Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

University, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024The Pink Paradox: Tensions in How STEM Toys are Marketed Toward GirlsAbstractThe purpose of this narrative literature review is to describe the current state of knowledge aboutthe tensions present in how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) toys aremarketed to young children. Effective toy marketing is essential for engaging kids in the types ofplay that support spatial skill development and engineering thinking skills. The continuedunderrepresentation of women earning engineering degrees and persisting into the engineeringworkforce suggests that continued efforts to improve women’s participation in

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

GSSM, Dr. Sims was the Dean of Engineering and Technology at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. She has 25 years of experience as an industry engineer and K-20 researcher, educator, and administrator; she was also a DEI practitioner across all of those positions. Dr. Sims holds a BSE in BME from Duke University and PhD in BME from the UNC at Chapel Hill. She is a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers as well as a member of several other professional associations including ASEE and BMES. Dr. Sims serves her community through multiple boards including the Florence-Darlington Technical Col- lege Area Commission, Columbia College Board of Trustees, and Cypress Adventures Board of

Conference Session

Track 5: Technical Session 1: Peru in State College

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

PeruinStateCollegeCSP May8–May12,2023General topics: Ancient Technology, Engineering, Food, Energy, Water (FEW), UN SDGs, Drawdown StrategiesContentsDay0• Bondingexperiences• Mindfulhikearoundcamp-groundsDay1• Expectationsoftheprogram• UNSDGs,NAEChallenges,ClimateChange,Sustainability• WalkingtourPalmerandMatsonMuseums toIllustratePeruandtheAndesatPennStateDay2• LectureonModernPeruvianpolitics• ImplicationsofChange• DiscussionwithUSparallelism• ConversationwithUNIstudentsHere we review the programming elements and curriculum that was provided to theScholars during this one-week international experience at home. This was the onlyopportunity out of the three versions of the program that the Clark Scholars wherethey were

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 6: Minoritized Student Audio Narratives to Influence Faculty's Empathic Understanding: Learning from Sophie and Enola

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gabriel Van Dyke, Utah State University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

the Engineering and Computing Education program at the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED) at Florida Inter- national University (FIU). She earned her B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Kali’s research interests center on exploring the ex- periences of marginalized engineering students, with a particular focus on their hidden identity, mental health, and wellbeing. Her work aims to enhance inclusivity and diversity in engineering education, con- tributing to the larger body of research in the field.Dr. Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University Cassandra McCall, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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)

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

, where he leads the Ne ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #40680Dr. Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE) Dr. Andrea N. Ofori-Boadu is an Associate Professor of Construction and Construction Management with the Department of Built Environment within the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA & T). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Challenges and Opportunities to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Professional Construction

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

, University of Dayton Kelly Bohrer is the Executive Director of the ETHOS Center, a community engagement center connecting students, faculty, and staff with NGOˆa C™s around the world for technical projects as part of immersions, teaching, and scholarly activity. She also is thDr. Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton Kellie Schneider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, she was an instructor in the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas. Her research interests are in the areas of engineering education and community-based operations research.Mrs. Marjorie Langston Langston

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 1: Faculty Perceptions of Key Concepts in Degree Curriculum: Identifying the Role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

April Townson, Rowan University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Raquel Wright-Mair, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40688Faculty Perceptions of Key Concepts in Degree Curriculum: Identifyingthe Role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and JusticeApril Townson, Rowan UniversityDr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Dr. Bodnar is an Associate Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques such as game- based learning in undergraduate classes as well as innovation and entrepreneurship.Dr. Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University Kaitlin Mallouk is an Associate Professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

RESULTS IMPLICATIONS & CONCLUSIONS ● In the last 10 years, CCW research has increased significantly in engr/STEM ed research ● Prior work often focuses on capital identification ○ We build on this by focusing on a curricular implementation in a classroom settingDenton, M., Borrego, M., & Boklage, A. (2020). Community cultural wealth in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics education: A systematic review. Journal ofEngineering Education, 109(3), 556-580. 5Asset-Based Approaches• Assets-based approaches highlight the intrinsic value of students being who they are

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40747ROPES: Rowan University’s Opportunity for Postsecondary Excellence andSuccessDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan, is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. She received her B.S.C.E. from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, an MSCE from the Univer- sity of Arkansas, Fayetteville and a Ph.D. from the UnAdaugo Mary-Frances Enuka, Rowan UniversityElisa M Di Lolle, Rowan UniversityGaetane Jean-Marie, Rowan University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Rowan University’s Opportunity for Postsecondary Excellence and

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of technologies, programs, and curricula to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. Currently, through this work, she is the Backbone Director for the Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education as well as Education and Workforce Director for the Athena AI Institute. Having garnered over $40M in funding from public and private sources to support her collabo- rative research activities, Daily’s work has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, National Public Radio, and the Chicago Tribune. Daily earned her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agri- cultural and Mechanical University – Florida State University College of

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 7: Designing an open course to highlight the work of underrepresented STEM scholars

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Brianna B Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Seth Vuletich, Colorado School of Mines; Madison Schaefer

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines are interested inmaking their instructional materials more representative of their students’ identities. However,they often lack guidance and time for finding these materials. Utilizing our specialized skills infinding resources as librarians, we developed the Representation in STEM (RIS) course toprovide resources and guidance on finding and using more representative materials across STEMdisciplines. The course is comprised of pages that can be adopted as micro-lessons indisciplinary courses, lowering the barrier for faculty to participate in more inclusive instruction.To ensure RIS is as useful as possible for faculty and students, pages from the disciplines andspecial topics

