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A Partnership Of Non Traditional Access Into Engineering Via Nuprime And The Ujima Scholars Program

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Carrie Boykin, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Fall 2008 = 2.85 (B- grade equivalent)Total Semester Hours Average for Fall 2008 = 15.75 (normal semester hours total= 16,maximum semester hours without overload = 19, and 20 semester hours and above are due totransfer credit)Special Note: One student achieved a 4.0 grade point average for Fall 2008Spring 2009 (39 students enrolled – 2 withdrew for health reasons)GPA # of students # of semester hours3.0 – 3.99 15 (38%) 8-192.0 – 2.99 19 (49%) 13-19Below 2.0 5 (13%) 12-16Total GPA Average for Spring 2009 = 2.92 (B- grade equivalent

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Are We Really “Crossing The Boundary”? Assessing A Novel Integrated Math/Science Course

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; David Lorch, University of Michigan; Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan; Guy Meadows, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

academic year or during the summer between the first and second year, and ≠ A $3,000 financial incentive for full participation and for maintaining a B average.These components were designed to incorporate a variety of research-based best practices andprovide students with resources necessary to overcome challenges that can often result in studentattrition.5,6,7 In particular, the six-week intensive summer transition program provides studentswith the opportunity to learn resources and best practices for success in college and to beaffirmed in their capabilities.8,9,10 The transition program provides challenging learningopportunities, encourages students to work collaboratively across racial groups, and fosters anatmosphere of trust within

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Yes: A Nsf S Stem Scholarship Program Experience At The University Of Central Florida

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida; Cameron Ford, University of Central Florida; Kim Small, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

research methodology, application of technology in classroom settings, and research related to human performance. Page 15.1387.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 YES: A NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program Experience at the University of Central FloridaAbstractAccording to a study conducted by J. D. Angrist (MIT) and colleagues1 involving 1,600 studentsat a large Canadian university (the equivalent of an American state university with heavilysubsidized tuition), the combination of participation in (a) a scholarship program and (b)academic support services resulted in higher grade

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Goldshirt Transitional Program: Creating Engineering Capacity And Expanding Diversity Through A Performance Enhancing Year

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tanya Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jana Milford, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Diane Sieber, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Ann Scarritt, University of Colorado, Boulder
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Colorado, Boulder JANA B. MILFORD is professor of mechanical engineering and faculty advisor for the Engineering GoldShirt Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. Her research and teaching focus on atmospheric chemistry and transport modeling and air quality management.Beth Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder BETH A MYERS is assistant to the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She holds a B.A. in biochemistry and is a graduate student in the

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Student Ballooning Project: An Effort To Create Sustainable Undergraduate Research Experience In A Minority Institution

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Atin Sinha, Albany State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

balloon launch will have a dramatically changed attitude towards ballooning as aresearch tool and will be our best recruiting agent for the project in future.Bibliography 1. Liefer, R.K., “Into Space Without a Rocket (and Not Much Money, Either)”, Proceedings of the 1996 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 2. Wick, C., et al, “Sensors for a Weather Balloon – a Classroom Design Experience”, Proceedings of the 1996 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 3. Won, C., et al, “Spacecraft Systems Engineering – The Initiation of a Multidisciplinary Design Project at the University of North Dakota”, Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. 4. Ellison, B., et al, “The Louisiana ACES student

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Enhancement Of Learning Outcome And Retention Of Minority Students In Engineering

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-2029: ENHANCEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME AND RETENTIONOF MINORITY STUDENTS IN ENGINEERINGShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Nano-composites, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Combustion. Previously, he worked as a Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning

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Adapting A Communications System To The Environment Of An African Nation

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre; Francois Sekyere, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; James Oppong, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1303: ADAPTING A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TO THEENVIRONMENT OF AN AFRICAN NATIONWillie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre WILLIE K. OFOSU is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Dr. Ofosu has over 25 years of experience as an engineer and an educator. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, IET (England) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England.Francois Sekyere, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology FRANCOIS SEKYERE received BSc in electrical engineering in 1995 from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He is currently pursuing MSc in telecommunication with a thesis topic on power line

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Computational Science And Engineering Education, Research And Training At A Hbcu Experiences And Outcomes

Conference Session: Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ram Mohan, North Carolina A & T State University; Ajit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-2389: COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION,RESEARCH AND TRAINING AT A HBCU - EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMESRam Mohan, North Carolina A & T State UniversityAjit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State UniversityNarayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University Page 15.301.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Computational Science and Engineering Education, Research and Training at a HBCU – Experiences and OutcomesAbstractComputational science and engineering (CSE) and high performance computing (HPC) havenow become an integral part of several engineering and science disciplines. Still the number ofstudents from

