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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University

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Paper ID #48216BOARD # 220: Engineering Education in Ghana and the USA: Factors Involvedin Successful Career Integration of Female Ghanaian Engineering Studentsinto the USA Engineering FieldMs. Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University Gloria is an Environmental Engineering Ph.D. student at Arizona State University whose research involves computational chemical risk assessment of endocrine disruption through wastewater exposure, particularly in developing communities. Originally from Ghana, Gloria is passionate about enhancing the quality of engineering education for a more impactful and effective learning experience

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University; Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA, Morgan State University; Opeyemi Taiwo Adeniran, Morgan State University; Raymond Deji Olamijulo, Morgan State University; Sarah Halleluyah Adeyemi, Morgan State University; Blessing Omomola, Morgan State University; Ayobami Christianah Dunmoye, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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a graduate student in advanced computing at Morgan State University and a research assistant for the National Science Foundation.Raymond Deji Olamijulo, Morgan State University Mr Raymond Olamijulo is a graduate assistant in the Computer Science department at Morgan State University. With a research focus on experiment-centric pedagogy in engineering education, Mr. Olamijulo has contributed to advancing both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering education and technology integration in the curriculum. Mr Olamijulo holds a B.Sc. in Information and Communication Technology from Crawford University. He also holds a Masters degree in International MBA from Ulyanovsk State University. He has been a part

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorne S. Joseph, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lydia Q Prendergast, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Paper ID #46924High Impact Experiential Learning – An Undergraduate STEM ResearchExperience for Women in Science and Engineering.Dr. Lorne S. Joseph, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Dr. Lorne S. Joseph is the Director of Engineering and STEM Research Initiatives at Rutgers-Douglass WiSE and the Director of the Douglass Engineering Living Learning Community. She is an alumna of University of the Virgin Islands (B.S. Chemistry) and the Rutgers School of Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering). Lorne is an ardent steward of STEM with a passion for supporting and mentoring Women in Science

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade College; Yangting Wang, Independent Evaluation Consultant; Eduardo Medina, Independent Evaluation Data Analyst; Jeremiah Pina, Independent Evaluation Consultant

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orientation, assessment of higher-order thinking, and the development of strengths-based curriculum to support BIPOC students in K-16 STEM learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Insights from a Practice-Based Program: Connecting Women to Technology and Advancing Diversity in ComputingAbstractThe Linking Interested Females to Technology (LIFT) program, led by Miami Dade College(MDC), supports diverse groups of women transitioning into computing careers. These includewomen who are pursuing an Associate of Arts in computer science at MDC with plans to transferto four-year universities to complete their bachelor’s degrees, as well as women who havealready earned an associate degree

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma; Justin Wang, The Overlake School

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of the Computer Engineering discipline and learn the difference betweenComputer and other engineering programs, a free half-day workshop is planned and organized.The workshop targets 30 female and minority students who are interested in STEM disciplinesand currently attending community colleges in the area. During the event, attendees learn topicsincluding (1) how to use a breadboard, (2) what is an RLC circuit, (3) how to describe the circuitbehavior, and (4) how to use Arduino to implement feedback control of the capacitor’s voltage.These topics are carefully chosen to align with our CompE curriculum and require only basicknowledge of physics and calculus. To assess the outcomes, attendees are asked to do an entrysurvey, and a follow-up

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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hongyan miao, Union College; Elsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union College; Jaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union College; Maia Chapin, Union College; Leza Sorn, Union College

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male students but exhibit lower self-efficacy,particularly in physics courses [24]. This disconnect is particularly evident in physics-heavycourses, which form the foundation of mechanical engineering curricula. Addressing this 6challenge requires fostering a growth mindset, integrating confidence-building initiatives,and ensuring that faculty provide an encouraging and inclusive learning environment.The decision of female students to leave the Mechanical Engineering program is influenced by acombination of academic, cultural, and personal factors. Addressing these challenges throughenhanced mentorship, industry engagement, structured academic support

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University; Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University

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Paper ID #45548Longitudinal Examination of Gender Differences in Engineering Self-Efficacyand the Impact of COVID-19: A Six-Year StudyDr. Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University Dr. Lillian Jeznach is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University. She teaches the first year curriculum as well as courses related to environmental and water resources engineering.Dr. Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University Dr. Maija Benitz is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University. Prior to joining RWU, she taught Physics and Math at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, after

