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Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level

Conference Session: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Using Strategic Planning Processes to Promote Success for Undergraduate CS Students at a Systemic Level
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Jamie Huber Ward, NCWIT; S. Kiersten Ferguson; Sherri L Sanders
Tagged Topics: 2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

-secondary computing programs, and creating resources based on findings that are accessible to post-secondary computing programs nationwide.S. Kiersten Ferguson S. Kiersten Ferguson is a faculty research associate at NCWIT and the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her scholarly and teaching interests include strategic planning and implementation with a focus on systemic organizational change; recruitment and retention of faculty and students; mixed reality simulations; and pedagogical and curricular choices in higher education. Prior to joining NCWIT in 2023, Kiersten was a clinical associate professor in the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human

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The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color Academics

Conference Session: Track 1: Technical Session 6: The Cocreation of a Safe Space that Centers Women of Color Academics
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Jameka Wiggins, The Ohio State University; Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University; Monique S. Ross, The Ohio State University; Shawanee' Patrick, The Ohio State University
Tagged Topics: 2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

experiences, engaging in critical questioning, and offering support. Outside of academic studies, Jameka serves as an ambassador for her department, reviewer for ASEE, and active volunteer for a Columbus STEM non-profit See Brilliance. Jameka has been recognized by her undergraduate institution for her commitment to achieving the vision of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program and most recently by her department for her scholarship as a graduate researcher. Jameka strives to be a well-rounded scholar and exhibit her dedication to people and scholarship.Dr. Monica Cox, The Ohio State University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University.Mrs. Monique S. Ross

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Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education

Conference Session: Track 5: Technical Session 6: Advancing Accessibility: Leveraging Technology to Empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in STEM Higher Education
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Sunday David Ubur, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; Denis Gracanin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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records to confirm relevance; 22 records were excluded at this stage. Throughthis process, 47 records were identified as relevant to the present topic. See Figure 1 for thecomplete PRISMA flow diagram [23].The following data items were extracted from all relevant articles: country in which study wasconducted; country (or countries) of author(s); aim of paper (or study); funding source(s);relevance to STEM educational setting; whether the technology was tested with the population ofinterest; study method; start & end date of data collection; inclusion & exclusion criteria forsample population; total number of participants; technology type; how was the technology wasused; outcome(s) measured; result of the intervention(s).ResultsThis

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Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian American Students

Conference Session: Track 3: Technical Session 6: Uncovering the less-heard histories and barriers of Asian and Asian American Students
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Siqing Wei, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Marissa A Tsugawa, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
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1 1 Background: Demographics • Asian Americans make up ~5.6% of households in the U.S., the second smallest racial group after First Nation groups [1] • Yet, (non-/immigrant) Asian/Asian Americans (A/AAs) are usually considered non-minoritized groups in postsecondary science and engineering (S&E) education as A/AA takes up 6%, 10%, 12%, and 11% of degree receipts of associates’, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral respectively [2] 2Asian Americans make up approximately 5.6% of households in the U.S. according

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From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program’s Impact on Low-Income Master’s Students’ Success and Professional Development

Conference Session: Track 2: Technical Session 5: From Barriers to Bridges: The GEES Program's Impact on Low-Income Master's Students' Success and Professional Development
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Ximing Li, University of Pittsburgh; Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Keith Trahan, University of Pittsburgh; Tagbo Herman Roland Niepa, Carnegie Mellon University
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and their career progression in STEM fields [1]-[2].In order to bridge these gaps, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships inScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) has fundedprograms aimed at supporting students through scholarships, mentorship, and careerdevelopment. The Graduate Engineering Education Scholarship (GEES) of the University ofPittsburgh is one of the success cases of the NSF S-STEM (Track 2) initiative. The GEESprogram, launched 2019 by the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering(SSoE), is an attempt to address the financial issues that low-income students face. There aretwo primary objectives: (1) to increase access to Master of Science (MS) degrees

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A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community

