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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College

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Paper ID #28258NSF S-STEM EPIC Scholarship ProgramDr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara A. Atwood is an Associate Professor and Chair of Engineering at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She holds a BA and MS in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Atwood’s research interests are in creativity, engineering design, first-generation and low-income students, internship experiences, and criterion-based course structures.Dr. Kurt M DeGoede, Elizabethtown College Professor of Engineering and Physics, Elizabethtown

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2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Shuping Wang

2017 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference Introducing CWDM for 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s Ethernet to Engineering Technology Curriculum Shuping Wang Department of Engineering Technology, University of North TexasAbstractSince the approval of the 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3ba) in 2010,4 x 10Gb/s channel coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) and 4 x 25Gb/schannel CWDM have been adopted and put into practical use as a standard for transmissionof data streams over a 10km or 40km single mode optical fiber. To keep students’ knowledgeand skills current with the new technology development and prepare

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

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Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Theodore Demetrius Caldwell, Michigan State University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University; Emily A. Bovee, Marquette University; Harrison Douglas Lawson, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Alexandra Anderson Lee, Michigan State University; Amalia Krystal Lira, Michigan State University; Kristy A. Robinson, McGill University; S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University

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Engineering Education Research in the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University.Alexandra Anderson Lee, Michigan State UniversityMs. Amalia Krystal Lira Amalia (Krystal) Lira is a doctoral student in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology at Michigan State University. She is interested in addressing STEM attrition among underrepresented racial and ethnic minority students using motivational frameworks.Dr. Kristy A. Robinson, McGill UniversityProf. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton is the Associate Chair and C. Robert and Kathryn M. Weir Endowed Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. He received

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Tuncay Aktosun, University of Texas at Arlington; Yolanda Parker, Tarrant County College; Jianzhong Su, University of Texas at Arlington

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Paper ID #31519The S-STEM program in mathematics and its impact on student successProf. Tuncay Aktosun, University of Texas at Arlington Dr. Aktosun is a professor of mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington. His research area is applied mathematics and differential equations with research interests in scattering and spectral theory, inverse problems, wave propagation, and integrable evolution equations. He is involved in various men- toring and scholarship programs benefiting students. He has been the GAANN Fellowship Director in his department since 2006, the NSF S-STEM Scholarship Director in his department

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Paper ID #30231Understanding Student Retention in EngineeringDr. Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. While her doctorate is in Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on higher education teaching of STEM fields, she also holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in Mathematics. Dr. Hensel has over seven years of experience working in engineering teams and in project management and administration as a Mathematician and Computer Systems Analyst for the U. S

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Mitzi Desselles Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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Paper ID #29152Year 3 of an S-STEM Summer Scholarship for a Sophomore Bridge ProgramDr. Katie Evans, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Katie Evans is the Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives in the College of Engineering and Science, Academic Director of Mathematics and Statistics and Online Programs, the Entergy LP and L/NOPSI #3 and #4 Professor of Mathematics, the Director of the Integrated STEM Education Research Center, and the Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering and Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Evans also serves as the Chair of the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Pro

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

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Heather Shipley, University of Texas at San Antonio; Krystel K. Castillo-Villar, University of Texas at San Antonio; Timothy Yuen, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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interdisciplinary faculty team from mechanicalengineering, civil and environmental engineering, biomedical engineering and chemicalengineering, and electrical and computer engineering created a Scholarship Program forUndergraduate Retention and Success (SPURS) in Spring 2016 through the NSF S-STEMProgram.The program is specifically designed to develop outstanding graduates through training inrequired workshops in critical thinking, communication, professional development and researchin addition to providing students with optional opportunities in research, internships or K-12STEM outreach programs. On average, each scholarship is $8,000 a year and covers about 90%of the yearly tuition cost. This paper discusses the mentoring provided, the workshop

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Adam Finn Nogaj; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari, Gannon University

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from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. She was awarded the 2012 ASEE NCS Outstanding Teacher Award, 2013 Gannon University Distinguished Faculty Award and 2013-2014 Gannon University Faculty Award for Excellence in Service-Learning. Dr. Vernaza does research in engineering education (active learning techniques) and high-strain deformation of materials. She is currently the PI of an NSF S-STEM. She has served in the North Central Section Board since 2013.Dr. Lin Zhao, Gannon University Lin Zhao received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada in 2006. She received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Shandong University, Jinan, China

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower, The Citadel; Tara Hornor, The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

