Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Rebecca Kuntz Willits, University of Akron; Linda T. Coats, Mississippi State University; Lakiesha N. Williams, Mississippi State University; Debora F. Rodrigues, University of Houston

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Paper ID #217002018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Professional Preparation of Underrepresented Minority PhD’s and Post-Docsfor a Career in Engineering AcademiaDr. Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron Dr. Cutright is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Akron. She has a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with emphasis on environmental remediation techniques with over 20 years of experience conducting site assessments, soil characterizations and treatability studies for a variety of environmental contaminants

Conference Session

Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Workforce

Paper ID #223392018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Engineering vs. Engineering Technology: Toward Understanding the Fac-tors Influencing the Academic and Career Pathways of African AmericanStudentsDr. Lesley M Berhan, University of ToledoDr. Anne M Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Dr. Lucietto has focused her research in engineering technology education and the understanding of engineering technology students. She teaches in an active learning style which engages and develops practical skills in the students. Currently she is exploring the

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Maya Rucks, Clemson University; Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University

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Diversity, Gender

engineering, K-12 engineering, and engineering curriculum development.Dr. Marisa K. Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity, diversity, and academic policy. Dr. Orr is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award for her research entitled, ”Empowering Students to be Adaptive Decision-Makers.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The WISER Experience: Perceived Supports Embedded in a Living-Learning

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Meenakshi Manas Das, Mississippi State University; Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Litany H. Lineberry, Mississippi State University; Chase Addison Barr

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Disability

Paper ID #213792018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Why inclusion programs are beneficial to students with disabilities and howuniversities can help: perspectives of students with disabilitiesMs. Meenakshi Manas Das, Mississippi State University Meenakshi Das is a junior computer science student at Mississippi State University and has an active interest in Accessibility in tech.Dr. Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University Sarah Lee joined the faculty at Mississippi State University after a 19 year information technology career at FedEx

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University; Barbara E. Smith, North Carolina State University; Julie Simmons Ivy, North Carolina State University; Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, North Carolina State University; Coleen Carrigan, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Saejin Kwak Tanguay, University of Washington

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Faculty

and recently biomedical systems. She is the first Associate Dean of Faculty Ad- vancement in NC State’s College of Engineering. Awards/service include 2015 AAAS Mentor Award, Fellow in American Institute of Chemical Engineers Board of Directors, NSF Presidential Award for Ex- cellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring, Council for Chemical Research Diversity Award. She is the founding director of the Promoting Underrepresented Presence on Science and Engineering Faculties (PURPOSE) Institute”. A certified coach, Grant consults and empowers STEM individuals at all levels in the academy towards excellence in career and professional development. Her workshops on mentoring and academic career development for

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Dawn Anita Hunter, The University of Texas, Austin; Efren Enrique Dominguez, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

thenumber of African American, and Hispanic individuals becoming Science andEngineering professionals when compared to non-Hispanic Whites and Asians [3]. Thishas been linked to the disparities in exposure to technology both in the home andschool [4].Panelist 1 – Provides equal and equitable opportunities for underrepresented ethnicminorities and students with marginalized identitiesThe Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas (UT) at Austinestablished the Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program in 1970 to promotethe recruitment and academic development of African American, Hispanic, and NativeAmerican students interested in pursuing careers in engineering. Since that time, EOEhas expanded its goals and now seeks to increase

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Nicole N. Aljoe, Northeastern University; Stacy Blake-Beard, Simmons College; Michele C. Deramo, Virginia Tech; Barbara J. Guthrie, Northeastern University; Kathleen Kenney, Northeastern University; Carol B. Muller, Stanford University; Jan Rinehart, Northeastern University; Rania Sanford, Stanford University; Shawna Vican, University of Delaware

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Faculty

- cluding the Journal of Career Development, the Academy of Management Executive, the Psychology of Women Quarterly, Journal of Management Development, the Journal of Business Ethics, Human Re- source Management Journal, and The Diversity Factor. Dr. Blake-Beard is co-editor of a volume focused on women’s careers (Handbook of Research on Promoting Women’s Careers) and a 2017 volume on mentoring (Mentoring Diverse Leaders: Changing People, Processes and Paradigms). She received a 2010-2011 Fulbright Award to support her project entitled ”Systems of Sustenance and Support: Explor- ing the Impact of Mentoring on the Career Experiences of Indian Women,” in partnership with the Center for Leadership, Innovation and Change at

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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James Burton Dorsey, University of Washington

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Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #24212Increasing STEM Transfer Among Underrepresented Groups: What Mat-ters for Community College StudentsMr. James Burton Dorsey, University of Washington James Dorsey is the executive director of Washington State MESA, a program that prepares and encour- ages underrepresented groups (K16) to pursue science, engineering and technology careers. Dorsey’s professional background includes 25 years with both Washington and California MESA, advancing K-20 STEM education equity on statewide and national levels. Before his tenure with Washington MESA, Dorsey was national director of program development for Cal- ifornia

