Conference Session

Pre K-12 Track - Technical Session VI

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

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

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

significantly higher increasethan males on the relationships with peers’ skill with the percentage of change greater for thegirls’ only section. Participants at WPI had significantly higher gains in science interest than thePEAR national database of informal science programs. These results indicate that informal,project-based, collaborative science programs have the potential to affect relationships withadults and peers. Additionally, critical thinking and perseverance are impacted through project-based learning. While not reaching a level of statistical significance, outcomes for theparticipants in a single gender environment resulted in outcomes that were more positive forgirls. These results make a case for further research on single gender informal

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

Facilities Engineering Branch at the USCGA. During this tour, she served as both the Safety Officer and the Construction Officer. In this latter capacity, she was the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) as well as Civil Engineering Project Manager for the Academy’s $5.2 million dollar construction program. In 2003, she was selected for graduate school and attended the University of Texas, Austin where she earned a M.S.C.E with an emphasis on Construction Engineering and Project Management. In December 2004, she joined the USCGA faculty as an Instructor. During her time at the Academy, she has been the advisor for both the American Society of Civil Engineering and Society of American Military Engineers

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

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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

Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies, and government organizations, including the Rand Corporation, the American Association of Retired Persons, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Since 2004, she been a member of the NSF-funded MIDFIELD research project on engineering education; she has served as a Co-PI on three research projects, including one on transfer students and another on student veterans in engineering.Dr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University

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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Jacklin Stonewall, Iowa State University; Michael Dorneich, Iowa State University; Cassandra Dorius; Jane Rongerude PhD, Iowa State University

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Diversity, Diversity Research

University in the Industrial and Man- ufacturing Systems Engineering Department. He graduated in 1999 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a PhD. in Industrial Engineering in the Human Factors Program. His research interests focus on human factors, human-computer interaction, and adaptive systems that enable people to be effective in the complex and often stressful environments found in aviation, military, robotic, and space applications. His teaching methods include team projects and the application of team-based learning methods into the classroom.Cassandra DoriusJane Rongerude PhD, Department of Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University Jane Rongerude is an assistant professor in the

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VII

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

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Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Gender

Paper ID #242572018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Leadership Collaborative Model: Fostering Community Through DiverseStudent Organization CollaborationsMs. Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin Tricia Berry, Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, is responsible for leading the efforts on recruitment and retention of women in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She concurrently serves as Director of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, connecting Texas organizations, companies and

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University; Mackenzie Sissel, Iowa State University; Ronnia Estes, Iowa State University ; Erin Doran, Iowa State University

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

-scale interdisciplinary research projects focused on engineering and other STEM disciplines which have been sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Rodriguez has also worked with the project Engaging Latino Students for Transfer and College Comple- tion a national initiative focused on helping institutions strengthen Latina/o student engagement, transfer, and college completion. She has also served as a New Mathways Project Mentorship Program Coach for the Charles A. Dana Center, supporting college implementation of multiple mathematics pathways, accel- eration to complete college level math courses quickly, and intentional use of strategies. Dr. Rodriguez has presented at conferences at the national

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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Asha Godbole, Oregon State University; Beverly Miller, University of Virginia; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

University Susannah C. Davis is a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Chemical, Biological and Envi- ronmental Engineering at Oregon State University. She received her Ph.D. and M.Ed. from the University of Washington, and her B.A. from Smith College. She is currently working on the NSF-funded REvolu- tionizing engineering and computer science Departments (RED) project at OSU. Her research focuses on organizational learning and change, particularly in higher education; learning in the workplace; curricular and pedagogical development; and the preparation of professionals for social justice goals. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Engineering Students

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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Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Kali Furman, Oregon State University; Qwo-Li Driskill, Oregon State University; Rebecca L. Warner, Oregon State University; Susan M. Shaw, Oregon State University; H. Tuba Ozkan-Haller, Oregon State University

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Faculty

university.Prof. H. Tuba Ozkan-Haller, Oregon State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Empowering Faculty and Administrators to Re-Imagine a Socially Just Institution through Use of Critical PedagogiesAbstractOregon State University received an NSF-supported ADVANCE Institutional Transformationaward several years ago. The innovation and core of the project is a 60-hour seminar for STEMfaculty and administrators, most of whom have positional authority. The ADVANCE seminaraddresses the need for ideological and structural changes across the university grounded in anintersectional understanding of identity and social structures. Participants are introduced totheories of systems of

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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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Pre K-12 Education

a major focus of the ASSIST Engineering Research Center at theuniversity, and they make an excellent source for activities for older students. Students useAdafruit Gemma or Floras, conductive thread, and LEDS to design a pattern of flashing lights oncloth or a headband (such as cat ears near Halloween). Such wearable electronics are easilyavailable and inexpensive for small numbers of students, and research in this area is leading tomedical monitoring applications with life-saving results.Each of the three activity examples discussed above require creativity and collaboration andallow students to approach projects in their own way, key elements of the SciGirls report [2].They are also directly linked to real-world engineering projects that