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Sustainable Energy: A Bridge Between Engineering, Developing Nations And Inner City Youth

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE; Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy; Munira Masoud, Xcel Energy; Meron Demissie, Mortenson Construction
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1981: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY: A BRIDGE BETWEEN ENGINEERING,DEVELOPING NATIONS AND INNER-CITY YOUTHPaul Imbertson, University of Minnesota-ECE Paul Imbertson received the BS (83) MS (94) and PhD (97) in electrical engineering, all from the University of Minnesota. He has worked in power electronics for military avionics and is currently a Teaching Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota, where he has been voted Best Professor eight times. His current interests include the wide ranging topics of energy and deciphering the minds of electrical engineering students.Anders Sonnenburg, Xcel Energy Anders Sonnenburg holds a Bachelors Degree

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Pre College Mathematics Preparation: Does It Work?

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

prepared in high school”.Participants’ mathematical performance: a comparison between 2008 & 2009AlgebraIn this study, which used six 2009 STP participants in the algebra class, none of the students had an A butthree passed with a B or C was observed. However, the 2008 STP participants only 2 took the algebraclass during fall 2008. None of them earned an A as well, see table 1. Table 1 Outcomes in the two groups for Algebra Outcome Group A B C D F Avg. total

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Ffcep: An Innovative Recruitment Strategy To Fuel The Pipeline And Diversify The Professoriate

Conference Session: Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Renee Baker, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

, Outreach, A. Spreading the Word; Invite to apply Phase I. Recruitment & B. Receipt of applications: Applicant Tracking Selection C. Review and selection of candidates D. Invitations and rejections A. Welcome Reception B. College presentations and tours C. Faculty panel, group photo Phase II. Program (Highlights) D. Dinner with university President E

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An Evaluation Of Academic Scholarship Programs By Program Amd Ethnicity

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon, June 2005, CD-ROM, 16 pages. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper-view.cfm?id=2156111. Anderson-Rowland, M.R., Vanis, M., Zerby, D., Banks, D., and Matar, B., “METS Pilot Program: A Community College/University Collaboration to Recruit Underrepresented Minority Students into Engineering,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004, CD-ROM, 9 pages. http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper- view.cfm?id=2017212. Anderson-Rowland, M.R., Banks, D.L., Vanis, M.I., Matar, B., Chain, E., and Zerby, D.M., “METS: A Collaboration to Assist Student Transitioning into Engineering

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Broadening Student Research Experiences Through Summer Exchange Program Across Campuses

Conference Session: Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Terry Teays, Johns Hopkins University; Mary Bowden, University of Maryland at College Park; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University; Richard Henry, Johns Hopkins University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

several kiteconfigurations likely to be utilized for aerial imaging applications ( Figure 4a shows a Delta Kiteused in the project). Laboratory and field investigations of Picavet (Figure 4b) and Aeropod(Figure 4c) platforms for KAP, were also undertaken. The exchange students were trained onARCGIS 9.2 and exposed to a variety of software and hardware tools and equipment utilized inprecision agriculture. They also learned to geo-reference, mosaic, and analyze kite aerialimagery. Dr. Yilmaz and Dr. Nagchaudhuri worked as faculty mentors for the students involvedin the project. Mr. Geoffrey Bland at NASA Wallops Flight Facility also worked closely with thestudents. Figure 4(a) – Delta Kite Figure 4(b) – Picavet Figure 4(c

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The Road Less Traveled: Exploring Factors That Influence African Americans To Pursue And Complete Doctoral Degrees In Engineering And Applied Science Disciplines

Conference Session: Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tiffany Simon, Columbia University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

from othersincluding peers, family, and professional engineers and applied scientists emerged as asignificant factor influencing the decision to pursue graduate education in engineering or anapplied science discipline. Participation in a summer research or internship program alsoimpacted and solidified the decision of study participants to pursue an advanced degree. Keyfactors impacting doctoral degree completion included: peer support, faculty adviser support,support from university administrators, and family support. These findings were analyzed inrelation to the research and higher education literature on the persistence of African Americansin graduate education. In addition to identifying factors that influenced this group of

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What They Say Matters: Parental Impact On Pre College Academic Identity Of Successful African American Engineering Students

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Quintin Hughes, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

students.1-5 Few ifany studies to this point have (a) shown a specific interest in engineering students, (b) sought toflip the paradigm by studying high achieving black students who display an identification (ratherthan disidentification) with academics, and (c) used a qualitative approach to explore andunderstand this phenomenon or lack thereof. The purpose of this report is to use the pre-college lived experiences of successful(academically identified) African American engineering students to understand how theacademic messages from prominent people in their lives shaped participant academic identitiesand interest in engineering. To develop this understanding, the study answers the following

