Conference Session

Mentoring Minorities: Effective Programs, Practices, and Perspectives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Ryan, California State University, Northridge; Nathan Durdella, California State University, Northridge; Teodoro Navarro

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Minorities in Engineering

, and are expected to spend additional time on campus in order to become more fullyengaged in their department’s activities. Assessment of the academic impact of theseexperiences on the first cohort of transfer students in this program is presented. Also consideredis the impact of working on summer research projects with their faculty mentors. Specificbenefits were associated with research interaction with faculty, including faculty accessibilityand responsiveness, faculty research connections to coursework and career, and academic effectsof student-faculty research interaction on students. This paper also describes a particular summerresearch project performed by a group of mechanical engineering students (five from CSUN andtwo from Glendale

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Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, University of Windsor

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

presentations that have featured experiential learning and engineering education topics as well as her engineering research in vehicle structural durability and the use of neural networks to model non-linear material behaviour.Schantal Hector, University of Windsor Ms. Hector is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Economics at the University of Windsor. She is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Career Education and has applied her knowledge and skills as part of the project to develop learning outcomes for the cooperative education program over the past two years. She has been instrumental in the collection and statistical analysis of the learning outcomes

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: New Research

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard M. Single; William S. Carlsen; Christine M. Cunningham; Carol B. Muller; Peg Boyle Single

corporations, professional societies, governmental agenciesand laboratories. The collective program evaluations support the need for and efficacy of theprogram. For all three-time periods, at least 80% of the students reported they would recommendMentorNet to other students. Both students and mentors emphasized the importance of makingthe college-to-work connection and identified this as the primary reason for participating inMentorNet. The college-to-work connection provided students with invaluable knowledge abouttheir career opportunities, the benefits of networking, and the development of networking skills.The students reported increased self-confidence, enhanced knowledge of the workplace andworkplace skills, and valuing the support they received

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephanie Lynn Daza, University of Texas at Arlington; Vu V. Pham, University of Texas, Arlington

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Minorities in Engineering

there are similarities of perceived barriers among high school students, high schoolteachers, and undergraduates, the analysis of our data shows that perceptions are not uniformamong participants, but rather that they perceive curricula, instruction, student differences,engineering, and engineers differently. Our data suggests that approaches to diversifyingengineering need to consider perceptions, as well as be multipronged and differentiated.IntroductionEngineering education faces a number of challenges, including the inadequate preparation,mentoring and socialization of women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities(underrepresented groups) to engineering careers. Although there have been improvements inthe numbers of engineering

Conference Session

ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

- portunity and Affirmative Action at Utah State University. She also held an adjunct position at USU in the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology. After earning her B.A. and M.A. in English and her Ph.D. in higher education from the University of California, Los Angeles, Guenter-Schlesinger began her career with the University of Maryland’s European Division and the U.S. Army Research In- stitute. She then served as Director for the U.S. Army’s Equal Opportunity Program in the European Command, located in Heidelberg, Germany. In her current role, Guenter-Schlesinger is Chief Advisor to Western’s President and Provost on equal opportunity and employment diversity issues. Her current re- sponsibilities

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Karen Williams; James Hedrick

technology. The latter was added to helpstudents understand the connection between technology and the health professions and also tomeet the needs of a significant number of participants who express interest in engineering andcomputer science careers. We believe that the success of our program can be attributed to severalkey elements: • A dedicated and consistent team of college faculty, student-counselors, and high school science teachers. • A unifying theme (HIV/AIDS for the past two years). • An appropriate balance of academics, educational field trips, and recreational activities. • Continuous reevaluation of the program. • Personal

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

surveys and focus groupsdiscussions conducted by the external evaluation team, was overwhelmingly positive andhighlighted significant benefits to students’ academic success and their future professionalcareers. This paper also presents the lessons learned that were synthesized using the observationsmade by the project team and evaluation team, and the feedback provided by the students. Theselessons learned can be institutionalized at West Virginia University and elsewhere in highereducation to aid students’ success in their education and future professional careers in thecybersecurity field.1. IntroductionCybersecurity is of crucial importance for protecting the public and private sector companies, aswell as individuals from cyber threats and

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EM Skills and Real-World Concepts, Pt. 1

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Elise Barrella; Keith Buffinton

