Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

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

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

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

Paper ID #241062018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Exploring Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ Engineering StudentsKristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Kristin Boudreau is Paris Fletcher Distinguished Professor of Humanities at Worcester Polytechnic In- stitute, where she also serves as Head of the Department of Humanities and Arts. Her training is in nineteenth-century literature, but for the past 9 years she has taught engineering ethics, first-year en- gineering courses, and humanities for engineers. She has also worked with

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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Ardice Hartry, University of California, Berkeley; Maia Werner-Avidon, MWA Insights; Sherry Hsi, Concord Consortium; Ariel J. Ortiz, Lawrence Hall of Science; Kathryn Chong Quigley, Lawrence Hall of Science

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Diversity, Pre K-12 Education

Paper ID #226052018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29TechHive: Team-based, real-world engineering challenges for teensDr. Ardice Hartry, University of California, Berkeley Ardice Hartry is currently an Associate Director of the Lawrence Hall of Science at University of Cali- fornia, Berkeley. She has conducted research and evaluation of PK–16 educational and community-based programs for more than 15 years. At the Hall, she led a statewide study of the current condition of science education in California. In addition, she oversees research on

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

foundations of society”And, becoming more “clear-eyed” requires greater focus and mindfulness to notions of exclusionand oppression that often cloud (i.e. influence) technological design and development decisionmaking (see Figure 2). Exclusionary practices, patterns, behaviors, and norms are beingingrained within the culture of engineering that, while unintentional, may lead to futuretechnological solutions that do more harm than good. By no means is it being suggested thatwhat is being witnessed is deliberate. Nonetheless, these factors, individually or collectively,cannot be given a “pass”; with their consequences – the disenfranchisement of segments ofhumanity- simply dismissed as collateral damage. Figure 2: The 10 Ideas

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

Paper ID #241482018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Engineering Identity for Latina Undergraduate Students: Exploring Devel-opment and Intersecting IdentitiesDr. Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University Sarah Rodriguez, PhD, is an assistant professor of Higher Education at Iowa State University. Dr. Ro- driguez’s research addresses issues of equity, access, and retention for Latina/o students in the higher education pipeline, with a focus on the intersections of gender and race/ethnicity for Latinas in STEM. She has experience coordinating large

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

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

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

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

. These programs appear to be effective atincreasing the retention and graduation of under-prepared but otherwise motivated andacademically talented students, but it could be that these struggles are reflective of broaderchallenges in attracting women to engineering. Redshirt programs can only help students whoapply - there is clearly more work to be done to encourage women to pursue engineering.While the Redshirt in Engineering model is designed with students from low-incomebackgrounds in mind, it provides a framework for supporting the success of students from othergroups historically excluded from engineering. The redshirt model targets both personal andstructural obstacles to retention - in addition to providing financial and academic support

Conference Session

Faculty Track - Technical Session I

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

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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

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Diversity, Faculty

Paper ID #242332018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Advancing the College of Engineering Strategic Goal of Becoming a NationalModel of Inclusivity and CollaborationMichelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University Michelle Bothwell is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Oregon State University. Her teaching and research bridge ethics, social justice and engineering with the aim of cultivating an inclusive and socially just engineering profession.Dr. Padma Akkaraju, College of Engineering, Oregon State University Padma Akkaraju is the

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #216972018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Exploring the incorporation of diversity and inclusion curriculum in engi-neering living and learning community programs: A work in progressDr. Elizabeth R. Kurban, Women in Engineering, University of Maryland College Park Elizabeth Kurban serves as the Assistant Director of Retention for the Women in Engineering Program at the University of Maryland Clark School of Engineering. Elizabeth’s professional and research interests broadly surround STEM-field access and persistence for women 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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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

interest in culture, mindfulness, and motivation in cross-cultural and international contexts.Dr. Aaron Lee Adams, Alabama A&M University Aaron Adams is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Alabama A & M University. Before pursuing graduate studies, he worked at the National Academy of Engineering & Ford Motor Company as a product design engineer focusing on Minority STEM education and envi- ronmental policies. His research interests include nuclear radiation detection and thermal electric material development. He also works with the Center for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Economic Development to encourage African American students, and underrepresented groups in

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session III

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

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Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

Paper ID #242402018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Understanding the experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual engineering fac-ulty and actively engaging them in the ASEE Deans Diversity InitiativeDr. Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado, Boulder Robyn Sandekian is the Managing Director of the Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Com- munities (MCEDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder). She joined the Engineering for Developing Communities Program (now known as the Mortenson Center) in spring 2004, just as the first

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session I

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

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

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Diversity, Gender

determines the levelof performance in the occupation.For this study, we view interest as the desire to learn more about engineering. At ClemsonUniversity, all students begin in the same general engineering class before they can declare theirmajors. We will call this the interest stage. Keep in mind, all the students in WISER aresophomores so many, if not all of them, will have already been through the interest stage. Afterthis stage, we have the intentions stage. At this point, students declare their majors with theintention of becoming engineers. The Activity, Selection, and Practice stage involves purposefulactions taken to become an engineer. This might include passing upper level engineering classes,joining professional engineering organizations

