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Track 1: Technical Session 4: S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case Study

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Grote, Weber State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several large-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

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Lisa Cole, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Michelle Tsui-Woods, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University; Vanessa Ironside, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University

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Diversity

population identify as Indigenouspeoples (Statistics Canada, 2016), however, only 0.6 percent of undergraduate engineeringstudents enrolled in accredited engineering programs in Canada identify as Indigenouspeoples (Engineers Canada, 2020). This is not representative of our society. According tothe report on Indigenous Peoples’ Access to Post-Secondary Engineering Programs, factorssuch as unemployment, poverty, insufficient access to prerequisite STEM courses in highschool education, and limited information about career opportunities are all factors thatcontribute to the challenges. (Ricci, 2016) Statistics Canada reports that 29 percent ofIndigenous peoples in Canada do not graduate high school. (Statistics Canada, 2013)According to Engineers

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the areas of recruitment and retention. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is a frequent speaker on career opportunities and diversity in engineering. Page 24.1403.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Working with Graduate Students in an Upper Division Students Success ProgramAbstractSince 2002, Arizona State University has had an Academic Success and ProfessionalDevelopment (ASAP) class for upper division native and transfer students, as well as graduatestudents. The graduate students earned their Bachelor’s degree in engineering or

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The D/M/A of CE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua M Frey, Elizabethtown College; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College

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Community Engagement Division

projects.There are a variety of approaches to outreach, but those that involve undergraduate engineeringstudents accomplish two goals: 1) encouraging more K12 students to consider engineering bybreaking stereotypes, and 2) involving the undergraduate engineering students in meaningfulcommunity engagement, which they will hopefully continue throughout their careers. There are several reasons that involving undergraduates in outreach is particularlyeffective, primarily because they can break the stereotypes of engineers that most K12 studentshave in their minds. Obama administration officials have met with business executives andschool deans in order to better understand the barriers to creating more engineers, which wereidentified as scientists

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Supporting Diversity in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeremy Lingle; Jessica D Gale, CEISMC Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Tools (MINDSET), a high school operations researchcurriculum developed through a partnership between North Carolina State University, Universityof North Carolina Charlotte, and Wayne State University5. Topics of the MIG mathematicscourse include linear programming, critical path method, binomial distribution modeling, qualitycontrol, and queuing theory.The second high school course involved in the project is the Appropriate and Alternative EnergyTechnologies (AAET) Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) course in the stateof Georgia that is part of the state’s Engineering and Technology pathway. The AAET course isfor junior and senior-level students who have taken requisite engineering and technology coursesthat enable them to

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis K. McLaughlin, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sven Schmitz, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Aerospace

with interviews in focus groups were used for data collection. The benefits for theundergraduate students related to their future careers are addressed in the paper along with thedifficulties encountered in the group dynamics, communication skills, and uneven timecommitments.IntroductionIntegrating teaching and research in senior-level coursework in Aerospace Engineering hasevolved over the past several years. Research has shown that, regardless of the particular type of Page 23.1038.2research, undergraduate students benefit from these experiences in different ways. Not only are

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leyla F Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary S. May, Georgia Institute of Technology; JillL L Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

fellow of AAAS and the IEEE. Dr. May created the Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science (SURE) program, for which he has been granted $2.3 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Through SURE, he annually hosts minority students to perform research at Georgia Tech in the hopes that they will pursue a graduate degree. More than 73% of SURE participants enroll in graduate school. Dr. May is also the creator/director of the Facilitating Academic Careers in Engineering and Science (FACES) program, for which he has been granted over $10 million from NSF to double the number of African American Ph.D. recipients produced by Georgia Tech. Over the duration of FACES, 373 minority students have

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Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanjun Xian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Super- computing Education Program 2006 and was the curriculum director for the Supercomputing Education Program 2005. In January 2008, he was awarded the NSF CAREER award for work on transforming en- gineering education through learner-centric, adaptive cyber-tools and cyber-environments. He was one of 49 faculty members selected as the nation’s top engineering educators and researchers by the US National Academy of Engineering to the Frontiers in Engineering Education symposium. Page 23.1110.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Studying Factors that

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Undergraduate Student Issues II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia M Alhasani, The Petroelum Institute

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Women in Engineering

replaced with numerous pioneering womenmoving through the career ladder at a very rapid speed.A second important document, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 20302, focuses on developing aknowledge-based economy. The document received advice and input from developmentconsultants from Norway, Ireland and New Zealand; specifically, studying these countries’experiences in oil production and recovery, diversified knowledge-based economy, and an exportbase industry respectively. The document states that “the expectation was the creation of a long-term roadmap for economic progress for the Emirate through the establishment of a commonframework aligning all policies and plans and fully engaging the private sector in theirimplementation.”The Abu Dhabi Economic

