Falcon Rankins, Virginia Commonwealth University; Stevara Clinton, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Chemistry; Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #10872Keeping up With Technology: Transitioning Summer Bridge to a VirtualClassroomMrs. Kendra Woodberry Brinkley, Virginia Commonwealth University Mrs. Brinkley received a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia in May 2009. In August of the same year she joined Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeking a Ph.D. in Chemical and Life Science Engineering. She was awarded an Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for her dedication during TA assignments, and a GANN fellowship. She earned her master’s degree in the fall semester of 2011 and intends on completing her Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joi-lynn Mondisa, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cordelia M. Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #11721Mentoring African-American Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe-matics (STEM) Undergraduates: An African-American STEM Mentor’s Per-spectiveMs. Joi-Lynn Mondisa, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joi-Lynn Mondisa is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Her research interests focus on examining how mentoring intervention programs promote the success of undergraduates in STEM majors and how mentoring assists in increasing the retention rates of underrepresented populations in STEM programs.Dr. Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West

Conference Session

Influence of Race and Culture

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University; Frank Atuahene, Ph.D

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-1074: INFLUENTIAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE ATTRACTION ANDRETENTION OF MINORITY FACULTY IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSShonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University Shonda L. Bernadin is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Studies in the Department of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. Dr. Bernadin received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 1997, her M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Florida in 1999, and her Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida State University in 2003.Frank Atuahene, Georgia Southern University

Conference Session

MIND: Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-515: CRAFTING ONLINE EXAMS IN ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY: LATEST CHALLENGES, METHODOLOGIES, AND TRENDSAli Mehrabian, University of Central FloridaTarig Ali, University of Central FloridaAlireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida Page 13.338.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Crafting Online Exams in Engineering and Technology: Latest Challenges, Methodologies, and TrendsAbstract. In recent years distance education and learning have emerged as a popular method ofinstructional delivery in engineering and technology-related fields. Many faculties ofengineering and technology may found themselves teaching online classes or

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram V. Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar

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Minorities in Engineering

composites manufacturing, material processing and performance evaluation, computational material science and mechanics for multi-scale and interdisci- plinary problems, high end scalable computing; and computational science and engineering; enabling computational technologies for high performance (CPU/GPU) computing, CAD modeling and CAD based visualization systems, mesh/grid generation and visualization. His research and educational ac- tivities have been funded by several federal US agencies including ONR, US Army, US Air Force, NSF, NASA, and several industries.Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University (Eng) Keith Schimmel is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Chair of the Energy and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Development Opportunities for Diverse Engineering Students

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Morgan Irvin, Washington University in St. Louis; Elizabeth Hiteshue, University of Pennsylvania; Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Air Force Institute of Technology; Michael Geselowitz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

Paper ID #14771Oral History Project of Underrepresented Leaders in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)Ms. Kelsey Morgan Irvin, Washington University in St. Louis Kelsey Irvin is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis double majoring in the Cognitive Neuro- science track of Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and Psychology and hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology. She is currently working on her honors thesis, which involves using neural measures to research reward processing in preschoolers with depression.Miss Elizabeth Hiteshue, University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Hiteshue

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa; Tracy R. Peterson, The University of Iowa, College of Engineering; Mary K. Nyaema; Barbara Newhall, University of Iowa, Health and Human Physiology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #20563Engagement in Practice: Increasing the Researcher/Inclusion Staff Collab-oration Culture for Inspiration of Diverse Learners in Science TechnologyEngineering and Mathematics (STEM)Dr. Tonya L. Peeples, University of Iowa Professor Tonya Peeples joined the department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Iowa in 1995, and in her 20+ years at UI, has served to advance diversity and promote opportuni- ties for all students to pursue education and careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). As an individual researcher, an administrator and as a leader in the state and

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffanie R. Smith, University of Florida; Juan E. Gilbert, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #26662Board 106: Did Math Make Me Move? The Design and Initial Evaluation ofa Culturally Appropriate Gestural Educational Technology (Research)Ms. Tiffanie R. Smith, University of Florida Tiffanie R. Smith is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Florida studying Human Centered Comput- ing in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering. She received her B.S. in Computer Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University in 2013. She is an NSF Graduate Re- search Fellow as well as a Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellow. Her research interests include educational technologies

