Publications

Journal Articles
In Conference Proceedings
Dissertations
Data Briefs
Guides
Newsletters
Annual Reports
Evaluation Report

Journal Articles

M. R. Laugerman, S. K. Mickelson, M. C. Shelley, and D. T. Rover, “The Engineering Admissions Partnership Program: A Navigation Strategy for Community College Students Seeking a Pathway into Engineering,” accepted, International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 29, no. 6, November/December 2013.Hoffman, E., Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Rivera, M. (2010). Role of community colleges in STEM education: Thoughts on implications for policy, practice, and future research. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(1), 85-96.Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S. (Eds.). (2010). The role of community colleges in preparing future scientists and technicians. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(1).Starobin, S. S., Laanan, F. S., & Burger, C. J. (2010). Role of community colleges: Broadening Participation among women and minorities in STEM. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(1), 1-5.Starobin, S. S., & Laanan, F. S. (2010). From community college to Ph.D.: Educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 16(1), 67-84.

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In Conference Proceedings

D. Rover, S. Mickelson, B. Hartmann, C. Rehmann, D. Jacobson, A. Kaleita, M. Shelley, A. Ryder, M. Laingen, and M. Bruning, “Engineer of 2020 Outcomes and the Student Experience,” to appear, ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Oklahoma City, October 2013.

M. Laugerman and M. Shelley, “A Structural Equation Model Correlating Success in Engineering with Academic Variables for Community College Transfer Students,” Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, June 2013. Presented as a poster for the ERM Division, June 25, 2013.

Mickelson, S., and M. Laugerman, Characteristics of Community College Transfer Students that Successfully Matriculate and Graduate in Engineering, ASEE Annual Conference. Vancouver, British Columbia. June 2011. 

Laanan, F. S., & Zhang, Y. Vertical and horizontal transfers at a large research university: A comparative study of student engagement and satisfaction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges. Seattle, Washington. April 17, 2010.

Jackson, D., & Laanan, F. S. Transfer students in STEM majors: Socialization factors that influence the academic and social adjustment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges. Seattle, Washington. April 17, 2010.

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Dissertations

Laugerman, Marcia Rae, “Academic and Social Integration Variables Influencing the Success of Community College Transfer Students in Undergraduate Engineering Programs” (2012). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 12633.

Darrow, Mary Elizabeth, “Engineering transfer student leavers: Voices from the sidelines of the engineering playing field” (2012). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 12553.

Lopez, Carlos, “Transfer students in STEM majors at a Midwestern University: Academic and social involvement factors that influence student success” (2012). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 12562.

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Data Briefs

Laugerman, M., Rover, D., Bruning, Laanan, F.S., M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., Laugerman, M., Darrow, M., & Pontius, J. Basic program—empirical research results. SEEC Data Brief No. 8. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. December 2011.

Laugerman, M., Rover, D., Bruning, Laanan, F.S., M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., Laugerman, M., Darrow, M., & Pontius, J. Data collection and analysis project—retention. SEEC Data Brief No. 7. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. November 2011.

Laugerman, M., Rover, D., Bruning, Laanan, F.S., M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., Laugerman, M., Darrow, M., & Pontius, J. Engineering transfer student—graduate profile. SEEC Data Brief No. 6. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. October 2011.

Laugerman, M., Rover, D., Bruning, Laanan, F.S., M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., Laugerman, M., Darrow, M., & Pontius, J. How learning communities affect retention. SEEC Data Brief No. 5, Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. September 2011.

Laanan, F. S., Rover, D., Bruning, M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., Laugerman, M., Darrow, M., & Pontius, J. Measuring the “SEEC Effect:” Engineering transfer student retention and success. SEEC Data Brief No. 4. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. March 2011.

Laanan, F. S., Rover, D., Bruning, M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., & Darrow, M. Engineering Orientation (EGR 100). SEEC Data Brief No. 3. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. November 2010.

Laanan, F. S., Rover, D., Bruning, M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., & Darrow, M. Engineering Admissions Partnership Program (E-APP).SEEC Data Brief No. 2. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. November 2010.

Laanan, F. S., Rover, D., Bruning, M., Mickelson, S., Shelley, M., & Darrow, M. SEEC engineering transfer student profile. SEEC Data Brief No. 1. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State University. July 2010.

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Guides

Iowa community college transfer advising manual. Iowa State College of Engineering. Iowa State University.

DMACC preengineering advising guide. Des Moines Area Community College.

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Newsletters

Data-driven decisions. Connections Newsletter. Iowa State University. Spring 2012.

Measuring the “SEEC effect.” Connections Newsletter. Iowa State University. Spring 2011.

Sustainability. Connections Newsletter. Iowa State University. Spring 2010.

Year Three. Connections Newsletter. Iowa State University. Fall 2009.

Year Two. Connections Newsletter. Iowa State University. Spring 2009.

Welcome. Connections Newsletter. Iowa State University. Winter 2008.

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Annual Reports

Rover, D., Bruning, M., Darrow, M., Jennings-Hammond, S., Hensen, K., Laanan, F.S., Laugerman, M., McMaken, H., Mickelson, S., Ryder, A., & Shelley, M., Annual report – year five, SEEC: Student enrollment and engagement through connections. June 2012

Rover, D., Bruning, M., Darrow, M., Jennings-Hammond, S., Hensen, K., Kissinger, D., Laanan, F.S., Laugerman, M., McMaken, H., Mickelson, S., Ryder, A., & Shelley, M., Annual report – year four, SEEC: Student enrollment and engagement through connections.June 2011

Rover, D., Bruning, M., Cooper, R.M., Darrow, M., Jennings-Hammond, S., Laanan, F.S., McMaken, H., Mickelson, S., Pontius, J., & Shelley, M., Annual report – year three (abridged), SEEC: Student enrollment and engagement through connections. June 2010

Rover, D., Bruning, M., Cooper, R.M., Darrow, M., Jennings-Hammond, S., Laanan, F.S., McMaken, H., Mickelson, S., & Shelley, M., Annual report – year three, SEEC: Student enrollment and engagement through connections. June 2010

Rover, D., Bruning, M., Cooper, R.M., Darrow, M., Goodwin, M., Laanan, F.S., & Shelley, M., Annual report – year two, SEEC: Student enrollment and engagement through connections. June 2009

Rover, D., Bruning, M., Cooper, R.M.J., Darrow, M., Laanan, F.S., Mickelson, S., & Shelley, M., Annual report – year one, SEEC: Student enrollment and engagement through connections. June 2008

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Evaluation Report

Geisinger, B. and Ryder, A. E2020 Scholars Evaluation Survey for Students in ENGR 110X and ENGR 210X: Evaluation Report. Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE), Iowa State University. December 2011.