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Wellness, Readiness, and Thriving

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine; Natascha Trellinger Buswell, University of California, Irvine

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

improvement-basedstrategies are an essential part needed to ensure that the student populations feel supported and toretain students throughout their degree.Mental wellness is important to be discussed in the classroom at an early stage within students’professional careers to not only give them resources but to also improve the climate of the field.Engineering is a high-stress major where the goal is for students to be able to directly translate toa career-based environment after college. Studies recommend the engineering classroom shouldbe designed to teach students about skills beyond what the normal content is included within thesyllabus including problem recognition and solving, time management, and to collaborate withpeers on different hands-on

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #43423Increasing Sense of Belonging for Low-Income Engineering Students: A Reviewof Barriers, S-STEM Programs, and Future DirectionsMs. Anya Work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Anya Work is part-time doctoral student in Virginia Tech’s Higher Education program and currently serves as an assistant director in Virginia Tech’s Career and Professional Development office where she works with engineering and computing students. Her research primarily focuses on the role of institutional agents in supporting low-income engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering

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Advancing Equity in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

groups historicallyunderrepresented in STEM. Mentors will have strategies and tools to facilitate meaningfulrelationships and mutual understanding of individuals whose life experiences are very differentfrom their own. They will be invested in the success of individual students and overallbroadening participation in STEM education and the workforce.Why Mentoring Matters in STEM. As stated in the National Academies’ recent report onmentoring undergraduate researchers, [a]n enterprise-wide commitment to effective mentorship in [science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM)] could lead to high-quality, and sustainable mentoring relationships at all career stages, and it could increase student

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Navigating Diversity and Equity in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dessaray M Gorbett, University of Texas at El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas at El Paso; Ariana (Ari) Arciero, University of Texas at El Paso; Sara E. Rodriguez, University of Texas at El Paso; Helmut Knaust, University of Texas at El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

from these activities indicated that participants were highly satisfiedwith their summer research experience abroad. Students said they would have benefited frommore active support earlier in preparing for an international experience, including findinghousing and researching important aspects of navigating their host country. Students reportedthey broadened their understanding of the opportunities available to them and gained moreclarity regarding their career goals after college. These career pathways included graduate studiesand several types of employment possibilities. Many students were able to network in theirprogram and build meaningful connections that would support their future goals. Studentsreported overall satisfaction with their

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ronald E. Barr

pursuing studies in science and engineering in the youth of our U.S. society. We must find new ways to portray engineering as an exciting and rewarding career, and certainly as an educational platform for professional careers beyond the baccalaureate. These and other important topics of current interest in engineering education are briefly presented, and some of ASEE’s responses in these venues are outlined. Keywords: Engineering Education, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)Global Engineering EducationThe engineering landscape has changed in the past decade. As Thomas Friedman [1] has soprofoundly stated in his contemporary book, the world is now flat. The implication of

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Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sascha Hilgenfeldt, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

CourseAbstractIntegrating computational tools into engineering education has become pivotal, enhancingstudents’ depth of knowledge and better preparing them for future careers. The Grainger Collegeof Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has embraced this shift since Fall2021 by integrating computational Python exercises through Jupyter notebooks into their Staticscourse, a required course in several degree programs in the college. In each subsequent semester,additional resources were made available to students to bolster the implementation ofcomputational tools. In addition, the course sequence was modified to require students to take alinear algebra course with emphasis on computational tools as a co-requisite or prerequisite forthe Statics

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4 - Hands-on Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

landscape of science and technology continually reshapes the job market, creating anincreasing need for individuals skilled in these technical fields [1]. This escalating demand hasresulted in a notable increase in the number of STEM professionals [2]. In 2021, 34.9 millionindividuals (about twice the population of New York) engaged in STEM occupations, comprising24% of the U.S. workforce, up from 29.0 million in 2011. Notably, within the STEM workforce,approximately two-thirds (65% or 22.6 million) were men, while about one-third (35% or 12.3)were women in 2021 [3]. Several research studies have investigated major barriers that preventfemale success in STEM fields [4],[5]. Male domination of STEM careers, lack of awareness ofeducational and career

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Curricular & Program Design

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahnavi Dirisina, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

