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Retention of Women Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christel Heylen, Katholieke University, Leuven; Kathleen Geraedts, Katholieke University, Leuven

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3916: THE BACKGROUND AND MOTIVATION OF FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENTS IN RELATION TO GENDERDr. Ing. Christel Heylen, Katholieke University, Leuven Christel Heylen obtained her master’s of science in materials engineering in June 2000 and the academic teacher training degree in 2004, both from the Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven (Belgium). She is a mem- ber of the tutorial services of the engineering faculty and is responsible for the implementation and daily coordination of the course Problem Solving and Engineering Design in the first year of the bachelor’s of engineering at the Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, with a special focus on the didactic interpretation. Regarding this subject, she obtained a Ph.D

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Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shweta Chopra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3578: FINDING WHAT WOMEN WANT: DEVELOPING STRATE-GIES TO INCREASE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF WOMENMs. Shweta Chopra, Purdue University, West Lafayette Shweta Chopra is a second-year doctoral student in the Technology, Leadership, and Innovation program at Purdue University. Her research interests include technology and education, global supply chain man- agement, and lean manufacturing principles. A recipient of the 2011-2012 Bilsland Strategic Initiatives Fellowship, she is investigating ways to increase female participation in STEM education and careers. As a graduate instructor for the introductory course in lean manufacturing (IT-214), she has received Com- mittee for the Education of Teaching

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Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Woods, Colorado State University; Kathleen Baumgardner, Colorado State University; Lahoma Jayne Howard, Colorado State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5361: COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES TO INCREASE RE-CRUITMENT OF WOMEN TO ENGINEERINGDr. Sandra Woods, Colorado State University Sandra Woods has served as Dean of the College of Engineering at Colorado State University since 2005. She received her B.S. in civil engineering from Michigan State University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from the University of Washington.Kathleen Baumgardner, Colorado State University Kathleen Baumgardner is the Director of Strategic Communications for the College of Engineering at Colorado State University. The communications unit is charged with developing strategic messaging for specific audiences via web, print, and social media, as well as one-on-one

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Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5342: UNDERSTANDING THE PATH OF ENGINEERING ANDCOMPUTER SCIENCE UPPER DIVISION TRANSFER STUDENTS TO ALARGE UNIVERSITYDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs two academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Profes- sor in computing, informatics, and systems design engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU from 1993-2004. Anderson-Rowland was named a top 5% teacher in the Fulton Schools

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Potpouri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3533: WOMEN ENGINEERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST FROM EN-ROLLMENT TO CAREER: A CASE STUDYDr. Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut Hoda Baytiyeh is a Computer Engineer. She has earned a Ph.D. in instructional technology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Education Department at the American University of Beirut. Her research interests include engineering education, ubiquitous computing using open source software, and online learning communities. Page 25.1482.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey; Lisa Grega, College of New Jersey; Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, College of New Jersey; Elizabeth Borland, College of New Jersey; Karen Elizabeth Clark, College of New Jersey; Amanda Norvell, College of New Jersey

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4591: TCNJ ADVANCE PROGRAM (TAP): ASSESSMENT ANDFACULTY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR FOSTERING CAREERADVANCEMENT WITHIN A PUI ENVIRONMENTDr. Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey Karen C. Yan is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the College of New Jersey. Her teaching and research interests include biomaterials with tissue engineering applications, composite materials, and materials science.Dr. Lisa Grega, College of New JerseyDr. Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey Suriza Van der Sandt conducts research in the broad area of pre-service mathematics teacher education. Her research interests include geometry teaching and learning, focusing on spatial orientation and spatial

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Potpouri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University; Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University; Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Azizan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Teknologi Petronas

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5444: PERSISTENT GENDER INEQUITY IN U.S. UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING: LOOKING TO JORDAN AND MALAYSIA FORFACTORS TO THEIR SUCCESS IN ACHIEVING GENDER PARITYDr. Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University Nehal I. Abu-Lail received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytech- nic Institute in 2004. She is an Assistant Professor at the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University since August of 2006. Her research is focused on fundamental understanding of physiochemical cellular properties and interactions in environ- mental

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Retention of Women Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann M. Blasick, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; John D. Leonard II, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3363: RETENTION ANALYSIS OF WOMEN ENGINEERING STU-DENTSMs. Ann M. Blasick, Georgia Institute of Technology Ann Blasick earned her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Wilkes University and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. After working in industry for Lucent Technologies and Nortel Networks, as well as in the non-profit arena for several years, she returned to Georgia Tech in 2005 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Professional Practice, advising co-op and internship students. In August 2011, she transitioned to her position as Associate Director of the Women in Engineering Program within the Georgia Tech College of Engineering.Dr. Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5574: TRENDS IN DOCTORAL EDUCATION: ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON FACULTY ADVISINGDr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. She holds a Ph.D. in learning, teaching, and social policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Page 25.1378.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Trends in Doctoral Education: Engineering

