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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Obumneme Godson Osele, Stanford University; Crystal Winston, Stanford University; Ihsan Mekki, Stanford University

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Paper ID #46620Am I The Villain?: How Critical Reflection Gaps in Individual UniversityDecision-Makers Affect Access ProgramsMr. Obumneme Godson Osele, Stanford University Obumneme Godson Osele (he/him) is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at Stanford University. His research involves designing mechanically compliant growing robots to manipulate objects with significant payloads for applications ranging from patient transfer to aerial manipulation. He is a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellow, Stanford Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education Fellow, GEM Associate Fellow, SystemX Robotics DEI Fellow and a Stanford

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 15

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Caroline Steely, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #47798Work-In-Progress: Exploring the Contributions of Varied Neurotypes to Innovationin Engineering Teams through Qualitative Analysis of Reflective MemosDr. Azadeh Bolhari, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She specializes in teaching the fate and transport of contaminants as well as capstone design projects. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about community-based participatory action research. Her research interests lie at the intersection of

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 5

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University/Cornell University; Crystal Alicia Nattoo, Stanford University; Yeswanth (Yash) Tadimalla, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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an anti-deficit lens, we challenge deficit-based narratives about queer individualsin engineering, highlighting strengths, resilience, and adaptive strategies. By integrating collaborativeinquiry through focus groups and reflections from four PhD candidates in engineering, the studycaptures the complexities of identity formation, visibility, and belonging within a traditionallyheteronormative field. For the scope of this work-in-progress (WIP) paper, which is part of a largerstudy employing collaging and focus groups as data collection methods to investigate theundergraduate-to-graduate transition in engineering through queer lenses, this paper presentspreliminary findings related to the research question: How does identity formation, as

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nandika D'souza, University of North Texas; Hector R. Siller, University of North Texas; Hyun Kyoung Kyoung Ro, University of North Texas; Debbie Huffman, North Central Texas College

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Technical Educators Board of Directors and currently serves on the Texoma Workforce Board of Directors. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effect of organizational changes on student retention and engagementAbstractEngineering and computer science disciplines remain substantially under-represented inHispanic, African American and women students. Relative to the population demographicsreflecting approximately 50% women, 60% white non Hispanic/Latinx, 13% African American,19% Hispanic and 1.3% Native American, engineering demographics reflect under-representation. While recent trends reflect significant gains, women remain under-represented inengineering. Based on the ASEE EDMS system, in

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Empowering Marginalized Voices in STEM: Perspectives and Initiatives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Tahira Reid, Penn State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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appearance whereby the closer an individual is to thecenter of the wheel, the more privilege they are likely to have [17].Reid guided the graduate student mentors through an AWoP reflection exercise after the 2023SIRI session concluded. Students had to choose the identities that resonated with them the mostand then reflect on whether their life experiences aligned with the categories described.Students then had to consider alignments with people with identities different from their ownand those indicated in the AWoP. We asked the students to reflect on the exercise andcomment on how the Academic Wheel of Privilege can help graduate students engage withundergraduates as mentors.Several researchers have used the AWoP as a tool – to determine

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 1

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati; M. Sidury Christiansen, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Karla Mariana Escobar, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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methodological approaches based on Chicana/o Epistemologies can helpcultivate critical consciousness among engineering students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution(HSI). Drawing on Paulo Freire's concept of conscientização, we focused on developingstudents' critical awareness of their sociopolitical context. Specifically, we utilized pláticas –collaborative and culturally-grounded conversations rooted in Chicana Feminist methodologies –to analyze readings on the history of engineering. Pláticas emphasize collective knowledge,storytelling, and participants' lived experiences, fostering critical reflection – the first componentof conscientização. This approach aims to empower students to challenge the status quo andsystemic inequalities by understanding how

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizandra C Godwin, University of New Mexico; John K. Wagner, University of New Mexico