,expectations of workload in engineering undergraduate classes, process of choosing anengineering major, extent of career exploration, and influence from role models. From thissurvey instrument, four statements were sampled to measure perceived competence, three forengineering intrinsic value, four for belonging, and one survey statement for self-efficacy.The Pittsburg Freshman Engineering Attitudes Survey (PFEAS) was designed to assess and trackthe abilities and attitudes of engineering freshmen [13]. It measures several aspects of students’attitudes including their expectations of the engineering profession. For the purposes of thissorting procedure, 8 survey statements were sampled to assess engineering intrinsic value.In an evaluation of students

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Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tanjina Afrin, Virginia Military Institute

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Professional Papers

rig-orous academic instruction with a military framework. The paper explores VMI's capstone pro-jects' historical development and significance, highlighting how the military structure uniquelyshapes their design and implementation. This study investigates the academic and career impactsof these projects, drawing on feedback from students and faculty. Additionally, it identifies op-portunities for improvement, including fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing part-nerships with industry, and refining assessment criteria. Finally, the role of continuous improve-ment mechanisms, such as ABET accreditation, are assessed to ensure the ongoing relevance andeffectiveness of VMI’s capstone programs. This research aims to provide insights

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2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland

Success Class each semester they hold thescholarship. We believe that just giving money in the form of a scholarship does not guaranteesuccess. The Academic Success class gives academic support, primarily through the “Guaranteed4.0 Plan” and encouragement and sets high goals (graduate school expected). The courseincludes the following topics: resumes, interviewing, elevator speeches, how to work a careerfair, research, detailed time management, how to learn, internships, portfolios, career planning,graduate school, what the engineering industry expects when hiring students, and how tonegotiate a salary. The engineering Career Services assists in the presentation of some of thesetopics. Additional emotional and social support is given through the

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Track 3: Technical Session 4: Engaging Two-Year Students in STEM: A Professional STEM Society's Efforts to Support Community College Students

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers; Beth C McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Sohn Paul Cook, Society of Women Engineers

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

underrepresented students in STEM. Through aphased research study of STEM transfer students, researchers discovered that women incommunity college who declared a major in engineering or computer science were much morelikely than men to switch out of those majors. In addition, community college students wereless likely than their university counterparts to belong to professional societies, which offerexposure to academic and professional networks, mentors, and career opportunities. Toaddress this, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) created programming in 2022 to increasecommunity college women’s membership and support their engagement in societal activities.The program reduces financial barriers with free memberships and stipends for communitycollege

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Ronald P. Uhlig

computer science. In keeping with the mission of National University, this degree wasand still is targeted toward working adults, typically in their mid-30s, although there have beenmany younger and older students as well. Thousands of graduates have gone on to havesuccessful careers in computer science and related fields. Hundreds have gone on to pursue andobtain master’s degrees in computer science and related fields. This has been aided by atransition program that enables upper division BS Computer Science students to take and receivecredit for some graduate courses required in the National University Master of Science inComputer Science program. A few of our graduates have gone on to receive doctorates incomputer science and related fields.A

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Laith Al Any; Jodi Reeves; Carl Josephson

Roadmap Barriers Options Self barriers University Education Certificates or Outer barriers Licenses Technical TrainingPROFESSIONAL LICENSES FOR REFUGEE ENGINEERSThe United States does not have a national engineering license. Licenses are issued by stateboards of licensure or registration. And while some engineering professions do not requirelicensure (they may be exempt due to “industrial exemptions” or they may not provide servicesto the public), in many disciplines such as Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE)license is mandatory for career

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lina H. Kloub, University of Connecticut

concepts, foster collaboration,fidence in ethical considerations, greater appreciation for AI’srole in learning, and improved career readiness. The results and build career competencies in line with the Nationalhighlight the transformative potential of AI when thoughtfully Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards [7].integrated into coursework, fostering an inclusive environment To measure the effectiveness of these interventions, surveysthat enhances academic and professional development. This were conducted at the beginning and end of the semester.paper discusses the methodologies, findings, and implications for The findings reveal a shift in students’ perceptions of AIeducators aiming

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Shadnaz Asgari, California State University, Long Beach; Ga Young Suh, California State University, Long Beach; Perla Ayala, California State University Long Beach

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Diversity

prerequisite reveiws. Programs must provideacademic and career advising, including major-specific mentorship, and facilitate transfer studentintegration through credit articulation. Additionally, they should promote student involvement inprofessional organizations, access to support services, and recognition of prior learning to ensurealignment with ABET standards.Our ABET report detailed how the CSULB BME program ensures academic preparedness andfosters inclusivity through structured admissions policies and support systems. Pre-majors mustcomplete foundational courses with a minimum grade of “C” and maintain a 2.5 GPA to declarethe major. The report highlighted the seamless integration of transfer students, who enhanceprogram diversity, through

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 9: Lessons Learned from Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston; Jerrod A. Henderson, University of Houston