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Miraglia, Syracuse University ; Sharon W. Alestalo, Syracuse University; Shobha K. Bhatia, Syracuse University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4599: WOMEN BECOMING WISE: GENDER, PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAMMING FOR SUCCESSMrs. Sarah Miraglia, Syracuse UniversityMs. Sharon W. Alestalo, Syracuse University Sharon W. Alestalo, M.S., is the Program Director for Syracuse University’s Women in Science and Engi- neering (WISE) program within the colleges of Engineering and Computer Science and Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. Alestalo came to the university with 25 years of practical and executive experience in social action venues and eight years in higher education settings. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees are from the University at Albany in sociology and rehabilitation counseling, respectively. In addition to managing programs in

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol E. Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Stefi Alison Baum, Rochester Institute of Technology; Sharon Patricia Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology; Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3538: PERCEIVED LEVELS OF FACULTY VALUE, INFLUENCE,AND SATISFACTION BY GENDER, RANK, ETHNICITY, COLLEGE, ANDDEPARTMENT AT A LARGE PRIVATE UNIVERSITYProf. Carol E. Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology Carol Marchetti received her B.S. in mathematics and M.S. in operations research from Case Western Reserve University, and a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Rochester. Her experience includes teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate statistics courses at Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences at RIT. Her research interests include statistics education, collaborative learning, deaf education, and online learning.Prof

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University; Lori L. Bakken, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4953: MENTORING WOMEN FACULTY IN STEM: A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACHDr. Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter is Associate Dean for Administration and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. She is also Wayne and Juanita Spinks Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Office for Women in Science and Engineering. Dr. Carpenter serves as PI for Louisiana Tech’s NSF ADVANCE Program and is on the Board of Directors for WEPAN, as well as SWE Advisor at Louisiana Tech.Dr. D. Patrick O’Neal, Louisiana Tech University D. Patrick O’Neal is an Associate Professor in the Biomedical Engineering program, which is part of the College

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Retention of Women Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California, Berkeley; Ryan Shelby, University of California, Berkeley; Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5260: LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE LEARNING IMPROVESCONFIDENCE OF ENGINEERING SKILLS IN WOMENJennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley Jennifer Wang is a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, studying engineering edu- cation. She has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and computer science. Currently, she does research with the Lawrence Hall of Science, a public science center.Mr. Eli Patten, University of California, BerkeleyRyan Shelby, University of California, BerkeleyFarzana Ansari, University of California, BerkeleyDr. Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley Lisa Pruitt received her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and materials engineering from the

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Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Rona Tamiko Halualani, San Jose State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3790: IMPACT OF SELF-EFFICACY ON INTEREST AND CHOICEIN ENGINEERING STUDY AND CAREERS FOR UNDERGRADUATE WOMENENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University Patricia Backer has been a faculty member at SJSU since 1990 and now serves as Director of General Engineering. In her current role, Backer is involved in developing and assessing outreach programs to increase the number of women and underrepresented students in engineering.Dr. Rona Tamiko Halualani, San Jose State University Rona T. Halualani is a Full Professor of diversity and intercultural communication in the Department of Communication Studies as San Jose State University

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University; Ann Saterbak, Rice University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3045: CHOOSING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: TEN YEARSLATERDr. Lisa G. Bullard P.E., North Carolina State University Lisa G. Bullard is a teaching professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Chem- ical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. She received her B.S. in chemical engineering from NC State and her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. She served in engineering and management positions within Eastman Chemical Co. from 1991-2000. A fac- ulty member at NCSU since 2000, Bullard has won numerous awards for both teaching and advising, including being named as an NCSU Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor, the ASEE Raymond W

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Retention of Women Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi M. Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3319: THE IMPACT OF CONTEXTUALIZED, HANDS-ON, COL-LABORATIVE LEARNING ON WOMEN’S PERSISTENCE IN PROFES-SIONAL ENGINEERING: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM A MIXEDMETHODS STUDYDr. Heidi M. Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Heidi M. Steinhauer is an Associate Professor of engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Steinhauer holds a Ph.D. in engineering education from Virginia Tech. She has taught Engineering Graph- ics, Introduction to Engineering Design, Automation and Rapid Prototyping, and has developed several advanced applications of 3D modeling courses. She is the Co-advisor of the only all-women’s Baja SAE Team in the world. Her current research interests center around the

