Conference Session

Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Rovani Sigamoney, UNESCO

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Program at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White is also the director of an outreach program called Design, Technology, & Engineering for All Children (DTEACh) which has reached more than 1000 teachers and 85,000 students. She is the lead inventor on a patent for assistive technology. Her current research includes global competencies, innovative design-based peda- gogy, humanitarian engineering, and ways to attract and retain traditionally underrepresented groups in engineering education.Dr. Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull is Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC: An Honors University in

Conference Session

Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shawnisha Hester, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Hector E. Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #23914Developing Humanitarian Engineering Perspectives Among UnderrepresentedScholars Through Engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals inGlobal ContextsDr. Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Renetta Garrison Tull is Associate Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC: An Honors University in Maryland). She serves Professor of the Practice for the College of Engineering and Information Technology, and is part of the Engagement Team. She is also on detail with the University System of Maryland (USM), where she is Special Assistant

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, Utah State University; Laura Ann Gelles, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Marialuisa Di Stefano, Utah State University; Buffy Smith, University of St. Thomas; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Anne Therese Hunt, Hunt Consulting Associates; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Gery W. Ryan, Pardee RAND Graduate School in Policy Analysis

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

culture of higher education in order to achieve academic success. Dr. Smith has received several awards and grants that recognize her research on diversity issues in higher education. Dr. Smith’s publi- cations have been featured in research and practice oriented journals such as African –American Research Perspectives and Equity & Excellence in Education. In addition, she is the author of the book, Mentoring At-Risk Students through the Hidden Curriculum of Higher Education (Lexington Books, 2013). She can be reached via email at bsmith@stthomas.edu.Dr. Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018