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- Track 6: Techncal Session 7: Growing BPE Efforts: Lessons Learned from a College-Wide Seed Grant Program
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- 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
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- Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Julien, Virginia Tech
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● Second, projects were provided with evaluation support so that institutional leadership could see evidence of projects’ impacts with the goal of institutionalizing them via policy and/or practiceProgram OverviewTimeline: aligned with academic year● Request for Proposals: first week of 19 submitted Year 1 semester 12 funded >$45,000● Proposal Deadline: mid-September● Award Announcements: early October 26 submitted● Mid-Project Report: early spring Year 2 14 funded >$53,000● Poster Session
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- Track 7: Technical Session 7: Grassroots Approach to Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in Engineering
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- Ashleigh R. Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Akshina Sood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lance Cooper, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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diverse backgrounds, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, staff,and/or faculty within the college) to jointly identify a need (e.g., recruitment, mentoring,development, retention, and/or engagement of individuals from underrepresented groups inSTEM, K-12 outreach and STEM pipeline development, integration of IDEA in engineeringeducation, etc.). To address these needs, teams develop a research question, propose andimplement project activities, measure the outcomes, document best practices, and publish theresults. Since 2020, the program has awarded over $565,000 and has provided mentorship tosupport forty-one (41) projects that have engaged over 200 individuals within the college and thelocal community. This paper describes the
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- Track 5: Technical Session 4: The Next Leaders Academy: Learned Experience from an AI Summer Camp Experience
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- Delano White, The Gaskins Foundation; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati
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opportunities and challenges. deployment of AI.Our camp developed a custom curriculum to give the participants a learningexperience that is often curated toward college students and early careerprofessionals.We partnered with highly regarded faculty (and their graduates students) tointroduce the history of AI, how it has developed and some of the dangers ofthe increased reliance on technologyFaculty from our partner institution led workshops and discussions onunderstanding and forming ethical and moral positions.The students worked in groups to develop projects and complete assignmentsthroughout the week, with assistance of academic and industry leaders toreinforce their
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- Track 1: Technical Session 4: The Effects of Group Size on the Experiences of First-Year Engineering Students in Mixed Gender Groups
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- Koenraad E Gieskes, State University of New York at Binghamton; Ioana Elena Tiu, State University of New York at Binghamton
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, specifically engineering. I decided to see if there was an effect on how girls succeeded in their engineering classes given the ratio of women to men in their specific groups. For this initial project I mainly focused on the freshman engineering course since it was heavy on projects, but in the future, I hope to collect more data including higher-level classes with increased difficulty. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 The Effects of Group Size on the Experiences of First-Year Engineering Students in Mixed Gender GroupsAbstract:Recognizing the importance of collaborative learning in engineering education, this researchseeks to understand how different group
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- Track 7: Technical Session 1: Agriculture & Nutrition for Girls While Encouraging Leadership & Stem-Enrichment (ANGELS) Program
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- Sandra C Affare, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Marissa McElrone, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Rachelle Pedersen, Texas Tech University
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Tennessee-Knoxville. Dr. Affare served as a Project Engineer and Project Manager at Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) where she managed research and development projects for TVA’s Transmission Technologies and eventually became a Senior Compliance Analyst until retirement in July 2014. After retirement, Dr. Affare was a project management consultant in transportation and logistics for a few years until she began her second career in higher education. As an engineering professor, her research focuses on increasing the number of women in STEM with an emphasis in minorities in Engineering. Over the past 3 years at UTC, Dr. Affare has established the reputation as the go to person with respect to multidisciplinary and
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- Track 5: Technical Session 3: Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion for First-Generation Students: A First Year Seminar Course Approach
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- Alandra Kahl, Pennsylvania State University, Greater Allegheny
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during orientation week.• Students shared stories about their cultural heritage.• Open discussion on how cultural heritage shaped educational experiences.• Fostered a sense of community and belonging.CAREER READINESSHands-on projects and activities.Exploring different career paths.Developing professional skills.Connecting with industry professionals. EXAMPLE OF HANDS-ON PROJECTProject: Mock Business Activity: Industry Job Startup. Shadowing Day.Mock BusinessStartup ProjectOverview• Market Research: Analyzed industry trends, customer needs, and competition.• Business Strategy: Developed value proposition, target markets, and marketing plan.• Financial Planning: Created budgets, forecasted
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- Track 2: Technical Session 7: "Three strikes, you're out"¦ actually, that's four strikes": Transgressive Teacher and Student Humor in a Pre-College Engineering Classroom
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- George Schafer, Drexel University; Christopher George Wright, Drexel University (Tech.) (MERGED)
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NORTHSIDE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE Grades 7-12 Three STEM pathways: engineering, computer science, & biomedical sciences 1 of 4 “exam” schools in the city, but the only one with predominantly Black (70%) and Brown (25%) student population THE CLASSROOM Intro to Engineering course -- 10th grade Focus on engineering design process, mathematical applications, use of CAD, and hands-on projects Teacher (Steve): White man with professional
