Abstract This work in progress paper describes the initial stages of a project which aims to characterize mechanisms hidden curriculum (HC) engineering and identify methods for exploring this phenomenon. To effectively study complex nature HC, brings together researchers with range expertise (sociology, education, engineering, statistics, policy analysis, instruction) develop holistic approach explore HC engineering. process gathering input from multidisciplinary team as well literature...

The problem of PhD attrition, especially at the dissertation-writing stage, is not solely related to mentoring, departments, or disciplines; it a that affects entire institution. As such, solutions require collaborative efforts for student success. Building on Yeatman's master-apprentice model, which assumes mastering disciplinary writing in singular advisor-student contexts, and Burnett's cohort introduced doctoral dissertation supervision collaborative-learning environment with several...

This paper presents an exploratory investigation of global scale diversity and inclusion efforts within engineering education. The content is expansion work that was shared at the 2015 World Engineering Education Forum’s first special session on “Diversity & Inclusion in Global Engineering.” Diversity (D&I) are contextualized topics shift objectives from country to country. role D&I education practice has gained prominence recent years due fact engineers facing increased need for...

PROMISE: Maryland's Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP), sponsored by National Science Foundation, is a consortium that designed to increase numbers of underrepresented minority (URM) PhDs in science, technology, engineering, mathematics fields who will pursue academic careers. A strength PROMISE its alliance infrastructure connects URM graduate students on different campuses through centralized programming three research universities Maryland: University Maryland...

Abstract In the 21st century, global knowledge economy faces numerous challenges, which can only be surmounted through full participation and equal regard of all diverse talents. engineering education this broadening is paramount importance, as field grapples first-hand with how to effectively address many these problems. Unfortunately, suffers from a lack diversity due gendered, ethno-racial, cultural barriers, often implicit, that circumvent inclusion members underrepresented groups. This...

This paper presents an exploratory investigation of global scale diversity and inclusion efforts within engineering education. Diversity Inclusion (D&I) are contextualized topics that shift objectives from country to country. The role D&I in education practice has gained prominence recent years due the fact engineers facing increased need for collaborations expected be able work highly diverse teams different cultures. initiatives field generally include gender, ethnicity, national origin,...

Behavior change counseling is one of the most difficult and constant challenges faced by health providers. It has a significant impact on clinical outcomes as well patient provider satisfaction. By encouraging patients to participate in partnership with care professionals, Brief Negotiation offers techniques motivate behavior successfully. We review key components describe how large group model maintenance organization was able identify staff members, develop educational opportunities...

Speech affected by colds continues to be an issue in speaker recognition technology. This study is a continuation of the ‘‘cold-affected’’ speech project [R. G. Tull and J. C. Rutledge, Acoust. Soc. Am. 99, 2549(A) (1996)] which compared ‘‘cold-speech’’ normal/healthy male subject analyze differences vowel durations mel-cepstral coefficients. new analyzes two additional subjects during cold after test intrasession (‘‘cold-speech’’ within same recording session, normal session), intersession...

Parameters of speech produced during winter weather are analyzed to determine the potential influence distorted voices due common cold on automatic speaker recognition systems. This research examines recorded before, during, and after bouts with cold. ‘‘Cold-affected’’ shows noticeable acoustic phonetic differences between test sessions. Examining different states one male speaker’s voice allows an opportunity address intersession problem that exists in technology. Specific emphasis is...

The University System of Maryland's Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) shares the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with underrepresented minority (URM) STEM students. In July 2018, faculty and students from three institutions within USM LSAMP worked World SPEED - Student Platform Engineering Education Development, to share UN's SDGs during 2018 conference Latin Caribbean Consortium Institutions (LACCEI) in Lima, Peru. Students US, Peru, Colombia,...

The Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) is a federally funded initiative facilitated by National Science Foundation [3]. AGEP addresses need to recruit retain underrepresented minorities science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) disciplines. University System of Maryland's (USM) PROMISE AGEP-T, transformative AGEP, program that includes all public universities within USM. This started with an initial alliance between three universities: Maryland Baltimore...