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research careers.Background and Related WorkThe persistence of underrepresented undergraduate students in research and graduate pathwaysremains a pressing issue in higher education. The Community Cultural Wealth (CCW)framework, proposed by Yosso [1], provides an assets-based lens to explore how students frommarginalized communities leverage familial, aspirational, social, navigational, linguistic, andresistant capital to overcome systemic barriers. Familial capital reflects the cultural knowledgeand support drawn from family and community networks. Aspirational capital represents theability to maintain hope and envision a brighter future despite challenges. Social capital includesthe networks and relationships that provide access to resources and

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haya Alshayji, Pennsylvania State University; Deja Workman, Pennsylvania State University; Swapnika Dulam, Pennsylvania State University; Lauren A Griggs, The Pennsylvania State University; Dixon Zor, Pennsylvania State University; Christopher L Dancy, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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create more effectivepersonalized learning environments [9]. However, their integration also raises concerns aboutequity and potential bias, particularly when considering the need for diversity and inclusion inengineering education. 2.3. Diversity in Engineering EducationDiversity and inclusion (D&I) in engineering education are essential for increasing therepresentation of underrepresented groups, especially women and minorities [11,12]. Despiteongoing initiatives, the demographics of the engineering field remain primarily unchanged andneed to reflect societal diversity [12]. The rationale for promoting diversity varies, encompassingindustry needs, social justice arguments, and the benefits of cognitive diversity [13].D&I efforts

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Voices of Diversity: Perspectives and Experiences in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najme Kishani, University of Toronto; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto

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engineering reviewed the survey andprovided feedback on survey questions regarding their relevance, wording, and inclusion. Inaddition, we piloted the survey, and over 50 students from the researched university respondedand provided feedback on the pilot version. The final survey was administered in February andMarch 2023. It was distributed to all students at the Faculty of Engineering through theUndergraduate and Graduate Dean's offices, students' affinity groups, the CommunicationOffice, the Faculty social media and newsletter, and informal students' social media channels.For this study, we only worked with independent variables reflecting students’ demographicfactors, examining how these factors could have influenced their decision-making

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Fostering Diversity and Innovation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bianca Estella Salazar, University of California, Merced; Melissa Almeida, University of California, Merced; Zenaida Aguirre Munoz Ph.D., University of California, Merced; Maribel Viveros, University of California, Merced

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' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.In project-based activities, participants experimented with materials to examine their light-reflective properties. This material testing informed the design of daylighting systems for modelhouses, allowing students to directly apply the EDP. Through this hands-on approach, studentssynthesized their theoretical learning with tangible engineering tasks, and embodied the role ofengineers in solving contemporary challenges.Tools and InstrumentsQuantitative InstrumentsFor the quantitative analysis, we administered structured pre- and post-intervention surveys toevaluate changes in students' self-efficacy, STEM identity, and engineering knowledge. Thesesurveys, which featured a series of items on a 5-point

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Diversity Trainings, Inclusive Learning, and Distance Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Chance, Technological University Dublin & University College London; Ines Direito, University College London; Bill Williams, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal

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framework has involved the role of theresearcher, including both teacher librarians [12] and qualitative researchers [13], and stories ofpreservice teachers [14], adult learners [15], and women returning to education [16].This study responds to the lack of research on engineering leavers [17] as well as the gap in thedocumentation of women’s stories globally [4], by analyzing and re-telling the story of a womanwho tried engineering and left, but who nonetheless reflects heroism. She reported experiencingan apotheosis, or period of catharsis, which she took the time to share with us during her last dayin Dublin, before her flight home.The analysis reported in this paper applies and further tests a multi-part methodologicalframework for analyzing

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristian Eduardo Vargas-Ordonez, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cedric Collinge, South Dakota Mines

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, 2025 Barriers and Innovations: Promoting Inclusion in South Dakota's Engineering EducationAbstract This paper is a systematic critical review focused on secondary sources that reflect how inclusionin engineering education has advanced in South Dakota for the last ten years, a region distinguished by itsvaried population that is not reflected in the student body statistics. As the research design focuses onsynthesizing existing evidence to evaluate inclusive engineering education policies and practices in SouthDakota, it is derived from academic publications, institutional reports, and policy documents. This studyseeks to identify gaps and educational practices hindering inclusivity in engineering education. We alsowant to make

