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

taking the test and I know when I’m taking a test, I’m normally fine; it’s like when it comes up to having to plan out where it is, is where it gets difficult. Interviewer: It’s just added stress that you have to deal with? Maggie: Yeah, am I going to get my accommodations?Unfortunately, Maggie’s experience is not uncommon. A study conducted by Jensen, McCrary,Krampe, and Cooper [32] revealed faculty members’ reluctance to provide accommodations tostudents with learning disabilities due to perceptions that students may be trying to cheat or getthrough a class using a less academically rigorous process. Managing these types of perceptions,in addition to the already complex process of

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

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

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Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richelle Leone Johnson

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

helps us define what we do,explain why we invest in leader development, and shows how we do it consistentlyacross the corps of cadets during the 200-week experience. The LEAD frameworkenables the transformation of cadets from freshman into service-ready ensigns who areLeaders of Character. 2Diversity CouncilsCGA also works to ensure our leaders are developed in an inclusive and supportiveenvironment. This environment is cultivated through diversity councils supported by theOffice of Inclusion and Diversity and is comprised of members of the Cadet Corps. Perthe Coast Guard Academy’s Strategic Plan to “Cultivate a Supportive and InclusiveEnvironment”, the councils seek to promote a culture of respect

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

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

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Adam Stark Masters, Virginia Tech

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Undergraduate Education

publisher-partner Tim O’Reilly in 2005; Make: publishes amagazine highlighting maker’s projects and also hosts ‘Maker Faire’ events touted as the“Greatest Show and Tell on Earth” [2], [3]. Dougherty and his company did not invent thesewords – the first maker space was founded in Germany in 1995 [1] and it has always been “aninherent part of human nature to ideate, plan and create things with our hands and with tools” [4]– but his company gave makers a larger community to rally around and built the MakerMovement’s momentum.Dougherty says the term ‘making’ can refer to “creating, producing, crafting, shaping, tinkering,composing, and building” but that there is often overlap, and making “covers many areas ofinterest and many skills.” Elaborating, he

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

similarities intheir views may be due to their experiences in mechanical engineering as opposed to theirexperiences in WISER or Clemson University. For this reason, we recruited five students with avariety of majors and ethnicities.Study DesignThis qualitative study consisted of one interview with three parts for each participant. Questionswere centered around the best and worst experiences the students have had thus far, availabilityand use of resources within and outside of WISER, feelings about being female in science andengineering fields, and future career plans. The interviews lasted for about 30 minutes each. Theinterviews were semi structured, which allowed for impromptu probing questions whennecessary.AnalysisAfter each interview had been

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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Nancy Mariano, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mara Rempe, Seattle University; J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #240942018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to Completion of Engineering Degrees forFemale-Identifying and Under-Represented Minority StudentsNancy Mariano, Seattle University Nancy Mariano is a first generation college student, of Pacific Islander heritage, attending Seattle Uni- versity. She is currently majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics and is scheduled to graduate in June 2018. Upon graduation her plans are to spend two years gaining industry experience as a software engineer

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

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

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Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Ann Delaney, Boise State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Pamela Cosman, University of California, San Diego; Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

emphasis in Public Policy and Administration from Boise State University. Her thesis was entitled, ”Nanomanufacturing Outside of the Lab: An Academic-Industry Partnership Case Study.” She also re- ceived her B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from Boise State in 2014. In the Spring of 2016, Ann was recognized as part of the first cohort of University Innovation Fellows at Boise State, and has worked as a Fellow to collect and incorporate student feedback into future plans for makerspaces on the Boise State campus. As an undergraduate and graduate student, she has been involved with the Society of Women Engineers, and also taught a materials science laboratory course as a graduate teaching assis- tant. She has

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

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

Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Edu- cation. She and her coauthors were awarded the 2011 Wickenden Award for the best paper in the Journal of Engineering Education and the 2011 Best Paper Award for the IEEE Transactions on Education. In Spring 2012, Dr. Lord spent a sabbatical at Southeast University in Nanjing, China teaching and doing research.Dr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Joyce B. Main is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. 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 the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Michelle M

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

,BestPracticesandQualitativeDataCultivating225EMIXinternswith15sponsorsovertwelveyearshasyieldedbestpracticestoeffectivelynavigatethechallengesinherentlypresentinthecomplexEMIXinitiative.Anarray of complexities potentially impacts intern success and retention including studenthousing,transportation,andgeographicculture.Practitioners should be forewarned that it can be a challenge to identify appropriatehousinginasafelocationthatwillacceptanaffordableshort‐termlease.Asimportantly,notallinternshiplocationsfeaturepublictransportation,andmanystudentinternsdonothave access to a vehicle. It is advised to inquire about transportation during the studentinterviewprocesstofacilitatetransportationplanningforinterns.Lastly, it can be a challenge to attract a young professional to a very rural geographiclocation unless the company plans to orchestrate weekend activities. It is not necessarythat the location be urban, but undergraduate interns