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Community and Self-Efficacy Building of Civil Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe Citadel, a regional, residential military college, is currently engaged in a multi-year NSF S-STEMproject to encourage persistence of academically-talented, low-income civil engineering students. OurExcellence in Civil Engineering Leadership (ExCEL) scholarship program builds on a prior program (ofthe same name) that included 34 scholarship recipients, of which 85% graduated with a STEM degree and65% met the academic requirements to graduate as an ExCEL scholar [1]. The current ExCEL programseeks to retain several community-building and support services that were highly valued by our formerstudents, including: (1) funding to attend the

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Houshang Darabi, University of Illinois at Chicago; Rezvan Nazempour, University of Illinois at Chicago; Shanon Marie Reckinger, University of Illinois at Chicago; Peter C. Nelson, University of Illinois at Chicago; Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jeremiah Abiade, University of Illinois at Chicago; Didem Ozevin P.E., University of Illinois at Chicago; Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois at Chicago; Betul Bilgin, University of Illinois at Chicago; Yeow Siow, University of Illinois at Chicago

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(NSF) Grantees Poster Session during the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference &Exposition. The poster describes the progress and the state of an NSF Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (S-STEM) project. The objectives of this project are to 1)enhance student learning by providing access to extra- and co-curricular experiences, 2) create apositive student experience through mentorship, and 3) ensure successful student placement in theSTEM workforce or graduate school. S-STEM Scholars supported by this program receivefinancial, academic, professional, and social development via various evidence-based activitiesintegrated throughout their four-year undergraduate degrees beginning during the summer prior tostarting at the

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Paul D. Adams, University of Arkansas; Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, University of Arkansas; Wenjuo Lo, University of Arkansas; Carol S. Gattis, University of Arkansas; Jennie S. Popp Ph.D., University of Arkansas Honors College

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develop effective latent variable model and instrument that reflects the factors of college students’ retention.Dr. Carol S Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is the Associate Dean Emeritus of the Honors College and an adjunct Associate Pro- fessor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Her academic research focuses on STEM education, developing programs for the recruitment, retention and graduation of a diverse population of students, and infusing innovation into engineering curriculum. Carol is also a consultant specializing in new program development. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineer- ing from the U of A and has served on the industrial

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron

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current research interests are at the intersection of nerve regeneration, tissue engineering, and biomateri- als, and are funded by the NSF and NIH. As an educator, she has received STEM-based funding from the National Science Foundation to support undergraduate research, STEM scholarships, and diversity. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Comparing Effectiveness of Peer Mentoring for Direct Admit and College- Ready FreshmenThe University of Akron has had two National Science Foundation (NSF) funded science,technology, engineering and mathematics scholarship (S-STEM) programs. The cohort of thefirst S-STEM program (2010-2015) were students that were

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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David Hartenstine, Western Washington University; Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University; Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Regina Barber DeGraaff, Western Washington University

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Paper ID #29945CS/M Scholars Program - an NSF S-STEM ProjectDavid Hartenstine, Western Washington University David Hartenstine is a Professor of Mathematics at Western Washington University. He earned his PhD at Temple University.Dr. Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University Perry Fizzano earned his BS degree in Computer Science from Widener University and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from Dartmouth College. He had stints in academia and industry prior to joining WWU in 2005 and becoming chair in 2012. His research interests are in optimization, bioinformatics, information retrieval and computer science

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Jane Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Matthew Jackson Ph.D., California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Daniel Galvan, California State University, Los Angeles

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has served as PI/Co-PI on multiple educational projects sponsored by NSF programs including NSF S-STEM, NSF GK-12, and NSF TUES.Dr. Jianyu ”Jane” Dong, California State University, Los Angeles Jianyu Dong is a professor in electrical and computer engineering and currently serves as the Associate Dean for the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA. Her area of expertise is video compression/communication, multimedia networks, QoS, etc. With a strong passion in Engineering Education, she has been engaged in multiple funded projects and initiatives to increase the participation and success of students from undeserved, low-income communities in engineering areas.matthew jackson PhD

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 3

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Thomas G. Carter, College of DuPage; Richard H. Jarman, College of DuPage; Susan Fenwick, College of DuPage; Thomas Olai Schrader, College of DuPage; Cory Michael DiCarlo, College of DuPage