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- Track 5: Technical Session 3: Utilizing Campus Engagement for the Development of an ADVANCE Faculty Leadership Initiative
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- Lisa A Kunza, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lance A Roberts P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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emotionalintelligence, have been utilized to influence the development of a leadership initiative toempower faculty to enact positive change. To address identified leadership gaps, the ADVANCEFaculty Leadership Initiative was established to empower faculty to enact positive change.Program goals include defining campus leadership roles, building essential skills, leveragingindividual strengths, navigating implementation challenges, and fostering communityengagement through action-learning projects. The inaugural cohort consists of 21 faculty from 10departments and seven academic ranks (Full Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor,Professor of Practice, Instructor, Senior Lecturer, and Research Scientist). The group includeseight gender minorities
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- Track 4: Technical Session 3: A narrative study of food insecure students in engineering and computing
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- Justin Charles Major, Rowan University
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project is part of a larger project understanding and addressing food insecurity on one college campus. • Grant: • Goal 1: Narrate the stories of food inequity on campus. • Goal 2: Identify issues that the campus can directly impact to make change. • Goal 3: Engage engineering students in engineering design projects to: • Project 1: Develop a check-in and check-out station for the campus food pantry. • Project 2: Develop an inventory system for the campus food pantry. • Project 3: Teach engineering students about narrative inequiry. 11/6/2024 | © Justin C. Major, Ph.D. | 5As I mentioned, this project was part of a larger grant initiative
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- Track 3: Technical Session 3: A Strategic Program Overhaul: Increasing the Success of Women in Engineering Technology
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- Leah Mackin, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET)
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and paired it to my personal teaching philosophy as an educator and program facilitator. By empowering students to make key decisions in the trajectory of coursework or a project in the studio classroom, I recognize that they take ownership and responsibility for the success of the work. In the example of Women in Technology, I charged the students with setting the vision, sharing their ideas, and allowed for creative brainstorming to initiate conversation.Initial Actions in Summer 2023 for upcoming Fall semester - Created a CampusGroups page - Participated in resource fair during New Student Orientation - Tabled at TigerFest Activities Fair (Club Fair) - Participated in Lighting the Way - Sent Welcome e-mails to all women
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- Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant
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- Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington
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concentration in social statistics from the University of Washington. Erin also holds an MA and BA in Russian and Eastern European studies, and an AA in liberal arts and sciences.Kam H Yee, University of WashingtonBrenda N Martinez, University of Washington ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Abstract:Sometimes projects settle into a status quo of doing the same things because that iswhat has always been done. In this presentation, we’ll talk about the process oftransitioning a NASA-funded WA Space Grant to develop more meaningfulactivities/interventions for students and to improve the evaluation of the project. Theproject is writing a renewal grant now and has been collaborating with an evaluator
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- Track 5: Technical Session 7: WIP: Perceptions of Instructional Practices among Engineering College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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- Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Michigan; Musabbiha Zaheer; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan
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ofengineering, as these students are currently very underrepresented. This WIP projectaims to answer the research question: How do engineering college students withADHD describe their instructional practices (including both lecture-based and activelearning strategies)?To explore both their academic success and their college experiences, we use avariation on Terenzini & Reason’s (2005) college impact model. This model positsthat students’ educational outcomes are influenced by pre-college characteristics andexperiences as well as the college experience (organizational context and individualstudent experience).In our project, we focus specifically on the individual student experience, which iscomprised of Classroom experiences, Academic adjustment
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- Track 3: Technical Session 5: Work In Progress: Understanding Servingness for Minoritized Students in Introductory Computing Courses at a Hispanic Serving Community College
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- Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Taylor Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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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/Antarjot Kaur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Antarjot Kaur is currently a Ph.D
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- Track 2: Technical Session 3: Piloting A Personalized Learning Model for Chemical Engineering Graduate Education: Lessons Learned from Creating a Chemical Engineering Body of Knowledge
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- April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh
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. • Primarily designed to produce research results and publications • Essential skills like communication, teamwork in diverse settings, mentoring, networking, and leadership are needed in the workforce• To remain relevant in the evolving landscape of science, engineering, and society, graduate STEM education requires significant cultural transformation. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25038.Need for Innovation in GraduateEducation and STEM Training• Our research project explores the impact of Personalized Learning Models (PLM) on the
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- Track 5: Technical Session 5: Partnering with Rural K-12 Schools in Southwest Virginia to Broaden Participation in Engineering
