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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

. “Project Offers Path to College for Intellectually Disabled.” AZ Public Media. Mar. 5,2013. [Online]. Available: https://www.azpm.org/s/14077-project-focus-offers-path-to-college-for-intellectually-disabled-students/ [Accessed on Jan. 2, 2018][55] J. Yu. “Unique Program at UA helps students with intellectual disabilities.” Tucson News Now.Jan. 6, 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/30980023/unique-program-at-ua-helps-students-with-intellectual-disabilities [Accessed on Jan. 2, 2018][56] University of Arizona, “ECE 503 Fall 2016 Sylabus.” [Online]. Available:http://www2.engr.arizona.edu/~tandonr/teaching/Syllabus-ECE-503-Fall-2016.pdf [Accessed on Mar. 1,2018][57] University of Washington DO-IT, “Universal

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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Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rachel Ann Baker

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Diversity, Gender

, the findings are limitedinspiration, personal and professional impact, and commitment. to undergraduate students who are directly involved in research projects. I. I NTRODUCTION AND R ELATED W ORK In addition to an improvement in intrapersonal skills, relevant CADEMICS and educators are constantly searching for studies also exhibit professional development opportunities forA new strategies to excite, inform, and retain students in students who attend conferences. Multiple studies noted thatscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students benefited from

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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Paula Lynn Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Race/Ethnicity

Identity Guide: Love, Race, and Liberation. “Who Am I? The Question of Identity”, by Tanesha BarnesLeadership/Grp Work [14] Activity 3.1: Aerospace team activity: Survival on the MoonImplicit Bias Resume review (name bias activity) [15] Project Implicit (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html) [16] Rate my professor’s gender (theconversation.com/rate-my-professors- gender-37370) [17] Ben Schmidt’s Gender and Teacher Reviews interactive website (benschmidt.org/profGender/#)Currently an on-line survey is open for the first-year students, which they have

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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Karis Boyd-Sinkler, Virginia Tech; Amy L. Hermundstad, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech

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Race/Ethnicity

working on a project to improve mathematics education for visually impaired students.Mr. Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University Ben Lutz is a Postdoctoral Scholar in Engineering Education at Oregon State University. His research in- terests include innovative pedagogies in engineering design, conceptual change and development, school- to-work transitions for new engineers, and efforts for inclusion and diversity within engineering. His current work explores how students describe their own learning in engineering design and how that learn- ing supports transfer of learning from school into professional practice as well as exploring students’ conceptions of diversity and its importance within engineering fields.Dr

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

Paper ID #242252018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Women in Computing & Engineering: Differences between Persisters andNon-persistersTim John Weston, University of Colorado, Boulder Tim Weston is a research associate for the University of Colorado’s Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) where he has conducted evaluation and research on NSF, Department of Educa- tion, NASA and private foundation funded projects for 19 years. Weston specializes in the evaluation of programs with educational technology interventions, assessing new

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

ESL courses at Mada Walabu University for over seven years, where he also served the university assum- ing various positions such as being Quality Assurance Director, Teachers Development Leader, Pedagogy Trainer as well as English Language Center Coordinator. Atota was also a principal investigator of the project entitled ”Engendering Higher Education Curricula”, where he, along with four project members, investigated gender issues in higher education and devised comprehensive interventions in the form of training for students, academic, support and administrative staff as well as by writing guidelines for the university. Atota is interested in working to ensure equity and quality in higher education, particularly for

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

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

- University of Washington Emily Knaphus-Soran is a Research Associate at the Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity (CERSE) at the University of Washington. She works on the evaluation of several projects aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields. She also conducts research on the social- psychological and institutional forces that contribute to the persistence of race and class inequalities in the United States. Emily earned a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of Washington, and a BA in Sociology from Smith College.Dr. Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University Donna Crystal Llewellyn received her BA (major in Mathematics and minor in Economics) with High Honors from

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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Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jenna Greenwood, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

in the telecommunications industry included positions in software and systems engineering and technical project management. Tanya taught mathe- matics at the Denver School of Science and Technology, the highest performing high school in Denver Public Schools. She is currently a PhD student in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder studying Learning Science and Human Development.Jenna Marie Seymour Greenwood, University of Colorado, Boulder c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 BROKEN PROMISES: RESOLVING FINANCIAL AID DILEMMAS THAT FURTHER MARGINALIZE STUDENTS IN NEEDAbstractMany engineering colleges around the country have made significant

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

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

Authors

Kyle F. Trenshaw, University of Rochester

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

would definitely just try to avoid the student because I just don’t wanna cause tension in between my fellow engineering classmate and…if it’s like a faculty member…I think I would just avoid them, too. – Michael, gay manWhen required to interact with others during group engineering projects, Alan describes not disclosingand trying to work alone as much as possible: You start to focus less on working with others and more doing your own thing just because you don’t really want to have to deal with [disclosing], so eventually you just end up deciding, “Well, if this is gonna start causing problems then I might as well just do it on my own,” and…I’ll just not disclose it if I have a group thing just

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University

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Disability

Paper ID #240892018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29New Affirmative Action Federal Contractor Regulations: An Opportunity forAll Engineering Organizations to Broaden the Participation of People withDisabilitiesDr. Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University Canek Phillips (P’urepecha) is a postdoctoral research associate at Rice University in the Brown School of Engineering. Canek’s research interests broadly relate to efforts to broaden participation in engineering. Currently, he is working on a project to improve mathematics education for visually