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Retention of Women Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; Theodore J. Heindel, Iowa State University; Baskar Ganapathysubramanian, Iowa State University; Shankar Subramaniam, Iowa State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5501: WOMEN IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: A DEPART-MENTAL EFFORT TO IMPROVE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, ANDENGAGEMENT OF WOMEN STUDENTSProf. Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University Sriram Sundararajan is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University. He is currently the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs, and he oversees curricular and program mat- ters, including assessment and continuous improvement efforts. His research areas encompass scanning probe microscopy, multiscale tribology (friction, lubrication and wear), and surface engineering. More recently, he has focused on atom scale mapping of thin film material systems using 3D-atom probe mi- croscopy. He has authored

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Potpouri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen B. Coletti, Northeastern University; Melinda Covert, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Lauren Gianino, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3770: INTEGRATING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION INTOFRESHMAN CHEMISTRY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN EN-GINEERINGKristen B. Coletti, Northeastern University Kristen Coletti is a third-year undergraduate student at Northeastern University, majoring in chemical engineering and pursuing a minor in mathematics. Coletti is not only a chemistry tutor but has also worked at the MathWorks, Inc. In addition, she has held co-op positions at both the Shaw Group and the EMD Serono Research Institute.Melinda Covert, Northeastern University Melinda Covert is a third-year undergraduate student at Northeastern University, studying chemical engi- neering and pursuing a minor in business administration. In addition to being a

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State University; Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5496: WOMEN’S CAMPUS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR PROGRAMProf. Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityDr. Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University Rebecca Rutherfoord is the Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness, SACS, Accreditation Liaison, and professor of information technology. She has been at Southern Polytechnic for more than 28 years and has held several administrative positions. Page 25.1485.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Women’s Leadership Initiative Page 25.1485.2AbstractSouthern

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Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Shapcott, Arizona State University; Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4892: CHANGING THE FACE OF ENGINEERING: CAN PHO-TOVOLTAIC ENGINEERING LEAD THE CHARGE?Ms. Susan Shapcott, Arizona State University Susan Shapcott holds a master’s of arts degree in educational psychology from Arizona State University, and is pursuing her doctorate. One of her research interests is the motivation and performance of adults in underrepresented environments.Mrs. Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University Katherine Nelson is in her fourth year of graduate studies at Arizona State University (ASU), working towards her Ph.D. in engineering education. She is currently a Research Assistant at the NSF and DOE co- sponsored Engineering Research Center on Quantum Energy and Sustainable Solar

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Retention of Women Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Kaitlyn J. Bunker; Nilufer Onder, Michigan Technological University; Raven Rachaun Rebb; Laura E. Brown, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3810: UNIVERSITY STUDIES OF STUDENT PERSISTENCE INENGINEERINGDr. Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological UniversityMrs. Kaitlyn J. BunkerDr. Nilufer Onder, Michigan Technological University Nilufer Onder is an Associate Professor of computer science at Michigan Technological University. She received her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research areas are artificial intelligence planning systems and decision making under uncertainty. Her webpage can be found via http://www.cs.mtu.edu/.Miss Raven Rachaun RebbDr. Laura E. Brown, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University Leonard J. Bohmann received his B.S. in electrical engineering

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Western Washington University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5200: WOMEN OF WESTERN: THE VOICES OF WOMEN - AD-VANCE CATALYST AT A COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTIONProf. Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University Kathleen L. Kitto is currently the Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Acting Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Research at Western Washington University. Kitto has served WWU for more than 20 years and has played a number of roles within the university including eight years as the Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology, seven years as the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department, and one year as the Director of the Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC). She was actively

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcia Gumpertz, North Carolina State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5370: DEVELOPING DIVERSE DEPARTMENTS (D3) AT NORTHCAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYDr. Marcia Gumpertz, North Carolina State University Marcia Gumpertz is Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity and professor of statistics at North Car- olina State University. She serves as PI of N.C. state’s ADVANCE PAID project Developing Diverse Departments. Page 25.428.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Developing Diverse Departments (D3) at North Carolina State UniversityIntroductionThe Developing Diverse Departments Project (D3

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisol Mercado Santiago, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4065: ACCESS AND DEFINITION: EXPLORING HOW STEMFACULTY, DEPARTMENT HEADS, AND UNIVERSITY POLICY ADMIN-ISTRATORS NAVIGATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARENTAL LEAVEPOLICYMr. Corey Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette Corey Schimpf is a Ph.D. student in engineering education with interests in leveraging virtual environ- ments for learning and using sociological thinking for human centered design.Ms. Marisol Mercado Santiago, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University Alice L. Pawley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member in the Women’s Studies Program and the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineer- ing at Purdue