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- Felicity Bilow, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hannah Glisson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Malle R Schilling, Arizona State University; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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opportunities specificallytargeted toward rural K-12 teachers since supporting rural teachers in integrating engineering intheir curriculum could lead to an increase in the number of these teachers teaching engineering,which in turn could lead more students to become interested in engineering as this integrationcould broaden rural students’ perceptions of what engineering is and who can be an engineer.The current project was informed by previous NSF-funded research, referred to as the VTPEERS project, where a partnership with middle school science teachers, industry professionalsfrom three local engineering companies, Fostek Corporation, Celanese Corporation, andUniversal Fibers, and university representatives from Virginia Tech was established to
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- Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development
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- Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University
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includes a three-semester MS track (30credits) or a two-semester certificate track (15 credits), both of which are infused with career-focused learning. Within their programs, GEES scholars engage in real-world projects,industry-based internships, and networking with professionals. This structure is designed toequip them not only with technical skills but also with the ability to navigate complexworkplace environments.GEES goes beyond classroom education by integrating co-curricular activities that fosterprofessional skills. For example, students participate in workshops on job search strategies,interview techniques, and negotiation skills, helping them navigate the professional worldwith confidence. Each student is also matched with an industry
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- Track 5: Technical Session 1: Evaluating the five pillars of a Summer Bridge Program and their influence on participants' intentions to complete an engineering degree
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- Lorena Benavides-Riano, Mississippi State University; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University
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Paper ID #45190Evaluating the five pillars of a Summer Bridge Program and their influenceon participants’ intentions to complete an engineering degree.Lorena Benavides-Riano, Mississippi State University Lorena Benavides-Riano, originally from Colombia, is a second-year Engineering Ph.D. student at Mississippi State University. In July 2020, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the National University of Colombia. After graduation, Lorena worked as a research assistant investigating the effects of development projects on environmental parameters and rural communities in Colombia, South
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- Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level
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- Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders
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Paper ID #45139Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for UndergraduateCS Students at a Systemic LevelDr. Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT Jamie Huber Ward is a social scientist and Associate Director of Higher Ed for NCWIT at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on organizational change in higher education; collaborative pedagogy; curriculum reform; post-secondary student experiences; and the experiences of faculty and staff in academic computing workplaces. Jamie’s work includes implementing and analyzing research projects designed to enhance all students’ success and sense of belonging post
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- Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building a Future in STEM: The Girl Scouts and a University Partnership
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- Elizabeth Hart, University of Dayton
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3. Plan a Take Action project that helps others.Specific STEM Activities and BadgesFacilitated DAISY ROLLER COASTER DESIGN CHALLENGE BADGE Grade Level – Kindergarten - 1st Badge Requirements ▪ Make a simple roller coaster car ▪ Build a model of a roller coaster ▪ Test your roller coaster One of Daisy Mechanical Engineering Design Challenge Badges ▪ Board Game Design Challenge ▪ Roller Coaster Design Challenge ▪ Model Car Design ChallengeSpecific STEM Activities and BadgesFacilitatedJunior Think Like A Daisy STEM Career Ambassador
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- Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers
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- Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson
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grant funding or industry partnerships.Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College Dr. Kinnis Gosha (Go-Shay) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Director of the Culturally Relevant Computer Lab at Morehouse College. Dr. Goshaˆa C™s research interests include conversational agents, social media data analytMrs. Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology Talia Kessler, MSPP is a research associate at The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech. As a research associate, she works on research and evaluation projects centering on K-12 STEM education. She has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Georgia Tech and is currently
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- Track 4: Technical Session 1: Report of a Survey of Early Career Latinx Engineers: Trends across 3 Years in Perceptions of the Workplace, Social Cognitions, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions
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- Lisa Y Flores, University of Missouri - Columbia; Rachel L Navarro, University of North Dakota; Jinkoo Lee, University of Missouri - Columbia; Bo Hyun Lee, The Ohio State University; Han Na Suh, Georgia State University - Perimeter College; Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri - Columbia; Pat Garriott
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Psychological Association (APA), Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the APA, and the Society for Vocational Psychology. His work has been recognized by Divi ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF Project #2000607/2000636 Report of a Survey of Early Career Latinx Engineers: Trends across 3 Years in Perceptions of the Workplace, Social Cognitions, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions Lisa Y. Flores Rachel L Navarro
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- Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.