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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Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #241652018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Using Interactive Theatre to Promote Inclusive Behaviors in Teams for FirstYear Engineering Students: A Sustainable ApproachDr. Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an assistant professor at West Virginia University in the College of Ed- ucation and Human Services in the department of Learning Sciences and Human Development. In her research, she is interested the assessment of student learning, particularly the assessment of academic growth, and

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

grant, we were able to create and implement two credit-baring (but usuallynot degree applicable) “success courses” with students from underrepresented groups, first-generation students, and low socio-economic students in mind (although the course was open toeveryone). The ENGR 101 – Engineering Student Success course was a mechanism to create asense of community among first-time freshmen who might feel isolated on our campus, whilealso creating an environment of support by the university and developing the engineering studentidentity8. While the PEEPS students were required to take the course, other students wereencouraged to enroll. However, we ran into an unexpected challenge in reaching students thatcould benefit from the course in the

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

inthe design of the afterschool engineering program, emerging in how Adina viewed problemsolving in this environment. In the robotics example, the problem seemed more straight forwardthan when her cousins were fighting. Adina’s acknowledgement that there are “always two sidesof the stories” brings to mind the different stakeholders in engineering design problems [4], [23].Connecting to the work that we were doing in the community engineering program, Adina wasthen asked about how she would describe the data-driven community engineering program: “Cooperative…instead of us just saying, ‘one person choose where they want to work at or work with,’ we all came together and was like, ‘you know what, instead of doing… instead of

Conference Session

Race/Ethnicity Track - Technical Session II

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

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Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chanel Beebe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Holly Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kayla Renee Maxey, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity, Race/Ethnicity

process to address social issues in a way that keeps the design process in the hands of communities that face the social problems.Mr. James Holly Jr, Purdue University James Holly, Jr. is a Ph.D. Student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received a B.S. from Tuskegee University and a M.S. from Michigan State University, both in Mechanical Engineer- ing. His research interest is exploring formal and informal K-12 engineering education learning contexts. Specifically, he is interested in how the engineering design process can be used to emphasize the hu- manistic side of engineering and investigating how engineering habits of mind can enhance pre-college students’ learning abilities.Mrs. Kayla Renee Maxey

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session I

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

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Nicole Nieto, Ohio State University

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Diversity, Gender

Computer and 16.3% in Computer Science(Outside Engineering). These numbers are some of the lowest in representation of womenamong all engineering disciplines. These low numbers negativity affect gender diversity in thetechnology sector. III. Examining InterventionsImplicit Bias In recent years, implicit bias has garnered more attention as a bias that negatively affectshiring processes and workplace climate. Characteristics of implicit bias include: one is unawareof bias, it is difficult to control, it is unintentional, there is no introspection, it is not endorsed andit is a habit of the mind. We all have implicit biases that are learned from culture andstereotypes. Implicit biases often conflict with our consciously endorsed beliefs. We

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

Paper ID #219982018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29A Historical and Policy Perspective on Broadening Participation in STEM:Insights from National Reports (1974-2016)Teirra K Holloman Holloman, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Teirra Holloman is a doctoral student in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she serves as a graduate research assistant. Teirra received her BS in Industrial En- gineering from Clemson University. Her research interests revolve around broadening participation

Conference Session

LGBTQ+ Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

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David J. McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Genny Beemyn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Diversity, LGBTQ+

included, verbatim, in the appendix to this paper. Onethird of these comments are requests that future versions of the course devote more time to learning. Onecomment reads: “I really enjoyed this class and love how it ties engineering in with LGBTQIA+ topics. I alsothink it’s a great idea to advertise the course in the email because that’s how I found out about it.” Anotherreads: “This was a great course. I really wouldn’t mind meeting more during the week so we can have moretime discussing LGBTQIA+ topics and so we have more time to pursue larger projects.” 6

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

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

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

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

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

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #242442018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Stemming stereotype threat: recruitment, retention, and degree attainmentin STEM fields for undergraduates from underrepresented backgroundsDr. Najmah Thomas, University of South Carolina Beaufort Dr. Najmah Thomas Najmah Thomas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB). She is a full-time faculty member for the Human Services Program, which encompasses both the residential/on-campus and the Palmetto College Online

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

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

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Ilmi Yoon, San Francisco State University

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Diversity, Diversity Research

Paper ID #212802018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) via Computing Application Mi-norProf. Ilmi Yoon, SFSU Professor Ilmi Yoon, Professor of Computer Science at San Francisco State University (SFSU), is an expert in gamification and game development, particularly in interactive media, 3D over the Internet, and network information visualization. She has developed ”DeBugger” Multiplayer Online Game for Educating Computer Science since 2011 and started to focus on various computational education research