Abstract Orbits surrounding engineering departments can have negative effects on diverse scholars, and challenges related to broadening participation in be metaphorical black holes. As an example, inadequate mentoring cause graduate students leave degree programs. However faculty influenced by cultures within or colleges, under the leadership of chairs deans respectively. Problems that experience, positions take regarding these experiences, described loosely using physics metaphors, e.g.,...

Abstract Factoring Family Considerations into Female Faculty Choices for International Engagement in Engineering, IT, and Computer ScienceIn the 21th century, participation global economy is a necessity successful science orengineering career. Advances cyberinfrastructure telecommunication have enhanced theability of faculty students to engage transnational scholarship. However, as internationalcollaborations research continue increase, it important consider how such changes mayinfluence...

Abstract In the spirit of “hack-a-thons” that build solutions, we leveraged resources from NSF Alliance for Graduate Education and Professoriate (AGEP), ADVANCE, Louis Stokes Minority Participation Bridge to Doctorate programs co-develop “hacking diversity in STEM” events underrepresented groups (URG) STEM. These activities were carried out at STEM conferences, serving participants who conference, as well external viewers online. The included challenges” solicited responses issues...

Abstract In May, 2023 the RACIAL EQUITY CENTER NAME HERE (referred to as "the Center" hereafter) convened inaugural meeting of its advisory board (AB). Twelve AB members, all with a demonstrated commitment advancing racial equity within engineering were present. The was constructed intentionality include variety roles educational ecosystem, / ethnic identities, sexuality gender and institutional homes. Professional represented by members in attendance at include: doctoral student, faculty...

Abstract An NSF AGEP Program's Unintended Effect on Broadening Participation: Transforming “Non-STEM” Graduate Students into Engineering Education Faculty, Researchers, K-12 Educators, and AdvocatesThe National Science Foundation’s Alliances for the Professoriate(AGEP) program focuses increasing numbers of underrepresented minorities (URM) whowill get STEM PhDs go to become professors. While typically serving students withinSTEM fields, our state has broadened its reach include participants...

Abstract Engineering graduate students will enter a competitive and ever-changing workforce, in whichnetworking the need to build strong professional connections are mandatory for success.STEM programs provide comprehensive career preparation, exposure widerange of types, networking opportunities. Our approach developmentfor incorporates positive impact communities practice, as amechanism success. Through these communities, not only exposed tolarger bodies knowledge skills, but they also...

Abstract Preparing for global leadership in STEM fields: Working an international setting In our globalized world, we need professionals who can adapt to the interaction ofcultures and countries. Students interested pursuing careers organizations that have a globalor focus be culturally competent. Cultural competence (the ability tointeract effectively with people from other cultures socio-economic backgrounds) beachieved through interactions colleagues cultures, throughexperiences abroad....

Issues related to career-life balance (CLB) disproportionally affect women in STEM. These issues disrupt women's career pathways, and many cases, push them out of academia. In order halt the exodus from academic careers STEM, universities must develop interventions around CLB that recognize address everyday gendered challenges graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty face. This paper showcases narratives University Maryland, Baltimore County's (UMBC) international initiative with...

Hispanic female faculty, especially those in Puerto Rico, remain understudied the National Science Foundation's ADVANCE'S efforts. To address this need, a strategic, inter-institutional collaboration funded by an ADVANCE grant was initiated to investigate challenges and opportunities for STEM faculty Rico that may influence their professional career advancement. This paper reports initial results of programmatic workshop intervention delivered 50 participants drawn from 15 Rico's leading...

We seek to understand potential intersectionality of the Global Grand Challenges and Sustainable Development Goals as well participation in addressing these complex issues through experiential learning.

Abstract Starting Points for Involving Underrepresented Graduate Students in International Engagement: A Case Study on the Collaborations Between University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and Educational Institutions Latin AmericaGraduate students engineering IT do not have many chances to participate study abroadopportunities, those who do, may so as individuals based their graduate advisor’scollaborations. In this globalized world technological advances, developing...