Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

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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

women are under-represented.INTRODUCTIONExtension Services for Undergraduate Programs (ES-UP) at the National Center for Women &Information Technology (NCWIT) employs a multi-pronged, systemic approach to increasing theenrollment and retention of women in undergraduate computing departments. ES-UP advocatesimproving the environment for all students using research-based strategies that correspond to thesix components of the NCWIT ES-UP Systemic Change Model. The components include creatinga Recruiting Strategic Plan; retaining students with Inclusive Pedagogy, Curriculum, and StudentSupport; securing appropriate Institutional Policies and Support; and finally, implementing acomprehensive Evaluation and Tracking System (See Figure 1.)Figure 1

Conference Session

Pre-K12 Track - Technical Session II

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

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Jacqueline Handley, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Birr Moje

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

inclusion in the K-12 space, and navigation in engineering culture.Dr. Elizabeth Birr Moje c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 “What the problem really was…”: A preliminary exploration of youth problem definition in everyday contexts.Introduction Throughout the history, one consistent theme is the interplay between technology andsociety. In persistent cyclical iteration, members of a society require new tools to meet newchallenges, having been brought to these challenges by tools in the first place (see [1]). Forexample, the more advanced cell phone technology becomes, there is a higher demand forinnovative features [2]. It stands to reason then that the technology

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

scienceexperiences.IntroductionSince the early 1990s, researchers have been exploring the reasons for the gender disparity inSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and developing interventions designed toincrease the numbers of women entering STEM fields. Experts agree that a diverse STEMworkforce leads to global competitiveness and better economic outcomes for all involved [1]. Ina 2009 study of for-profit corporations, Herring found that gender diversity in the workforcecould be connected to greater sales, more customer acquisitions and ultimately larger profits [2].Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects growth rates for STEM occupationsof about 13% between 2012 and 2022, which is faster than average for all occupations. Workersin STEM

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

for disaggregatedstudent populations is limited, making the development of a baseline to measure progressdifficult.Community college students are often excluded from conversations surrounding broadeningparticipation in STEM – particularly in ECS fields, where they are significantlyunderrepresented. Community college is a particularly popular pathway for underrepresentedminority students. In 2012, approximately 56 percent of Hispanic undergraduates, 53 percent ofAmerican Indian/Alaskan Native undergraduates, and 49 percent of Black undergraduates wereenrolled in community colleges across the United States [1]. Among women, 44 percent ofundergraduate students were enrolled in community colleges in 2012 [2].Given that over 80 percent of first

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

one source of information on how to movetoward parity with national demographics, national reports—produced by organizations, suchas the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and the National Society of Black Engineers(NSBE), and committees, such as the Committee on Women in Science and Engineering(CWSE)—are an underutilized source of insights. This paper presents the results of a modifiedumbrella review of 29 national reports published during 1974–2016 related to broadeningparticipation of underrepresented groups in STEM. The reports in this analysis included 134unique recommendations, which were synthesized into five themes, broadly labeled: (1)Practices, (2) Policies, (3) Culture & Climate, (3) Information & Knowledge, and (4

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

: ARE, EVE, COECurrent Structure and Organizations • WEP Program Coordinator Oversight • WEP Staff Support • All Officers Included • Listserv for All Officers Communication (Undergrad List; Grad List) • GroupMe for Presidents Communication • Central WEP Webpage Linking to Each OrganizationCurrent Structure and Organizations Facilitated by WEP: 3 Big Retreats Annually: 1. Fall Kick-off Retreat 2. Spring Kick-off Retreat

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

Stonewall1, Michael Dorneich1, PhD, Jane Rongerude2, PhD, Cassandra Dorius3, PhD 1 Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University 2 Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University 3 Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University The use of teams and team-centric pedagogies such as Team Based Learning (TBL) in classrooms has been shown to increase engagement and lead to better overall learning outcomes. Active learning pedagogies such as TBL are also promoted as

Conference Session

Computing Track - Technical Session II

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

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

Tagged Topics

Computing, Diversity

., Fath, K. Q., Howes, S. D., Lavelle, K. R., & Polanin, J. R. (2013). Developing the leadership capacity and leader efficacy of college women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Journal of Leadership Studies, 7(3), 6-23.Ewrin, L., & Maurutto, P. (1998). Beyond access: Considering gender deficits in science education. Gender and Education, 10(1), 51-69.Fischer, D. V., Overland, M., & Adams, L. (2010). Leadership attitudes and beliefs of incoming first-year college students. Journal of Leadership Education, 9(1), 1-16.A WiSE approach: Examining how service-learning impacts first-year women in STEM 16Haber, P. (2012). Perceptions of leadership: An examination of college students