Conference Session

Corporate Engagement Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Cheryl L. Knobloch, Pennsylvania State University

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Corporate Engagement, Diversity

Paper ID #242382018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Penn State Engineering Mentoring for Internship Excellence (EMIX): ”Gen-erating Strategic Corporate Partnerships to Catalyze Professional Success forWomen Engineers”Ms. Cheryl L. Knobloch, The Pennsylvania State University CHERYL KNOBLOCH is a ceramic engineer by academic preparation and early technical career. As a higher education professional for more than 20 years, Cheryl initiated her Penn State engineering re- search role in 1997; her career focus shifted in 2002 through her appointment as

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Ruth E. Davis, Santa Clara University; Sarah Kate Wilson, Santa Clara University; Kimberley Gonzalez; Jennifer Yarp, Santa Clara University; Muna Zaki Sinada, Santa Clara University; Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele, Santa Clara University

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

-studentrelationships, benefits of underrepresented student organizations, problems with advising, lackof communication of School of Engineering policies, procedures, and initiatives, and finally,excessive expectations of student organizations to improve the student experience.The six recommendations of the report highlighted concrete steps the school could enact toimprove the environment for all students. 1. Create a Center for Engineering Diversity – dedicated to working with minority engineering students. The goals of the center would include: a. Increase the diversity of students who apply, enroll, and graduate from the School of Engineering, b. Increase awareness of engineering careers by underrepresented groups

Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Jennifer Blue, Miami University; Brielle Johnson, Miami University; Amy Summerville, Miami University; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Diversity, First Generation

deficit growing invarious STEM fields. The need for scientists is growing beyond the rate of scientists enteringthe career market, and the promotion of these underrepresented students may help fill this void[4]. The current research intends to predict the academic performance of early engineeringmajors based on student beliefs and feelings about their education in addition to academicpreparation during high school. Prior research has demonstrated a correlation between low-income individuals and specific psychological beliefs that are relevant to student success: lowerself-efficacy [5], fixed mindsets [6], and a lack of sense of belonging in academia [7] are allinstrumental in understanding the underrepresentation of low-income students in

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Najmah Thomas, University of South Carolina, Beaufort; Ronald Erdei, University of South Carolina, Beaufort

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

. Thomas served as the Virginia Community College System’s director for statewide Workforce Investment Act programs. She also served as Director of Capacity Building for the Cameron Foundation, and Deputy Director at the Crater Regional Workforce Investment Board in Petersburg, Vir- ginia. Over the course of her career, Dr. Thomas’ work has generated grants and contracts totaling more than $1.5 million.She was named a Southeastern Council of Foundations Hull Fellow, keynote speaker at the Virginia Career Coach Academy and Commencement Address speaker at Fortis College, Richmond, VA. In February of 2013, she received the Living Legacy Award from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She

Conference Session

Corporate Engagement Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Olga Maria Stavridis, Ohio State University; Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Lisa A. Barclay, The Ohio State University

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Corporate Engagement, Diversity

various field in engineering for over 30 years. Aimee received her degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Business Administration from Ohio State. She began her career as a packaging equipment engineer at Procter and Gamble, then moved to Anheuser-Busch where she worked for over 27 years. She worked as project manager, engineering manager, utility manager, maintenance manager, and finally as the Resident Engineer managing all technical areas of the facility. During her tenure, the brewery saw dramatic increases in productivity improvement, increased use of automation systems, and significant cost reductions in all areas including utilities where they received the internal award for having the best utility

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word; Chaoyi Wang, University of the Incarnate Word; Sreerenjini C. Nair, University of the Incarnate Word; Yvonne Calvo Burns, Camp Program Coordinator

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Pre K-12 Education

must complete for a total of 22 credits; 2) The requirement that each graduating eighth grader select one of five Endorsements (listed below), which are broad categories of career related courses; and 3) A Distinguished Level of Achievement for outstanding performance within the chosen endorsement. The five endorsements are: 1) STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), 2) Business and Industry (including vocational training), 3) Public Services, 4) Arts and Humanities, and 5) Multidisciplinary Studies. A consequence of the law is that career conversations

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Race/Ethnicity

Arkansas. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Special Session: Comprehensive Diversity Student Support Program DiscussionPurpose: Institutions of higher learning throughout the United States want to recruit, retain, andgraduate more underrepresented engineering students and become a more inclusive campus. TheUniversity of Arkansas created the Engineering Career Awareness Program (ECAP), a recruitment tograduation program for underrepresented engineering students, in 2007. This panel session will discussthis successful program, the 2011 publication by the National Academies Press, ExpandingUnderrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads,and

