Conference Session

Software and e-learning in the ME curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley; Eric Lew, University of California-Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

web experience starts, not surprisingly, with a home page that contains both graphicimagery and text, both of which are linked to actions that access other parts of the site anddisplay additional information. Pages are linked in such a way that the student can movethrough the site in a self-directed and individual way: there is no one “right” way to navigatethrough the information.The sorts of questions that can be answered include the following. What does a mechanicalengineer work on? If I’m interested in the wheel/tires of a car, what sort of companies wouldI investigate for employment? Likewise, if I’m interested in wheel/tires, what courses shouldI take here at Berkeley?In addition to broad questions of career paths, quite specific

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Because of this class, I have interviewed with the DOT & may end up in a transportation career. I really enjoy & learn in this class. I think I will like to do an internship on transportation8. maybe even go into transportation. Thank you for all your help.Applicability to other Engineering CoursesThe proposed technique is effective in courses, which require problems solving to enhance theunderstanding of the theory such as Fluid Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, EnvironmentalEngineering, Pavement Design (Mehta et al. 2003a), Surveying and Engineering Graphics(Mehta et al. 2003b), and Structural Analysis. On the other hand, the material covered in CivilEngineering Materials course covers physical, mechanical behavior of

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Recruiting Women

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma Seiler, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

engineering discipline. Several students’comments indicated they gained a better understanding of engineering and what it takes tobecome an engineer. One student, an eleventh grader during the 2001 WISE Women programstated, “The camp gave me a window to see what exactly each field of engineering did and howeach field affects the daily lives of everyone around the world!” This student is now a senior inAerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University.Introduction Page 11.1337.2To promote careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology among the youth oftoday, the Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University has an

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

retention2. In support of these goals, several criteria were developed:• Introduce the EE field with the intent of career choice affirmation3. A possible outcome is thatthe student may decide to change programs. However, it is believed that the majority of studentsfind their decision to be the correct one, and have added enthusiasm for the program.• Acquaint the students with key EE faculty. The course is team-taught by the four EE facultywho are the academic advisors.• Provide a sense of community within the EE program. The new students meet the other EEfreshmen, making them feel more welcome, comfortable, and part of a team during their firstquarter on campus.• Reduce first-quarter stress. The pass/fail type grading system reduces the pressure of

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Miller, North Carolina State University; Stephen Walsh, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

business planning, corporate formation, and obtained seed-round funding of $3M with a follow-on round of $9M. Prior to this, Dr. Walsh’s technical career was with IBM where he did IC design, performed software testing, and did presales field application engineering. While at IBM, he was awarded IBM’s Resident-Study scholarship and completed his MS and PhD degrees in EE at Duke University.Thomas Miller, North Carolina State University Thomas K. Miller, III received the BA degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1976. He received the MS degree in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics in 1980, and the PhD in 1982, both from UNC-Chapel Hill

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; Michael Powers, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ongoing vertically integrated curriculum initiative is designed to promote a learningatmosphere where faculty mentor students in a nontraditional format without increasing thenumber of course credits needed for graduation. It is intended to engage students throughouttheir undergraduate career, beginning at the sophomore level, using industry sponsored projectsthat illustrate the various stages in the operation of an “enterprise.”Introduction The development of an innovative curriculum option, the “Enterprise Program”, givesteams of students at Michigan Technological University the opportunity to participate in real-world settings to solve technology problems supplied by industry partners. The program preparesstudents for the challenges that

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry M. Lunt, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

two classes (usually just one) per term for the academic institution. Most of these adjunctfaculty had been doing this for many years and had a strong relationship with the academicprogram. The second type of adjunct faculty were those who teach as adjuncts for multipleacademic institutions; collectively, these teaching responsibilities made up their career. Most ofthese adjunct faculty had not been doing this for many years, as it seemed to be more of atemporary situation for them. And as can be expected, these adjunct faculty generally did nothave particularly strong ties to each academic institution. The third type of adjunct faculty foundwere visiting professors on a one- or two-year contract and were procured from local industries.Most

Conference Session

Software and Related Tools for Teaching and Course Efficiencies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Timothy Neil Thomas, CADENAS PARTsolutions LLC