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Educationsaid for management majors – a well-rounded education both inside and outside of the classroomis necessary to succeed in a technology-infused business world. Any career involves the life-long learning and application of not only technical skills and theoretical knowledge, but also“people skills,” written and oral communication skills, and teambuilding skills.Colleges and universities strive to prepare graduates for the demands of a technology-infusedbusiness world where familiarity with both engineering and management skills is necessary.In recent years, institutions of higher learning have made changes in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel A. Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez; Luisa Guillemard, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Pedro O. Quintero; Anidza Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Nelson Cardona-Martinez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez ; Sonia M. Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

outcome-based educational framework. She has also incorporated theories on social cognitive career choices and student attrition mitigation to investigate the effectiveness of institutional interventions in increasing the retention and academic success of talented engineering students from economically disadvantaged families. She’s also involved in a project that explores the relationship between the institutional policies at UPRM and faculty and graduate students’ motivation to create good relationships between advisors and advisees.Prof. Oscar Marcelo Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Professor Oscar Marcelo Suarez joined the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez in 2000. He holds a BS in Aeronautical &

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 2

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, Pdip (CM), Architect, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Professional Papers

increase student's ability to functioneffectively in their career, civic, and continued education during and beyond their undergraduateeducation. While there is research on the effectiveness of applied learning as a pedagogy,implementing applied learning across an institution with various disciplines needs investigation.The goal of this paper is to provide a case study with quantitative and qualitative data usingdocument analysis, give an outline of the SUNY Applied Learning Initiative, and show howFarmingdale State College implemented applied learning as an undergraduate graduationrequirement further to the State University of New York (SUNY) Applied Learning Initiative.To date, the Farmingdale State College Applied Learning Review Board has

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

Collection

2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

. Her current research is aimed at investigating intersectional stigma and how it affects HIV-related outcomes in Tampa Bay by applying participatory qualitative methods. Dr. Gabbidon also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Psychology including Cultural Competence, Program Evaluation, and Health Psychology.Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. Her research is grounded in the effective implementation of STEM curricula in urban middle schools. Johnson Austin began her

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lili Dong, Cleveland State University; Yuejin Xu, Murray State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

talent shortage.Recruiting the young generation to STEM and inspiring them to pursue related careers is crucial,but it is equally important to retain current STEM students and help them complete theirbachelor’s degrees successfully. In [1], two academic factors are identified that impact studentretention in engineering programs, namely: (1) difficulty of the curriculum and (2) poor teachingand advising. Engineering is known to be a difficult discipline. For the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering programs, students are expected toachieve several learning outcomes including an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complexengineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shetay Ashford-Hanserd, Texas State University; Lillianna Franco Carrera

regarding academic research collaboration and employment stratification in STEM labor. Her research primarily focuses on first-generation Latinx college and career choice experiences, the personal and purposeful development of young adults through the college choice process and college experience, high school counselor and other support services/programs for underserved populations, academic success of racially marginalized populations in college, experiential learning practices, and student affairs professionals’ experiences. Lillianna is passionate about improving the diversity and inclusivity of students in underrepresented careers and colleges. Lillianna also has over 12 years of professional experience as a student

Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Robin Havens Tate, Penn State University; Casey J Fenton, The Pennsylvania State University; David Mazyck, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

decade, education and training pedagogies and delivery processes havechanged dramatically. Currently, learners of all ages clamor for more flexibility in training. Thetraditional educational approach of full degrees in a discipline is being supplemented, and insome cases replaced, by shorter, focused training in specific skills sets. Micro-credentials areevidence of skills achieved and knowledge acquired. Stackable credentials resulting in micro-credentials are also on the rise. These offerings range from 100% on-line to a mix of face-to-faceinteractions over short periods of time (e.g., workshops that are 2 to 5 days). The delivery ofmost short courses, often advertised as fast tracking your career, preparing students to be work-force ready

Conference Session

WIED: Community

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Ann Burnett, North Dakota State University; Roger Green, North Dakota State University; Carla Koretsky; David Wahl, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Lori Wingate, Western Michigan University; D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Sonia Goltz; Patricia Sotirin

Paper ID #36476Creating a collaborative cross-institutional culture to supportSTEM women of color and women with familyresponsibilities at four midwestern research institutionsCinzia Cervato Dr. Cinzia Cervato is the lead PI of the NSF-funded ADVANCE Midwest Partnership project and Morrill Professor of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences. She has served as faculty fellow for early career and term faculty in the Office of the Provost and faculty fellow for strategic planning in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She earned a doctor of geology degree from the University of Padova (Italy), and a Doctor of

