Junior 2014 26 11 15 25 1 0 2015 19 10 9 19 0 2 ENE, MFE 1 NSF S-STEM Scholar 2016 24 16 8 22 2 N/A N/ANotations: BIO- Biology; CHM – Chemistry; COM- Computer Science; ENE – EnvironmentalEngineering; MFE- Manufacturing Engineering; WRM – Water Resources ManagementNA – Not Available; N/A – Not ApplicableConclusions and AcknowledgementThe authors want to thank the sponsors, especially ODOT and FHWA for their continuingsupport for the STI program that tremendously make all parties -the transportation industry,government, students and the university- win at the end. This is a very helpful
SchoolStudent Attitudes toward STEM (S-STEM) Survey 3 , while the 6th graders were given TheMiddle/High School Student Attitudes toward STEM (S-STEM) survey 4 . The survey has asection on Math, Science, Engineering/Technology and 21st Century skills that have statementson a Likert scale ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree,” to obtain students’opinions of, and performance in, these categories. There is also a section titled “Your Future” toevaluate the students’ interest in certain subject areas related to STEM. The only differencebetween the surveys was that the Middle/High School survey also asked 2 additional questionsabout advanced classes and college plans. When filling out the pre-survey, we noticed studentswere getting restless
preparation for STEM is weaker than those of their peers.Ms. Megan McSpedon, Rice University Megan McSpedon is the Associate Director of the Rice Emerging Scholars Program. She has been with the program since it was founded in 2012. Megan received a B.A. in English from Rice University.Dr. Matthew Taylor c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 STEM Bridge Program Participation Predicts First and Second Semester Math PerformanceAbstractTo combat math underperformance among incoming STEM majors, Rice University designed asummer bridge program with National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM funding that includedan intensive calculus course. Students invited to
engineering texts on classical controls, linear systems, and multivariable control. Dr. Rodriguez has given over 70 invited presentations - 13 plenary - at international and national forums, conferences and corporations. Since 1994, he has directed an extensive engineering mentoring-research academic success and professional development (ASAP) program that has served over 500 students. These efforts have been supported by NSF STEP, S-STEM, and CSEM grants as well as industry. Dr. Rodriguez’ research inter- ests include: control of nonlinear distributed parameter, and sampled-data systems; modeling, simulation, animation, and real-time control (MoSART) of Flexible Autonomous Machines operating in an uncertain Environment
control. Dr. Rodriguez has given over 70 invited presentations - 13 plenary - at international and national forums, conferences and corporations. Since 1994, he has directed an extensive engineering mentoring-research academic success and professional development (ASAP) program that has served over 500 students. These efforts have been supported by NSF STEP, S-STEM, and CSEM grants as well as industry. Dr. Rodriguez’ research inter- ests include: control of nonlinear distributed parameter, and sampled-data systems; modeling, simulation, animation, and real-time control (MoSART) of Flexible Autonomous Machines operating in an uncertain Environment (FAME); design and control of micro-air vehicles (MAVs), control of bio
Paper ID #13255BRCC to LSU Engineering Pathway to Success - Assessment MeasuresDr. Tanya Karam-Zanders, Louisiana State UniversityMrs. Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State UniversityDr. Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State UniversityDina Acklin, Louisiana State University Page 26.289.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 BRCC to LSU Engineering Pathway to Success – Assessment MeasuresThe National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM funded scholarship program, EngineeringPathway to Success, is a joint effort of the
creators of The Science Of . . . a web-based video magazine. In addition to her role as Associate Provost Dr. Cements is also the director of Experiential Learning and a tenured Professor of Biology and Marine Science at Jacksonville University.Cindy LeongMisha M ChalkleyMr. Crandall Maines, Jacksonville University Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Experiences of NSF- supported ScholarsAbstractThe Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics (MEP) scholar program at our university supportedby NSF S-STEM scholarship program is preparing individuals for the STEM workforce byproviding an educational experience
culturewith a focus on better supporting traditionally underrepresented students. Subsequent researchwill explore how student participation in these types of engagement activities correlate to thedevelopment of an inclusive makerspace and engineering education culture.Acknowledgement – This material is based upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation S-STEM program under Grant No. 1834139. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] M. Galaleldin, F. Bouchard, H. Anis and C. Lague, "The impact of makerspaces on engineering education," in Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering