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Arizona State University; Atota Bedane Halkiyo, Arizona State University; Gilbert Jew, Arizona State University; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

4 10. K-12 – Schools, Teachers, Administrators, Districts 11. Parents 12. American Citizens 13. Media 14. Other – stakeholder not specified Actions suggested to “Help girls recognize their career-relevant skills.” Recommendation broaden participation “Improve access to all postsecondary education” in in STEM. “Changing the context of test-taking to eliminate stereotype threat.” Decade in which 1. 1970 recommendations 2. 1980

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Robin McCann, Shippensburg University; Alice Armstrong, Shippensburg University; Bilita S. Mattes, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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Diversity, Faculty

strategic partnerships. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Social Enterprise Model for a Multi-Institutional Mentoring Network for Women in STEMSTEM-UP PA was launched through an NSF-ADVANCE (Increasing the Participation andAdvancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers) grant with the missionof supporting academic women in STEM from a consortium of teaching-focused institutions inthe central Pennsylvania region. Unlike many ADVANCE grants awarded to large researchinstitutions, STEM-UP PA brings together women from teaching-focused regional colleges anduniversities who face similar challenges but are isolated in their small STEM departments. Thispaper focuses on the establishment and

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Tim John Weston, University of Colorado, Boulder; Wendy DuBow, National Center for Women & IT; Alexis Kaminsky, Kaminsky Consulting, LLC

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Diversity, Gender

high school and then considerpursuing a technology-related field in college. In the place of longitudinal data, researchers haveoften relied upon one-time measures meant to predict persistence with no follow-up evidence ofhow students’ intentions actually played out. In our study we examined how survey responses byhigh school girls predicted persistence three years later defined as being tech and computerscience majors [or minors] in college. We also examined other factors that may be influential inthat choice of major. A number of studies exploring field persistence from education to career have used theSocial Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) model which holds that personal, behavioral, andenvironmental factors play a role in career decision

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech

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Disability

engineering. She was awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to study expert teaching in capstone design courses, and is co-PI on numerous NSF grants exploring communication, design, and identity in engineering. Drawing on theories of situated learning and identity development, her work includes studies on the teaching and learning of communication, effective teaching practices in design education, the effects of differing design pedagogies on retention and motivation, the dynamics of cross-disciplinary collaboration in both academic and industry design environments, and gender and identity in engineering.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is a Professor of Engineering Education at

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Monica Evette Allen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

engineering self-efficacy (ESE). Students were asked to indicate frequency oftypes of interactions with faculty (e.g., discuss plan of study; discuss future career plans)and extent to which they experienced negative attitudes from faculty. Engineering self-efficacy (e.g., succeed in engineering curriculum; excel in engineering major) was assessedusing items from a published instrument on engineering self-efficacy, and the scaledemonstrated internal consistency. Overall, students who reported more frequentinteractions with faculty (more than once), and lower perceived negative attitudes fromfaculty indicated higher levels of engineering self-efficacy. Further, we examined resultsfor sub-groups of specific underrepresented students (women; transfer

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Shawna Vican, University of Delaware

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Faculty

employment practices and corporate social behaviors. Across her research, Dr. Vican explores how organizational policies and practices, managerial behavior, and workplace culture shape individual career outcomes as well as broader patterns of labor market inequality. Her current research includes a qualitative study of corporate diversity management strategies and a series of mixed-methods projects on diversity in the academic workforce. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Using Data to Drive Institutional Change: University of Delaware ADVANCE Institute Research on Faculty Women of Color Shawna Vican, University of

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Gretchen Achenbach, University of Virginia; Lecia Jane Barker, University of Colorado; Leisa D. Thompson, University of Virginia

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Computing, Diversity

images that show diverse people workingtogether on interesting projects, and emphasize the wide variety of careers in computing. Provide“talking points” for those who come in contact with prospective majors, such as advising and2 NCWIT’s NEXT Award recognize ES-UP client institutions for excellence in successfully implementing ES-UPrecommended strategies and demonstrating sustained progress in increasing the representation of women in theirundergraduate computing programs. 6 Recruiting and Retaining Womenadmissions personnel, and make sure they understand and can effectively communicate about thereality of computing and the

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Amber Manning-Ouellette, Iowa State University; Lora Leigh G. Chrystal, Iowa State University; Allie Parrott, Iowa State University

