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Track 6: Technical Session 7: Qualitatively Exploring How Finances Constrain Undergraduate Engineering Student Experiences, Mental Health, and Career Opportunities

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Emily Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Paper ID #40777Qualitatively Exploring How Finances Constrain Undergraduate Engineer-ingStudent Experiences, Mental Health, and Career OpportunitiesEmily Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emily is a third-year mechanical engineering undergraduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Dr. Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dr. Jessica Deters is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering and Discipline Based Education Researcher at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She holds her Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation and M.S. in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech

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Track 4: Technical Session 8: ROPES: Rowan University's Opportunity for Postsecondary Excellence and Success

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Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Adaugo Mary-Frances Enuka, Rowan University; Elisa M Di Lolle, Rowan University; Gaetane Jean-Marie, Rowan University

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Success (ROPES):Mitigating and Expanding Students’ Learning OpportunitiesAbstractR.O.P.E.S. is a dual enrollment initiative that was funded by the U.S. Department of Educationand aligned with the New Jersey Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund II and the CRRSAAct. It aimed to create pathways to college for high school juniors in South Jersey, focusing onfive select fields that included teacher education, music business, social services, computer scienceand engineering. The program exposed students to five career pathways, employed targetedstrategies to support underrepresented communities, and integrated social and emotional learning.This paper showcases the program's objectives, student participation, impact on South Jerseystudents, and

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Track 4: Technical Session 2: PWE: An Inclusive Summer "Bootcamp" for First year students

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Serita W Acker Mrs., Clemson University

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: Incoming FreshmenPEER/WISE Experience Mission Give incoming freshman a Increase retention of students in Encourage students to pursue theirglimpse of what their freshman engineering by easing their transition from Masters or PhD following year will be like. high school into college. undergraduate graduation.PWE Justification• The bridge from high school to college demands intentional critical care for students (Raines, 2012; Stole-McAllister, 2011) • Career Exploration • Comfortability• Widely used to address inequitable educational opportunities that impact student achievement (Kitchen, Sandler, &

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Track 2: Technical Session 7: Assessing Key STEM Identity Constructs among Hispanic Engineering Students and Professionals

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Dayna Lee Martínez, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Kimberly D Douglas P.E., Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.; Esther Gonzalez; Andrea D. Beattie, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc.

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Bachelors of Arts degree in International Development Studies at UCLA, she began a successful career in banking and finance at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch. She has completed various post baccalaureate certifications through UCLA Anderson and the Harvard Business School; most recently, she completed her MPA at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and MBA at Cornell Tech. She has published in multiple academic journals including ASEE, ROPPA, and AP- PAM. Additionally, her scholarly work has been featured in Forbes magazine. She believes that research can inform diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs to one day have a workforce that is representative of the society it aims to

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Track 4: Technical Session 4: The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward Girls

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Theresa Green, Purdue University; Artre Reginald Turner, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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bridges video gaming with engineering learning principles. His academic journey has been marked by mentorship and instruction, a legacy from his tenure as a STEM tutor and supplemental instructor. Artre’s discipline and leadership skills, finely honed during his time as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, now serve as the foundation for his scholarly pursuits. His ambition is to forge a career in academia, where he can influence the next generation of engineers with an educational framework that is as rigorous as it is innovative.Prof. Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Dr. Wertz has earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Trine University, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue

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Track 1: Technical Session 7:Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engineering

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Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech

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engineering. Generally, there are a few common reasons students‬ ‭decide to study engineering. The factors are often related to an interest or proficiency in math‬ ‭and science, an enjoyment of tinkering, or a desire for multiple career options‬‭[11]‬‭. Women‬ ‭students, specifically, decide to study engineering because of their strong math and science‬ ‭abilities. Either by accident or on purpose, they find that engineering nicely combines their math‬ ‭and science abilities‬‭[12]‬‭. In light of the disruptions‬‭caused by COVID, an increasing number of‬ ‭students may have unique experiences and needs as they navigate the math pathway leading to‬ ‭engineering. Since a significant factor in pursuing engineering is