Conference Session: Track 2: Technical Session 4: A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Xingchen Xu, Arizona State University; Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus
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analytical methods including natural languageprocessing (NLP) could enhance analysis accuracy and contribute to enhancing the overalldiverse and inclusive learning environment. Beyond these considerations, extending the analysisto include academic writing materials from additional years could provide a more comprehensiveview of how language practices evolve over time. This could offer deeper insights into theeffectiveness of initiatives focused on fostering inclusive language use. ReferencesAeby, P., Fong, R., Isaac, S., & Tormey, R. (2019). The impact of gender on engineering students’ group work experiences. International Journal of Engineering Education, 35(3), 756–765.Alfred, M. V., Ray

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WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students

Conference Session: Track 6: Technical Session 4: WIP: investigate recruitment strategies used by engineering bridge and success programs to recruit underserved students
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Lynette Michaluk, West Virginia University; N’Diya Harris, Wright State University; Ansley Lynn Shamblin, West Virginia University
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disabled students.To broaden participation and increase diversity in engineering and computing majors in 4-yearuniversities and colleges, bridge and success programs (also called intervention programs in someliterature) such as summer bridge, engineering scholar, and bootcamp have been used to supportstudents’ college transition and retention [1-8]. Some were initially created with federal fundingsupport from U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Engineering,Technology, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) and Louis Stokes Alliances for MinorityParticipation Program (LSAMP) [9] and institutionalized later. Both S-STEM Scholars programand LSAMP Scholars program not only provide financial support to student participants but

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Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitioners with ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstories

Conference Session: Track 1: Technical Session 3: Beyond deficits: Developing an elicitation mechanism for engineering practitioners with ADHD to create autoethnographic counterstories
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Hector Enrique Rodríguez-Simmonds, Boston College; Sage Maul, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Levi Xuan Li, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Ruby J Barnett, Boston College
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Student with ADHD and a Reading Disability,” in Promoting Safe and Effective Transitions to College for Youth with Mental Health Conditions, A. Martel, J. Derenne, and P. K. Leebens, Eds. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018, pp. 95–102.[3] M. A. Zapata and F. C. Worrell, “Disability Acceptance and Affirmation Among U.S. Adults With Learning Disabilities and ADHD,” J. Learn. Disabil., vol. 57, no. 2, pp. 79–90, Mar. 2024.[4] S. Maul and R. Figard, “Diminishing the data divide: Interrogating the state of disability data collection and reporting,” presented at the American Society for Engineering Education 2024, Portland, OR, 2024.[5] Learning Disabilities Association of America, “ADHD – Affects focus, attention and

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Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions

Conference Session: Track 7: Technical Session 4: Diversity in STEM: Strategies of Professional Engineering Organizations in Recruiting and Retaining Women from Minority-Serving Institutions
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers
Tagged Topics: 2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

fields [26].Ultimately, the STEM workforce should reflect the population it serves. However, research bythe National Science Foundation finds “Hispanic, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Nativepersons collectively account for 37% of the U.S. population ages 18–34 years in 2021, and 26%of S&E bachelor’s, 24% of S&E master’s, and 16% of S&E doctoral degrees earned by U.S.citizens and permanent residents in 2020” [27]. In addition, women earned 51% of S&Ebachelor’s, 51% of S&E master’s, and 47% of S&E doctoral degrees in the U.S. in 2020, butdespite women’s high levels of representation in S&E (which includes the life sciences andsocial sciences), women of color earned only 14.9% of all S&E bachelor’s degrees [27

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Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia

Conference Session: Track 6: Technical Session 3: Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Journeys and Triumphs of Faculty Women of Color in STEM Academia
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida; Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida
Tagged Topics: 2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

funding. I need to show that I am being active in seeking funding, I have to be actively applying for grant proposals and it's in my field it's mostly NSF. I need to have publications in peer reviewed journals [and] presentations. You know, all that stuff and then in service. All the etcetera like that that drawer at your home, where you just throw everything else. Everything else goes there. The junk drawer, that[‘s] service everything else. – Mila, Latina, Puerto Rican• Motives – a psychological feature that arouses a person to action to meet a specific goal. In terms of EM, this can be framed as achievement orientation, impact, and value creation.• Achievement orientation - A focus on setting and reaching goals, often

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Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven and New Technologies for Students Living with Disabilities in STEM Education