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Computing, Diversity

. Allie Parrott Lora Leigh Chrystal Iowa State UniversityA WiSE approach: Examining how service-learning impacts first-year women in STEM 2 Introduction Women are drawn to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields with apurpose to “change the world” and the opportunity to engage in a meaningful STEM experiencesearly in their academic career can serve as a strong recruitment and retention tool (Carlone &Johnson, 2007). Service-learning is one vehicle to offer intentional, high impact, and meaningfulexperiences for students in STEM. Service-learning provides a space for students to

Conference Session

Graduate Education Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Heather Doty, University of Delaware; L. Pamela Cook, University of Delaware

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Diversity, Graduate Education

-Development Activities These activities are designed to build professional skills.Many are led by UD faculty or staff. For example, UD COE faculty have hosted WIE brown-baglunches on topics including communicating in the STEM workplace, handling rejected papers orproposals, implicit bias, and impostor syndrome. We have collaborated with our university’sOffice of Career Services to provide workshops on preparing professional resumes andinterviewing for jobs. We have partnered a number of times with UD’s Office of InternationalStudents and Scholars (OISS) to provide a workshop for international students on the visaprocess after they graduate1. Finally, while most WIE activities are focused on grad students, wehave assembled panels for undergraduates on

Conference Session

PreK-12 Track -. Technical Session III

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Bhumi Mevawala, Engineers on Wheels; Angelique Tucker, Engineers on Wheels; Amanda Rose Basantis, Engineers on Wheels; Elizabeth Beatty, Engineers on Wheels; Joseph Egan, Engineers on Wheels; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Pre K-12 Education

, P.E. Bhumi Mevawala, Student Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Angelique Tucker, Student Rowan University Amanda Basantis, Student Glassboro, New Jersey, USA Elizabeth Beatty, Student jahan@rowan.edu Joseph Egan, Student Abstract- Engineers on Wheels (EOW) is a mobile diverse opportunities for engineering, science, and technicalengineering outreach program sponsored by Rowan careers—and they are more likely to see these careers asUniversity. Each semester, a group

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Janice Fenn, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

technicaleducation relates to their future career goals. In addition, students who receive and are successfulin these experiences are better able to overcome the marginalization and isolation that is inherentin current STEM programs, and are better positioned to mentor and support other URMs tosuccessfully complete their course of study. Roper [3] states that students that attend a HistoricallyBlack College (HBCU) are more likely to earn a STEM degree because of these pre-existingstructures of community and support. Gandara, et al. [4] also found that minority engineering programs and/or universities thatare more highly effective were typically smaller. However, because of their smaller size, theseprograms may not be able to create a critical mass of

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Catherine Mobley, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego

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Veterans

on the entry and experiences of FGS into Science, Technology, Engineering, andMath (STEM) majors is mixed. One study found that FGS are often not adequately informedabout STEM educational pathways and career opportunities [13]. However, according to Ma[14], students from low socioeconomic status (SES) families (measured by parental educationlevel, occupation, and income) are more likely than high SES students to choose careers that payhigher incomes, such as STEM majors. After controlling for race, ability, family income andgender, first-generation students are more likely to choose engineering than non-first-generationstudents [15], likely selecting these majors as they offer a clear and potentially stable andfinancially attractive career

Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

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Dina Verdín, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University

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Diversity, First Generation

research interest focuses on changing the deficit base perspective of first-generation college students by providing asset-based approaches to understanding this population. Dina is interested in understand- ing how first-generation college students author their identities as engineers and negotiate their multiple identities in the current culture of engineering.Dr. Allison Godwin, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Allison Godwin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses what factors influence diverse students to choose engineering and stay in engineering through their careers and how different experiences within the practice and

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session I

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Atalie Garcia; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Mark A Weiss, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Mohsen Taheri, Florida International University

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Computing, Diversity

built from the constructsof recognition, interest, and performance/competence is strongly predictive of the choice of acomputing career [20]. These findings are still under review and therefore mentioned asrecognition of work in progress in this space. However, all references to the role of identity inpersistence will largely be from the body work established in STEM identity. Figure 1. Computing Identity Framework4 DATA AND METHODSThe data was collected as part of a large National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project,[title and grant number blinded for anonymity], geared towards enhancing the educationalexperiences of high-achieving underserved students in Florida. The project focuses onsupporting first year

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

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2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily E. Liptow, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Monica Lauren Singer; Helene Finger P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

Professor in Industrial and Manufac- turing Engineering at Cal Poly, SLO. In her current role she overseas Engineering Students Services and diversity effort in the college. Coming from a 24 year career of practicing innovative pedagogies from Project based learning to flipped classrooms, she now works to transform the institution of high education through structures and practices.Dr. Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jane Lehr is Chair of the Women’s & Gender Studies Department and a Professor in Ethnic Studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is also the Faculty Director of the Cal Poly Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority and Underrepresented