control the car from video. When the RC car went over anRFID sensor/tag it disabled the controls for one second. This project was funded by NSF S-STEM Scholarship program at UVU.Sample Project 2: Snake Game: A Verilog ImplementationIn this project, a team of two computer engineering students worked together to design a SnakeGame video game on a FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) using Verilog language. Thegame was uploaded to a tinyFPGA-BX board. The users controlled the game using simple pushbuttons that are wired to the board. A Video Graphics Array (VGA) display was used so that thegame could be transported and played on modern displays. Figure 5: Top Level View [16]Specialized hardware was built to run this
devote $100,000 to students Students Field is receive more time to grant from diverse graduate diversified scholarships school backgroundsLet’s walk through what a very simple fleshed-out logic model might look like.Notice the overarching categories that we talked about before.In this case, we provide examples of these overarching categories to show what a logicmodel for a scholarship program might look like.Of course, many scholarship programs (like s-STEMs or NRTs) also have other programcomponents that we would need to include, probably as new rows in this table
, personaldevelopment, professional development, and orientation. Similarly, Madison devised anIntroduction to Engineering Design course with outcomes for students such as: carry out a basicdesign process, learn and use skills in a team environment, and develop confidence, amongothers. While some students find these courses very motivating, others still leave for differentreasons [10].Another approach to STEM retention and success was put into action by Grand Valley StateUniversity. The results of this NSF funded S-STEM project have been remarkable, with nearly100% of “at risk” students finishing their degrees in a timely manner. To qualify for thisprogram, applicants are required to have completed the first two years of a STEM discipline witha GPA of 3.0 and
personnel dedicated full-time to the MESA Center at our college havebeen supported by grants from the National Science Foundation or Department of Education, andthis support has been essential to implement the full spectrum of program components. TheMESA model includes learning community clusters of linked math, science and engineeringclasses, academic enrichment workshops to supplement student learning, tutoring and mentoringassistance, participation in national science and engineering related organizations, opportunitiesfor NSF S-STEM and other scholarships, and an Industry Advisory Board.MESA Center activities include:1) Development of individual student academic plans for MESA students;2) Assistance in applying for S-STEM or other science and
," Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health, Jan. 2021, doi: 10.21891/jeseh.771331.[6] M. Sorroza Aguilar, "Soft Skills in STEM," Honors Undergraduate Theses, Jan. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/1425[7] T. R. Brown and M. Ahmadian, "Improving Students' Soft Skills through a NSF-Supported S-STEM Scholarship Program," presented at the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2014, p. 24.722.1-24.722.6. Accessed: Dec. 15, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/improving-students-soft-skills-through-a-nsf-supported-s-stem- scholarship-program[8] S. Langar and T. Sulbaran, "Framework for a Summer Experience Based on Transformational Leadership and
series, financial support, and the on-going programassessment. Table 5: Support of S-‐STEM Program Goals S-STEM Goal SwE-LA ProgramImproved Educational Opportunities for Program recruits 15 to 20 liberal arts undergradsStudents per year into Software EngineeringIncreased Retention of Students through Internships, Mentors, Seminars, CohortDegree Achievement Education, 2nd Year Option of Work and Part timeImproved Student Support Programs Mini-Course, Seminars, Cohort EducationIncreased Number of Well-Educated And 15 to 20 additional MS in SwE
of Arkansas. She previously served as project manager at the Arkansas Water Resources Center, but returned to teaching full time in 2013. She teaches Introduction to Engineering I and II and and is the coordinator for the First-Year Honors Innovation Experience.Carol S Gattis (Associate Dean Emeritus) Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean Emeritus of the Honors College and Adjunct Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering. She has 30+ years of successful educational program design, development, and research relative to engineering and honors student recruitment, retention, diversity, international education, and course development. She has served as PI/co PI on four NSF S-STEM grants.Jennie Popp Jennie Popp