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Empowering Diversity in Engineering Education: Strategies and Impacts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne E. Leak, University of California, Santa Barbara

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engineering students through community building (Evaluation) AbstractOver the past twelve years, the ESTEEM program, funded by the NSF S-STEM, at University ofCalifornia Santa Barbara (UCSB) has supported 161 low-income undergraduate students inengineering. This paper emphasizes the students’ changing needs and what they foundsupportive over time with a special focus on the shifting needs for community building before,during, and after COVID-19 pandemic remote learning. Without additional support, low-incomeengineering students, who often reflect additional intersecting minoritized identities and are morelikely to be the first in their family to attend college, leave the field at

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Virtual Mentoring Program, Listening to Those That Matter, Moving Beyond Research, and Career Outcomes Tracking

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Jamaal Downey, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Jose A. Munoz; Lisa Berdie

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were recruited to do a reading andreflection about the findings connected to the 2-day conference for the contingent faculty. Fromthe dean’s responses, the authors paint a picture on the challenges that also impact deans frommaking changes for contingent faculty.Literature Review The focus of this paper are deans and their reflective responses to the data collected fromthe contingent faculty participants who participated in the 2-day conference [2]. We will discussthe roles and responsibilities of deans before discussing and contextualizing contingent facultyand their perilous positions. Deans are faced with the tall task of managing both up to theirbosses which are often vice/provosts or higher, and managing down to faculty, both

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Analysis of Feedback Loops, Understanding the Impact of a LSAMP Scholar Program, Sustainable and Equitable Infrastructure, and Indigenous Innovators

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yang Lydia Yang, Kansas State University; Brenee King, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Shana Bender

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[8,12] and positive mindset [11].Academic coaching was placed centrally into program components. Goal setting and relationshipbuilding are key components of the academic coaching philosophy which aligns with many ofthe common elements seen across the literature that was used to create the Scholars Program.Academic coaching also has similarities with the practice of Reality Therapy [4] which was usedas the framework for the personnel responsibility pillar in the model developed by Kamphoff andcolleagues [2]. Reality Therapy is an ongoing process of creating a trusting environment andusing techniques to help an individual discover and reflect on their true goals. In addition to thegoal of building on social capital, there are positive academic

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Cohort-Based Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Transforming the National Engineering Education, Defining Accountability, and Evaluating the Low-Stakes Assessment Performance

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University; Martina Leveni; Tatiana Z. Cuellar-Gaviria; Colin Lee Hisey; Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, The Ohio State University; Leonardo Rodrigues da Costa Moraes; Beenish Saba; Shawanee' Patrick, Texas A&M University

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thepostdoc program is to create well-rounded scholars versed in research, teaching, and service.Using artifacts and postdoc reflections, this study aims to explore the experiences of the firstcohort of LEGACY postdoc scholars to understand how a newly created intersectionalmentorship model facilitates scholars’ progression toward faculty positions while curating aninclusive community and culture for scholars. The intersectional mentorship model framing this postdoc program is based on researchconducted by Dr. Cox, with some adaptations from Walker et al.’s (2009) The Formation ofScholars, which presents a multiple apprenticeship framework that offers a holistic approach tomentoring for scholars. The three mentor types in the program are primary

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University

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, andalso a component involving the ways the actual work done influences students’ perception oftheir preparation. § RQ1: How does participation in environmental engineering and science experiences outside of the classroom contribute to the ways students construct early career trajectories? § RQ2: How does participation in environmental engineering and science experiences outside of traditional classrooms influence students’ perception of their preparation to construct and participate in professional judgment processes?BackgroundOverview of the STEMcx Environmental Justice ExperienceThis data analyzed in this research reflects the experiences of one intern in the STEMcxEnvironmental Justice Internship. STEMcx is an

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivet Parra-Gaete, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Mayra S Artiles, Arizona State University; Stephanie G. Adams, The University of Texas at Dallas; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures

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not inclusive to people of color, and overt racial incidents. Garcia et al. (2020)revised the model to shift away from a deficit perspective, recognizing the diverse forms ofcultural wealth these minoritized students bring to higher education. The model also emphasizesthe importance of higher education institutions in fostering an inclusive environment thatembraces and amplifies these unique racial and ethnic perspectives.For this study, this framework allowed us to elicit through interviews and explore throughthematic analysis how RDI-supported URM students reflected on various aspects of theirindividual development and their perceptions about the value of the RDI workshop. This studyaims to broaden the applicability of the existing model

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Maura Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Violet Landgren, University of Texas at Austin; Karina Ivette Vielma, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ernest Chavez, Colorado State University

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learn. For example, according to the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate, a well-structured program should be purposeful (i.e., programmatic requirements and elements should be aligned with specific goals). It should also be created by a process of iterative individual and collective reflection, transparent (i.e., collectively understood by the faculty and graduate students), and accessible (i.e., elements can be evaluated in terms of their contribution in achieving the purposes of the program) (Golde et al., 2006).● A cascading mentorship model works well, in which members of research groups receive mentorship from more senior members and provide it to more junior members (Feldon et al., 2019).● Institutional

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade College

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and most diverse public college in the United Statesand the largest hispanic-serving institution, conferring more associate degrees to Hispanicstudents than any other college. Nationwide MDC has the highest enrollment of Hispanicundergraduates (81,398) and ranks third for Black non-Hispanic undergraduate enrollment,reflecting the rich racial and ethnic diversity of South Florida.The Rebooting through Emerging technology Programs (REP) at MDC aims to address thecritical national demand for skilled scientists, engineers, and technicians in an economyincreasingly driven by technology and innovation. The program supports students, starting assophomores, pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in the targeted emerging technology(EmTech) fields

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lexy Chiwete Arinze, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Jacqueline E McDermott, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Janet M Beagle

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be attributed to the fact that GradTrack’s main focus and mission is the preparation ofstudents for graduate school, particularly with their applications. This theme also emergedfrequently in student reflections as one of the most helpful aspects of the program. One studentreflecting on this said: “I also found all of the resources, examples, and a timeline of when to accomplish certaingraduate school application tasks to be rewarding and allowed me to prepare my applications as best as I could have.”Another student remarked: “I found completing my application documents and getting them reviewed to be the most valuable part about my GradTrack mentorship experience.”Further, within the

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Mentorship, Retention, Minority Participation, and Examining the Experiences of Women

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felix F. Udo-Eyo, Temple University

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. The NSSE indicators include the following: higher-order learning; reflective and integrativelearning; learning strategies; quantitative reasoning; collaborative learning; discussions withdiverse others; student-faculty interaction; effective teaching practices; quality interactions; andsupportive environments. The definition of these predictors is presented in Table 1. Other factorsthat will be included as variables in the study are the pre-college preparedness of the students, suchas the raw ACT and SAT scores of participants, and the socio-economic status of participants uponentering engineering college. The socio-economic status by proxy will be measured by theparticipant parents’ levels of education. Four success workshops will be

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Diverse Pathways: Exploring Inclusive Practices and Outreach in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Vanessa Tran, Utah State University; Agustina Dotta Ceriani, Florida International University

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understanding of these students’ experiences. Todate, the research team has recruited and conducted Zoom interviews with 22 undergraduateengineering students from over 11 universities. The interviews consist of three major parts: 1)Students’ identity and impact on lives, 2) Engineering-related experiences, and 3) Reflection andGiving Back to the community. The details of the bigger project are described elsewhere [17]. 4We adopted narrative and discourse analysis techniques [18], [19] to construct narratives fromthe transcribed interviews. Constructed narratives centered around the final question of ourinterview protocol (i.e., “If you could tell

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 6

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colten Van Voorhis, Texas A&M University - Commerce; Yuehua Wang, Texas A&M University - Commerce

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, regardlessof size, would be working towards elevated STEM numbers by extension.Faculty Development While research opportunities offer a relationship between faculty and stu-dents that typically benefits the student the most, development opportunities that benefit universitystaff members are another worthwhile activity that have been shown to lead to an increase in STEMnumbers. Universities that offer staff the chance to participate in specialized programs, workshops,and mentorships typically see their efforts reflected in higher levels of student engagement and agreater willingness to participate in community efforts [14][15]. Members of the National Cen-ter for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) produce staff that utilize highly