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

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

Authors

Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Padma Akkaraju, Oregon State University; Joseph McGuire, Oregon State University; Thuy T. Tran, Oregon State University; Andrea Zigler, Oregon State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Faculty

inrecruitment, hiring, and promotion policies and strategies to improve institutional climate. In theCOE, ADVANCE seminar alumni thus far include the dean, four of five associate deans, four offive school heads, and 11 other engineering faculty with both direct and indirect means forsupporting change.College context and the strategic planIn June 2014 the College of Engineering began a strategic planning process and in May 2015celebrated adoption of Creating a better future — A strategic plan for the Oregon StateUniversity College of Engineering 2015-2020. The plan is framed around four Strategic Goalsrelating to (1) community, (2) transformational education, (3) research and innovation, and (4)partnerships. Goal 1 in particular commits the college to

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

recent challenges in the designand development of wearable technologies within the health and wellness space (i.e. connectedfitness technologies/devices), this paper presents a case study in engaging Afrofuturism inimagining more inclusive, equitable, and just future concepts. Moreover, thoughts are offered inhow this infusing of both the value and relevancy of diversity in thought and perspective inengineering could increase the participation of blacks/African-Americans in engineering.The case for inclusive engineering designAs engineers seek means by which to design, develop, and deploy technologies in meeting thegrand challenges for engineering in the 21st Century [1], it is important that engineers, think andact, specifically, imagine - more

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

-representedamongthestudentswhoreceivelowgradesinourtargetcourses.Thispresentationwilldiscusstheimpactofourcurricularchangesthusfar.Inaddition,wewillfocusonthesuccessratesoftheflippedclassroomapproachonstudentswithdifferentethnicities.Introduction SanJoséStateUniversity(SJSU),inpartnershipwithCaliforniaStateUniversity-LosAngeles(CSULA)andCaliforniaStatePolytechnicUniversity,Pomona(CPP),wasawardedaprestigiousFirstintheWorld(FITW)grant,fundedbytheDepartmentofEducation[1].GrantactivitieswereinspiredbySJSU’sFourPillarsofStudentSuccessinitiative[2]andrecognitionofthelowerratesofsuccessforunder-representedminoritygroupsamongSTEMstudentpopulations.Inparticular,thegrantfullysupportscollaborativedevelopmentacrossthecampusesofflippedclassroommaterialsforsevengatewaySTEMcoursesidentifiedtohavehighDFWrates(i.e.gradesofDorF,orwithdrawalfromthecourse

Conference Session

First-Generation Track - Technical Session IV

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

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

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Diversity, First Generation

alone are insufficient in explaining a disparity in academicachievement between upper and lower income students. Not only do low-income and first-generation students encounter obstacles such as a lack of academic preparation and access toinformation about the college experience [1], but these students may also have internalizedbeliefs that hinder their academic achievements. A culmination of external and internalinfluences has resulted in a lack of representation of socioeconomically disadvantaged and first-generation students throughout academia [2]. Students’ metacognitions about their abilities andfeelings of affiliation with their institutions have been associated with academic performance.While there is much diversity within the population

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

effort to recruit and enrollunderrepresented minority (URM) engineering students in an effort to broaden participation inengineering [1]. Access to financial resources is essential for many of these students in theirpursuit of higher education since they are disproportionately represented in lower incomebrackets and are more likely to be Pell eligible [2]. In an attempt to recruit these students, theUniversity of Colorado Boulder (UCB) developed a campus-wide “CU Promise” program toassist Pell Grant eligible students with college tuition and fees.The CU Promise program committed to provide enough grants to Pell Grant eligible students tocover the student portion of tuition and fees. However, after students committed to attend theuniversity for

Conference Session

Graduate Education Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

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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

background helps me feel like I belong here/fit in my with program; and as agraduate student, I feel like a fraud. Methods This study sought to understand whether there are differences in international anddomestic majority and minority student perceptions about campus climate focusing on aspects offaculty and peer interactions. As such, the following research question guided this study: (1)CLIMATE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDENTS 8Are there differences in perceptions of campus climate between international, domestic minority,and domestic majority students? To answer this research question in our study, we used anAnalysis of the

