2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Expanding and Sustaining BP-AE: Scaling Mentorship and Building Collaborative Infrastructure in Aerospace Engineering (Experience)

Presented at Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 13

The Broadening Participation in Aerospace Engineering (BP-AE) program addresses the need to expand access to research experiences and professional development in aerospace engineering. Using a train-the-trainer mentorship model, graduate mentors are equipped to train peers and lead development activities, fostering a scalable and self-sustaining network that supports student engagement and success in STEM fields.

With support from National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, BP-AE expanded to five additional institutions and provided summer research opportunities through the Transformational Technologies for Next Generation Aerospace Systems Research Experience for Undergraduates (TT-AE REU) program. Collaborations with universities and industry partners enhanced program sustainability and impact. External evaluations confirmed increased STEM engagement and retention, showcasing BP-AE’s effectiveness in preparing a skilled aerospace workforce through strategic partnerships and sustainable practices.

Authors

Dr. Carl Anthony Moore Jr Florida A&M University - Florida State University [biography]

Carl A. Moore Jr. is an associate professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Before entering graduate school, Dr. Moore worked as a research engineer and manufacturing engineer for Eastman Kodak Company in the Copy Products and Single-Use Camera divisions. He also has professional research experience with Ford Motor Company's Interactive Conceptual Design and Applications lab. Dr. Moore was instrumental in developing cobots - a novel human-robot collaborative technology for applications requiring humans to work in physical contact with robots. His research interests include robot-based 3D printing, haptic interface design and control, and teleoperation. Through grants from NASA and NSF, Dr. Moore is preparing students for STEM-related fields and developing success strategies for undergraduate and graduate STEM majors. He is also a member of the NASA SMD Bridge Workshop Organizing Committee. Dr. Moore has published 22 papers in robotics, graduated 12 graduate students, and been awarded nearly $14.0 million as principal or co-principal investigator. In the classroom, Dr. Moore enjoys implementing nontraditional instructional methods, including flipped classroom learning. He and his wife have five children and live in Tallahassee, Florida.
Dr. Chiang Shih Florida A&M University - Florida State University
Dr. Jeannine E. Turner Florida State University

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