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Group Projects: Paving the Way for an Inclusive Culture in Engineering
By Wendy L. Hill, Ph.D. Director of the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education and Rappolt Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience, Lafayette College, Easton PA In an excellent essay titled “Small World: Crafting an Inclusive Classroom (No Matter What You Teach)” my colleague Mary Armstrong writes “It is my contention that every single classroom—from Soil Science
ASEE CDEI Scholar Spotlight Series: P.J. Boardman
P.J. Boardman P.J. Boardman is the Global Director of STEM Outreach and Workforce Development at MathWorks managing a team responsible for catalyzing, engaging, and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers to bridge the STEM gap and prepare the workforce of tomorrow. PJ’s team identifies, initiates, and supports scalable programs to connect students and educators
When Anti-Blackness is Endemic to Society, Equitable Teaching Can Get You in (Serious) Trouble
by Ɔbenfo James Holly, Jr. Trouble On March 1, 2020, John Lewis spoke on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma as part of an event to commemorate Bloody Sunday. In his remarks he provided a call to action: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” Since his death the
ASEE CDEI Scholar Spotlight Series: Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran
Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran (Dr. J) Dr. Sarah Jayasekaran (Dr. J), born and raised in Chennai, India, pursued her passion for higher education in the United States, earning a Master’s in Structural Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Currently, an Instructional Assistant Professor at the University of Florida, she brings infectious enthusiasm to her classroom,
2024 Best DEI Paper Award Finalists
Dear ASEE Community, We are excited to celebrate the exceptional contributions of our members in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within engineering education. This year, 29 nominations from across ASEE were received for the Best DEI Paper Award, showcasing remarkable research and dedication to DEI.
Authentically Me, Authentically Engineering
By Bryce E. Hughes, Ph.D. Like many of our students, I grappled with several complex academic challenges while navigating my pathway through an undergraduate engineering program. On top of these challenges, I was also grappling with the intricacies of coming out as gay in an environment not always embracing of diverse identities—a Catholic university. While
Contextualizing Your Research Workshop: An approachable first-step in considering research through a DEI lens
Co-authors (alphabetical): Kavitha Chintam, Jennifer Cole, Meagan Olsen, and Alexis Prybutok Creation of the Contextualizing Your Research Workshop catalyzed DEI efforts and engagement in our department. The summer of 2020 was a reckoning for many as the visibility of the Black Lives Matter movement intensified and the COVID-19 pandemic further exposed systemic injustices and inequities.
Mental Health and Wellness Virtual Community
The Mental Health and Wellness Virtual Community (MHW-VC) began as a small group of faculty that grew organically. In 2022, we began advertising for the community monthly meets. The community quickly grew, and it is now a diverse group of over 120 faculty, staff, students, and industry employees from over 70 organizations in multiple countries.
ASEE CDEI Scholar Spotlight Series: Dr. Christopher Hernandez
Dr. Christopher Hernandez Dr. Hernandez is a Professor in the Departments of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Previously Dr. Hernandez served as Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University and Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Hernandez is a Fellow of the American Institute for
ASEE CDEI Scholar Spotlight Series: Ivonne Santiago
Ivonne Santiago Dr. Ivonne Santiago is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering (CE) Department at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Dr. Santiago has a combined experience of over 25 years in the areas of water quality, water treatment and wastewater treatment in Puerto Rico (PR), New Mexico and Texas. Dr. Santiago
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