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

wereexcluded from further analysis. This left us with roughly 800 qualified participants, or 16% of the Cal Polyengineering student population. 13% of respondents reported having been previously diagnosed with amental health condition, and 11% reported that they were in active treatment for a mental healthcondition at the time of taking the survey. 96% of respondents are undergraduates, while the remaining4% are from Master’s programs.A demographic breakdown of respondents is shown in Tables 1-4. To avoid the possibility of singling outor stigmatizing any one population, a breakdown of mental health results by demographic is notincluded in this publication. Table 1. Respondent's year in program. Year in Program

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

Intersection of Professional and Personal Identity of African American Engineering StudentsLow enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of African American engineering students in theUnited States are a cause for concern [1]. Consequently, over the last decade there has been anupsurge of research identifying factors that have contributed to the problems encountered byAfrican American students in higher education institutions in general, and in STEM fields inparticular [2, 3]. The key factors identified as contributing to the attrition of minority AfricanAmerican students include perceptions of racism on campus, internalization of stereotypes,feelings of alienation and rejection, and inadequate support systems [4, 5]. In this

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

-disciplinary team lies in qualitative methodologies, cultural theory and the belief that outliers offer great insight into the workings of power. Her research interests include cultural theory, the cultural/historical construction of women’s identities and roles in past and present societies, and most recently, equity issues surrounding gender and underrepresented populations in engineering education. She can be contacted at cynthia.e.foor-1@ou.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Critiquing the "Underrepresented Minorities" Label: Disrupting InequitySusan E. Walden, Deborah A. Trytten, Randa L. Shehab, and Cindy E. FoorResearch Institute for STEM Education, Gallogly College of

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

the SOEhas around 1000 students.The report summarized the design of the forum as well as the results generated. The first halfof the forum focused on the expression of the experience of underrepresented students.Students worked in small groups to discuss the following questions: 1. When has there been a time in which your race or gender led to you being treated differently, by either a faculty member, staff, or student? 2. In the School, when have you felt proud or confident as a student of color or woman student? 3. When have you felt ashamed or marginalized as a student of color or woman student? 4. How supported do you feel in the School of Engineering? 5. How accepted do you feel in the School of Engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

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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

continued growth, serving every student is a realistic possibility.This paper examines student persistence in the VIP course sequence, and provides an overviewof the VIP Program, including common elements across VIP sites, prior research on studentinteractions within teams by race/ethnicity, and aspects of the Georgia Tech implementation ofVIP which may contribute to student diversity within the program. Findings indicate thatstudents of different races and ethnicities persist in the VIP course sequence at equal rates.IntroductionUndergraduate research is recognized as a high impact experience, which means it is correlatedwith higher graduation rates and greater gains in undergraduate learning [1]–[3]. While highimpact experiences benefit all

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

, regional, and local levels and authored journal articles, book chapters, policy briefs, and other publications on Latina/o student success.Ms. Mackenzie Sissel, Iowa State UniversityRonnia Estes, Iowa State UniversityDr. Erin Doran, Iowa State University Dr. Erin Doran is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Iowa State University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018LATINAS ENGINEERING IDENTITY 1 Engineering Identity for Latina Undergraduate Students: Exploring Development and Intersecting Identities Latina/o students remain underrepresented in the engineering industry

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

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

and interacting set of studentperceptions arose from the data For example, a commonly expressed theme in the focus groupswas the relative sense of gender parity in our engineering programs, but participants across theboard consistently shared experiences of gendered microaggressions. The findings suggestavenues for future research, as well as provide insights for interventions to improve the climateand experiences of underrepresented students.IntroductionResearch on student choice of and persistence in engineering majors emphasizes the importanceof students’ identification with a major or career in motivating their persistence and success [1-3]. Despite durable myths that students leave engineering primarily due to the difficulty of

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VI

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

Authors

Nancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College; Christopher Clark, Harvey Mudd College; Lori Bassman, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College; Angela Lee; R. Erik Spjut, Harvey Mudd College; Albert M. Dato, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Palucki Blake, Harvey Mudd College; TJ Tsai, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity, Gender

gender disparity in final grades for the course in which female studentsunderperformed relative to male students1 persisted over several years (see Figure 1). Although1 Due to the existing data set, this paper is focused on binary gender. We hope that futurestudies will allow for the study of non-binary gender as well.this gap was not always statistically 3.50significant, it was nonetheless cause for #concern. Furthermore, engineering faculty 3.00 *** Womenwere concerned that - beyond the gender

