based on the SumEx-TLC framework for educational choices and career aspirations of the participating High school minority students. b. Identify the participant's perceptional changes after participating in a summer camp based on the SumEx-TLC framework in STEM and soft skills, as they broaden students' understanding of technology, contribute to students' career awareness, and increase their tendency to choose professions in STEM fields for the future [5]. c. Identify the changes in participants' soft skills development, including teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, as they are the top necessary skills identified in multiple papers [6] [7].Literature ReviewIn 2021, underrepresented minorities (including Hispanic
and undergraduate mentees. Building upon the success of the pilot year ofthe program, this study formally examines the effectiveness of the GradTrack program in itssecond year.Specifically, this study aims to address two questions: A) Does the GradTrack Scholars Programprepare participating undergraduate students for graduate school? and B) Does GradTrack assistin the professional development and sense of belonging for graduate student mentors? Toevaluate these questions, this research paper uses pre- and post-event surveys and a focus groupof mentors from the 2022 GradTrack cohort. This paper will also discuss modifications madebetween the first two years of the program. The results of this assessment and ideas forimplementation across other
, and science courses for thestudent per term; đđ is the grade earned on a 4.0 numerical scale in the đ đĄâ course; and đđ is thenumber of credits in the đ đĄâ course. The conversion between letter grades and GPA points are inTable 2.Table 2: The numeric conversion between letter grades and GPA points on a 4.0 GPA scale. Letter Grade GPA Points A 4.0 A- 3.67 AB 3.5 B+ 3.33 B
are unknown and have not been identifiedby any of the research. Future longitudinal research can investigate the information retentioninformation among the participants along with the impacts on the careers of the participatingstudents. References[1] A. Sithole, E. T. Chiyaka, P. McCarthy, D. M. Mupinga, B. K. Bucklein, and J. Kibirige, âStudent Attraction, Persistence and Retention in STEM Programs: Successes and Continuing Challenges,â High. Educ. Stud., vol. 7, no. 1, p. 46, Jan. 2017, doi: 10.5539/hes.v7n1p46.[2] M. Hossain and M. G. Robinson, âHow to Motivate US Students to Pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Careersâ.[3] R. Stansbury and F. Behi, âInspiring Interest in STEM Through Summer Robotics
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of broccoli microgreens (â´ B):Finally, daily yield is used to determine the electricity costs shown in Table 1 below. Electricityneeds are directly related to the amount of energy required for pressing or drying, PP, for thedrying process is modeled as a function of time-power per ton, the mass of microgreensproduced per hour (Mp), and the rate of microgreen drying (RM,press) (hourly):To find the total energy used for the press, we accounted for the total power required for pressingand the total number of presses on-site:After calculating the key operating parameters in our broccoli microgreen land-based andhydroponic systems in the computations above, it was determined that the resulting operatingcost will be $45.54 per dry ton biomass.In
year. While graduate schooltransition and support programs exist at institutions across the country [6], [7], [8], this studyexplores whether GradTrack stretches between the silos of a) undergraduate preparation forgraduate admissions and b) graduate school support and success, due to its unique structure ofengaging both undergraduate student mentees and graduate student mentors.The purpose of this study is to understand how undergraduate focused programs, like GradTrack,help set students up for success in graduate school. This studyâs longitudinal approach followsparticipants into their graduate studies, providing much needed insight into the longer-termimpacts of this program. Through focus groups and survey data, this study assesses the
of dataresults. Nonetheless, the study poses the following limitations: (a) small sample size; (b) self-developed survey instrument; (c) convenient sampling procedure. To further enhance the findingsof the study, it would have been beneficial to include various courses across engineeringdepartments.The authors utilized open coding to organize data into categories. According to Creswell, opencoding âinvolves taking data and segmenting them into categories of informationâ [32]. While allthe data gathered from the survey provided useful information, the open coding process wasrepeated multiple times to slowly reduce the number of categories that became the major themesfor each. Participants were asked the following open-ended questions: 1. My
executive leadership positions, including boardpositions/appointments. By understanding the impact of this crisis at HBCUs, findings will begeneralized to support and educate non-HBCU institutions facing leadership turnover challenges.While this project focused solely on HBCU leadership, it serves as a pilot study, and our teamlooks forward to using these results to explore the more significant issue of leadership turnoverand the implications of broadening participation and research capacity across other minority-serving institutions and higher education overall.ReferencesBass, B. M. (1985). Leadership and performance beyond expectations.Bass, B. M., & Avolio, B. J. (Eds.). (1994). Improving organizational effectiveness through
Paper ID #41495Decoding Determinants: An Intersectional Exploration of Studentsâ Decision-Makingfor Graduate Engineering EducationDr. Najme Kishani, University of Toronto Najme Kishani (najme.kishanifarahani@utoronto.ca) is a research associate at the University of Toronto to advance gender analysis and equity in engineering. Najme did her PhD at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests involve the role of education in enhancing young peopleâsagency to transform social conflicts and build peace and democracy. In her careers in international development at
California San Diego & San Diego StateUniversity3 Associate Teaching Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California Irvine4 Teaching Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California San Diego5 Associate Teaching Professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California Santa Cruz 2 AbstractLatine and Hispanic engineering students rarely see a faculty member whose background mirrorstheir own. The NSF AGEP (Alliances for Graduate Education and The Professoriate) HiringInterventions for Representation and Equity (HIRE) project