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

. TheScience hires interns with disabilities through objectives of the student chapter organizations project areAccessComputing to support the CSE department’s K12 to:computing and cybersecurity outreach program. Goals of  Sustain and deepen students’ interests by increasingthis internship program at MSU are: inclusion and support co-curricular and mentoring opportunities across levels thatfor computing majors with disabilities, increased student will allow students with disabilities to engage with STEM,confidence, and increased peer communication and and in particular computing.relationship building. A total of 5 students have worked in  Provide near-peer mentoring

Conference Session

Diversity Research - Session I

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Diversity Research

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

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

Graduate Education Track - Technical Session V

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

Authors

Thomas M. Bluestein, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Mayra S. Artiles , Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

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Diversity, Graduate Education

community (Solem, Lee, & Schlemper, 2013).Peer interactions Peers provide intellectual and social support for each other, as well as more formallyassisting with projects, class work, and assignments, and less formally by sharing ideas andCLIMATE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS 5opinions. Many times, students in the same or similar programs become friends and co-workersas they navigate their plan of study. As these groups of students, or cohorts, form, a communityof students begins to be created. These communities are governed by a set of norms that createculture, and when students are outside of this culture, their fit in the program becomes threatened(Lovitts, 2001

Conference Session

Socioeconomic Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Cherie D. Edwards, Virginia Tech; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech; Karl W. Reid, National Society of Black Engineers; Trina L. Fletcher, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff; Gregory Meeropol, National Society of Black Engineers

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Diversity, Socio-Economic Status

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Her research focus includes people of color and women in STEM and quality in K-12 and higher education. Prior to UAPB, Dr. Fletcher served as the Senior Manager for the Summer Engineering Experience of Kids (SEEK) program and the Director of Pre-college Programs for NSBE. Additionally, she spent time in industry holding technical and operations-based roles and has experience with outreach projects focused on STEM education and mentoring.Gregory Meeropol, NSBE Greg Meeropol is the Senior Director of Programs for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). In this role, he supervises NSBE’s pipeline of national programs serving 3rd grade through collegiate students as

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

Tactics for Retention to Improve Diversity andExcellence) Committee and mentoring programs, with additional resources adapted from NewMexico State University and the University of Michigan. The structure of the MentoringNetwork was developed over a one-year period by a subcommittee consisting of two of the NSFgrant co-Investigators (co-PIs), the project manager, and a consultant who worked on previousADVANCE programs. These founders launched a Mentoring Network Executive Committee,which is the body that provides oversight and administration for the Mentoring Network.The Mentoring Network is a paired mentoring program that is administered by a MentoringNetwork Executive Committee and comprises an application and matching process for mentorsand

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

, "Engineering by the Numbers," in American Society for Engineering Education, 2012.[7] OIE, "Retention and graduation rates dataset," Fresno State Office of Institutiona . Effectiveness, (http://fresnostate.edu/academics/oie/data/) Accessed on Jan 2, 2018[8] NCES, "National Center for Education Statistics (dataset)," (https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d16/tables/dt16_325.45.asp) Accessed on Jan 2, 2018[9] B. Nosek, M. Banaji, and A. Greenwald, "Project Implicit," (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/) Accessed on Jan 2, 2018 7. List of AbbreviationsFresno State: California State University, FresnoCSU: California State UniversityOIE: Office of Institutional EffectivenessLCOE: Lyles Collge of EngineeringCMS

Conference Session

Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Engineering Workforce

engineering via engineering technology. For example, at the University of Toledo, ifa student applies to one of the engineering science departments and does not meet all of the entryrequirement (high school math requirement and GPA, ACT/SAT score, and high schoolchemistry), the student is automatically reviewed for engineering technology and is admittedonce they met the entry requirements. Once in an engineering technology program a student cantransfer to an engineering department by completing the requisite courses and maintaining acertain GPA; however African American students rarely pursue this pathway- either due to lackof information, or due to the psychological and motivational barriers.Future WorkFor the next phase of the project the survey

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Nilanjan Banerjee, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Elsa D. Garcin, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Wayne G. Lutters, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Susan McDonough, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Christopher Murphy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Kevin Erling Omland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Faculty

Professor of Information Systems in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Dr. Lutters serves as one of the inaugural STRIDE fellows in addition to a role on the ADVANCE Executive committee and advisory boards for the Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) and the Honors College. Dr. Lutters’ research interests are at the nexus of computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), social computing, and social informatics. He specializes in field studies of IT-mediated work, from a socio-technical perspective, to better inform the design and evaluation of collaborative systems. Recent projects have included cyberinfrastructure for e-Science

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

and math (STEM) fields have increased inoverall importance from a variety of perspectives during the past few decades. In terms ofindividual employment opportunities and overall quality of life, STEM occupations have higherthan average job growth projections and higher than average wage rates [1] . STEM occupationsare also closely linked to high prestige and economic prosperity from a national standpoint [2] .In terms of practical application, STEM fields are responsible for identification of solutions tomyriad challenges in multiple business sectors, government, entertainment, and everyday life.It is widely acknowledged that the United States must increase its production of individualsskilled in various STEM fields in order to maintain and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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