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University; Farman A. Moayed, Indiana State University; Alister McLeod, Indiana State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #29080Strategies for increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation in twobaccalaureate degree STEM programs: Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) and Safety Management (SM)Dr. A. Mehran Shahhosseini, Indiana State University A. Mehran Shahhosseini is a Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology Man- agement and director of the PhD Program in Technology Management at Indiana State University. He has published over 50 articles in different journals and conference proceedings. He has served as an investi- gator for research projects sponsored by National Science Foundation, Ford Motor Company

Conference Session

Beyond Students: Issues of Underrepresentation among Parents and Professionals

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Minorities in Engineering

Preparing Under-represented Students and Parents in Science, Engineering and TechnologyA Chicago, Illinois comprehensive informal learning science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) outreach program for kindergarten through grade 4 (K-4) students isdescribed along with the program’s theory of change and findings based on the participationof more than 200 urban minority students and their parents over a four-year period. ThisNSF-funded informal learning program was grounded in parental engagement theory ofplanned behavior and integrated both active-learning pedagogies and in-situ professionaldevelopment for teachers. A unique age-appropriate science, engineering and technologyintegrated curriculum was

Conference Session

New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Ram V. Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Earl Hilton Martin

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Minorities in Engineering

State UniversityDr. Vinaya Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University Department of BiologyDr. Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University Keith Schimmel is an Associate Professor of chemical engineering, Chair of the Energy and Environmen- tal Systems Department, and Deputy Director of the NOAA ISET Cooperative Science Center.Mr. Earl Hilton Martin Page 25.609.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 EXPERIENCES LEARNED IN CONDUCTING SUMMER WORKSHOP ENTITLED “INTEGRATING NASA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND TRAINING

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-698: EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM-BASED STEM PROJECT LEARN-ING TO RECRUIT MINORITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO STEMJean Kampe, Michigan Technological University DR. JEAN KAMPE is currently department chair of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Techno- logical University, where she holds an associate professorship in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Tech, M.Ch.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware, and a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Michigan Tech. She was employed as a research engineer for five years at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, and she held an associate professorship in the

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee Baker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1328: FFCEP: AN INNOVATIVE RECRUITMENT STRATEGY TO FUELTHE PIPELINE AND DIVERSIFY THE PROFESSORIATERenee Baker, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 15.581.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 RIT’s FFCEP: An Innovative Recruitment Strategy to Fuel the Pipeline and Diversify the ProfessoriateAbstractDespite recruitment strategies and efforts to attract and retain ethnic minorities and women inprivate and public universities across this nation the challenge for parity still exists. Thoughpresidents, provosts, deans, department chairs, and faculty search committees have come torealize

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3041: SUMMER PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING STEM MI-NORITY STUDENTS FROM TWO-YEAR TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGEDEGREESDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Aurenice Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include communication sys- tems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, and engineering education. Oliveira is the Michigan Tech Project Director of the U.S.-Brazil Engineering Education Consortium funded by FIPSE - U.S. De- partment of Education

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.L. Jordan, Michigan Technological University; Susan Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tammy L Haut Donahue, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-659: ARE THERE DIFFERENCES IN ENGINEERING SELF-EFFICACY BETWEEN MINORITY AND MAJORITY STUDENTS ACROSSACADEMIC LEVELS?K.L. Jordan, Michigan Technological University K.L. Jordan completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2006 and 2008 respectively. During her undergraduate tenure she was an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and currently serves on the Board of Directors. She is also the President of the ASEE student chapter at Michigan Tech. As the recipient of a King-Chavez-Parks graduate fellowship, Ms. Jordan has agreed to seek an engineering faculty position upon completion of her Ph.D. degree. She is also

