projects Figure 1: Demographic distribution of incorporate professional development such as project team leaders workshops, panels, seminars, and other skill- development activities. Similarly, undergraduateand graduate students often facilitate activities for the outreach/access projects and mentor pre-college students about engineering, which can increase interest in engineering and motivatestudents to pursue engineering in the future.Figure 2: Distribution of (a) focus areas and (b) target populations served by fundedprojects.Each of the outreach- and access-focused projects target pre-college students. Approximatelyhalf of these projects partner with a local
connects these topics to broader understandings of student success in engineering. Justin completed their Ph.D. in Engineering Education (’22) and M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics (’21) at Purdue University, and two B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Secondary Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (’17). Atop their education, Justin is a previous NSF Graduate Research Fellow and has won over a dozen awards for research, service, and activism related to marginalized communities, including the 2020 ASEE ERM Division Best Diversity Paper for their work on test anxiety. As a previous homeless and food-insecure student, Justin is eager to challenge and change engineering engineering education to be a
reliable networks of support in engineering for their MH. 7Being the only woman exacerbates MHCsI really believe that engineering played a big role in, I don't know, exasperating is the rightword. I might have faced these challenges later on but quickly pushing me to a differentlevel of mental health challenge was probably played a big part by feeling like an imposterin engineering. And being a woman in engineering too, I think, played a role in not feeling Ibelonged in a lot of the classes and was really struggling…I remember I would walk in [an engineering class] and I just felt like I just did not belong.I felt so sad that I had worked so hard and yet I couldn't escape this
Paper ID #45167Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understandinginto computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.Dr. Carrie Prior, Excelsior University Carrie Prior is the Associate Dean of the School of Technology at Excelsior University. In this role, she leads the school and contributes to the College’s leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation while supporting the strategic and operational direction of academic programs. Before joining Excelsior, Carrie served as a senior international officer in both public and private higher education settings. She is
Paper ID #45222Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings;Case Study: Washington Space GrantDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for 21 years.Dr. Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity Dr. Rae Jing Han (they/them) is a Research Scientist at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation &
Paper ID #45259Barriers in the Workplace: An Analysis of Engineering Workplace Cultureand ClimateSusan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Susan Sajadi is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the department of engineering education. She has a BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design from Arizona State University. Prior, she worked as an engineer in the medical device industry.Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in engineering
Next Leaders Academy:Ethical AI Camp2024 RecapIn June 2024, the Gaskins Foundation hosted a pilot camp title “NextLeaders Academy: Ethical AI Camp” for high school students in theGreater Cincinnati area. by Delano White 1 Camp Overview June 8-12, 2024 Location: University of Cincinnati Digital Futures Building Target Age: 9-12 grades Focus: Exploring ethical considerations in the development and application of AIThe Digital Futures is part of the University of theCincinnati. Housed within the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the building houses research labs, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and otheramenities to foster creativity and growth in the
Paper ID #45218Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participationin EngineeringFelicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Felicity Bilow is a graduate student at Virginia Tech.Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Hannah E. Glisson currently serves as a Postdoctoral Associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Hannah’s research interests include broadening participation in engineering, sense of belonging among women in in engineering, undergraduate student support, and K-12 engineering outreach. She holds degrees in
Paper ID #45182Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on CombatingSystemic RacismSakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Sakhi Aggrawal is a Graduate Research Fellow in Computer and Information Technology department at Purdue University. She completed her master’s degree in Business Analytics from Imperial College London and bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology and Organizational Leadership from Purdue University. She worked in industry for several years with her latest jobs being as project manager at Google and Microsoft. Her current research focuses on
Paper ID #45156Unlocking Innovation: Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in InterdisciplinaryEngineering TechnologyDr. Teddy Ivanitzki, American Society for Engineering Education Dr. Teddy Ivanitzki is part of Fellowships and Research Opportunities (FRO) by ASEE. FRO is managing a large fellowship/ research and scholarship grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements under STEM umbrella with total of $15M/year.Elsabeth Mekonnen ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Graduate, Engineering, Race/Ethnicity, Entrepreneurship Unlocking Innovation: Empowering
, 2025 From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program’s Impact on Low- Income Master’s Students’ Success and Professional DevelopmentIn the United States, innovation development and economic growth have been influenced bycontributions made by STEM professionals to a great extent. Universities aim to offerstudents in STEM programs career preparedness by imparting knowledge and necessarytraining in specialized skills. However, it should be acknowledged that not all students haveequal opportunities for the study of STEM. Students from low-income and underrepresentedbackgrounds often face additional challenges, which consequently limit their academicpursuits
Paper ID #45158WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Studentswith Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderMiss Xiaping Li, University of Michigan Xiaping Li is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education Research at the University of Michigan. Her research interests encompass faculty development and change, neurodiverse college student learning experiences and outcomes, international students in engineering, and cognitive sciences. She holds a B.S. in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering and an M.S. in Geological Sciences.Nolgie O. Oquendo-Col´on, University of Michigan Nolgie O. Oquendo
Paper ID #45250Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative toIncrease African American Semiconductor Manufacturing ResearchersDr. Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Laura Sams Haynes is faculty and Director of the Office of Outreach in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Laura is passionate about developing and launching various outreach initiatives for K12 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) partners, including students and school counselors, as well as fostering HBCU partnerships, collaborations, and pathways, often with a focus on NSF