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meetings advising sessions and arranges workshops and other STEM activities on and off-campus. Just as important, the S-STEM coach provides close and enforced academic monitoring. Students were required to provide grade reporting sheets at the midpoint of the semester and cannot drop or add a course without the permission of the coach. The use of the Success Coach provides a testing ground for the “intrusive advising” method used in the Guided Pathways support model currently being implemented at numerous two-year colleges. We will present the most recent results of both qualitative survey feedback from the supported students along with quantitative results of their course success rates compared to their peers. As of May 2019

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Craig O. Stewart, University of Memphis; Shani O'Brien, University of Colorado Denver; Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Karen D. Alfrey, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Paper ID #29081Launching the Urban STEM CollaboratoryProf. Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver Katherine Goodman is assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver, and the associate director of Inworks, an interdisciplinary innovation lab. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is currently division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE).Dr. Stephanie S Ivey, The University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey is the Associate Dean for Research with the Herff College of Engineering and a Pro- fessor

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Ronald B. Bucinell, Union College; Rebecca Cortez, Union College; Holli M. Frey, Union College; Joanne D. Kehlbeck, Union College; Michael E. Hagerman; David A. Cotter, Union College

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determination, synthesis of organic ligands for materials science applications and the study of c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #30000 evidence based practices in undergraduate education and research that supports inclusivity access, reten- tion and student success in STEM fields.Prof. Michael E HagermanDr. David A. Cotter, Union College David A. Cotter is a sociologist with interests in gender inequality and rural issues. As part of the NSF- funded (S-STEM) grant (#1742407). ”SUCCESS-LEADERS: Leading Educational and Academic Di- rections to Enhance Retention in STEM” he has been

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Kim Bullington, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Anthony W. Dean, Old Dominion University; Rafael Landaeta, Old Dominion University

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Paper ID #31191NSF S-STEM Project Update: A Pathway to Completion for PursuingEngineering and Engineering Technology DegreesDr. Kim Bullington, Old Dominion University Dr. Bullington is an experienced and accomplished leader in higher education and university administra- tion with strong expertise in program management, organizational development, and student and academic affairs administration, with over two decades of university experience. Dr. Bullington’s research interests include student success - especially in the veteran and non-traditional student realm, higher education policy, and student access to higher

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Oleksandr Kravchenko, Old Dominion University; Konstantin Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Tancy J. Vandecar-Burdin, Old Dominion University

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persistence and graduation rates [1-2]. Manynon-traditional students in engineering majors face significant challenges including financialhardship and lack of institutional support networks, which may negatively affect their degreepersistence and graduation rates [2]. The term ‘career’ is defined as an occupation, which relatesto a range of aspects of an individual’s life, learning, and work and is undertaken for a significantperiod of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress [1-2]. In addressing the needs ofSCS engineering students in the context of workforce development, the present program,supported by NSF S-STEM, focuses on manufacturing of advanced materials (MAM) as one ofthe key driving factors for innovation and economic

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 1

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Sura Alqudah, Western Washington University ; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Joseph Arthur Brobst, Old Dominion University; Jill Davishahl, Western Washington University; Andrew G. Klein, Western Washington University

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California, Berkeley. He then worked for awhile at several Silicon Valleystartup companies before returning to Cornell to pursue a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering.Prior to his arrival at WWU, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Sup´elec/LSS near Paris, Franceand was a faculty member at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 S-STEM Becoming Engaged Engineering Scholars (BEES): Insights from Year 1AbstractThe Becoming Engaged Engineering Scholars (BEES) is an NSF S-STEM project that respondsto the challenges in recruiting and retaining academically talented, low-income students fromdiverse backgrounds into undergraduate engineering programs. The

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 4

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Rebekah Dupont, Augsburg University; Nancy A. Rodenborg, Augsburg University

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all social identities. Her perspective is informed by over ten years of social work experience in child protection service (CPS) and research on disparate outcomes in CPS by race. Recent scholarship has explored prejudice-reduction through intergroup dialogue. In June 2019 Dr. Rodenborg received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers Minnesota. Her latest article is: Nancy Rodenborg & Adrienne Dessel (2019) Teaching Note—Learning About Segregation and Cultural Competence, Journal of Social Work Education, 55:4, 809-817, DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2019.1619643 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 S-STEM Lessons Learned

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NSF Grantees: S-STEM 2

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Brittany Bradford, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Megan McSpedon, Rice University; Michael Wolf, Rice University; Matthew Taylor, Rice University