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Paper ID #39415Conceptualizing Program Quality in Engineering Education Ph.D. ProgramsDr. Le Shorn Benjamin, University of Houston Dr. Le Shorn Benjamin has amassed over a decade of experience in the field of education. Her career spans local and international borders and have included roles in educational research, program administra- tion, higher education accreditation and K-12 teaching. She is the recipient of the Robert Newby Award for Diversity Efforts, the Central Michigan University College of Graduate Studies 2019 Outstanding Dissertation Award, a Central Michigan University Department of Educational Leadership

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Teaching Tools: Student Experience and Reflection (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan R. Broberg, Purdue University; Jose Capa Salinas, Purdue University; Danielle N. Wagner, Purdue University

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

-campusinstruction.Key findings include the growth in civil engineering knowledge for each cohort regardless ofdelivery method. Learners consistently identified innovative activities like debates and livedemonstrations as the most impactful for student learning. They identified hands-on activitiesand field visits as the most engaging and memorable. At the end of each course, instructors self-identified as gaining knowledge of research-based educational methods, greater ease in teachingand managing a classroom, and confidence in assessing student learning. The innovativeteaching approach to pre-college education has encouraged new cohorts of high school studentsto pursue engineering as a career and current graduate students to pursue engineering educationas a

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Al Humidi; Alena Sloan; Andrea Atkins, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud, University of Waterloo

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Diversity

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Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

) is due to the historical and demographic foundations that are not inclusive to womenand people of color that these fields were built upon. In their research, Lee et al. [1] andBlackwell et al. [2] both discuss how these factors continue to contribute to theunderrepresentation of women and people of color in the STEM industry. This is attributed to the“leaky pipeline” phenomenon where women lose interest in engineering as their careerprogresses due to continuous barriers such discrimination, inequitable resources andopportunities [2]. This further contributes to the loss of interest in STEM as young women andpeople of color achieve new milestones in their careers. Fixing the “leaks” in this pipeline,starting with addressing the dysfunctions

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Problem- and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abeera P. Rehmat, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marissa Christina Owens, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

influence students’ interest in engineering and impactfuture career choices [8].BackgroundProblem-Based Learning (PBL)Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered instructional approach that empowerslearners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge to solve ill-structured problems. In PBL, learners work together in collaborative groups to constructunderstanding through problem-solving [9], [10]; [11]. Through engagement in the problem-solving process, learners acquire knowledge and develop higher-order thinking skills [11]. PBLis based on the idea that learners should not be passive recipients of knowledge because passivityhinders a deep understanding of the presented material and its application to real-world

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NOTE NEW TIMESLOT: Technical Session 7 - Paper 1: Auto-ethnographic Reflections : Lessons from Leading a STEM Initiative for Girls in School While We Ourselves Were in School

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Kayli Heather Battel, Tufts University; Kritin Mandala, Saguaro High School; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Society of Women Engineers; Natalie Anna Foster, Sisters in STEM - Saguaro High School; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Lissa Erickson, Battel Engineering; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

with young girls interested in STEM related education.The Core concept behind SiS : interactive teaching methods. Students in SiS experience STEM,vs. passive learning or ‘information download’. Our Fundamental mission is to empower younggirls. STEM can be theirs at any age! For more information please see [1] Our paper looks at the problem of low gender representation from the lens of attractingyoung girls into STEM fields [2], [3]. We acknowledge the benefits of STEM initiatives targetedtowards attracting girls in school to consider pursuing Engineering degrees and careers [4], [5],[6],[7]. Further, we consider initiatives aiming to address this disparity as significant andirreplaceable. We build on this narrative to posit the

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 1: Creating Pathways for Success and Engagement for Women in Engineering

Collection

2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

Authors

Jalonda Nakay Thompson, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anne Skutnik, Tickle College of Engineering; Jamie Baalis Coble, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anahita Khojandi, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Angelica M Palomino, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Veerle Keppens, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Ozlem Kilic, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

contributes to women’s recruit- ment, retention, and graduation within the TCE. Thompson has mentored student leaders throughout her career, most recently with women-centric organizations in the college. She has served as a Chancel- lor appointed member of UT’s Commission for Women and a board member with NASPA’s Center for Women. Thompson has received numerous recognitions and honors, including the 2017 NAMEPA Out- reach Program Award, 2017 NAMEPA Wings to Succeed Award, 2014 Outstanding New Professional, 2014 NACADA Region III Excellence in Advising – New Advisor (NC), and 2012 Gold Winner-Student Health, Wellness, Counseling and Related-Excellence Award. Thompson earned a Master’s degree in business administration