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Technical Session 14 - Paper 1: Diversity Statements in STEM Faculty Job Applications

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Yvette E. Pearson P.E., The University of Texas at Dallas; Torrie Cropps, University of Texas at Dallas; Samara Rose Boyle; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University

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TeamSupport for this work was provided by the National ScienceFoundation’s Alliances for Graduate Education and theProfessoriate (AGEP) program under award numbers1916093, 1916018, and 1915995 to Rice University, Texas Dr. Torrie Cropps Dr. Yvette E. PearsonSouthern University, and University of Houston. The project Postdoctoral Researcher Vice Presidentis branded as AGEP STRIDES (Strengthening Training andResources for Inclusion in Data Engineering and Science).The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National

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Technical Session 10 - Paper 1: Improving engineering-student retention via the UC Davis LEADR program

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Ralph C. Aldredge III, University of California, Davis

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, which allowed us to hire additional staff support focused onimproving second- and third-year retention rates as well as graduation rates and time-to-degree. Theadditional staff support will provide opportunities for holistic advising, career guidance and facilitatedmentorships to continue beyond the second year of enrollment. In addition, the first-year academic-success course will be enhanced to include a project focused on the NAE Grand Challenges2, which willprovide an opportunity for students to develop the team-building and presentation skills that will beneeded in required upper-division engineering design courses.In addition, we were successful in receiving a grant from the National Action Council for Minorities inEngineering (NACME

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 3: Increasing Minority Student Applications to STEM Graduate Programs: Lessons Learned and Outlook for a New Program

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Kingsley Nwosu Jr, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tremayne O'Brian Waller, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mandy J Wright, Fields Wright Consulting; Mike Ekoniak, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering

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graduate programs? ▪ How can we better reach and serve first-generation college students? ▪ Differences between first-generation college students and first-generation graduate students? ▪ How can we also serve indigenous students, women from MENA and Central Asian countries, and rural Appalachian students? (targeted by some CEED Outreach Programs)30 30 A Step to the Doctorate: Future Projects Funding & Expanding Research & Networking ▪ Locate potential funding ▪ Literature review and "deep sources dive" into peer programs ▪ Partner with HBCUs, HACUs, ▪ Best

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Technical Session 9 - Paper 1: The New Normal: Student Perspectives on Supportive University Policies during COVID and Beyond

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Stephen Secules, Florida International University

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article is to bring students’ viewpoints to the forefront in order to initiate aconversation with other entities, which will aid in the future in the construction of a “cultureof wellness” [29-30] for all.4.5 PositionalityThe first author is a cis-female international graduate student from a South Asian countrystudying in the College of Engineering. She has been working on this project for the past fewmonths, intending to increase awareness of the university and the support programs andservices. As an overseas student, she is unfamiliar with the university system, which has ledher to learn more about university support from engineering students, whom she consideredexperts in this issue. This intent likely contributed to establishing rapport and a

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Technical Session 12 - Paper 1: Creating Pathways for Success and Engagement for Women in Engineering

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Jalonda Nakay Thompson, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anne Skutnik, Tickle College of Engineering; Jamie Baalis Coble, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Anahita Khojandi, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Angelica M Palomino, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Veerle Keppens, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Ozlem Kilic, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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expect to see broader outreach toprospective students and focused efforts to yield students into our college ofengineering. The next slide projects our indicators of success and assessment planfor our new Outreach and WIE Ambassadors. 14 Indicators of Success & Assessment Plan Impact of WiE Ambassadors Impact on Recruitment & Yield • # of families impacted • # of WiE Students Contacts • # of tour request • UT Applied • # of Ambassador Hours • UT Accepted • # of Ambassador Service • TCE Accepted Events • UT Enrolled

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Technical Session 8 - Paper 3: Academic Success of College Students with ADHD: The First Year of College

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Laura Carroll, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Stephen L DesJardins

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Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, and the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learn- ing and success. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students.Prof. Stephen L DesJardins Stephen L. DesJardins teaches courses related to public policy in higher education, economics and fi- nances in postsecondary education, statistical methods, and institutional research and policy analysis. His research interests include student transitions from

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 4: Adapting to an unexpected hybrid campus: e-mentored femaleengineering students’ intrinsic motivation, sense of belonging, and perception of campus climate

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Mayari Illarij Serrano Anazco, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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6meetings in the Fall semester with an average participation rate of 82%. GROUP had 368participants and 5 meetings in the Fall semester with an average participation rate of 51%. GOALhad 69 participants with 6 meetings and an average participation rate of 56%. For more informationon the M&M program visit https://www.purdue.edu/wiep/.Data Collection and Assessment ToolThe data for this project were collected using the online survey software Qualtrics. The survey wasdisseminated at the end of the Fall 2020 semester. A total of 124 of the 597 program participantscompleted the survey voluntarily and anonymously, resulting in a response rate of 20.77%.The survey was comprised of multiple-choice questions about demographics, intrinsic motivation