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students

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Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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participants being on campus, a week one activity surveyconducted at the end of the first week; a week two activity survey conducted at theclosing session; and a post focus group that occurred within the last 24-48 hours of theparticipants being on campus. The week one and week two activity surveys are meant tocapture the interactive hands-on and informational activities students experience duringthe first and second weeks.Additionally, pre and post-surveys use measures following the F-PIPES (Fit of PersonalInterests and Perceptions of Engineering) [8] instrument, which measures perceptions ofengineering. The STEM-CIS (STEM Career Interest Survey) [9] tool measures self-efficacy and interest in STEM classes and careers. The post-surveys include

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Track 1: Technical Session 1: Leadership and Leverage: How White Women Can Use Their Privilege and Power to Protect Black Women Leaders in Middle and Senior Management Positions

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Ershela L. Sims, WEPAN, Inc.; Stephani Page; Serita W Acker, Clemson University; Beth Anne Johnson, WEPAN, Lamar Creative Co., Clemson University

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Paper ID #40683Leadership and Leverage: How White Women Can Use Their Privilege andPower to Protect Black Women Leaders in Middle and Senior ManagementPositionsDr. Ershela L. Sims, WEPAN, Inc. Dr. Sims is the Executive Director of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network. Prior to joining WEPAN she served as Interim President of the SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. She was the first black person and first woman to lead SCGSSM. She began her career at GSSM as Vice President for the Accelerate Virtual Engineering Program and later became Senior Vice President for Virtual and Outreach Programs. Prior to

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Track 4: Technical Session 5: Using a Summer Bridge Program to Develop a Situational Judgment Inventory: From Year 1 to Year 2

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Malini Josiam, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Herengineering background is in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. She has been theGraduate Research Assistant on this project during her entire time at VT. 5 CAREER Project Context Responsive Support Structures for Marginalized Students: A Critical Interrogation

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Track 7: Technical Session 7: Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction Industry

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Andres Nieto, Virginia Tech; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abiola Akanmu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anthony Olukayode Yusuf, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sheryl Ball, Virginia Tech; Walid Saad; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)

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been rec- ognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN). He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS) from the National Experimental University of T´achira, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Temple University, and Engineering

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Track 2: Technical Session 5: Understanding Decision Processes Related to Pathways of Community College Engineering Students

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Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Dr. Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Watford is Professor of Engineering Education, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Executive Di- rector of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity

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Track 6: Technical Session 8: Title: Real life experiences in recruiting, retaining, and supporting LGBTQIA+ engineering students

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Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University; Craig Wanklyn P.E., Kansas State University; Rachel Levitt, Kansas State University

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build their identitythat includes or supports both their engineering and LGBTQIA+ identity? 13What is your campus/program currently doing to help a student explore and buildtheir identity that includes or supports both their engineering and LGBTQIA+identity? We plan to take notes and include thoughts/comments for each question. 13Personal Identity development• For many their LGBTQIA+ identity and engineering identity seems incongruous• LGBTQIA+ youth (and professionals) need more information about how the various steps and stages of their engineering career will look to

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Track 1: Technical Session 4: S-STEM Partnerships Supporting Low-Income Engineering Students: A Descriptive Case Study

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Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia Tech; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Virginia Tech; Michelle D Klopfer, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Jacob R Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Dustin Grote, Weber State University; James Nathaniel Newcomer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with several large-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on institutional environments and STEM identity development are sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Kapor Center. In recent years, she was selected as an Early Career Awardee and Faculty Fellow with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) and a NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader. She also received the Barbara Townsend Early Career Scholar Award by the Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC) and gave the distinguished ASHE-CAHEP Barbara Townsend Lecture. To learn more about her current projects, visit http://sarahlrodriguez.com/Dr. Saundra Johnson Austin, Virginia

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Track 7: Technical Session 2: Lessons Learned from Development of an Elective Undergraduate Course on DEI in STEM

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Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Christopher Alexander Carr, George Mason University; Kevin William Kuck, George Mason University; Dhiambi Otete; Violet Veronika Reges