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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Alexander Michael Alvarez, University of Arizona; Paula C. Johnson, University of Arizona; Stephanie Zawada M.S., University of Arizona; Linda R. Shaw; Marla A. Franco, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona

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Disability

2017 AAAS Science & Diplomacy Leadership Workshop.Dr. Linda R ShawDr. Marla A Franco, University of Arizona Marla A. Franco, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Assessment and Research for the Division of Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Academic Initiatives, and Student Success at the University of Arizona, where she leads the design and implementation of research, assessment, and evaluation plans across 45 units and departments to support a data rich environment for improved student learning and strategic de- cision making. Dr. Franco has close to 20 years of experience in higher education, which has brought her countless opportunities to assess, research, and inform educational practice, particularly in

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session V

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

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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

) together for the three quarters of their firstyear. The students were notified of their placement in the cohort and encouraged to studytogether, but there was no enforcement or expectation to do so. Surveys are planned to gaugemarkers like GPA, change of major, sense of belonging, how much they connected with orcollaborated with their cohort. It is hoped that since this cohort requires minimal intervention orstaff support, this might be a low-cost retention tool. Figure 3 shows the design of courses thesestudents are taking together.Figure 3. A schematic of the degree program cohort scheduling pilot for 3 different majors forfirst year engineering students.Impacting other engineering students with Engineering Success CoursesBy virtue of the NSF

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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Faculty

first survey statements. The full assessment of activitiesand the control cohort's post assessment will be completed by June 2018.Results and DiscussionLessons learned from recruitingThe project was officially awarded July 1 2017, and the first summer professional developmenttraining was offered July 24 through August 3, 2017. Although PI team starting advertising atthe beginning of June when they heard from the program director that the project was beingrecommended for funding, the turn-around was still too quick. Several potential participantswho were interested indicated that the short notice kept them from applying as they already hadprior travel plans or scheduled experiments. Similarly, some potential students could notparticipate as his

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

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

are conducted by phone and the committee meets in person once a year to pairthe next cohort of mentors and mentees and to plan the year’s orientation and core workshopevents. The approximate time commitment to serve on the Executive Committee is 25 hoursannually for members and about 50 hours annually for the Chair.Matching Mentoring PairsOne of the primary duties of the Executive Committee is to match the mentoring pairs. Afterlearning from several cohorts, it has worked best to gather applications using SurveyMonkeyduring the month of May, as faculty have some breathing room after finishing their springsemester. The application process has evolved from a lengthy multi-page pencil and papersolicitation to a simple 20-minute online survey

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

lines, one student said it was important to make personal connectionsand eliminate the isolation created by high engagement with social media, computers and videogames. It is necessary to be social in order to manage the high level of stress. It it is important toget out, explore campus opportunities, and engage in professional organization activities. Severalstudents emphasized that it is important to use time management to plan study, class and relaxationtime in order to maintain yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some students encourageexpanding your horizon beyond your major to learn about other areas and talking to a wide arrayof people across campus. One student encouraged finding a study group with a mixture of peers,not

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

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

Authors

Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park

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Undergraduate Education

internationalstudents are concerned, community colleges can offer a better experience by working withundergraduates to have courses taken in other countries evaluated for credit in the U.S. Inaddition, Mattis and Sislin (2005) advocate for increased correspondence between communitycolleges and their four-year counterparts, opining that “frequent communication…demonstratesthe desire of both institutions to work together” (p. 19). Financial aid/scholarships are alsocorrelated with improved student outcomes for community college students who are planning totransfer (Mattis & Sislin, 2005). As it relates to diversity and inclusion, Jennings (2017) underscores the importance ofproviding institutional support for both domestic and international students

Conference Session

Potpourri

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

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Ilmi Yoon, San Francisco State University

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Diversity, Diversity Research

Ecology, Cellmisunderstandings about the functionality and and Molecular Bio, and Microbiology, proposed andorganization of their modules by members of their group. defined this project with the help of faculty advisors from The other topics that were applicable to all of the Bioinformatics and Computer Sciences. With guidance ofstudent groups, were project planning, and version control by a CS Senior research mentor, the students developed ausing git. In addition to these topics, students learned a solid prototype for this web application that is completevariety of technical approaches, such as, package with user-stories and multiple

