Session 2270 The first Summer Transportation Institute (STI) at the University of Puerto Rico: An experiment in motivating high school Puerto Ricans to study transportation related careers Antonio A. González-Quevedo, Didier M. Valdés-Díaz, Freya M. Toledo-Feria School of Engineering University of Puerto Rico at MayagüezAbstract The Civil Infrastructure Research Center (CIRC) of the University of Puerto Rico atMayagüez (UPRM) managed the first Summer Transportation Institute at the University ofPuerto Rico during the
performance in STEM disciplines. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Development of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Education Research Approach: The perspectives and lessons learned by two early career facultyIntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to outline the advantages and challenges of an interdisciplinary collaborationin engineering education research based on our experiences as two early career faculty at FairfieldUniversity, as a social psychologist and a biomedical engineer. While still in an early stage, ourcollaboration has quickly proven to be fruitful, leading to multiple grant proposals, accepted abstracts,and manuscripts in preparation. We attribute much of the success of this
American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Pilot Study: An Exploration of the Experiences that Influence Women’s Interest, Pursuit, and Continued Involvement in STEM CareersAbstractWhile longitudinal studies that examine the effects of personal and environmental factors onwomen’s career motivation have been reported in the literature [1] [2], none have provideddepth or breadth of biographical interviewing over the time span of the last two decades. Manyintersecting variables have been identified by empirical research to account for women’scontinued underrepresentation in STEM careers, yet persistence, especially in computer scienceand engineering, remains an issue. Recent studies [3] [4
Paper ID #42000Exploring Early-Career Professionals’ Conceptions of ’Stretch Assignments’:A Qualitative Study of Recent Graduates from Engineering and Non-EngineeringFieldsDr. Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University Shannon K. Gilmartin, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab and Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University.Sara Jordan-Bloch, Stanford University Sara Jordan-Bloch, PhD, is a sociologist and senior research scholar at the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab, where she also directs the Seeds of Change initiative
; interactionsbetween radiation and matter; biological effects and risks of radiation; shielding and atmosphericdispersion, etc., with a math pre-req of algebra. The QCC Chemistry Department second course(RAD-102) covers in-depth knowledge of detector principles, dosimetry, etc. with a co-req ofAlgebra Physics I Mechanics and Thermodynamics. The Algebra Physics II Electricity-Magnetism & Modern Physics is scheduled after taking RAD 102.Learning OutcomesThis report addressed the pedagogy of extending the coverage of radiation topics in the PhysicsII syllabus, with assessment following the US Guidelines, namely the US Bureau of LaborStatistics, for nuclear engineer and technician careers [3, 4]. Two students out of the 2023 cohort(N = 6) already asked about
Paper ID #43234From Graduate Student to Academic Change Maker: Analyzing the Impactof the ’Making Academic Change Happen’ Curriculum on Early Career Facultyand Academic StaffDr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Julia M. Williams is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the author of Making Changes in STEM Education: The Change Maker’s Toolkit (Routledge 2023). Her research areas include technical communication, assessment, accreditation, and the development of change management strategies for faculty and staff.Dr. Eva Andrijcic, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Eva
Paper ID #43911Take this Job and Love It: Identity-Conscious Self-Reflection as a Tool toSupport Individualized Career Exploration for Graduating Biomedical EngineeringStudentsDr. Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology Uri Feldman is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He received a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As a
the development of sociotechnical thinking and lifelong learning skills in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Identifying curriculum factors that facilitate lifelong learning in alumni career trajectories: Stage 3 of a sequential mixed-methods study1.0 IntroductionIn this research paper, we present results of the third stage of a mixed-methods study thatinvestigates the relationship between lifelong learning and undergraduate experiences forscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) alumni. Lifelong learning can bedefined broadly as a graduate’s “generic ability to guide their own learning throughout their livesand in the wide variety of situations they will
below basic levels. Eighth grade students from minoritizedgroups scored even worse with 51% of Hispanic students, 55% of American Indian/Alaskan Nativeand 62% of Black students scoring below basic levels.1Besides the low performance, the achievement gap between these minoritized groups and their Whitepeers has persisted since more than a decade ago. Mathematics education researchers have longrecognized that academic performance at the eighth-grade level, especially the exposure to earlyalgebra skills and reasoning, is linked to academic success in college and pursuing a STEM career. 2Although the exposure to early algebra concepts has increased in the last two decades around thecountry, for example, by offering Algebra I courses as early as
Paper ID #44010Board 272: Examining the Catalysts and Barriers that Early-Career EngineersExperience to Their Adaptability at WorkDr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus Samantha Brunhaver, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Her primary areas of research include engineering career pathways and decision-making, undergraduate student persistence, professional engineering practice, and faculty mentorship. Brunhaver is a mixed-methods researcher, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative
