No Guarantees at a Hispanic Serving Institution: Unexpected Interracial Reflections
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Minneapolis, MN
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August 23, 2022
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June 26, 2022
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June 29, 2022
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21
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--41787
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https://peer.asee.org/41787
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478
Paper Authors
Cole Joslyn University of Texas at El Paso
Amira Williams University of Texas at El Paso
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at El Paso where I am earning my Bachelor of Science in Engineering Innovation and Leadership with a concentration and minor in Biomedical Engineering. My studies in Biomedical Engineering are fueled by my love of math and my physical therapy experience after I tore my ACL and meniscus. I was born in San Bernardino, California, but have moved many times due to my parents being in the military. While I didn’t enjoy being uprooted every year, moving exposed me to the many different cultural dynamics that were present across the United States. This ignited my appreciation for differences and my passion for people and social justice. My passion for people and their stories allowed me to start a podcast on behalf of my major to talk to students, faculty, and advisory board members. I also grew up in church, where I learned what it meant to serve from a young age. I am now the manager of my church’s café, as college and all-nighters to finish projects have turned me into a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur. I try to lead everything I do with a servant’s heart. Ultimately, I want to use my privilege of learning and access to create opportunities for those who may not have them. Through my studies, extracurriculars, and experiences, I aim to impact each of my areas of passion in my own unique way.
Angelica Ann Littles
I am currently a third-year Engineering Innovation and Leadership major at the University of Texas at El Paso with a concentration in civil engineering. I solve problems in creative ways and know how to apply classic techniques to modern solutions. I am currently a teaching assistant for an engineering design course where I am able to teach students my knowledge and perception of engineering design.
I am very passionate about change and hope that one day I can encourage young children and teenagers to pursue post-secondary education. I have written two children's books that aim at encouraging young girls to seek a career in the STEM field. I also hope to provide better education and connections to students in third-world countries.
Abstract
Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a critical role in preparing students of color for the STEM workforce and provide access to engineering education for historically minoritized and marginalized populations (MMPs) in engineering. In 2019 there were more than 700 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the United States and their numbers are expected to grow in the coming decades. In some instances, the student population of MSIs can be rather homogenous. In Puerto Rico and areas of Texas and California, some institutions have student populations that are 60 to 100 percent Hispanic/LatinX. In these cases, what are the experiences like for other MMPs that attend such institutions? Are matters of race/ethnicity still an issue? Research suggests that it is indeed still an issue, especially in the case of Black students at HSIs. In this paper we explore our experiences as three multiracial individuals at a large HSI in the southwestern U.S. along the U.S. Mexico border whose student population is 84% Hispanic/LatinX. Catalyzed by a racially-charged incident, we (the authors) engaged in multiple discussions and recognized that our stories need telling. We were inspired by Gallagher-Geurtsen to share those stories as autobiographical testimonios.
Joslyn, C., & Williams, A., & Littles, A. A. (2022, August), No Guarantees at a Hispanic Serving Institution: Unexpected Interracial Reflections Paper presented at 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. 10.18260/1-2--41787
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