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Federica Aveta; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mary Machado; Xiu Zhai, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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opportunities. Therefore, in our workshops, wefocused on hands on activity using modern machines and tools.Biological Engineering WorkshopThe Biological Engineering workshop named “Sensing Technologies of the Biological Engineer”included participants in an in-depth analysis of the making of optical biological sensors and theiruse as both stand-alone technologies and integrated elements of larger machinery. Participantsdesigned low-cost optical spectrometers and participated in both qualitative and quantitativeanalysis of control samples.To orient students in the fundamentals of engineering design, a brief introductory lecture wasdelivered that outlined the basic science behind the sensing technology, including electromagneticradiation, incident light

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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University Dr. Courtney Pfluger is a Full Teaching Professor in Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, where she helped redesign the First-year Engineering curriculum, developed an innovation driven Capstone design course, and created and for 11 years has run a faculty-led, international program to Brazil focused on Sustainable Energy. She has interests in sustainability-focused engineering entrepreneurship, educational opportunities to gain global competencies and social responsibility, and researching how to develop inclusive teamwork environments. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Examining the Effects of Gender on Capstone Team CohesionIntroductionThis paper

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University; Xi Lin, East Carolina University; Xi Wang P.E., Drexel University; Yidan Zhu, Texas State University; Pianpian Huang, East Carolina University; Bingbing Li, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Qiuhan Ji, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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around enhancing the efficiency, safety, and eco-friendliness of the construction industry. Additionally, she is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technologies into her teaching methods to elevate the overall educational experience.Dr. Xi Lin, East Carolina University Dr. Xi Lin is an associate professor at East Carolina University, US. Her research focuses on seeking best practices to enhance student engagement and interaction in online learning environments. More information can be found at http://whoisxilin.weebly.com/Dr. Xi Wang P.E., Drexel University Xi Wang is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Mount Union. She received her Ph.D. and M.Eng both in Civil Engineering from the

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Matthew J Miller, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago; Andrea Hércules, Loyola University Chicago; Erika Esmeralda de la Riva, Loyola University Chicago

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Chicago where he directs the Race, Culture, and Health Equity Lab. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Counseling Psychology and is the Vice President for Scientific Affairs for the Society of Counseling Psychology. His scholarship (a) examines ways in which racism and cultural experiences relate to mental health in AAPI populations and in other diverse communities, (b) evaluates the measurement of racial and cultural constructs, and (c) explores the role of self-efficacy in the development of social justice interest and commitment.Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago Leanne M. Kallemeyn is an Associate Professor in Research Methodology within the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago, United

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wynn Tranfield, University of California, Santa Cruz; Shelby Hallman, University of California, Los Angeles; Emily Halan Dovan, University of California, Los Angeles

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Study of Experiences of Women Engineering Students and the Role of Campus LibrariesAbstract Despite decades-long efforts to increase intersectional diversity in STEM fields,engineering lags behind other STEM disciplines in representation of women. In the UnitedStates, women comprise 27.5% of the undergraduate engineering enrollment and 29.1% ofgraduate engineering enrollment. Increasing recruitment, retention, and improving post-graduateoutcomes is an area of deep interest to universities. University libraries are essential for studentsuccess, contributing to both academic achievement and feelings of belonging on campus – keyfactors in retention and post-graduate outcomes. How the library may impact

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Zhang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hou Xie; Rosie Ruoci Shen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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she could always come to him if she felt uncomfortable in anysituation. This initiative integrated the mitigation of gender disparities into her professionalexperience. A011 interpreted the message as she could seek help from her manager if needed. Incontrast, A016’s negative experience at the oil company highlighted the challenges of genderdiscrimination and inadequate amenities for women. Despite her man mentor being supportive,she did not expect him to fully understand the struggles women faced in that environment.Participant A024, expressed his perspective on fostering team-level support. He suggested that, ifhe were a manager, he would focus on creating more opportunities for women to contribute toprojects. In his current role as an

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Paper ID #49452A Decade of Research on Women in Engineering: A Systematic MappingStudyDr. Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Monica Quezada-Espinoza is a professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at Universidad Andr´es Bello in Santiago, Chile, where she collaborates with the Educational and Academic Innovation Unit (UNIDA) as an instructor in active learning methodologies and mentors engineering faculty in educational research. She is the Secretary of the Women in Engineering Division (WIED) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and an associate researcher in