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

was the COO at Computer Aided Systems for Engineering (CASE) where he was responsible for all aspects of the draft- ing software business until CASE was acquired by SDRC in 1998. Tim’s career also includes working as a design engineer at Hughes Aircraft (now Raytheon), TRW (now Northrop Grumman) and Goodyear Atomic. Tim has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University where he served as Co-Chair of the Mechanical Engineering External Advisory Board, the Alumni Board, and is actively involved with STEM in the curriculum at many Universities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Use of Software Package and Commercial Catalogues in

Conference Session

ETD Internet of Things (IOT)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuning Li, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-intensive jobs like slicing 3D objects or generating GCode.An alternate solution is to use the internet of things (IoT) application to control and monitor 3Dprinters. IoT is the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items, allowingobjects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network. IoT and 3D printing aretwo important new technologies, which progressively impact a lot of areas of the industries andalso our everyday life. Students need to be introduced to these technologies, and get ready forfuture career opportunities.A multidisciplinary student project is developed to provide students access to both 3D printerand IoT platform, and also learn to collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to solvecomplex

Conference Session

The Big Picture in Engineering Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dina Verdín, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

while institutions publicly endorsed Broader Impact relatedactivities (for example, community engagement), the tenure and promotion policies “did notrecognize such activities” nor was there sufficient funding and infrastructure to support theirBroader Impact activities provided13 (p. 82).Another study sought to examine the attitudes and understandings of Broader Impacts criterion of31 faculty members by looking at NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) awardees,from the Engineering Directorate, at four high research institutions. The CAREER Program is aNational Science Foundation-wide activity that offers the “most prestigious awards in support ofjunior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research

Conference Session

Diversity and Inclusion

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

their major out of engineering. The findings from this earlierwork leads to the question of whether students with greater social motivation might be leavingengineering at a higher rate than others.Why would the social relevance of engineering (or perceived lack thereof) impact whether or notsome students leave engineering? A few underlying issues are likely at work. First, if helpingothers is a primary goal for students in their engineering careers and they lose confidence thatthese goals can be realized, their motivation toward engineering would clearly suffer. Intrinsicmotivation, interest congruence, and values alignment have been linked to retention inengineering in college and likelihood of persistence to engineering careers.10-13 Seeing a

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg West, Ohio State University; Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Elizabeth Riter, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

components within nuclear power plants in the midwest. In her current role, she teaches, mentors, and advises first and second year Ohio State engineering students in their pursuit of a degree and career in engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Engagement in Practice: One Program’s Approach to Creating a Strong NetworkAbstractThe Toy Adaptation Program (TAP) currently has partners in engineering and health, interestedin profit and non-profit work, and who are individuals and organizations. This intricate networkwas developed over the last four years and brings together a variety of stakeholders interested intoy adaptation. Toy adaptation is the

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gilbert C Brunnhoeffer III P.E., Roger Williams University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

Paper ID #19798Engineering Economics for Freshmen EngineersDr. Gilbert C Brunnhoeffer III P.E., Roger Williams University Practiced Civil Engineering and Engineering Management in the U S Army for 20 years. Engaged in software engineering for three years and ran factories producing engineered materials for the aerospace and electronics industries for seventeen years. Teaching career includes engineering mechanics, civil engineering, and construction management for seventeen years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Engineering Economics for Freshmen EngineersFreshmen

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna L. Dorie, Gonzaga University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

talk.However, studies have shown that most children have limited knowledge regarding engineers,and this lack of knowledge can often persist into adulthood.19-21 Common careers such asfirefighter, nurse, and teacher are prevalent because they are readily recognizable and have jobdescription that have been simplified for children. Engineering on the other hand lacks asimplistic explanation due to its complexity and diversity of foci. Children often associateengineers as someone who operates a train (which is actually a matter of semantics depending onthe region), a person who fixes cars (auto mechanic) or someone in construction, which are alsocommon associations with adults as well.21-23 Parents that perpetuate these beliefs can potentiallypass down

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Michelle B. Sabick, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and Educational Materials and he has been formally engaged in K-12 engineering education for nearly ten years.Dr. Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.Dr. Michelle B. Sabick, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng. Dr. Michelle Sabick assumed the role of Dean of Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology at Saint Louis University in July of 2016. Prior to that she was Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University. Dr. Sabick began her academic career at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho where she co-founded the Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research and served as Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering for