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

Tagged Topics

Computing, Diversity

Paper ID #21493Examining the Computing Identity of High-Achieving Underserved Comput-ing Students on the Basis of Gender, Field, and Year in SchoolMs. Atalie GarciaDr. Monique S. Ross, Florida International University Monique Ross, Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida In- ternational University, holds a doctoral degree in engineering education from Purdue University. Her research interests are focused on broadening participation in computing and engineering through the ex- ploration of: 1) race, gender, and identity; and 2) discipline-based education research in order to inform

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Zoe Reidinger

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

priority of achieving diversity of sexual identity came later to nationalconsciousness and has been more difficult to promote. Only four years ago, ASEE drewbitter criticism when its official magazine, Prism, published a letter expressing anti-gayopinions. The incident prompted not just criticism of the editorial staff but alsoobservations that the community of engineering educators remains timid about discussingthese most difficult topics of difference and inclusion.1 Such timidity, some engineeringeducators argued, discourages necessary change to support greater inclusivity within theengineering profession. In recent years, however, ASEE has dramatically altered itsstance on issues pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Elizabeth R. Kurban, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E. Smith, University of Maryland, College Park

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

, and tools for interrupting implicit bias. In addition, the curriculum incorporates ethics in engineering and engineering social responsibility. The paper will describe our experiences, strategies, and challenges in developing and implementing diversity and inclusion curriculum within the engineering living and learning programs, and discuss ways to consider incorporating diversity and inclusion programs and practices in various engineering contexts. 1 The mission and vision of the Women in Engineering Program at the University ofMaryland College Park (UMD) is to cultivate inclusive and diverse

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

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

Authors

Ana M. Dison, University of Texas, Austin

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Communication Management SkillsTestimonials & DataTestimonials & Data Participants by Gender, Spring 2003-Spring 2018500450400350300250 434200150100 50 48 0 Female Male Participant Numbers Ethnicity by Gender 250 200 191 157 150 100 50 44 21 22 19 15 4 7 1 1

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Kyle F. Trenshaw, University of Rochester

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

pipeline” (Pell, 1996; Wickware, 1997) and a “chilly climate” (Flam, 1991) in thephysical sciences more generally. For LGBTQ+ individuals, however, claims about underrepresentation inengineering cannot be made because there is no baseline with which to compare. This study providesone small window into the underrepresentation of LGBTQ+ individuals in engineering by investigatingthe following research questions: 1. Are LGBTQ+ students underrepresented in engineering within a large, public, Midwestern university system context based on campus climate survey response rates? 2. How do LGBTQ+ engineering students’ experiences within that university system inform our understanding of their relative representation?MethodThis study

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

approximately 1000 cadets (students) withfour engineering majors; approximately 40% of the Cadet Corps (student body) graduateswith an engineering degree. The CGA educational experience emphasizes leadership,physical fitness and professional development. Our cadets go directly into positions ofleadership in service of others in the Coast Guard. For this reason, leadership is a focalpoint in cadet development. The CGA works to ensure our leaders are developed in aninclusive and supportive environment. This environment is cultivated through sevendiversity councils made up of members of the Cadet Corps. These councils (1) promote aculture of respect that values a broad spectrum of skills and perspectives while ensuringsupportive and rewarding learning

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

interests include parallel computing. He has worked with ten different departments and several private companies with research funding from several agencies. He has also served as the Chief Scientist for Balihoo, a Boise software company. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida and a B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 CoNECD ASEE Conference April 29-May 1, 2018 The Computer Science Professionals’ Hatchery at Boise State University: Incorporating

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

and Technology in Vietnam in 2009. She has taught at Cao Thang technical college since 2009. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Insights on Diversity and Inclusion from Reflective Experiences of Distinct Pathways to and through Engineering EducationAbstractThe topic of diversity and inclusion has been a longstanding topic of exploration within theengineering education community. There are several well-known issues such as 1) thepercentage of female students remains low and unchanged for decades despite the desire toinfluence a change, 2) the typical demographics of engineering students, and by effect futureengineering professionals, also do not reflect the demographics of