Conference Session

Academic Boot Camp

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Brittain, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reginald Bryant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lincoln Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Robbin Chapman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shaundra Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Hampton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ishara Mills-Henry; Aisha Walcott, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-2731: THE ACADEMY OF COURAGEOUS MINORITY ENGINEERS: AMODEL FOR SUPPORTING MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THECOMPLETION OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DEGREESEric Brittain, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Eric Brittain is a PhD candidate in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept. at MIT. He received his BS from Clark Atlanta Univ, and his MS from MIT EECS. His research lies in Brain and Computer Interaction.Reginald Bryant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Reginald Bryant is a PhD candidate in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept. at MIT. He received his BS from Morgan State University, and his MS from MIT EECS. His research efforts are currently

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Akibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1642: USING HANDS-ON LEARNING IN AN AFTER-SCHOOLENGINEERING PROGRAM TO PROMOTE STEM CAREERS TOHIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTSJacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAdrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAkibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 14.1324.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using Hands-On Learning in an After-School Engineering Program to Promote STEM Careers to High School StudentsAbstractPre-college exposure to Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts cangenerate enthusiasm and encourage students to pursue careers in these fields. This workdescribes an approach to teach STEM concepts to minority high

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1485: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMICENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR REU STUDENTSAshley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology Ashley Johnson is a doctoral student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2005 and her M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2007. Her research focuses on biological signal processing of EEG and EMG in humans. Ashley is a recipient of the Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship, NSF STEP Fellowship and Georgia Tech Facilitating Academic Careers in Engineering and Science Fellowship

Conference Session

Multimedia Tutorials and Web Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rhoda Baggs, Florida Institute of Technology; Tamas Kasza, Florida Institute of Technology; Ian Pravata, Florida Institute of Technology; Patrice Fraites, Florida Institute of Technology; Kohl Witmer, Florida Institute of Technology; Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-2125: MULTIMEDIA TUTORIALS FOR MINORITY NON-ENGLISHSPEAKING STUDENTS AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING METHODS FOR THESAMERhoda Baggs, Florida Institute of Technology Dr. Rhoda Baggs is the Program Chair for the MS in Computer Information Systems for Florida Institute of Technology’s University College. She has earned a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Computer Science from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. In between and during academic achievements, Dr. Baggs has worked primarily as a Software Engineer for such companies as Texas Instruments, Raytheon, JDS Uniphase, Optical Process Automation, WT Automation, Advanced

Conference Session

Retention of STEM Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Edward Hensel, Rochester Institute of Technology; Andreas Savakis, Rochester Institute of Technology; Paul Tymann, Rochester Institute of Technology; Darren Narayan, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-37: RETENTION OF STEM STUDENTS WITH THE EMC^2 SCHOLARS'PROGRAM AT RITSurendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology “Vinnie” Gupta is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, and the recipient of the 2000 Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching. At RIT, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Applied Mechanics, Computational Techniques, and Materials Science.Edward Hensel, Rochester Institute of Technology Ed Hensel is a Professor and the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He teaches courses involving multi-disciplinary design.Andreas Savakis, Rochester Institute of Technology Andreas Savakis is a Professor and the

Conference Session

Moving the Needle: The Complexities of Race and Gender in Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith J. Bowman, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #12727Engineering Degree Trends for African American Women and MenProf. Keith J Bowman, Illinois Institute of Technology Keith J. Bowman became Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in August, 2011, immediately following nearly five years of experience leading the Purdue School of Materials Engineering as Interim Head and Head. His first faculty appointment was as an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in 1988 after receiving de- grees from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), (B.S. 1981, M.S. 1983) and the

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #17787The Impact of an Undergraduate Research Program on Students’ Attitudestoward and Pursuit of Graduate Studies – A Follow-up StudyDr. John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. John D. Carpinelli is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has served as coordinator of activities at NJIT for the Gateway Engineering Education Coalition and as a member of the Coalition’s Governing Board. He previously chaired NJIT’s Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee and is Past Chair of the University Master Teacher Committee.Dr. Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey

Conference Session

Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary S. May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Diverse Ethnicities (ELECTRoDE). He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A&M University and his graduate degrees (culminating in a Ph.D.) from Georgia Tech; and all of the degrees are in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering.Dr. Gary S. May, Georgia Institute of Technology Gary S. May received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1985 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1987 and 1991, respectively. He is currently Dean of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. In that capacity, he serves as the chief academic officer of the college and provides