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 1 - Capstone & Case Study

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William P. Manion, University of Maine; Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

sets the stage forbeginning their professional careers. Although service learning is relatively common ineducation, few examples were specifically noted in a review of ABET ETAC accreditedconstruction programs. This paper begins with a review of relevant literature to service learningin construction education programs, followed by a description of the two-semester educationalprogram and outcomes we expect students to achieve in the capstone process. At the time ofpublication, four semesters of students have responded to a reflective survey, asking aboutdevelopment of teamwork skills, awareness of the complexity of construction, communityservice, the construction profession, interpersonal skills, construction operations management,and open

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Richard A. Sun CFA, Mississippi Coding Academies; Randy Lynn

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #24867Mississippi Coding Academies: A Nontraditional Approach to ComputingEducationDr. Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University Sarah Lee joined the faculty at Mississippi State University (MSU) after a 19 year information tech- nology career at FedEx Corporation. As an associate clinical professor and assistant department head in the Computer Science and Engineering Department, she is co-founder and co-director of the Bull- dog Bytes program at MSU that engages K-12 students with computing and provides trans-disciplinary professional development to K-12 teachers in computer science and cybersecurity. She is

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kruse Michael Ranly, Ohio Northern University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Kiana Lynn Curtiss

Tagged Divisions

Student

Paper ID #26601Project-based Learning: An Integration of Real World Project in a 3D DesignClassMr. Kruse Michael Ranly, Ohio Northern University I am a 4th year student at the Ohio Northern University majoring in Manufacturing Technologies. I have been the Teacher’s Assistant for the TECH 2311: Product Design class for the fall 2018-2019 semester. After school I wish to pursue a career in the manufacturing field preferably designing factory layouts to implement robotic lines.Dr. Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University Feng Jao, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Technology at Ohio Northern University. She has been teaching

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mesut Akdere, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

challenge.Faculty at the high school where this study took place find themselves in a unique workingenvironment. The students in the high school, as opposed to traditional classroom techniques,typically thrive in hands-on and applied learning environments; with the expectation that thestudents are expected to pursue post-secondary careers [4, 5]. When considering the STEMfields and the level of hands-on involvement at the professional level, understanding thedifferences between the fields and the expectations during the post-secondary experience isimportant to the creation of a successful, impactful curriculum and learning environment. Figure1 shows the relationship of hands-on experiences both in the classroom and work environment ofthe STEM fields as

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Rachel Saunders, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Madison Elizabeth Levan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

engineering program innovation and diverse STEM workforce development. Her recent research focuses on student veterans’ civilian acculturation through higher education.Ms. Rachel Saunders, UNC Charlotte Rachel Saunders is a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Coun- selor Education and Supervision Program. Her research focuses primarily on culturally responsive school counseling, college and career readiness, and experiences of student veterans in higher education. She serves as a Research Assistant at UNC Charlotte as part of a Office of Naval Research grant supporting student veterans and engineering curriculum innovation.Dr. Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Sustainability

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mason Andrews, Hampton University; Mujde Erten-Unal, Old Dominion University; Carol L. Considine, Old Dominion University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, most crucially, an activedesign studio. The course set is taught under the aegis of an established cross-university, cross-disciplinary entity - the Coastal Community Design Collaborative. The overarching objective isto model effective trans-disciplinary collaborative research and design in teaching, learning, andproductivity.Specifically, the research asks: What pedagogic tools, curricular support, and teaching strategiescan foster trans-disciplinary collaboration among students from engineering, architecture, andscience programs? It seeks to evaluate impacts on students’ short- and long-term career interestsand it asks: What shifts in focus and methods are required for faculty toeffectively lead a trans-disciplinary design studio?The most

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #29282Community Building for the NSF PFE: RIEF Program: Year 1Prof. Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Karin Jensen, Ph.D. is a Teaching Assistant Professor in bioengineering at the University of Illinois at 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

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Hamid Eisazadeh, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assess the performance of the project, an instrument was developed withmultiple-choice problems and survey questions for the students. The results of a field test in asophomore manufacturing class are presented. The module is available at the ASME Dropboxand the developers are seeking other colleges to promote the project and participate in thefield test.1. IntroductionAfter surveying 2500 industry engineering supervisors, early career mechanical engineers andME Department Heads it was found that 46.9% of industry supervisors state a weakness inunderstanding of standards among ME/MET graduates and 48.3% of early career engineersstate their own weakness of standards understanding1. In addition, under the programcurriculum section in the self