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

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

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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

Paper ID #242602018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29First-Year Experience (FYrE@ECST): Pre-Physics Course (WIP)Ni Li, California State University Los AngelesDr. Gustavo B Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles Menezes is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department at CalStateLA. His specialization is in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering. Since becoming part of the faculty in 2009, Menezes has also focused on improving student success and has led a number of engineering education projects. He is currently the PI

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

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

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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; 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

, learning, and motivation. Her work is published in Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Educational Psychology, Journal of Research on Adolescence, Contemporary Educational Psychology, and Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. She received a Spencer Foundation Grant in 2007 to examine academic prospects, interpersonal relationships, and social well-being of students in school districts with a high concentration of students of Arab and Chaldean origins. Recently, she received in- ternal grants from the University of Toledo to conduct mindfulness intervention projects with elementary school students and preservice teachers. She is also the recipient of the Fulbright Specialist Fellowship to pursue her

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

the Early Anglophone Caribbean: Islands in the Stream (Palgrave/Spring, 2018 forthcoming). Currently, she is at work on two new projects: one that examines the relationships between narratives of black lives and the rise of the novel in Europe in the 18th century, and another project examining the aesthetic translations of the neo-slave narrative genre within contemporary Caribbean cultural production.Dr. Stacy Blake-Beard, Simmons College Stacy Blake-Beard is the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor of Women and Leadership at Simmons Col- lege’s School of Business, where she teaches organizational behavior. She is also Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Gender in Organizations at Simmons. Prior to joining Simmons, Dr

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session I

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

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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

achieving underserved students differ by gender? 2. How do their computing identities differ by field (CS, IT, CE)? 3. How do their computing identities differ by first year versus upper class status?2 BACKGROUNDNational attention to retaining U.S. prominence on the global stage has precipitated a necessity togarner interest, enrollment, and subsequent graduation of computing majors. The demand for atechnologically trained workforce far outpaces the growth. After all, computing is projected tocontinue to grow at a rate of 17% from 2014-2024, much faster than the average for alloccupations [2]. This urgency has prompted an expansion in literature on understanding theengagement of women, underrepresented minorities, and diverse socio

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

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

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

author found that somepredictors of success for women were related to frequency of working on group projects while formen it had to do with satisfaction with math and science coursework and the opportunity to conductresearch. It appeared that the college environment was a greater predictor of success compared tobackground characteristics or precollege experiences. The study also indicated that the collegeenvironment makes students less sure of their motivation to achieve. This may indicate that despitelack of academic preparation, these students can achieve success if the college climate issupportive and conducive to success. Strayhorn [12] summarized his study on the social barriers and supports for URM studentsin STEM fields based upon

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

, we partnered with the organizers (onanother NSF funded project) to diversify the US participants with our summit WOC faculty.WIRES focused on three research "clusters" or themes looking at engineering systems to deliver:Sustainable Energy, Health Care and Clean Water. (Source: http://wires.gatech.edu/WIRES-2011.php: Accessed 1/21/18) Figure 2: Participants in WIRES Summit held in Orlando, Florida in 2011An earlier ASEE paper provides detailed insights into the unique issues faced by URM womenin the engineering academy and the Peer Mentoring approach to provide positive reinforcementand a network of personal, professional and academic support (Grant et. al., 2010).The following is a summary of accomplishments and broader impacts of

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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Julie Robinson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst ; Martina Nieswandt, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Elizabeth McEneaney, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Diversity, Gender

teachers. Her research agenda focuses on gender dynamics in STEM education and instructional approaches that promote equity in science and engineering.Dr. Martina Nieswandt, University of Massachusetts Amherst Martina Nieswandt is an Associate Professor of Science Education and Interim Associate Dean for Re- search and Engagement in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research focuses on the relationship between motivation, affects and learning associated with K-16 sci- ence concepts and various instructional contexts (e.g., small groups, project-based learning) utilizing mixed-methods approaches.Dr. Elizabeth McEneaney, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Dr. McEneaney is

Conference Session

Veterans Track - Technical Session I

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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; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Veterans

professionals and action researchers successfully draw out narratives and stories from underrepresented groups who may be reluctant to share their experiences? What are some best practices for sharing results from a project that investigates these experiences in depth? How can the results of qualitative research best inform practice and policy as it relates to underrepresented groups? Share advantages and limitations of qualitative methods for academic affairs professionals and others. Share multiple methods for recruiting small sample interview participants. Provide methods for eliciting narratives from underrepresented groups Practice applying innovative data collection techniques to your

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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Laura E. Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

about the effectiveness of the flipped classroom approach in freshmen and sophomore STEM gateway classes in comparison to student performance in traditional lecture classes Goal 3: Strengthen STEM core academic performance in two key areas: retention and graduation Outcome 4. Increased retention of STEM majors at SJSU, CSULA, and CPP Goal 4: Facilitate a culture of transformative pedagogical change among STEM faculty at the three CSUs Outcome 5. Increased number of STEM faculty at the 3 CSUs who are using active learning in their classroomsTheFlippedClassroom For the FITW project, the FCM is defined as an active learning strategy that delivers