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 4: Grading: The (Mis)use of Mathematics in Measuring Student Learning and its Disproportionate Impact on Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles; Robert Christopher Bosley, California State University, Los Angeles; Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Honorable Mention for the Ford Foundation Fellowship Program.Eva Schiorring, STEMEVAL Eva Schiorring has almost two decades of experience in research and evaluation and special knowledge about STEM education in community colleges and four-year institutions. She presently serves as the external evaluator for four NSF-funded projects. TheDr. Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles Emily L. Allen, Ph.D., is Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles. She believes in a collaborative, student-centered approach to research, education, academic administration and lea ©American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

SURGE fellow, 2022 Tinker Fellow, and recipient of the Student Diversity Leadership Award. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Tailoring DEIA Programming through Current Field Analysis: Promoting Allyship in STEM of University Graduate StudentsAbstractAlthough the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) have seenincreased diversity over the last decade, there remains a significant disparity of representationacross race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and more. Achieving diversity within STEMrequires more than an increase in numerical representation: it must foster a sense of belongingand inclusivity for marginalized demographics. Allies in STEM (AiS

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 8: Self-Advocacy Professional Programming as a Framework to Support Non-Academic Outcomes of STEM PhD Graduate Education

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Carmen Maria Lilley, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

-concept, civic engagement, social agency,racial/ethnic identity salience, and leadership identity. In addition, the culture of the institution isalso an important characteristic because it impacts the experiences of students and can becategorized as validating or racialized within the HSI servingness framework. A self-advocacy professional development program has been developed that focuses onnon-academic outcomes [2] of PhD graduate students in science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) programs at an Urban R1 HSI. Self-advocacy originates from the AmericanCounseling Association (ACA) and the Learning Disabilities (LD) communities for effectivecounseling that promotes academic success and is based on a social justice framework [3

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 4: Promoting Equity: A Process of Adopting Outcomes-Based Grading in Your Course.

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Katherine Ramos, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40783Promoting Equity: A Process of Adopting Outcomes-Based Grading in YourCourse.Dr. Katherine Ramos, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Katherine Ramos is a Teaching Assistant Professor for the Integrated Design Engineering program at CU Boulder. Dr. Ramos has a B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Introduction slide.Clarify the abstract was submitted however a change wanted to be made to indicatethis is not “the” way to

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

marginalizingexperiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Thesemarginalizing experiences are characterized by alienating program environments rife withgendered-racism, invisibility, isolation, and the frequent need to prove one’s legitimacy in STEM(Alexander & Hermann, 2016; Bryson & Kowalske, 2022; Johnson, 2011; Wilkins-Yel et al.,2019). A burgeoning area of research has highlighted how these experiences of difference havenegatively impacted WOC’s mental health and, in turn, their persistence in STEM (Evans et al.,2018; Wilkins-Yel et al., 2022). One group uniquely positioned to create systemic change inthese dominant white masculine milieus is graduate advisors. Advisors are stewards of theSTEM climate across

Conference Session

Track 8: Technical Session 8: The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the Computing Identity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students who Work

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Florida, Virginia Tech, company partners, such as Amazon WebServices, IBM, and Microsoft, as well as non-profit partners, such as AI4ALL,that are collaborating for the implementation of the certificate program andprofessional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Project Context Acknowledgements ▪ Artificial Intelligence For All: A Framework for a College Certificate (Award #2115153) ▪ Miami Dade College, School of Engineering and Technology (EnTec) ▪ Collaboration between Miami Dade College, University of Florida, AI4All, and Virginia Tech (computing education component) ▪ Antonio Delgado (PI), Diego Alvarado (Co-PI), Sarah Rodriguez (Co-PI), Joseph A Weathers (Co-PI

Conference Session

Track 6: Technical Session 5: Exploring Gender Representation Issues In Computing by Writing Interactive Fiction

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph is an Assistant Professor at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Electrical, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science (ECCS). Previously, she worked at The Univer- sity of Texas at Austin and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). She is actively involved in community outreach with a goal of increasing the number of women in STEM and creating effective methods for introducing young children to CS concepts and topics. Dr. Coffman-Wolph’s re- search interests include: Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic, Software Engineering, STEM Education, and Diversity and Inclusion within STEM. ©American

Conference Session

Track 4: Technical Session 7: Siloed Efforts and Collaboration Among STEM Equity Initiatives: An Organizational Network Analysis

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Pauline Charlotte Dott, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

lines ofthe university’s organizational structure. 11 Community 1 is exclusively comprised of organizations serving STEM students andprimarily engineering students. The organizations in this community that are most highlyconnected and centrally located within the larger network include the computer science advisingoffice, an academic support center serving all engineering students, a cohort-based holisticacademic and social support program serving engineering students from economicallymarginalized backgrounds, a student-run organization that provides technology-focused outreachto high school students from groups minoritized in STEM, and LSAMP (one

Conference Session

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

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

, 2022. [Online]. Available:https://www.proquest.com/docview/2051258067/abstract/CB7CF9CB623D477APQ/1[27] S. B. Meade, “Identifying Evidence Based Transition Strategies and the Barriers to EffectiveTransition Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities,” Ed.D., Northcentral University,United States -- Arizona. Accessed: Sep. 26, 2022. [Online]. Available:https://www.proquest.com/docview/1885095263/abstract/36A04BED8DBD4B12PQ/1[28] H. Jeannis, J. Joseph, M. Goldberg, K. Seelman, M. Schmeler, and R. A. Cooper, “Full-participation of students with physical disabilities in science and engineering laboratories,”Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 186–193, Feb. 2018, doi:10.1080/17483107.2017.1300348.[29] J. C