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diverse interests and talents. Throughout his academic journey, Kevin has been recognized for his outstanding achievements. He has consistently been named to the Dean’s List at GMU, an impressive feat accomplished in 7 out of 9 semesters. His commitment to excellence in engineering has also been affirmed through his certifica- tions as an Autodesk Certified User in both AutoCAD and Inventor. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #40672 One notable highlight of Kevin’s academic career was his presentation of his first independent research paper on bias in generative

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Track 6: Technical Session 2: Enhancing the Cultural Competence of K-12 STEM Teachers through a Global Research Experience

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Leanne Petry, Central State University; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Marjorie Langston Langston; Elizabeth Generas

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, Ureta & Equils, 2020; Jackson,Mohr-Schroeder, Bush, Maiorca, Roberts,Yost & Fowler, 2021). The interrelated external andintrinsic factors that guide a student to or away from developing an interest in STEM careers areimpacted by numerous facets of the student’s identity and life as well as deeply rooted cultural,racial and gender stereotypes centered around STEM and who is believed to have the potential tobe successful in a STEM field (Allen, 2022; Bryn & Allexsaht-Snider, 2008; Farinde & Lewis,2012; Killpack & Melon, 2016; Tytler, 2014).Teachers play a significant role in helping students develop an awareness of and interest indifferent career opportunities (Maltese, Melki & Wiebke, 2014; Vedder-Weiss & Fortus, 2012

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Track 6: Technical Session 3: Teaching Equity through Assets-Based Journaling: Using Community Cultural Wealth to Guide Student Reflections

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Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, University of Texas at Austin; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Maya Denton, University of Oklahoma

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water resources engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin), and her PhD in STEM education from UT-Austin. Before graduate school, she worked for an industrial gas company in a variety of engineering roles. Her research in engineering and STEM education focuses on career pathways within engineering and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Teaching Equity throughAssets-Based Journaling:Using Community Cultural Wealth to Guide Student Reflections Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, Jessica Deters, Maya Denton 1

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Track 2: Technical Session 9: Establishing and Sustaining Inclusive Learning Communities for Supporting Faculty Creating More Inclusive Engineering Classrooms

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Dianne Delima, University of California, Irvine; Pheather R Harris, University of California, Irvine

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has worked in postsecondary education for over two decades in various capacities. She be- gan her career at Santa Monica College as a counseling aid at the Extended Opportunities Programs and Services office prior to her role as an Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Southern California. She then moved to Cambridge, MA to pursue her Master’s Degree in Higher Education, with a focus on Risk and Prevention, and began working at Tenacity, a non-profit organization focused on social-emotional learning and literacy development for middle school youth, as a Prevention Specialist. Dr. Harris formally moved to the east coast when she began her work at the Gates Millennium Scholars Program as a Senior

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Track 2: Technical Session 1: An ecological belonging intervention for equity: Impacts to date and promising directions

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Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Eric Trevor McChesney, University of Pittsburgh; Erica McGreevy, University of Pittsburgh; Gerard Dorvè-Lewis, University of Pittsburgh; Anne-Ketura Elie, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin Jay Kaufman-Ortiz, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology; Heather Lee Perkins, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin R. Binning

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University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a 2016 National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Journal of Civil Engineering Education Best Technical Paper, the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, the 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Out- standing Research Publication Award, and the 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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Track 7: Technical Session 5: TechArts & Crafts: Supporting STEM Capital Development for Marginalized Students

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Shaundra Bryant Daily, Duke University; Sandra Roach, Duke University; Alia Carter, Duke University; Raeven King; Mark Nabeta

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thriving incomputing careers. 1 Positionality- Before diving into our presentation today, each of us will give a brief positionality statement to situate our perspectives in this work.- Hello, my name is Alia Carter. My pronouns are she/her. I am an able-bodied, cisgender Black woman living in the United States. I am a research scientist in the electrical and computer engineering department at Duke University. I have worked in informal and formal STEM education for the past 15 years including serving as the director of science engagement at a science center and teaching math and 2

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Track 5: Technical Session 4: Safe Space Warm Embrace: Building Blocks to Support Black & Brown STEM Scholars