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Increasing Student Access, Retention, And Graduation Through An Integrated Stem Pathways Support Initiative For The Rio South Texas Region – Year One Activities And Results

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Wrinkle, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

expectation was supported in that the CBI class had a statistically significant highercourse grade than the non-CBI classes (e.g., 61.3% of the CBI students received either an A, B orC grade compared to 39.9% of non-CBI students). In addition, the CBI students tended to bemore willing to make use of the classroom resources (student assistants and posted notes) thanthe non-CBI group. As noted below, a more complete evaluation will be done over a largernumber of classes and a longer period of time. However the preliminary results are stronglysuggestive of success.Full implementation of the CBI modules occurred in the following 5 CBI 1 course sections:Physics I at UTPA, Calculus I at UTPA, Introduction to Engineering at both UTPA and STC,and Statics at

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Motivating Minority High School Students For Futures In Engineering Through Dream (Designing With Rice Engineers – Achievement Through Mentorship)

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Juan Castilleja, The Boeing Company; Rachel Jackson, Rice University; Natalia Salies, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

potentialsin STEM fields. Analysis of mentee responses to the P.E.S. provided very promising evidence ofthe effectiveness of the DREAM program. Questions 10 and 12 on the P.E.S. ask, “How muchmath do you plan to take in high school,” and “How much physics do you plan to take in highschool,” respectively. In spring 2009, the number of mentees planning on taking a greaternumber of years of math and physics increased from the initial survey to the final survey, whilethe number planning on taking the minimum number of years of math and physics dropped. Thisdirectly shows that DREAM has been effective in stressing the importance of taking math andscience courses for success in higher education, specifically in the STEM fields. It also showsthat DREAM has

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Strategies For Fostering The Academic Growth And Personal Development Of Pre Engineering And Pre Applied Science Majors

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elyce Winters, Stony Brook University; Imin Kao, Stony Brook University; Jennifer Dellaposta, SUNY Stony Brook College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Christine Szaraz, SUNY Stony Brook College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

performance. College Student Journal Vol. 38 Issue 4, p523-5404. Brainard, S. and Carlin, L. (1997) A longitudinal study of women in engineering and science. In the proceedings of the 1997 ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, session T2A.5. Cohen, S. and Fischer, E. (1972) Demographic correlates of attitude toward seeking professional psychological help. Journal at Consulting and Clinical Psychology Vol. 39, No. 1, 70-746. Felder, R., G. Felder, M. Mauney, C. Hamrin, and E.J. Dietz. "A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention." Journal of Engineering Education 84.2 (1995): 151-63. Print.7. Greenfield, L. B., Holloway, E. L., & Remus, L. (1982). Women students in engineering

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Influences And Interests In Humanitarian Engineering

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christina White, Columbia University; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Kris Wood, University of Texas; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

hurricanesurvivors, humanitarian engineering experiences and designs are prime examples ofinterventions which act locally to create possibilities of life-changing opportunities by: (a)breaking cycles of poverty and inequities through education, (b) ameliorating detrimental healthconditions and addressing issues of limited food and access to clean water, (c) creatingalternatives to inadequate shelter, (d) and reconsidering innovative alternatives for deficientenergy conditions all of which citizens of the world have endured for hundreds of years. In thisstudy, we investigate the interest and influences in undergraduate and graduate engineeringstudents in pursuing humanitarian engineering.HEED SurveyThe 10-question survey [Appendix A] of 110 participants

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S Stem: Eng^2 Scholars For Success Engineering Engagement

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah Jones, Louisiana State University; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Roger Seals, Louisiana State University; Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-816: S-STEM: ENG^2 SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS ENGINEERINGENGAGEMENTSarah Jones, Louisiana State University Sarah Cooley Jones is the College Programs Coordinator for the Office for Diversity Programs, College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. Ms. Jones develops and manages programs for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate engineering students. These programs include scholarships, seminar series and activities that develop the student academically and professionally. She joined LSU in 1992 as a College of Engineering research associate in the area of environmental analyses and worked on numerous projects including utilization of industrial by-products, water

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The Impact Of Active Learning Through Cooperation On Science Fair Projects On Elementary School Students

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Stevie Clark, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1569: THE IMPACT OF ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGHCOOPERATION ON SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSTUDENTSLynn Albers, North Carolina State University Lynn Albers is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. She has been a Graduate Fellow in the RAMP-UP program since the fall of 2005. She received her B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Music from MIT and her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering from Manhattan College.Stevie Clark, North Carolina State University Stevie Clark is a senior in Nuclear Engineering. He has been an Undergraduate Fellow in the RAMP-UP program since the spring of 2008.Elizabeth Parry, North