ConfidenceAbstractBecause cybersecurity professionals are crucial to national security, public safety, and economicprosperity, employment opportunities in cybersecurity continue to increase. To meet the publicand private sectors’ need for cybersecurity professionals, universities are adding academicprograms in cybersecurity. West Virginia University, which is a land-grant R1 university with avibrant cybersecurity program that offers a B.S. degree, academic minor, and an Area ofEmphasis (AoE) in cybersecurity, has received an NSF S-STEM grant to increase the numberand diversity of highly qualified cybersecurity graduates by offering scholarships to high-achieving and economically challenged undergraduate students.Our past research was focused on grit and motivation
study is informed by the need to address the well-documentedunderrepresentation of low-socioeconomic status (SES) and minoritized students in engineeringand other related careers [1]–[3]. Researchers advanced that, in addition to intellectual andscientific reasons, low-income students are attracted to the major by the potential prospect ofemployment after completing a degree [1], [4]. Financial considerations are critical for low-SESengineering students; this includes considerations of financial aid and differential tuition [5].Programs such as the National Science Foundation Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) have beenimplemented to address financial assistance of low-SES students. This study is part of alongitudinal five-year S-STEM project
Decision Short-Term Decision MakingNote. Adapted from Where to Go from Here? Toward a Model of 2-Year College Students’Postsecondary Pathway Selection,” by K.R. Wickersham, 2020, Community College Review,48(2), 107-132. MethodsThe current study forms part of a broader investigation into an S-STEM program designed toenhance the academic success of engineering transfer students transitioning from communitycolleges to bachelor's degree programs. This initiative aimed to establish stronger connectionsbetween two community colleges and a partnering 4-year institution. We employed a qualitativeresearch approach to examine the influence of the pre-transfer program, referred to as VirginiaTechs Network for
maintaining transfer momentum - full-time student status was oneof the strongest predictors of transfer in an analysis of 2003-2009 data from community collegesacross the U.S., doubling the probability that a student will transfer to a 4-year program (LaSotaand Zumeta, 2016). While maintaining academic momentum is a factor in improving graduationrates, scholarships also allow for greater opportunity to engage in campus activities outside ofclass, increasing students’ engagement with their institution (Marra et al., 2015). Several studiesat the Community College of Baltimore County showed that targeted scholarship programs (likeNSF’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM))can increase the number of
Paper ID #37475Incorporating Makerspace Design and Fabrication Activities intoEngineering Design GraphicsMs. Jan Edwards, College of Lake County Jan L. Edwards is an Associate Professor of Engineering at the College of Lake County in Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Techno- logical University. Ms. Edwards teaches general engineering courses, manages outreach initiatives and the CLC Baxter Innovation Lab at the community college. She is also serving as the Principal Investigator on the college’s NSF S-STEM grant, Building an Academic Community of
applying a holistic-content narrative analysis [70] to each interview,focus group, or journal. Next, we employ open coding which gleans from elemental methods:descriptive, in vivo, and process coding and affective methods: emotion, values, and evaluationto identify emerging patterns in the data [73]. Then, we apply axial coding to identify subthemes[74] and thereafter, group themes and sub-themes across all interviews and focus groups,formulate meaning through the clustering of themes [69], which will ultimately lead to theemergence of key findings.Research FindingsPreliminary Findings with EngWINS ParticipantsQuantitative Findings:Descriptive statistics from the S-STEM Pre (n=15) and Post (n=11) Surveys were calculated, asdisplayed in Table 3 and
technical leader. The program grew steadily, attracted 10 corporate sponsors,and was awarded two major NSF S-STEM grants. The NSF research sought to understand ifearly leadership training resulted in higher graduation and retentions rates and faster time tograduation for academically talented, financially disadvantaged STEM majors. The preliminaryresults indicate a highly positive association.The goal of the LDP has remained the same since inception, help STEM students become futureleaders in industry by providing leadership training and mentoring with a cohort experience ofco-curricular education and community service opportunities. Teaching and modeling authenticproblem-solving to future leaders is an essential strategy and key component of the
collaborating on start-up projects and grant writing with the Colleges of Science, Nursing, Arts & Letters, Engineering and Computer Science and Medicine. 1992-Present: Professor, Science/Literacy Education, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University. Currently PI: USDOE Hispanic Serving Institution with College of Engineering; Co-PI: NSF S STEM; Completed Grant Activity– PI on NSF DR K-12: Early Science Learning and Literacy Development (2013-2018); Co-PI: NSF GK12 and NSF RIGEE; Advisory Member on NSF STEM-C, NSF ChemBOND, and NSF Statewide Systemic Initiative. Previous grants: PI USDOE/IES Vocabulary Development (2004-08), NSF/REC/IERI Science and Literacy (2002-09), USDOE/IES Reading Comprehension (2004-09