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DeAnna Katey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Terrance I Harris, Drexel University

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way to help prep our students, we partner with one corporatesponsor (previous years Altria, fall 2023 Alpine). Where students learn the properattire for the event, receive resume assistance, and work on their elevator pitch.Takes place the week before SEC Career Expo.Major Scoop – is an annual event that allows students to come to one place and learnabout the different engineering majors offered at VT and eat ice cream. Typicallytakes place right before course planning for spring.End of mentor celebration – takes place at the end of mentoring program (last weekin October). 11 2021 to 2022 VT Peer

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Track 3: Technical Session 9: Exploring the Intersectionality of Engineering Postdoctoral Scholars in the LEGACY Scholars Program

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Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Ayanna Howard, The Ohio State University; Beenish N/A Saba, The Ohio State University; Martina Leveni, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University

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communities in their fields, college, and university• Increase of underrepresented postdocs that transition to faculty positions• Establish quality mentoring relationships that advance the careers of scholars• Enhance the research, teaching, and service portfolios of scholars Dr. Monica Cox, LEGACY Program Director, and LEGACY Scholars 02Research-Informed Mentoring 03 Literature ReviewThe postdoctoral to Structural challengesprofessoriate pathway postdocs face are due to ahas become a

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Track 1: Technical Session 8: Cutting the Curb for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Higher Education

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Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Jamie Marie Regan, Colorado School of Mines

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have extraordinarily successful careers by any standard.This is just one of many examples of peer support. Community can have a significant impact onacademic outcomes, especially when some of the support from family is no longer present.Slide 5 • Search for relevant literature • Analyze literature for themes Identify • Synthesize the literature review Literature Completed • Evaluate

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Track 1: Technical Session 2: Tailoring DEIA Programming through Current Field Analysis: Promoting Allyship in STEM of University Graduate Students

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Mia Leigh Renna, University of Maryland College Park; Emily Lawson-Bulten, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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understand thatmarginalization affects various identity dimensions, including non-heterosexual orientation,pregnancy, family caregiving, religion, age, cognitive and physical disabilities, and immigrantstatus, within the STEM fields [31-39]. Addressing institutional biases and barriers, developingacademic intervention strategies, and addressing academic achievement gaps among diversegroups in STEM education may ultimately increase underrepresented individuals' persistenceand representation in STEM careers by reducing attrition [2, 34, 40-41].Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs are essential in promotinginclusivity [23, 29-30, 38, 42]. Effective DEIA programs take a tailored approach that considersthe specific needs of

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Track 3: Technical Session 7: Promotion of Student Well-being via Successful Navigation through Conflict Resolution Pathways

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Boni Frances Yraguen, Vanderbilt University; Bettina K Arkhurst; Stuart Montgomery, Georgia Institute of Technology; Derek Ashton Nichols, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jennifer Molnar, Georgia Institute of Technology

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learning assignments, ad the use of technology in the classroom. Boni hopes to pursue a career in academia with a focus on teaching and engineering education.Bettina K ArkhurstStuart Montgomery, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDerek Ashton Nichols, Georgia Institute of TechnologyJennifer Molnar, Georgia Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promotion of Graduate Student Well-being via Successful Navigationthrough Conflict Resolution PathwaysDr. Boni Yraguen, Bettina Arkhurst, Derek Nichols, Jennifer Molnar, Dr. Macrae Montgomery 1 Addressing advising and departmental issues can

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Track 4: Technical Session 6: Building Bridges to Success: A Thriving Program

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Labrisha Nicole Mabry, Mississippi State University ; Mahnas Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University; Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University

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foster an environment where diverse and creative people are successful in the pursuit of engineering and computing degrees. Jean’s efforts have been recognized with numerous awards including the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, the American Society for Engineering Education John A. Curtis Lecturer award, and the Bagley College of Engineering Service award. Jean earned her B.S. and M.S. in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, and her Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech.Ms. Lorena Andrea Benavides Riano, Mississippi State University Lorena Benavides-Riano, originally from Colombia, is a first-year Engineering Ph.D. student at Missis- sippi State