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- Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College
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-D dimensioned 2-D sketches and fully dimensioned 3-Dparts. Through various projects, students practice parts. Through various projects, students practicecreating 3-D models and focus on using and creating 3-D models and focus on using andmodifying 2-D sketch tools such as line, circle, arcs, modifying 2-D sketch tools such as line, circle, arcs,rectangle, offset, fillet, chamfer, trim, mirror, move, rectangle, offset, fillet, chamfer, trim, mirror, move,rotate, copy, scale, stretch, and other commands. They rotate, copy, scale, stretch, and other commands. Theyalso learn feature commands including extrude, also learn feature commands including extrude,extrude cut, loft, revolve, wrap
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- CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!
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- Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University
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the liberal arts at aresearch university. This unique combination not only defines who we are, but defines our unique characteristics. Our students will graduatewith a BS in Engineering and have an exemplary undergraduate experience infused with the liberal arts. We strive to be a leader inundergraduate education with primary motivations being: innovation in the curriculum, effective learning methods, and an authentic liberalarts curriculum to educate the whole person, featuring a project-based curriculum that emphasizes creative design and communitypartnerships. Currently, the department has 7 faculty and 130 students (42% female and 20% minority). Our vision for our engineeringstudents is to help them become (a) leaders and agents of change
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- Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways
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- Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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-REU), which provides intensivementorship and research opportunities to over 20 undergraduate engineering students. TheGCSP-REU specifically targets students from marginalized populations and those without priorresearch experience; thus catalyzing their future successes [1]. The ECHS aligns with similar principles, focusing on holistic education to address the NAEGrand Challenges. It is dedicated to developing URM students by integrating project-basedlearning, problem-based inquiry, project management, and research skill into its curriculum. TheECHS and GCSP share core values and objectives, making their partnership a strategic effort toincrease participation in engineering higher education and provide students with the supportnecessary for
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- CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism
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- Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar
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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
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- Track 1: Technical Session 6: The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color Academics
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- Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Monique S. Ross, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University
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teaching to unite individuals across the university’s academic community. The Center is supported by a five-year $500,000 grant for collaborative research and community engagement projects centering on feminist approaches and perspectives. PROPELCurrentWork PROPEL received a $1,000 seed grant to convene a team focused on research to organizational equity and learning. Cluster Members Dr. Monica Cox Distinguished ProfessorDr. Ashli Wright Dr. Monique Ross Dr. Shawaneé Patrick
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- CANCELLED: Track 6: Technical Session 2: Gender Differences in Global Identity Development: Implications for Intercultural Competence in Higher Education
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- Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Vidya Reddy Madana, Purdue University
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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 integrating project management processes in undergraduate education. Her main goal is to understand how work management and product development practices widely used in industry can be modified and adapted to
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- CANCELLED: Track 3: Technical Session 2: Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students
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- Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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there are diverse strategies that have been implemented to solve these problems.” (#2303) ● “Having representation of all sectors of the community is important since it helps to promote a healthier environment and it can be considered as a microcosm of our society, which also helps foundations and organizations to do better assessments and have better proposals for their future projects.” (#2305) ● “A sustainable lifestyle encompasses the study of human interaction, lifestyles, and social beings as much as its environmental aspects; in its essence, it refers to the recognition of the interconnectedness of human well-being and environmental direction. … Everyone’s ideals differ
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- Track 5: Technical Session 2: Barriers in the Workplace: An Analysis of Engineering Workplace Culture and Climate
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- Susan Sajadi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Olivia Ryan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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with a specialization in electrical engineering from Roger Williams University. Her research interests include developing professional skills for engineering students and understanding mathematics barriers that exist within engineering.Ms. Katherine Drinkwater, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Katie Drinkwater is a recent graduate of Duke University with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. She is excited to begin working towards her Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech in the Fall. Her interest in Engineering Education began through a project where she helped to design a makerspace inside a shipping container. Since then, she has explored design and engineering education through
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- Track 5: Technical Session 1: Engineering and Computer Science Faculty Members' Personal and Professional Perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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- Yvette E. Pearson P.E., University of Texas at Dallas; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Lisa J. Borello, University of Texas at Dallas; Torrie Cropps; Jue Wu, Univertify of Florida; Samara Rose Boyle
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university-based and consulting efforts have led to over $40M in funding for projects to support initiatives in STEM and changes to policies and practices of global engineering organizations. Pearson is a registered Professional Engineer, an ENVISION® Sustainability Professional, and a Commissioner on ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission. Among her awards and honors are ABET’s Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion, ASCE’s Professional Practice Ethics and Leadership Award, the Society of Women Engineers’ Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, the UT System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award, and ASCE’s President’s Medal, one of the highest honors awarded in this global organization of over