Board 215: Building Capacity as an Engineering Education Researcher: First-Year Progress of an NSF ECR: BCSER Grant
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Portland, Oregon
- Publication Date
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June 23, 2024
- Start Date
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June 23, 2024
- End Date
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June 26, 2024
- Conference Session
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Diversity and NSF Grantees Poster Session
- Page Count
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7
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--46783
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/46783
- Download Count
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69
Paper Authors
Lizandra C Godwin
University of New Mexico
orcid.org/0000-0002-0898-8338
Dr. Lizandra C. Godwin is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on materials development (metals, dielectrics, phosphors) for advanced manufacturing processes, process optimization for microelectronic devices, biomaterials, and broadening participation in engineering through engineering education research. The focus of her inclusive, multi- disciplinary lab is to create material solutions for a more sustainable and earth conscious future.
Dr. Godwin earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida where she focused on phosphor development and degradation. Her B.S. is in Mechanical Engineering from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. In addition to her academic experience, Lizandra has worked for many companies including Intel Corp. and The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Abstract
This paper summarizes the first-year progress made on a research grant funded through the National Science Foundation EDU Core Research: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) program. The research activity has two primary objectives. Those objectives are: (1) address the underrepresentation of Latinas in graduate engineering programs, and (2) establish an engineering education research program that focuses on the fundamental research of the experiences and support systems that foster the success of diverse students in engineering. The first objective will be investigated through a mixed- methods research approach. The second objective will be supported through specific activities that build the principal investigator’s capacity to mentor and sustain a research group focused on fundamental engineering education research. This research that delves into the undergraduate interest of graduate engineering programs and their identity as a researcher would illuminate strategies for addressing the underrepresentation of Latinas in national Ph.D. programs. This paper provides the details on the initial research results, accomplishments, and next steps for the research project.
Godwin, L. C. (2024, June), Board 215: Building Capacity as an Engineering Education Researcher: First-Year Progress of an NSF ECR: BCSER Grant Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--46783
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