Conference Session: Track 3: Technical Session 1: Bridging Educational Equity Gaps: A Systematic Review of AI-Driven Tools for Students Living with Disabilities in Engineering and STEM Education
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Kevin Zhongyang Shao, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Eric Kyeong-Min Cho, University of Washington; Sophia Tang, University of Washington; Hanlin Ma, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington
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methodology. Table 2. Review of technologies being used in STEM education for SLWD.Author(s) Country Technologies Purpose Target Group Education Designedand Year Level Solution/MethodologyIatraki et al., Greece Virtual Investigate the design issues Intellectual Primary Employed a focus group(2021) [21] Reality/Augmented in the development of digital disability (ID) methodology to explore the Reality (VR/AR) learning environments for

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Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers

Conference Session: Track 3: Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress: Development of an HBCU/Research 1 Collaborative to Increase African American Semiconductor Manufacturing Researchers
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Laura Sams Haynes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College; Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; R. Christian Ford, Georgia Institute of Technology; Whitney L Nelson
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grant funding or industry partnerships.Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Morehouse College Dr. Kinnis Gosha (Go-Shay) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Director of the Culturally Relevant Computer Lab at Morehouse College. Dr. Goshaˆa C™s research interests include conversational agents, social media data analytMrs. Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology Talia Kessler, MSPP is a research associate at The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech. As a research associate, she works on research and evaluation projects centering on K-12 STEM education. She has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Georgia Tech and is currently

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Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students’ Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism

Conference Session: CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar
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Depoliticization and Meritocracy Hinder Engineers’ Ability to Think About Social Injustices,” in Engineering Education for Social Justice: Critical Explorations and Opportunities, J. Lucena, Ed., Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 2013, pp. 67–84. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-6350-0_4.[8] A. Jaiswal, G. Nanda, and M. Sapkota, “Building a Fairer Future: Integrating Social Justice in the Engineering Curriculum,” in 2024 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Washington, DC, USA: IEEE, Oct. 2024.[9] S. L. Bem, “Gender schema theory: A cognitive account of sex typing,” Psychol. Rev., vol. 88, no. 4, pp. 354–364, 1981, doi: 10.1037/0033-295X.88.4.354.[10] S. J. Ceci and W. M. Williams, “Sex Differences in Math-Intensive Fields,” Curr. Dir

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Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors

Conference Session: Track 1: Technical Session 2: Reflective Teaching Practices for Equity-Minded Engineering Instructors
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Jay Mann, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashleigh Wright, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Wayne L Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ali Ansari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Caroline Cvetkovic, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Holly M Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
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State University (Ph.D.).Ellen Wang Althaus, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Ellen Wang Althaus, PhD (she/her) is a collaborative and innovative leader forging new initiatives and building alliances to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In her current role as Assistant Dean for Strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign she • Leads the strategy enhancing the Grainger College of Engineering (GCOE)’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. • Develops robust structures to support faculty and staff appropriately

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Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality that extends beyond income

Conference Session: Track 6: Technical Session 5: Development of a measure of intersectional socioeconomic inequality that extends beyond income
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Justin Charles Major, Rowan University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University
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influenced by. Like individual socioeconomics,these characteristics reflect hierarchical social and economic ranking amongst people. Importantly,they reflect Keynes (1936) argument that socioeconomics are group mentalities that organizepeople’s positions amongst society. Keynes (1936) illustrated that individuals with similar incomeslive together (household) or near one another (neighborhood/school) and likely have a similaroccupation. Given these features, we consider the following relational socioeconomic factors:1. Family/household income, occupation, and education are representations of the total, combinatory income(s), prestige, or educational status of the household. Household socioeconomic status has also been inferred based on what

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Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.