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session IV

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

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Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Kacey Beddoes, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

, and the abundance of intensive engineering projects lead to an unhealthywork-life balance and eventually lower levels of mental health for this population. To date, however,there has been no comprehensive study on the prevalence and types of mental health conditions thatafflict engineering students, or any data on whether certain disciplines within engineering may see agreater prevalence of certain mental health conditions among students than other disciplines.This paper presents the results of a one-year study performed at California Polytechnic State Universityto address the knowledge gap surrounding mental health across students in different engineeringdisciplines in higher education. For this study, the authors developed and administered

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session VI

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

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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

was supported over the years by research awards from the National Science FoundationDUE/STEP #1068453, DUE/STEP #0431642, and HRD/GSE #0225228, as well as byconversations with numerous colleagues on our projects (http://rise.oucreate.com/people/) and atmany conferences. Many of the examples of systemic racism, elitism, sexism, and otheroppressions are taken from the findings of those research projects. We are grateful, above all, forthe students who chose to share their experiences in engineering with us. References Cited[1] National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, "Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2017," National Science Foundation

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

determine their knowledge of engineering before hands on activities and projects are completed. The goal is to spark students knowledge in engineering at a young age by performing experiments and activities. A final survey is given after the activities are conducted to understand how much the students have learned about engineering.Elizabeth Beatty, Engineers on Wheels I am a senior civil engineering major at Rowan University. I have participated in the Engineers on Wheels clinics since the second semester of junior year.Joseph Egan, Engineers on Wheels I am a junior at Rowan University, currently studying Mechanical Engineering. My research is focused on increasing interest in STEM education in grades K-6 students. We

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

Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Research in SEAD Education at the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). Her research interests include interdisciplinary collaboration, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include exploring disciplines as cultures, liberatory maker spaces, and a RED grant to increase pathways in ECE for the professional formation of engineers.Dr. Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech Denise R. Simmons, Ph.D., PE, LEED-AP, is an assistant professor in the Myers-Lawson School of Con- struction and in the Department of Civil & Environmental

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

Paper ID #240602018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Exploring the Experiences of First-Generation Student Veterans in Engineer-ingDr. Catherine Mobley, Clemson University Catherine Mobley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology at Clemson University. She has over 30 years experience in project and program evaluation and has worked for a variety of consulting firms, non-profit agencies, and government organizations, including the Rand Corporation, the American Association of Retired Persons, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Walter Reed Army

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

,andprovideacompetitiveinternsummerwage.Sponsor funding for professional development of EMIX interns is calculated by theuniversityteamtobeaflatfeeperstudentintern.Corporatesponsorshipsupportsweeklyprofessional development, intern and chaperone travel to the sponsor site, funding forstudent internship academic credit, and project administration. Notably, each corporatesponsoridentifiesthenumberofEMIXinternstobesponsored,minimallystipulatedtobethree engineering undergraduates to one location; several corporate sponsors elect tosponsorfiveinternseachsummer.Former Penn State EMIX interns serve as mentors to incoming students, and showcaseprofessional experiences at College of Engineering networking events and diversityretention initiatives. Ultimately, the EMIX initiative provides

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

are over 100 full-time and part-time faculty and more than 1,100undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to rigorous technical educations where theory isbalanced with hands-on, laboratory-based work, our students experience emphasis on leadership,teamwork, and oral and written communication.All engineering and computer science students participate in a year-long senior design project which issponsored by local industry. Teams of students mentored by a faculty member and a liaison engineersolve real-world engineering problems. Students design, build and test their own solution, writeproposals and reports, and present the result to their sponsors. By bridging the gap between academiaand industry, the senior design project prepares

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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Sandra English, Cleveland State University; Hannah Rosen, Cleveland State University; Anette M. Karlsson, Cleveland State University

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Diversity, Veterans

Academy and Women in Engineering Initiatives Fenn Academy • Stimulate and encourage 8th-12th grade students to explore engineering fields • Address the national shortage of students pursuing an engineering degree • Increase the number of underrepresented students • Assist teachers to enhance STEM lessons • Provide information for parents and counselors • Introduce students to college life and undergraduate engineering programBenefits: For Middle School and High Schools • Engineering Activity Day campus events • Engineer for a Day job shadowing program • Women Exploring Engineering program • Summer camp activities • Curriculum consultation • Small grants to teachers for engineering competitions/projects • Participation in

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

Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium and 2016 New Faculty Fellow for the Frontiers in Engineering Education Annual Conference. She also was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow for her work on female empowerment in engineering which won the National Association for Research in Science Teaching 2015 Outstanding Doctoral Research Award.Dr. Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno Adam Kirn is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at University of Nevada, Reno. His re- search focuses on the interactions between engineering cultures, student motivation, and their learning experiences. His projects involve the study of student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becoming engineers, their problem