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Technical Session 4 - Paper 5: Broadening Participation through Information: A Synthesis of Resources for Research and Practice in Computing and Computer Science

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Anu Tuladhar, Medtronic; Carin Queener, University of Michigan; Joi-lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College

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stories from the past of computing trailblazers, as well as specific information about different networks and projects aimed toward increasing the participation of Black people in computing and computer science. Videos and podcasts feature personal insights from current students and professionals in computing, as well as strategies on how to overcome common struggles in computing such as the impostor syndrome. In addition, Twitter, an online platform that provides a space for people to post short segments of text as well as media, is a space to hear directly from and engage with Black people in technology and computing. Together, these media resources provide opportunities to hear the thoughts and experiences of people in computing and computer

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Technical Session 2 - Paper 1: The Accidental Inclusivity of Virtual Spaces

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Amanda Kate Lacy, Texas A&M University; Seth Polsley, Texas A&M University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Jason White, University of California, Davis

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as a tester for Apple long before the pandemic; this was anawakening into a kinder, more structured world. I recovered from the deep traumaof hardships of my BA in computer science at the school that cannot be named (hiss).For me, the virtual world has gotten better and better as the pandemic causedeveryone to hone their tools. Everyone now knows how to attend a virtual meeting,and the platforms continue to improve.I was intrigued by how this world I chose to be in and wanted to keep was affectingother people. A surprising number of them seemed to want to make virtual a thing ofthe past, just an an unwelcome thing that happened that they could say “goodbye”to.So, I started a research project to understand the benefits, drawbacks, and

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Technical Session 2 - Paper 5: Need for Change: How Interview Preparation and the Hiring Process in Computing Can Be Made More Equitable

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Stephanie Jill Lunn, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Monique S Ross, Florida International University

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, an outcome spaceemerged with five main categories of description about the kinds of obstacles studentsencountered in regard to the hiring process in computing and industry practices: Uncertainty,interview techniques, time demands of preparation, anxiety management, and improvinginclusivity. Yet, our goal was not to focus on the issues faced, but the solutions to resolve them.As such, the perceptions of the students’ experiences guided the creation of a set ofrecommendations for students, academia, and industry, to mitigate concerns with the currentprocess and to consider avenues for improvement.1 IntroductionOver the next decade, computer and information technology occupations are projected to rise11% [1]. However, disparities in the

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 1: An Exploratory Investigation of the Experiences of Navigating Campus Resources of Black Immigrant Women in Engineering

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Katreena Thomas, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Meseret F. Hailu, Arizona State University

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Black engineering students to find each other, I guess. Or even just black STEM students in general. I think there is a chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers here on campus. I think.Yeah. But I didn't know that until probably after the second semester of after I transferred in to it. And that was only because I was working on a non-school related project. And I was trying to find, I used to volunteer for, what's it called? It was basically an organization that promotes commercial space travel, because that's the industry I want to go into. And so, I was looking for student groups that I could potentially get volunteers from. So, I was looking at all the different STEM and business

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Technical Session 6 - Paper 3: Practitioners' Reflections on Developing and Implementing Virtual Educational Programming During COVID-19

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Paula Davis Lampley Esq., University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Krizia L. Cabrera-Toro

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participants’ experiences andengagement may not be similar. Practitioner C shared that that it is incumbent upon thepractitioner to create numerous opportunities and options for engagement in virtualprogramming. In addition to learner diversity, adaptability to the participants’ environment andtheir access to resources is important. Practitioner B stated: “In a classroom setting, I typically provide all the materials needed for a structure challenge. In preparing for the virtual structural challenge, I gave the students a lot of options for the challenge. I made sure that all project materials needed could be easily found in the home. For example, for our structure challenge, I suggested students use items like empty

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Technical Session 7 - Paper 6: Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational Capital

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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Stephanie Ashley Damas, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Education. Her research focuses on the interactions between student mo- tivation and their learning experiences. Her projects focus on student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers and scientists, development of problem solving skills, self-regulated learn- ing, and epistemic beliefs. She earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Vermont, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022Lived Experiences of African American Engineering Students at a PWI Through the Lens of Navigational CapitalIntroduction There are significant disparities

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Technical Session 1 - Paper 5: Navigating the academy in the absence of graduate disability accommodation policies

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2022 CoNECD (Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity)

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D. C. Beardmore, University of Colorado Boulder

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notes, emails, and medicaldocumentation to create my autoethnography [28], [32]. After building the phenomenology andautoethnography, I triangulated the results. Triangulation is the use of multiple sources ofinformation to build a coherent justification of themes based on convergence [27]. Using amixed-method approach with Harvey’s process allowed me to use two strategies to check thequalitative validity of the results. Qualitative validity refers to the consistency of the researcher’sapproach across data sources, methodologies, and projects [27].Results and discussionOnce I completed the data collection and analysis portion of the broader study, I met with twocontributors. Both contributors were previously authorized by the University of