Conference Session

Diversity Research - Session I

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

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Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity, Diversity Research

shall conduct themselves in a manner in which all persons are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Engineers shall not engage in discrimination or harassment in connection with their professional activities. Engineers shall consider the diversity of the community, and shall endeavor in good faith to include diverse perspectives, in the planning and performance of their professional services. 32Recently, ABET adopted a new set of student outcomes which includes: “An ability to functioneffectively as a member or leader of a team that establishes goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines,and creates a collaborative and inclusive environment” [emphasis mine]. 33 Those of us inaccredited engineering

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

undergraduate students to faculty advancement. She provides her knowledge and experience in the corporate sector as well as in education to the successful strategic planning and execution of the faculty development program.Julie Simmons Ivy, North Carolina State University Julie Simmons Ivy is a Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Fitts Faculty Fellow in Health Systems Engineering. She previously spent several years on the faculty of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. She received her B.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. She also received her M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

Authors

Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo; Revathy Kumar; Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University; Marjory A. Goodloe; Jimmie Karl Jones, University of Toledo; Willie Lewis McKether, The University of Toledo

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

incollege. Central among those are student involvement and interaction with campus groups andactivities [34]. African American students, in particular first generation students, face a numberof obstacles, from the lack financial planning and knowledge about the college process tofeelings of isolation upon arrival [35]. While at home, many of these students could rely onnetworks comprised of family and friends to help them navigate life’s rough terrains [36]. Incollege and away from home, however, in particular PWIs, these students become vulnerable dueto an absent or weak supportive and familiar network. For example, McKether et al. [35]showed that African American and Latino students either withdrew from the mainstreampopulation and hung out with

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session III

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

Authors

Shawna Vican, University of Delaware

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Faculty

commit itself forcefully andvisibly to improving the diversity of the whole community.” Specific recommendations forfaculty diversity included developing a plan to increase gender diversity among STEM facultyand to increase the number of faculty of color across the university.The university president at the time increased attention to diversity by making it one of fiveguiding principles in the university strategic plan and creating the President’s Diversity Initiativein 2012. In 2014, the provost created the vice provost for diversity position, which is a full-timeadministrative position charged with overseeing diversity efforts for students, faculty, and staff.In 2016 a new university president was appointed. While it is too early to determine

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session IV

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

Authors

Woodrow Wilson Winchester III, Robert Morris University; Jameela Al-Jaroodi, Robert Morris University; Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

management. He also has over eight (8) years of academic and academic enrichment (experiential learning) program planning, design & lead- ership experiences. A trained human factors engineer and fitness enthusiast & advocate, Dr. Woodrow W. Winchester, III brings with him a strong passion for the health & wellness space with research interests that seek to advance an understanding of consumer connected fitness technologies in improving health outcomes especially among marginalized populations. JAMEELA AL-JAROODI received the B.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Bahrain, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from Western Michigan University, the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VI

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

Authors

Susan E. Walden, University of Oklahoma; Deborah A. Trytten, University of Oklahoma; Randa L. Shehab, University of Oklahoma; Cindy E. Foor, University of Oklahoma

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

exclusion [20, 21, 25, 31, 34-37].Structural policies can have similar impact on student exclusion. Requirements that students becalculus-ready before starting an engineering degree program can prohibit students frommajoring in engineering disciplines. Although some programs exist (e.g., summer bridge andred-shirt-like programs) to serve students “whose high school records do not yet represent theirpotential,” program capacity is often well below the need [38]. Enrollment Management (EM)policies arbitrarily exclude students based on performance in prerequisite classes that are notalways indicative of potential in major coursework or as a practicing engineer. Depending on theimplementation of the EM plan, the thresholds of performance can be

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

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

to follow do exist, showing empathy and respect is alwaysinclude raising awareness of disability inclusion topics appreciated and should be done often in the classroom.among their partners and employees. [18] Institutions of higher learning can also help with the gap VII. FUTURE PLANSin persons with disabilities on a STEM pathway. MississippiState University (MSU) has taken additional steps to help The authors plan to create a student-run, chapter-basedstudents with disabilities, in addition to the disability organization for students across the state of Mississippi, tosupport services on campus. The Department of Computer include middle and high school and college levels

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

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

Authors

Ni Li, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Paul S. Nerenberg, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