Paper ID #45050Nurturing Interdisciplinary Engagement: A Case Study of Resourcing andRecruiting Strategies in an Early Academic Career Interdisciplinary Project-BasedLearning CourseDr. David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Gray receieved his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2000. He then earned a M.S. and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2002 and 2010, respectively. Much of his graduate education focusDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at
Paper ID #43151Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Civil and Environmental Engineering: EthicalCase Studies Based on Experiences of Early-Career EngineersDr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University Dr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Colorado State University. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at Virginia Tech. Her research evolved from sensory analyses to medical and biomedical field to further study the effects of metal ions on the oral epithelial cells. During conducting sensory analyses she developed the first international odor
School Robotics Initiative - An Outreach Initiative to Prepare Teachers and Inspire Students to Choose a Career in Engineering and Science Mariappan Jawaharlal, César Larriva, Jill Nemiro California State Polytechnic University, PomonaAbstractDeclining enrollment in science, engineering and technology at college level is a serious problemfacing this nation. Experience indicates choosing engineering as a career is made as early as inmiddle school. Students behind in math and lacking interest in science and technology atelementary and middle school level perform poorly in high school and are unlikely to choosecareers in engineering and science. Even if they do choose engineering in
Pursuing a Personalized Program to Prepare for an Academic Career at an Engineering Department without a Formal Teaching Curriculum Amaka Waturuocha1, Laura Ford1, Christi Patton Luks1 1 University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, USAAbstractTypically, when applying to graduate school for doctoral programs, students are not 100%certain of the route their careers will take: industry, academia or both. Most times though, theylean more towards one of these options. In such a case the potential graduate student tailors theirapplications /interests to schools with the kind of curriculum that fits their particular needs. Oncein graduate school
Paper ID #41754Building Leadership Capacity in Rising Engineering Professionals throughEngagement as Career Mentors: Influencing a Self-Directed Learning MindsetDr. J. Eliseo De Le´on, New Mexico State University Eliseo De Le´on serves as a Professor of Practice in the Chemical and Materials Engineering department and provides support to the Engineering Education Enrichment Initiative, e3, at New Mexico State University. Previously, he served at Iowa State University (ISU) and is a lifetime member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Since 2009, De Le´on has delivered STEM programming throughout Iowa
Paper ID #44393Work in Progress: Teaching Engineering Students to Self-Transform: Parallelismsbetween Product Innovation and Student Career Path PlanningDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativity levels. He also applies his research to the desDr. Javier Ortega, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Javier A. Ortega is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the
2015 ASEE Northeast Section Conference Can Real-life Projects in Engineering Classes Result in Improved Interest and Performance in Clean Energy Careers? Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Diane Schilder, Christos Zahopoulos Northeastern University/Evaluation Analysis Solutions, Inc. / Northeastern UniversityAbstractWith funding from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Northeastern University has beenoffering the Early College Experience (ECE) program to Boston Public high school seniors withthe goal of increasing their interest in Clean Energy careers. The ECE program has provided highschool students the opportunity to take a college-level Engineering Design course that
Paper ID #45210Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Educationand Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Populationin STEM Career PathwaysDr. Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Olgha Bassam Qaqish, Ph.D. is a prominent figure in engineering education and research, currently serving as the director of the Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP) at NC State University. With a diverse background encompassing education, research, mentorship, and innovation. Dr. Qaqish is a driving force in shaping the academic landscape. She holds a
Paper ID #45198Report of a Survey of Early Career Latinx Engineers: Trends across 3 Yearsin Perceptions of the Workplace, Social Cognitions, Job Satisfaction, andTurnover IntentionsDr. Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia Lisa Y. Flores, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. She has expertise in the career development of Latinx and Latinx immigrant issues and has over 100 peer reviewed journal publications, 19 book chapters, and 3 co-edited books.Dr. Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota Rachel L. Navarro, Ph.D. is Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate
Paper ID #49481Impact of Automation, Robots, and Coding Clubs on the Career Choices ofMarginalized Students in STEM FieldsMr. Baqer Aljabr, The University of Toledo https://sites.google.com/view/baqeraljabr/home?authuser=2Mr. Mohammad Elahinia, The University of Toledo Mohammad Elahinia is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Industrial and Manufacgturing Engineering Department at the University of Toledo. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Impact of Automation, Robots, and Coding Clubs on the Career Choices of Marginalized Students in STEM FieldsTable of Contents1