Conference Session: Track 6: Technical Session 1: Gendered Impacts of Code Critiquers on Self-Efficacy in First-Year Engineering Students.
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Mary Benjamin, Michigan Technological University; Laura Albrant, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University; Leo C. Ureel II, Michigan Technological University; Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University; AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University
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-efficacy, statisticalanalyses were conducted on pre- and post-intervention scores. The focus of the analysis was todetermine whether significant changes occurred in self-efficacy levels after the intervention andwhether these changes differed by gender. Paired t-tests were employed to evaluate within-groupdifferences in self-efficacy over time, while independent t-tests were used to comparegender-based differences in the intervention’s effect. The following sections detail the results ofthese analyses. Gender Factor Pre-intervention Post-interventio t-statistic p-value Mean (SD) n Mean (SD) s Female CPSES 3.71 (1.41) 5.48 (1.15) 4.95 <0.05

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WIP: Factors Influencing Faculty Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study

Conference Session: Track 6: Technical Session 6: WIP: Factors Influencing Faculty Pedagogical Decisions around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) in Engineering: A Comparative Case Study
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Avis Carrero, Tufts University
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-policy-and-procedure-manual-appm-2024-2025/[6] ABET, “Big 10+ Universities Deans of Engineering Letter of Support, Diversity, Equity &Inclusion, Mar. 31, 2021.,” 2021. Accessed: Sep. 02, 2024. [Online]. Available:https://www.abet.org/about-abet/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/[7] M. Borrego, J. Froyd, C. Henderson, S. Cutler, and M. Prince, “Influence of EngineeringInstructors’ Teaching and Learning Beliefs on Pedagogies in Engineering Science Courses,”International Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 29, pp. 1456–1471, Jan. 2013.[8] E. A. Canning, K. Muenks, D. J. Green, and M. C. Murphy, “STEM faculty who believeability is fixed have larger racial achievement gaps and inspire less student motivation in theirclasses,” Sci Adv, vol. 5, no

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Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways

Conference Session: Track 2: Technical Session 2: Bridging Futures Takes a Village: A Pre-College Collaborative Education and Research Approach to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Population in STEM Career Pathways
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Chloe Hincher, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Veronica Mbaneme, North Carolina State University; Sarah Olivia Harris, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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, Maryland: ASEE Conferences, Jun. 2023.[2] L. Espinosa, “Pipelines and pathways: Women of color in undergraduate STEM majors and the college experiences that contribute to persistence.” Accessed: Aug. 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2011-13330-004[3] L. Foltz, S. Gannon, and S. Kirschmann, “Factors That Contribute to the Persistence of Minority Students in STEM Fields,” Plan. High. Educ. J., vol. 42, pp. 1–13, Sep. 2014.[4] S. Deitz and R. Henke, “Higher Education in Science and Engineering,” NSF - National Science Foundation. [Online]. Available: https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb202332/characteristics-of-s-e-degree-recipients#s-e-degrees-by -race-and-ethnicity[5] E. Lichtenberger and C. George

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Growing BPE Efforts: Lessons Learned from a College-Wide Seed Grant Program

Conference Session: Track 6: Techncal Session 7: Growing BPE Efforts: Lessons Learned from a College-Wide Seed Grant Program
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Gabriella Coloyan Fleming, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christine Julien, Virginia Tech
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a description of how the budget will be used. a. For continuing project proposals: How does your project build on last year’s project? (Recommended: use your previous project’s evaluations, outcomes, and/or impact.)4. Project Rationale: How does your project support broadening participation in engineering?5. Project Audience: Faculty, Staff, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Community Partners, etc.6. Project Category: E.g., improved support of graduate or undergraduate education, departmental culture, understanding areas for improved student support, mentoring practices, and student recruitment practices7. Research Question(s): What question(s) do you seek to answer with this project?8. Metrics

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Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!

Conference Session: CANCELLED: Track 5: Technical Session 5: Hiring Practices to Build a Diverse Team at Wakr Forest Engineering: Transforming Engineering Education and Broadening Participation in Engineering is Possible!
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University
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,she drafted a hiring handbook to guide search committees in engineering through the process.The content in the next section is content from this hiring handbook Pierrakos prepared andcontinuously improved from one year to the next.V. HIRING PRACTICES AT WFU ENGINEERINGIn this section, the hiring process Pierrakos instituted and implemented in hiring a diverse WakeForest Engineering team is showcased. Content herein is adopted from the WFU EngineeringHiring Handbook that Pierrakos prepared as Founding Engineering Chair to guide hiring. TheWFU Engineering Hiring Handbook was shared with all search committee members. Every steprequired intentionality around minimizing bias which is inherent in hiring processes.Step 1. Getting the Job(s

