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This session delves into diverse pathways and experiences within engineering education, focusing on initiatives aimed at fostering inclusivity and promoting opportunities for underrepresented groups. Presentations include a discussion on post-baccalaureate research experiences for students at Hispanic-serving institutions, highlighting the role of mentorship and support for graduate students from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, the session explores group comparisons of sociocultural variables and work outcomes among early-career Latine engineers, shedding light on this demographic's unique challenges and opportunities. A systematic literature review on summer bridge programs for engineering students provides insights into effective strategies for supporting the transition to higher education, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Lastly, the session examines the experiences of students with physical disabilities in engineering through a literature review, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in engineering programs. Join us to explore the diverse pathways and experiences shaping engineering education today.

For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology, New Members, and Pre-College

Moderated by

1. Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano and Dr. Benjamin C. Flores

Papers Presented

1. Post-Baccalaureate Research Experiences for Students at Two Hispanic-Serving Institutions (Experience) [view paper]
   
   Dessaray Monique Gorbett (University of Texas at El Paso ), Dr. Benjamin C. Flores (University of Texas at El Paso), Dr. Cristina Villalobos (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), Sara E. Rodriguez (University of Texas at El Paso), Ms. Ariana (Ari) Arciero (University of Texas at El Paso), and Josef Aaron Sifuentes (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
2. Group Comparisons of Sociocultural Variables and Work Outcomes among Early Career Latine Engineers [view paper]
   
   Dr. Lisa Y Flores (University of Missouri - Columbia), Dr. Rachel L Navarro (University of North Dakota), Dr. Pat Garriott (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Sarah Lynn Orton P.E. (University of Missouri - Columbia), Jinkoo Lee (University of Missouri - Columbia), Chia-Lin Tsai (University of Northern Colorado), Han Na Suh (Georgia State University - Perimeter College), and Bo Hyun Lee (The Ohio State University)
3. Summer Bridge Programs for Engineering Students: A Systematic Literature Review [view paper]
   
   Dr. Julie M. Smith (CSEdResearch.org) and Jordan Williamson (Affiliation unknown)
4. Experiences of Students with Physical Disabilities in Engineering: A Literature Review [view paper]
   
   Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano (Florida International University) and Dr. Alexandra Coso Strong (Cornell University)