Conference Session

Faculty Development Medley

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Reese Jr., Johns Hopkins University; Eileen Haase Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; Ahmed Ibrahim, Johns Hopkins University; Jane Brock Greco; Kelly F. Clark, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee

faculty members at institutions that focus more onresearch output. A study by Feldon et al suggests that teaching professional development canimprove research methodological skills, which can improve research productivity [5]. Facultywho engage in teaching professional development also need less time to prepare for class, andthus, can spend more time on other responsibilities like research.Second, engaging in teaching professional development is linked to adoption of research-basedteaching practices [6]. Future faculty, however, report a lack of structured professionaldevelopment opportunities that prepare them for their future faculty careers [7]. Engineeringdisciplines are ideal spaces and communities of action to engage future faculty in

Conference Session

Professional Skills for Graduate Students

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Caroline Batson, University of Mississippi

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

international students will already befully apprenticed into the target discursive practices of their field. While many students whoenter into U.S. institutions of Higher Education may take a number of academic writing coursesin their undergraduate career by means of an Intensive English Program or other EnglishLanguage Program, many of these courses do not place emphasis on the advanced, technical, andfield-specific writing skills needed to successfully navigate the academic and scholarlyenvironment. Indeed, these courses typically focus on genres of essay writing (e.g., expository,descriptive, narrative, argumentative) instead of scientific, disciplinary genres that are crucial inthe process of developing theses and dissertations as well as in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Matthew Paul Jouffray

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

curricular activities o career o looking for time-savingNeeds Wants Behaviors o extracurricular activities • instructor involvement shortcuts• help with study skills • positive (not negative) group • out of class• help with time management work experience o not/using course• help with course technology • what do I want? website• help transitioning o major/degree o consulting with a TA o from high school o career o not/reading textbook o internationally

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

products in the flexiblemanufacturing category —up 3.3% from $15.5 billion in 2014 and $14.5 billion in 2013 [1-2].This trend is likely to continue to increase as the manufacturing sector continues to transforminto a high tech, less labor-intensive and more value added industry using advanced automatedsystems. Hsieh [3] surveyed 150 industry partners on the skill sets needed for industrialautomation career. Of these, 78 responded that their companies employ technicians or engineerswho maintain automated manufacturing systems as part of their job. Of these 78 participants, themajority (about 88%) indicated that their primary market segment/industry includes one of thefollowing: oil & gas, automotive, semiconductor & electronics, energy

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Progress)Abstract The goal of this project is to address and contribute to the ever-growing demand todevelop innovative and interactive education modules, catered towards K-12 students, which willencourage them to pursue a career path in computer engineering, a STEM field area, upongraduating from high school. Even though kids are experienced in using consumer electronicgadgets, they rarely understand the basics of how these devices were built. Exposing them to thefoundations of computer hardware, may encourage them to think about how basic computeroperations are performed. In addition to developing multiple tools, to teach kids about theworking of logic gates, decimal-to-binary conversion, and representing positive and negativenumbers, in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremi S London, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation, on the board of the American Society for Engineering Education, and as an associate dean and director of interdisciplinary graduate programs. Her research awards include U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), a National Science Foundation CAREER award, and two outstanding publication awards from the American Educational Research Association for her journal articles. Dr. Borrego is Deputy Editor for Journal of Engineering Education. All of Dr. Borrego’s degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering. Her M.S. and Ph.D. are from Stanford University, and her B.S. is from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

-relatedactivities. The ultimate objective of these activities is to encourage more students to choose aneducation in the STEM fields and pursue a STEM-related career in the future [2].Getting more students involved in the STEM education is already a challenge. Attracting morefemale students into the STEM fields can be even harder. Statistics data show that there is a biggender gap in the STEM fields in workplaces. It has been found that women make up 46% of theworkforce but hold only 24% of jobs in STEM fields [3]. Many institutions and organizationshave realized this challenge and provided various activities to promote female students into theSTEM fields [2]. In addition, different strategies were developed to recruit and retain students inthe STEM