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Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Conference Session: Track 1: Technical Session 1: Supporting Engineering Graduate Students to Create Inclusive Learning Environments: A Professional Development Program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Katherine R. McCance, The University of Texas at San Antonio
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of belonging, motivation, and academic performance. The following is anexemplar statement from Participant 2’s final reflective writing: The [program] has encouraged me to adopt a more empathetic and student-centered approach. Recognizing the psychological and emotional dimensions of student learning has led me to consider how academic policies and teaching practices can sometimes inadvertently contribute to student stress and disengagement. This shift towards a more empathetic pedagogy aims to create a learning environment that fosters student well- being and academic engagement.Participant 2 also described an actionable plan for his intended practices for providing feedbackto future students: I am

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Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress

Conference Session: Track 5: Technical Session 2: Revisiting Assessment Tools Used to Measure the Impact of Summer Program Interventions on Perceptions and Interest in Engineering Among Underrepresented Pre-College Students – A Work in Progress
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Zeynep Ambarkutuk, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 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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: Predictors and outcomes of heterogeneous science identitytrajectories in college. Developmental psychology, 54(10), 1977.[5] Eddy, S. L., & Brownell, S. E. (2016). Beneath the numbers: A review of gender disparitiesin undergraduate education across science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines.Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings, 13(3), 79–89.https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.13.020108.[6] Yosso, T. J. (2005). Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion ofcommunity cultural wealth. Race, Ethnicity and Education, 8(1), 69–91.http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/07399863910131002.[7] Rincon, B. E., & George-Jackson, C. E. (2016). STEM intervention programs: fundingpractices and challenges. Studies in

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“It is really isolating, to be honest”: A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering

Conference Session: Track 4: Technical Session 1: "It is really isolating, to be honest": A Case Study of a Transwoman in Engineering
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Jill Castle, University of Texas at Austin
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” Militarization in Engineering •“Especially aerospace in particular… it's split between the people who don't want to work for a defense company… and [those who] want to blow up people in the desert”This masculine environment, along with her boss watching conservative politicalvideos, made Konkon feel unsafe and uncomfortable within this technical role. Thismasculinity was present in engineering spaces on campus as well. Interestingly,Konkon equated aspects of masculinity with militarization in engineering. Shecriticized many of the masculine “dude-bro[s]” in engineering as being excited towork for defense companies and wanting to “blow people up in the desert”. Thisperception of engineering, and particularly the aerospace sector

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Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study

Conference Session: Track 4: Technical Session 5: Impact of Generative AI Technologies on Blind and Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Trini Sofia Balart, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Gene Sung-Ho Kim, Stanford University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University
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have overcome suchbarriers is essential. These pioneers pave the way for future generations, and this work aims toenvision a future when GenAI becomes integral in fostering inclusion within computing andSTEM disciplines. Villanueva and Di Stefano’s recent narrative inquiry underscores the criticalneed for tailored instructional strategies that consider the unique needs of blind students inSTEM [2]. Similarly, Stefik et al.’s research demonstrates how accessible tools, like theSodbeans programming environment, enhance confidence and skills among blind programmingstudents, revealing the impact of well-designed, inclusive technologies[3]. This paper builds onsuch foundational work by examining how GenAI tools shape the academic journeys of

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Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students

Conference Session: CANCELLED: Track 3: Technical Session 2: Learning and Adopting Principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice through the Development of a Sustainability Mindset Among First Year Engineering Students
Collection: 2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors: Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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college students. To date, the enrollment in the scholarshipcohorts matches the approximate 2:1 men:women ratio of the overall enrollment in engineeringat our campus (numbers of students reporting alternative gender identifications are small, andtherefore not reported). As the program matures, more efforts need to be made to increase thenumber of women applicants and awardees.In a prior work (Colón et al. 2024), the team provided a first view of the development of thestudents’ sustainability mindset as a result of analyzing the participants from the 2023sustainability engineering cohort, measured using a four-dimensional framework of knowledge(K), skills (S), behaviors (B), and attitudes (A). We found that students progressed in all