assistance until this goal was met. Prior to proposal development, each KickStarterteam performed a STEM-self assessment and developed a STEM plan, out of which researchproposal concepts were identified and matched to the appropriate NSF program, e.g. S-STEM,ATE, and later HSI. In 2016, HSIs in KickStarter cohorts began to acquire grant awards, initiallyin S-STEM and ATE. When the HSI program solicitation was announced, HSIs in KickStarterbegan switching from pursuing the Small Grants for Institutions New to the ATE Program trackto the equivalent track in the HSI program, quite successfully. A total of eleven HSI awardswere earned by 2-year HSIs participating in KickStarter for an 85% award rate. In 2019 theKickStarter program ended and no new
Paper ID #32880Deanna Craig, Clemson University Civil Engineering Clemson University 2021 graduate American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Implementation of a Guided Mentorship Program in a STEM Community of Practice at a Two-Year CollegeAbstractCommunities of Practice (CoP) have become powerful models for facilitating social learning inhigher education. The Engineering Scholars Program (ESP), funded by an NSF Scholarships inScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) grant, is a CoP designed toenhance the social learning experience of two-year college students preparing to transfer to a four-year university. A key feature of
the Rising Scholar NSF S-STEM program in the Summer of 2017 as a Graduate Research Assistant. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Purdue University in Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) with a focus in Environment and Natural Resources Engineering. She has worked with the Rising Scholars’ Program during the completion of her Master of Science in Agricul- tural and Biological Engineering and into her current Ph.D. program at Purdue University also in ABE. As part of the Rising Scholars’ program, she has helped plan and organize the student recruitment events, align students with summer research experiences and faculty mentors, and conduct student interviews for program analysis and evaluation
grant # 0324212 and then S-STEM grant # 0728695) for transfer studentswhich has resulted in a retention and graduation rate of over 90%.This paper will discuss an exploratory program sponsored by the National Science Foundation(grant # 0836050) taken on by Fulton to collaborate with three nonmetropolitan CCs which lie60-200 miles from ASU. At present very few students from these schools come to ASU forengineering. We will discuss the primary needs of such CCs as they attempt to build up their pre-engineering programs. Complete articulation agreements already exist with ASU for each CC inthe state of Arizona. This collaboration includes a visit each semester by an ASU team to eachCC. At least one of these events each year will also include high
Smith1 Smarr1 Gilbert1 jam323@ufl.edu kyla@cise.ufl.edu tiffan3@ufl.edu ssmarr@ufl.edu juan@ufl.edu 1 Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering University of FloridaAbstractIn 2014, an American land-grant research university in the South began a new cycle of theNational Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (S–STEM) grant entitled the Human-Centered Computing Scholars (HCCS):Fostering a New Generation of Underrepresented and Financially Disadvantaged Researchers.This project was a continuation of NSF Grant No. 1060545, which supported students at
of 1998. Itis administered by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Undergraduate Education(DUE). The program was modified in 2004 and is now known as the Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program. The CSEMS Program supportsacademically talented students, financially needy students for study in the “targeted disciplines”of computer science, engineering, and mathematics; the S-STEM program will additionallysupport study in other natural sciences. Although metrics of financial need are established by thefederal government, participating institutions interpret thresholds for academic merit andfinancial need based on local circumstances. In addition to supporting students with financialneed, the
. FultonSchools of Engineering is located on ASU’s Tempe Campus, the largest single US campus with59,794 students. There are over 4,400 undergraduates and 2,100 graduate students inengineering and computer science. In this paper, “engineering” includes computer science, butnot construction.In Fall 2010, ASU had three NSF grants which supported transfer upper division and graduatestudents. The primary scholarship funding for transfer students was an NSF S-STEM grant(#0728695) called CIRC/METS (Collaborative Interdisciplinary ResearchCommunity/Motivated Engineering Transfer Students) for 2008-2012. If transfer students in thisCIRC/METS Program graduated and continued on to graduate school full-time right aftergraduating, they could receive a scholarship