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Track 1: Technical Session 3: Examining how Graduate Advisors in STEM Support Mental Health among Black and Latinx Graduate Women

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Kerrie Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts Boston ; Stephanie Marando-Blanck, University of Massachusetts; Pavneet Kaur Bharaj, California State University, Bakersfield; Aisha Farra

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Paper ID #40780Examining how Graduate Advisors in STEM Support Mental Health amongBlack and Latinx Graduate WomenDr. Kerrie Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts Boston Kerrie Wilkins-Yel, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Radical Investment in Strategic Solutions towards Equity (RISSE) Consulting LLC and an Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She is an NSF Early CAREER award recipient whose research broadly focuses on advancing equity, access, and wellness in STEM.Stephanie Marando-Blanck, University of MassachusettsPavneet Kaur Bharaj, California State University

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Technical Session: Transforming Engineering Education Is Possible! A Descriptive Case Study of Reimagining Engineering Education and Delivering a Wake Forest Engineering Student Experience Promoting Inclusion, Agency, Holistic Learning, and Success

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Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University

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anexample, one of the first assignments in our first engineering class - EGR 111 (Introduction toEngineering Thinking and Practice) - was a personal statement of what each student hoped to dowith an engineering degree and where they envisioned they would be after graduation. This wasnot an easy assignment but one that we would give back to students on graduation day (nearly 4years later). Similar visioning assignments like an Independent Development Plan (IDP) wouldbe part of the curriculum too and would continue to be improved by the founding faculty team(e.g. Melissa Kenny, Kyle Luthy, Kyana Young, Courtney DiVittorio). Ethical Leadershipassignments and Career Readiness assignments in capstone design, etc. Figure 3: Some of the

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Track 7: Technical Session 3: The Missing Misrecognition in Recognition and Engineering Identity Research

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Annie Yong Patrick, Georgia Tech; Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sara Schley Schley, Rochester Institute of Technology (NTID)

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Paper ID #40681The Missing Misrecognition in Recognition and Engineering IdentityResearchDr. Annie Yong Patrick, Georgia Tech Annie Y. Patrick is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Studio for Transforming Engineering Learning and Research (STELAR) Lab in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mississippi College and an associate’s degree in Nursing from Holmes Community College. After a fulfilling nursing career working in a variety of specialties, she became interested in technology while studying Library and Information Science and completed a

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Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College

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Lauren A Griggs Griggs, Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University

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Scholarshipii. Demonstrated financial neediii. Leadership, scholastic engagement, and community engagementiv. Engagement with Penn Statev. Personal and social responsibilityvi. High achievement in high school courses 4Once selected as a finalist, students are then asked tosubmit a nomination from a mentor, counselor or teacherbased on the following prompts:i. Please describe how the nominee embodies the values of effort, integrity, ingenuity, and/or servant leadership.ii. Please describe how the nominee has contributed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and plans to continue in these efforts at Penn State and in their future career as

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Track 1: Technical Session 5: From De Facto To De Jure and Beyond. It's More Than Just Weather. What The "Chilly" Climate Really Feels Like for Black Doctoral Students in STEM

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Dreama Heaven Rhodes, Arizona State University; Motahareh Darvishpour Ahandani, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Brooke Charae Coley, Arizona State University; Kerrie G Wilkins-Yel; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Dailynne Major; Nicholas A Smith; Debalina Maitra, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Juan David Gutierrez, University of Massachusetts Boston

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inclusiveand supportive culture for Black male students. Within the organizational culture of universitiesand STEM institutions, there exists an inherent disconnect that can perpetuate the "chilly"climate by not adequately addressing the distinctive needs and experiences of these students(Burt et al., 2021). Furthermore, amid our increasingly hyper-divided socio-political landscape,the experiences of Black doctoral students are not insulated by the university boundaries. McGee(2023) delves into the career decisions of Black STEM doctoral students during the Trumppresidency, revealing how the prevalent organizational culture interacts with external politicalfactors. This interaction exacerbates the "chilly" climate, amplifying stress and