. Tufenkjian M., Eshraghi M., Jamehbozorg A., Castillo M., Allen E., Schiorring E. B., Development of anocean-themed introduction to engineering & technology course for freshmen students. OCEANS 2017 -Aberdeen. doi: 10.1109/OCEANSE.2017.8084698.8. Sun C., Won D., Allen EL, Gadhia H., Golden eagle flight plan online: A web-based advisement tool tofacilitate developmental advising. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, doi: 10.18260/p.25411 .9. McDermott L. C., Physics education research: The key to student learning. Physics World, 17(1):40-41,2004.10. Sharif A. A., Menezes G. B., Schlemer L. T., Won D., Discovering the magic of mathematics:Mathemagics. The Seventh Edition of the International Conference "New Perspectives in ScienceEduation

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

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

Academies Press.National Research Council. (1991). Women in science and engineering: Increasing their numbers in the 1990s. National Academies Press. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/29774475 13National Society of Black Engineers. (2017). NSBE Vision, Mission & Objectives - National Society of Black Engineers. Nsbe.org. Retrieved 30 November 2017, from http://www.nsbe.org/About-Us/NSBE-Vision-Mission-Objectives.aspx#.WiApNRNSyncNelson, M., & Reid, K. (2016). NSBE 2025: The strategic plan to dramatically shift the face of engineering by 2025. Retrieved from graduate10k.nsbe.orgSeida, J. K

Conference Session

Potpourri - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

) Joyce B. Main is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. 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 the Harvard Graduate School of Education.Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego Michelle Madsen Camacho is Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Exploring the Experiences of First-Generation Student Veterans in Engineering AbstractUnderstanding the experiences of first-generation students is important for expanding diversityand inclusion

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Donald Winiecki Ph.D., Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Timothy Andersen, Boise State University; Amit Jain, Boise State University; Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

members and with real-world impact for students.To date, three of these one-credit Hatchery Units have been planned (Agile Programming Methods;Database Systems; and Navigating Computer Systems), with one (in addition to the FoundationalValues course) being offered in the fall 2017 semester (Agile Programming Methods). Future HatcheryUnits include topics related to machine learning, algorithms and data science.Each of these courses takes a different approach. Agile Programming MethodsThis course addresses the dynamic and recursive practice of identifying, defining and accomplishingworking code for emerging needs in a software development process. Within the agile process, `UserStories` require that developers understand the end-users

Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session VI

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

Authors

Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ryan Nicole Meadows, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

thelikelihood of women to enter engineering. The review of a robotics program by Weinberg, et al.(2007) as reported in this article indicated that after 7 weeks of participation, girls had a higherinterest in engineering and a more positive attitude towards engineering. Other programs havestruggled to define positive outcomes especially in the long term. [26] evaluated a 2-weekresidential science enrichment program for high-achieving eighth-grade girls. Outcomes weremeasured 4 years after the program, for both program participants and applicants who did notattend. The study found no effect of program participation on a variety of outcomes, includingscience self-concept and interest and plans for a college science major. In previous research bythis

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

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

Authors

J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

advance their projects. At the same time, they learn and apply professional skills in planning,teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution. The large-scale, long-term projects mirrorsituations students will encounter in the workforce. As they join large ongoing projects, they areonboarded by peers, while also taking responsibility for their own learning as they get up tospeed. They deal with decisions made in previous years and with documentation developed byothers; conversely, their own documentation will become a reference for the team in the future.Students also learn and apply professional communication skills, communicating problems toappropriate teammates and navigating conflict. These skills are addressed in peer evaluations,with

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

current U.S. society.Reports across the world show that the proportion of women in engineering schools remains low[6]. Here, we summarize a few. In the United States, while the demographic composition ofstudents planning to major in science and engineering has become more diverse over time, thegender ratio remains poor with women receiving only 19% of the total undergraduateengineering degrees in recent years [7]. Lucas, Claxton, and Hanson [8] referring to the situationin Britain state, “lamentably low numbers of women choose to study or practice engineering.”King [9] reported a decline in the proportion of women in Australian engineering schools from apeak of 20% to 16% in 2006. Likewise, despite representing 1.3% of the U.S. population in2015

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

Lalita G. Oka, California State University, Fresno; Kimberly Stillmaker P.E., California State University, Fresno

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Diversity, Gender

comfortable reporting gender-related harassment and discrimination. 5. ConclusionsNationally, female enrollment in undergraduate engineering degree programs is increasin but isstill trailing behind many other disciplines that were formerly male dominated. A similar trend isobserved at Fresno State, but female engineering enrollment and female representation intenured/tenure track engineering faculty remain below the national averages. The authors have setforth a methodology by which they propose to assess the quantitative effect of female faculty onfemale engineering student enrollment, retention, and graduation, which is informed byobservations from gender-balanced and female-dominated departments at Fresno State.Furthermore, plans for a