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COVID-19, Next Generation of STEM Professionals, and Racialized Organizations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Racheida S Lewis, University of Georgia; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia

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with my cousin's death, my community being affected, my mental health, and just well being in general. To make a long story short, no matter how much I tried to explain it to this Professor, he did not care. [J7-1F1-3S]7. Reflective “Reflective” was defined by participants who shared three instances in which the events ofthe dual pandemic gave pause to “normal” life and enabled people to think more about the realitiesof others; realities that they may have never given much consideration to otherwise. An exampleof this is seen by one participant who shared “I believe with the cancellation of most major sportingevents or anything with a gathering of large crowds, we are forced to look at these things a bitmore.” [G3-2F3

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 7

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Zarch, SageFox Consulting Group; Bailey Alexandra Brown, Spelman College; Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talia Goldwasser, SageFox Consulting Group

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from racial discrimination (e.g., white people areless likely to be discriminated against based on their race in the areas of housing, employment,education, and policing), representation (white people are more likely to see their racial identityand experiences reflected positively in leadership, media, and cultural narratives), and access toresources (due to the historical legacies of slavery, Jim Crow, and backlash to the Civil RightsMovement, white people have greater access to wealth, education, and political influence) [9]. Inthe context of STEM, white privilege is evidenced by the systemic and often unconscious waysthat white norms, perspectives, and experiences are considered the default in STEM fields.White supremacy culture and

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 8

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State University; Luis Rodolfo Garcia Carrillo, New Mexico State University

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explained in detail:First Research Experience For most students, participating in the ROLE program represented their first researchexperience. Such novelty made participants show great interest and motivation to be involved inresearch activities in the college setting. Some of them expressed concerns about performing theactivities well in the laboratory and keeping up with the work. Others showed more self-relianceand confidence to accomplish the tasks and were more vocal and open to interacting with theirpeers. All of them were more aware of what it feels like to be in a research laboratory and whatresearchers do daily. Students reflected on their limited involvement in research activities, andthey expressed: I haven't really had

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 11

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Sohee Kim, University of South Alabama; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University

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(HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities) undergraduate students over the two years of its summercamp program implementation and facilitated their critical reflections and professionaldevelopment as emerging black professionals in engineering and education. As a result, HBCUundergraduate students played a pivotal role in leading the enrichment program and identifyingand filling in the critical void unnoticed—and hard to address--by PWI (Predominantly WhiteInstitution) members. Faculty and other stakeholders of color also played a pivotal role inadvocating and supporting the HBCU students and the voices of the rural and urbancommunities served by the enrichment program. This “inclusive and transformative programevaluation” research offers important

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 3

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University

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(Adapted from GDIB)The following tables and figures summarizes the perceptions of the responders regardingdiversity and inclusion within the graduate engineering program using Global Diversity andInclusion Benchmark (GDIB). Results show that most students strongly agree or agree withstatements about an inclusive curriculum, learning environment, and support systems, althoughthere were some neutral and dissenting responses.Regarding perceptions of diversity and inclusiveness, the results were predominantly positive. Interms of the curriculum reflecting diverse perspectives and experiences, 28% (7 students)strongly agreed, and 68% (17 students) agreed, while only 4% (1 student) remained neutral. Thestudents' perception of the learning environment's

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 4

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Pearson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela M Leggett-Robinson, PLR Consulting, Inc.; Kathaleena Edward Monds, Albany State University; Monica Stephens Cooley, Spelman College

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ethical imperative, and empowering individuals who would otherwise not be ableto fully engage in STEM increases our national potential to advance science and solve real-worldproblems. In this paper, we share a conceptual framework that seeks to define the “interruptions”experienced by Black women in STEM as they navigate undergraduate STEM programs. Ourframework, grounded in Black feminist epistemologies, is informed by two years of datacollected from surveys, interviews, focus groups, reflective journals, and audio diaries of fortyBlack women undergraduates at three institutions of higher education. This frameworkilluminates the relationship between societal power structures, Black women’s STEM self-concept, and selected coping strategies