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deniz Nikkhah, University of California, Irvine; David Copp, University of California, Irvine; Kameryn Denaro; Natascha Buswell, University of California, Irvine; Gregory Diggs-Yang, University of California, Irvine; Hye Rin Lee; Lorenzo Valdevit; Anna-Lena Dicke, University of California, Irvine

have research mentors had varying degrees of scientific identity [2]. The benefits ofmaintaining a positive mentor relationship can extend beyond the mentee’s academic career. Infact, mentees who had a positive relationship with their mentor reported greater job satisfactionand a decreased likelihood of stagnation in their career [4]. The combination of a strongeridentity and an increase in overall performance of a student during and after their academiccareer highlights the importance of continuing research in mentor-mentee interactions.However, previous research largely focuses on the benefits that students gain frommentor-mentee relationships. To better understand the intricacies of the mentor-menteerelationship, in this work we investigate

Conference Session

WIED: Activities and Programs

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Cinzia Cervato, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Sonia Goltz; David Wahl, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Patricia Sotirin; Mark Rouleau

AAAS and ASEE, a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the Raymond W. Fahien Award from the Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE, and Michigan Tech's Fredrick D. Williams Instructional Innovation Award. She and her students have published over 100 archival journal publications, book chapters, or proceedings articles and earned 23 best paper/presentation awards. Adrienne previously served as the President of the AES Electrophoresis Society and on the ASEE's Board of Directors as First Vice President and Professional Interest Council I Chair. She also chaired ASEE's National Diversity Committee. Her research and service interests regularly intersect and involve underserved individuals with an emphasis on research

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Huff, Harding University; Amy Brooks, Oregon State University

Paper ID #38384Engineering Faculty Members’ Experience of ProfessionalShame: Summary of Insights from Year 1Amy L BrooksJames L. Huff (Associate Professor) Dr. James Huff is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Honors College Faculty Fellow at Harding University. He conducts transdisciplinary research on identity that lies at the nexus of applied psychology and engineering education. A recipient of the NSF CAREER grant (No. 2045392) and the director of the Beyond Professional Identity (BPI) lab, Dr. Huff has mentored numerous undergraduate students, doctoral students, and academic professionals from

Conference Session

Bringing Engineering Leadership Pedagogy to Life!

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Moore, University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Patricia Sheridan, University of Toronto; Samina Hashmi, University of Toronto

as a generative partnership. They argue: “…followership is not an imitation of leadership, a sort of mini-leadership, or a leadership-in-training. Followership is a different role requiring different, but complementary, skills to those of leadership.[4]”Hurwitz and Hurwitz also stress that followership is an active role that helps the teamaccomplish the mission, takes initiative to scout new information, insights, and options, andcontributes ideas and advice. Hurwitz and Hurwitz emphasize that as individuals develop theywill play the role of both leader and follower at all points in their careers. By this set ofdefinitions, graduating students will be expected to primarily play the follower role earlier intheir careers but

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Adam Carberry, Arizona State University; Kaela Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; Sanjeev Kavale, Arizona State University; Caroline Bolton, Bucknell University; Caitlyn Aaron; Madeline Roth, Bucknell University

currently serves as the Graduate Program Chair for the Engineering Education Systems and Design Ph.D. program. He is also the immediate past chair of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN) and a senior associate editor for the Journal of Engineering Education (JEE). Prior to joining ASU he was a graduate student research assistant at the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.(O LI 0 LVNLRJO X $ VVLVW DQW3 URIHVVRU I am an early-career engineering education scholar and educator. I hold a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (with Genetics minor) from Iowa State University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University. My early Ph.D. work

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Amy L. Brooks, Oregon State University; Halle Miller, Harding University; Grant R. Countess, Harding University; Kyle Shanachilubwa, Harding University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #40078Board 270: Engineering Faculty Members’ Experience of ProfessionalShame: Summary of Insights from Year TwoDr. James L. Huff, Harding University Dr. James Huff is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and Honors College Faculty Fellow at Harding University. He conducts transdisciplinary research on identity that lies at the nexus of applied psychology and engineering education. A recipient of the NSF CAREER grant (No. 2045392) and the director of the Beyond Professional Identity (BPI) lab, Dr. Huff has mentored numerous undergraduate students, doctoral students, and academic professionals from more

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie A. Carr, San Jose State University; Jennifer Avena, San Jose State University; David Schuster, San Jose State University; Wendy Lee, San Jose State University; Belle Wei, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

minor in Applied Computing for Behavioral and Social Sciences (ACBSS), and is a co-advisor for the minor. Additionally, she teaches the first course in the minor series, which covers the application of Python to current social science topics, as well as the use of programming in careers such as data analysis, user experience research, and econometrics.Jennifer Avena, San Jose State UniversityDavid Schuster, San Jose State UniversityWendy Lee, San Jose State UniversityDr. Belle Wei, San Jose State University Belle Wei is Carolyn Guidry Chair in Engineering Education and Innovative Learning at San JosA©˜ State University (SJSU). Previous roles include: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at California State

