Best Practices for Underrepresented Minority Students in an Engineering Summer Bridge Program

Verdell, Angela Clinkscales; Keith, Jason M.; Warnock, James N.; White, Vemitra M

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“…There is a distinct gap in skill levels between the competencies gained in STEM programs and what employers are seeking in new graduates as confirmed by human resource professionals [22]. To close the skills gap, several studies noted that employers should communicate their employability skill requirements to the HEI including soft skills, and the HEI should embed employability skills and careerpreparedness into the STEM curricula [23][24][25]. However, there are many other ways students can be prepared for the workforce.…”

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Introduction to the STEM Student Success Model

Kwabena Brown

2024

STEM Education - Recent Developments and Emerging Trends

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This chapter is based on a literature review to gain insight into the critical components of a STEM Student Success Model for underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate (UG) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students since many articles reviewed focused on the equity, inclusion, and diversity of URM STEM students who are most likely to need help in their studies. The salient components of the model are learning with peers, interactions with faculty, STEM employability skills, and a supportive campus environment. The success of URM STEM students is necessary to address the preparation of URM graduates for the STEM workforce which in turn, will help address the workforce shortage in STEM fields if the United States is to maintain a competitive advantage in STEM disciplines.

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Section: Stem Employability Skillsmentioning

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Introduction to the STEM Student Success Model

Kwabena Brown

2024

STEM Education - Recent Developments and Emerging Trends

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“…Others support students as they take summer courses before the start of their first academic year [15], [16] , while many summer bridge programs run by colleges of engineering include a design challenge or other design/build experiences as part of their programs [17] . Some programs also target their support to specific groups, including students who are less prepared for college math than their peers, first generation and low income students, underrepresented minority students, and women [18]- [21] . The programs range in length from a few days to several weeks, with most including living on campus as part of the program.…”

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Easing Students’ Transitions to University Via a Summer Bridge and Outdoor Experience Program

Salzman

Delaney

Bates

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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where he is a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and IDoTeach, a pre-service STEM teacher preparation program. His work focuses on the transition from pre-college to university engineering programs, how exposure to engineering prior to matriculation affects the experiences of engineering students, and engineering in the K-12 classroom. He has worked as a high school science, mathematics, and engineering and technology teacher, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master's of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.

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“…The educational achievement gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines in America continue to persist among underrepresented groups [7]. Underrepresented groups include Hispanics, African American, Native American, and Native Hawaiian students.…”

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Six-Day Residential Summer Program for Underrepresented Students

Flores¹,

Domínguez²

2017 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Best Practices for Underrepresented Minority Students in an Engineering Summer Bridge Program

Cited by 4 publications

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Introduction to the STEM Student Success Model

Introduction to the STEM Student Success Model

Easing Students’ Transitions to University Via a Summer Bridge and Outdoor Experience Program

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Six-Day Residential Summer Program for Underrepresented Students

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