summer camp characteristics (modality, duration,and measured impacts) from 1998 â 2017.Research MethodologyThe research team used three stages of research for this study: sample selection, parameterdevelopment, and descriptive statistical analysis. The team selected a sample of articles foranalysis, guided by predetermined factors, including: a) publishing dates between 1998 â 2017;b) publication in ASEE as it is one of the most prominent education avenues. From a pool of 729identified articles, the research team randomly selected 24 articles relevant to 38 summer campsconducted within the US.In the second stage, the researchers developed a comprehensive list of twelve parameters,including "population, race, gender, age, targeted population
feelings offailure, and redirect their energies to a positive outcome (even if it involves a change in direction).Mentors whether minoritized or otherwise must recognize, acknowledge and attempt to mitigate racialstress endured by minoritized mentees. This study can inform STEM departments how to effectivelyguide and encourage minoritized students, which can help increase their persistence and completion. ReferencesAchat, H., Kawachi, I., Levine, S., Berkey, C., Coakley, E., & Colditz, G. (1998). Social networks, stress and health-related quality of life. Quality of life research, 7, 735-750.BlakeâBeard, S., Bayne, M. L., Crosby, F. J., & Muller, C. B. (2011). Matching by race and gender in
students with an autism spectrum disorder,â Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, vol. 44, pp. 1159-1167, 2014.[4] X. Wei, J.W. Yu, P. Shattuck, and J. Blackorby, âHigh school math and science preparation and postsecondary STEM participation for students with an autism spectrum disorder,â Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 83-92, 2017.[5] B.E. Cox, J. Edelstein, B. Brogdon, and A. Roy, âNavigating Challenges to Facilitate Success for College Students with Autism,â Journal of Higher Education, vol. 92, no. 2, pp. 252-278, 2022.[6] M. Pilotte and D. Bairaktarova, âAutism spectrum disorder and engineering education â needs and considerations,â 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education
Paper ID #43689Undergraduate Research Impact on Studentsâ Retention and Academic DevelopmentBased on Their Study Field and the Mentoring ApproachDr. Bahaa Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo B. Ansaf received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering /Aerospace and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Baghdad in 1996 and 1999, respectively. From 2001 to 2014, he has been an Assistant Professor and then Professor with the Mechatronics Engineering Department, Baghdad University. During 2008 he has been a Visiting Associate professor at Mechanical Engineering Department, MIT. During
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Paper ID #38769City University of New York Louis Stokes Alliance For MinorityParticipation: Perceptions, Performance and EvaluationsDr. Claude Brathwaite, City University of New York, City College Dr. Claude Brathwaite currently serves as the Director of Student Resources and Services at the City Col- lege Grove School of Engineering, utilizing a model of High Impact Practices and Engagement (HIPE). Dr. Brathwaite previously served as the Project Administrator and later Executive Director of the NYC Louis Stokes Alliance. He has also served as the Deputy Director of the City College Black Studies Pro- gram, the Director of
Paper ID #42078Leveraging Familia: Equipando Padres Program Pilot for Hispanic Parentsand Caregivers of First-Generation-to-College Engineering StudentsDr. Dayna Lee Mart´Ĺnez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc. Dayna is a Senior Director of Research & Impact at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where she leads a team of professionals who specialize in data-driven design and implementation of programs and services to empower pre-college students, parents, graduate students, and faculty members in STEM fields, with a particular focus on advancing Hispanic representation and success. With
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mentorship if they are more social and/or open to asking questions in more private settings.Travis (2022 SBP participant), when asked what the most valuable part of the program was: âHonestly, it's like I'm going to word this answer weird but it's like... asking questions. Whether it be to the counselors, to the alumni spotlight people, to the people that came and talked to us from the companies, or to the graduate students, or from the people on the tours. That's really what I think the most helpful thing for me is just asking questions and getting feedback from A, B, C, and D.âGavin (2022 SBP participant), when asked what the most valuable part of the program was: âI think the most valuable thing is just the conversations
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. For example, âThe experiences I gained in my free time havehelped me in my STEM courseworkâ or âFriend(s) from my neighborhood have given me advicethat helped me in my STEM coursework.âB. Sample and Data CollectionApproval was obtained to conduct this study as per Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.The survey instrument was distributed to directors of the College Assistance Migrant Program(CAMP) across the nation, who supported the distribution of the survey to students with MSFWbackgrounds in STEM fields, which yielded a total of 108 participants (n=108). Participants had amonth to complete the survey, and to boost their participation, a random drawing of five e-giftcards from the pool of participants was offered as an incentive
Paper ID #40027Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance: Student-PerceivedAccessibility, Belongingness, and Self-Efficacy in Connection to the Useof Digital Notes in Engineering and Computing CoursesXiuhao Ding, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Xiuhao Ding is a Math&CS senior student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.Kang SunZhiyuan Xiao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign I am a master student studying computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and I am interested in software developing, artificial intelligence and other creative job to help other people and to
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Paper ID #42441The Impact of the New DEI Landscape on Minoritized Engineering StudentsâRecruitment and RetentionJordan Williamson, CSEdResearch Jordan Williamson graduated with a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests center on minority experiences in the American Education System.Dr. Julie M. Smith, CSEdResearch.org Dr. Julie M. Smith is a senior education researcher at CSEdResearch.org. She holds degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Software Development. She also completed a doctoral program in Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. Her research focus is
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