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Feng, Texas State University; Patrick Massey, Michigan State University; Michael R. Odell, University of Texas at Tyler

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

chapters, proceedings, and technical reports. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Creating a Pipeline of Future Engineers in Texas (Evaluation) (DEI) ABSTRACTIn Texas, the engineering program of study is one of multiple Career and Technology Educationpathways a school district may offer. The curriculum for these pathways can be adopted fromcommercial providers or locally developed by school districts. Project Lead the Way (PLTW)Engineering is a curriculum that can be adopted by schools in Texas to fulfill the EngineeringSTEM pathway. This study followed cohorts of PLTW students to determine what impact, ifany

Collection

2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sara E. Wilson

2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Developing Community and Research Experience In A Freshman Mechanical Engineering Programming Course Sara E. Wilson Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractIn this paper, group research projects in a freshman Mechanical Engineering programmingcourse are examined as a method to better integrate and engage first-generation students and togenerate interest in research and research careers. First-generation students have been found tohave an achievement gap, possibly due to social isolation and a lack of cultural capital. Creatingproject groups that maintain connection and

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2022 ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Vajih Khan, Sam Houston State University; Michelle Boyd, SHSU

most successful events this past fall, and 350+students and educators attended and had a productive day exploring career options. Students wereable to learn more about career options such as welding, health sciences, nursing, manufacturing,technology, STEM, and cosmetology. The Department of Engineering Technology at SHSUunderstands building a strong industry network for graduating students is important andsubsequently planned and organized multiple industry guest visits to the department in hopes ofpotential future collaboration. For example, one Tesla employee associated with the new Austinplant recruitment process visited the department, met with faculty, toured the department’s labfacilities, and spoke to a group of approximately 50

Conference Session

Technical Session 6 - Paper 2: Sharing Exemplary Admissions Practices that Promote Diversity in Engineering Panel Discussion

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Beth M Holloway, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Theresa A. Maldonado P.E., University of California System; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel School of Engineering

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

. Vice Chancellor for Research of the Texas A&M University System, which is comprised of 11 universities, seven state agencies, and a health science center. At the same time, she served as the founding director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute. She is also Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr. Maldonado has had connections to NSF throughout her career. She is the immediate past chair of the NSF Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering (CEOSE). From 1999 to 2001 she served as Program Director of Engineering Research Centers in the NSF Directorate for Engineering. Dr. Maldonado earned the Ph.D., M.S.E.E., and B.E.E. with Highest

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Evan Ko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Joseph Francis Mirabelli, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Allyson Jo Barlow, University of Nevada, Reno; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge, MA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the

Collection

2010 North Midwest Section

Authors

Swaminathan Balachandran; Justin Kile

learned on the joband are specific to each work setting," while soft skills are defined as "the cluster of personalitytraits, social graces, language skills, friendliness, and optimism that mark each one of us tovarying degrees" (7,8). Student engagement activities consist of a wide variety of classroom andoff campus work (5, 10) to develop both hard and soft skills required to have a successful career. At UW-Platteville, the Pioneer Academic Center for Community Engagement (PACCE)was established in fall 2008 to nurture a campus environment to support student engagementthrough service learning, active learning and other community-based projects. It providesfinancial support to students under faculty direction to pay the costs of travel

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2 - Development, Assessment, and Impact of Experiential Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Beata Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

Joyce B. Main is Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. degree in Learning, Teaching, and Social Policy from Cornell University. Dr. Main examines student academic pathways and transitions to the workforce in science and engineering. She was a recipi- ent of the 2014 American Society for Engineering Education Educational Research and Methods Division Apprentice Faculty Award, the 2015 Frontiers in Education Faculty Fellow Award, and the 2019 Betty Vetter Award for Research from WEPAN. In 2017, Dr. Main received a National Science Foundation CAREER award to examine

Conference Session

Work in Progress: Hands-on Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kitana Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Olivia Reynolds, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

. Itis often seen that potential chemical engineering students who are interested in careers in medicinetake a pre-medical route or make a switch to bioengineering. Chemical engineering as a major,though, teaches students a number of invaluable concepts and fundamentals that can be applied toprojects involving the life sciences and medical field.The lack of understanding of the opportunities for chemical engineers may be a reason for the lowretention rates as a major, especially for female undergraduates, as they are not exposed to theopportunities that interest them, such as biomedical applications, early enough in theirundergraduate careers. Specifically, at Washington State University women represented only15.7% of the total engineering