Paper ID #49561Evaluating the Impact of a Summer NSF REU Program on UndergraduateStudents’ STEM Career Aspirations and Educational Goals: A Case StudyDr. Sudipta Chowdhury, Marshall University Sudipta Chowdhury is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in Marshall University. His area of research includes Critical Infrastructure Resilience, Disaster Restoration Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, and formal and informal STEM Education. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and multiple conference proceedings. He serves as a reviewer of multiple journals such
Engineering (with a minor in Biotechnology) and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engi- neering from North Carolina State University under the direct ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 ENGage LSU 2.0: Transitioning a Field Trip Experience to a Virtual Format and its Impact on Middle School Students (Evaluation)Abstract ENGage LSU is a yearly event designed to expose middle school students to differentfields and research areas of engineering to spark an interest in possible future careers. Thissingle-day field trip experience invited students to tour several labs and facilities in the Collegeof Engineering and to participate in hands-on activities conducted
-nity colleges became a non-negligible contributor to the highly diversified student body [9]. Alarge percentage of such students are underrepresented minorities and from low-income families.They choose to begin with community colleges because the tuition is cheaper than 4-year univer-sities. Understanding how they make transfer decisions is critical in designing comprehensive andsystematic measures to ensure their academic and career success.In this paper, a literature review is conducted to identify the key personal and academic factors thatinfluence the transfer decision, particularly for students from traditionally disadvantaged groups.We also perform an exploratory analysis of these factors by inviting students from both commu-nity
environmental engineering consulting before changing careers to academia at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Dr. Shannon Parks is a registered Professional Engineer with 20 years of broad-based experience in the water resources and environmental engineering fields. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Pennsylvania State UniversitDr. Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Tech- nology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty
how the factors in a curriculum affect students and their successin engineering by answering two research questions (RQ). (1) What, if any, demographics factorsinfluence a student’s engineering GPA? (2) How does the course level affect the performance ofstudents in demographic groups shown to be significant in RQ1? Herein, it is shown that theprogression through an academic career affects students differently based on their demographics.Male students of color are shown to be the group most negatively impacted by certain effects.This work seeks to counter the common anecdotal fallacy that academic preparedness is theprimary driver between disparities in success as it is observed that gaps widen and narrow withtime through the academic levels
Illinois. Throughout her academic career, she joined various registered student or- ganizations to help support traditionally underrepresented engineering students, and she was awarded the Grassroots Initiatives to Address Needs Together (GIANT) grant to help undergraduate Hispanic students pursue graduate degrees during her graduate career.Dr. Natasha Mamaril, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Natasha Mamaril is currently the Associate Director for Undergraduate Research in The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include academic motivation and the assessment of student learning. She has a B. S. in Chemical Engineering and obtained her M.S
ManagerHassan Bazzi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting STEM Education through the Preparation of Multicultural National Robotics Teams in Qatar (Evaluation)AbstractIn recent years, university outreach programs have increased as an effective method of impartinga comprehensive perspective into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)careers and disciplines to school students. Different models of STEM education exist and theimplementation of educational robotics to pre-college students has been deemed impactful ininfluencing the students’ interest in STEM fields. This is due to the accessibility of educationalrobotics as well providing an engaging, hands-on method of
projects focused on broadening participation and success in STEM academia. Her research centers on creating inclusive higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student success.Dr. Jennifer TygretAnneke BruwerDr. Comas Lamar Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute Comas Lamar Haynes is a Principal Research Engineer / faculty member of the Georgia Tech Research In- stitute and Joint Faculty Appointee at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research includes modeling steady state and transient behavior of advanced energy systems, inclusive of their thermal management, and the characterization and optimization of novel cycles. He has advised graduate and undergradu- ate research assistants
out career options as early as the5th grade.8 Other researchers have found that this process begins in elementary school and by the8th grade, students have decided which careers are not for them.9 Some career theorists havesuggested that career choice is based on developmental stages that children progress through intoadulthood. For example, Gottfredson’s Theory of Circumscription and Compromise states thatindividuals experience stages during which their career focused thinking changes and develops.10Gottfredson states that in early elementary years, children’s notions about careers tend to bebased on gender stereotypes. However, the most significant and influential stages where childrenbegin to consider what types of careers are possible for