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Breaking Barriers: Pathways To Graduation For Underrepresented Talent

Conference Session: Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Todd Shields, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Shannon Davis, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

expertise include survey research, applied statistics and public opinion. He has primary responsibility for designing an on-line survey administered to all College of Engineering students during the spring semesters. He also has primary responsibility as the external evaluator of the ECAP program, assessing the effectiveness of the program for improving student grades, increasing retention and improving overall satisfaction with the college and university.Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas Bryan Hill is the Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment and International Programs at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering. He has a Master’s degree in industrial engineering and more

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Money, Math And Engineering Graduation: More High School Funding Could Mean More Underrepresented Engineers

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University; Anita Persaud, Pennsylvania State University; Drey Kharem, Pennsylvania State University; William Rothwell, Pennsylvania State University; Edgar Yoder, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

Persaud, Pennsylvania State University Anita Persaud is the Associate Director and Research Associate for the Office of Engineering Diversity (Multicultural Engineering Program) at The Pennsylvania State University. She received her BA from Queens College in Queens, New York, majoring in Psychology, and she received her MEd and DEd degrees in Counselor Education from the College of Education from Penn State University. She is the Senior Diversity Researcher on a current NSF-STEM grant where she is responsible for assisting Penn State branch campuses in creating their own ASE summer bridge programs. She also teaches First Year Seminar courses for incoming engineering students.Drey

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Broadening The Appeal By Changing The Context Of Engineering Education

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Louis Martin-Vega, Saigal
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1516: BROADENING THE APPEAL BY CHANGING THE CONTEXT OFENGINEERING EDUCATIONLaura Bottomley, North Carolina State UniversityJerome Lavelle, North Carolina State UniversityLouis Martin-Vega, Saigal Page 15.246.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Broadening the Appeal by Changing the Context of Engineering EducationThe diversity of the engineering student body as well as engineering professional populations hasnot changed significantly over the past twenty-five years. Although many efforts have been putin place, and have been shown to have a positive effect, the percentages of females and under-represented

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Impact And Merit Of The Vsu Hbcu Up On The Undergraduate Stem Education

Conference Session: Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University; Arthur Fridrich, Virginia State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-584: IMPACT AND MERIT OF THE VSU HBCU-UP ON THEUNDERGRADUATE STEM EDUCATIONAli Ansari, Virginia State UniversityJahangir Ansari, Virginia State University Associate Professor of Manufacturing EngineeringKrishan Agrawal, Virginia State University Professor of MathematicsArthur Fridrich, Virginia State University Page 15.666.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010AbstractThe article presents the overall impact of a NSF grant under the Historically Black Universitiesand Colleges Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP). The alignment between the goals of theUniversity’s Strategic Plan and then objectives of the HBCU-UP project is analyzed. The

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Technical Outreach Community Help: An Engineering Outreach Mentoring Program For Minorities

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tech; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-2070: TECHNICAL OUTREACH COMMUNITY HELP: ANENGINEERING OUTREACH-MENTORING PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES Lauren Thomas, Virginia TechMichael Smith, National Society of Black EngineersSarah Brown, Northeastern University Biographies:Lauren D. Thomas is a Ph.D. student in engineering education at Virginia Techand holds office in the National Society of Black Engineers as the TORCHchairperson from 2008-2010. Her current research interests center aroundinterdisciplinarity, knowledge ownership and transfer in the field of opticalengineering.As the director of the NSBE World Headquarters Programs Team, Dr. MichaelSmith manages a budget in excess of $1.4 million for the strategic development,coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all

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Strengthening The K 20 Engineering Pipeline For Underrrepresented Minorities

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Mauricio Castillo, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan, California State University, Los Angeles; Keith Moo-Young, California State University, LA
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

National Academy of Engineers (NAE) report on Changing the Conversation: Messagesfor Improving Public Understanding of Engineering revealed, there is a public misconception ofengineers particularly among minorities.1, 2 The study reported that Hispanic boys in generalbelieve that engineering has a positive effect on people’s everyday lives but Hispanic girlsbelieve that engineers are nerdy and boring. At California State University, Los Angeles(CSULA), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, these findings are born out in the classroomwhere the overwhelming majority of Hispanic engineering students are male. Furthermore,while some Hispanic engineering undergraduates opt to pursue a master’s degree, very fewpursue a doctoral degree.3The IMPACT

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Mind Links 2010: Resources To Motivate Minorities To Study And Succeed In Engineering

Conference Session: New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: 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

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Inspiring Minorities To Enter The Stem Pipeline Through Nsbe Jr.

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Divisions: 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