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-generation and low-income students. He earned B.A. and B.B.A. degrees at Southern Methodist University and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees at Rice University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 STEM Graduation Outcomes of the Rice University Emerging Scholars STEM Intervention and Summer Bridge ProgramAbstractSTEM graduation rates, cumulative GPAs, and final GPA distributions of years 2016 to 2019graduates were evaluated for students who participated in Rice University’s STEM intervention(the Rice Emerging Scholars Program, or RESP, which is partly funded through an NSF S-STEM grant), which begins with a pre-freshman STEM summer bridge program. RESPparticipants (n=89) and a comparison

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Diana de la Rosa-Pohl; Catherine Horn

1 Session XXXX Endeavour S-STEM: Supporting High-Achieving Underserved Students in STEM Diana de la Rosa Pohl Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Houston Catherine Horn Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies University of HoustonAbstractStudents from underserved populations face many obstacles in their endeavor to obtain a bachelor’sdegree in STEM. The challenges are not

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 8

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Janis P. Raje

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Paper ID #29618Final Report on LEAP at UVU: An NSF S-STEM ProjectDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Chair of Engineering De- partment at Utah Valley University. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, Embedded Systems Design, Mobile Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Nanotech- nology, Data Mining and Databases.Dr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Reza Sanati-Mehrizy is a

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Ronghui Ma, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Deepa Madan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Paper ID #29176Identifying NSF S-STEM-Sponsored Program Activities that have a PositiveImpact on Mechanical Engineering S-STEM ScholarsDr. Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Liang Zhu received her B.S. in Engineering Thermophysics from the University of Science and Technol- ogy of China, Hefei, Anhui, China, in 1988, and Ph.D. in Engineering from the City University of New York, New York, USA, in 1995. Currently, she is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Her research fields include using nanotechnology to improve treatment outcomes of cancer

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Research in Faculty Development

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Samara R. Boyle, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Jacqueline Gilberto, Rice University; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Ann Saterbak, Duke University; Anila K. Shethia, Rice University

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Paper ID #29450Analysis of Panel Summaries of Proposals Submitted to the S-STEM Pro-gramMs. Samara R. Boyle, Rice UniversityDr. Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University Dr. Yvette E. Pearson holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Chemistry from Southern University and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science from the University of New Orleans. She is Associate Dean for Accreditation, Assessment, and Strategic Initiatives in the George R. Brown School of Engi- neering at Rice University, a Program Evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana, a

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); WEIHUA FAN

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Paper ID #31351SETS: Lessons Learned and Best Practices of Implementing S-STEM projectin the Engineering Technology Department of a Large Urban MinorityServing Public Research Intensive UniversityProf. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology program of Engineer- ing Technology Department. She is the founder and director of the ISGRIN research lab and actively incorporating undergraduate research activities as part of final project requirements in several undergrad- uate junior and senior level

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2-Year College Division: Students and the Pipeline

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Sarah Rodriguez; Brian Le, Iowa State University ; Maria L Espino M.A, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Paper ID #29368”It’s not about making money, but it kind of is about making money”: HowSocio-economic Status Influences Science and Engineering Identity forCommunity College Students in an S-STEM ProgramDr. Sarah Rodriguez Sarah Rodriguez, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Higher Education & Learning Technologies at Texas A&M University - Commerce. Dr. Rodriguez’s research addresses issues of equity, access, and reten- tion for Latina/o students in the higher education pipeline, with a focus on the intersections of gender and race/ethnicity for Latinas in STEM. She has experience coordinating large-scale

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Outreach and Retention

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Leigh S. McCue, George Mason University

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Paper ID #28588The Portia Hypothesis: Mechanical Engineering Student Perceptions ofQualificationsDr. Leigh S McCue, George Mason University Leigh McCue is an Associate Professor in George Mason University’s Department of Mechanical Engi- neering. Dr. McCue received her BSE degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2000 from Princeton University. She earned her graduate degrees from the University of Michigan in Aerospace Engineering (MSE 2001) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (MSE 2002, PhD 2004). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020

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First-Year Programs: Maker Spaces in the First Year

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Jennifer S Mullin, UC Davis

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Paper ID #29475Developing Technical Self-efficacy through a Maker-inspired DesignProjectDr. Jennifer S Mullin, UC Davis Jennifer S. Mullin is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis. Her work concerns the intersection between design, communication and prob- lem solving skills in engineering by enhancing all three through informed instructional choices using a ”learn-by-doing,” hands-on approach. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Developing Technical Self-efficacy through a Maker-inspired Design ProjectAbstract:This