and distributors.She also wrote the book, New Media Careers for Artists and Designers in 2003. In 2007, Dr. Faison waspresented the Exemplary Teaching and Service Award by North Carolina Central University’s College ofLiberal Studies. She has taught graphic design and new media at universities in Ohio, Georgia, Virginia,and North Carolina, and has seven years of academic management experience in higher education. Page 26.1744.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 The Recruit-Support-Connect Program: Women Advancing in Technology AbstractThe Recruit
Paper ID #15411Connectivity at RIT - Developing & Delivering an Effective Professional De-velopment Workshop Series for Women Faculty in STEMProf. Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Professor Dell is an associate professor in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology department at RIT. She serves as the Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty and is co-PI for RIT’s NSF ADVANCE project. Her research interests include: characterization of biodegradable plastics and environmental consideration in materials selection for production design, the impact of technology paired
Paper ID #15210The Changing Role of Professional Societies for AcademicsDr. Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University Gretchen Hein is a senior lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech. She have been teaching ENG3200, Thermo-Fluids since 2005. She also teaches first-tear engineering classes. She has been active in incorporating innovative instructional methods into all course she teaches. Her research areas also include why students persist in STEM programs and underrepresented groups in engineering.Dr. Daniela Faas, Harvard University Dr. Faas is currently the Senior Preceptor in Design Instruction
Kansas State University BS Kansas State University Current position: Associate Professor, College of Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Understanding Female STEM Faculty Experiences of Subtle Gender Bias from Microaggressions PerspectiveABSTRACTResearch has repeatedly discussed the lack of women in many Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. It has been suggested that the “chilly climate” -feeling unwelcomed or discriminated- pushes women away from STEM fields. This leads tomany women leave STEM fields at multiple stages, thus creating the “leaking pipeline”phenomenon. The experiences of
Foundation ADVANCE award (1007978) to recruit, retain and promote women faculty in science and engineering.Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University Dr. Joel Alejandro Mejia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Angelo State University. He is interested in research regarding underrepresentation of minority groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), especially the use of culturally responsive practices in engineering education. He is particularly interested in the use of comprehension strategy instruction in linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms; funds of knowledge; physical and digital manipulatives and their application in engineering courses
professors in engineering (Commissionon Professionals in Science & Technology (CPST), 2006). Due to low representation at thesenior rungs of the academic hierarchy, women have limited access to senior-level administrativepositions (i.e. department chair, vice dean, and dean positions) and have fewer opportunities toguide policy and future planning activities (Brockopp, Isaacs, Bischoff, & Millerd, 2006).The Problem Statement and Research Questions Despite numerous barriers, some women have been successful in academic engineeringprograms, gaining tenure, and often progressing to leadership positions such as department chair,vice dean and dean positions. How did these women navigate their career amid numerouschallenges, ranging from
of chilly climate, hostile culture was predominantly expressed by women.However, extreme work pressure, mysterious career pathways, and isolation were reported byboth men and women; diving catch situations (where risk averse individuals are penalized in thepromotion and advancement structure) emerged only once, and seven new classifications ofnegative workplace conditions emerged related to type of work (boring, inconsistent,underutilized); nature of the work environment (job insecurity, oppressive physical environment,poor management); and work/life conflicts.IntroductionWhile many professional fields compete for talent, the battle for brain power is often particularlysevere in high-tech, among science, engineering, and technology
information science; her industry experience includes systems analysis and cognitive science applications. She is one of the Principal Investigators on two NSF S-STEM and one NSF ADVANCE-PAID grants. With a life-long interest in technology and its potential for enhancing human capabilities, her research includes advances in analytics, motivated system energetics, and other topics relative to knowledge-intensive systems.Dr. Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University Dr. Karinna Vernaza joined Gannon University in 2003, and she is currently a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Business. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University
across campus where stem cells are being used for research into areas of tissue engineering. Dr. Newman is the founder of the New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series and continues to lead the organization of the series each year.Dr. Mary E Caldorera-Moore, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Mary Caldorera-Moore is an assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering and Nanosystems En- gineering, director of Women Influencing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (WiSTEM) out- reach organization, and the co-organizer of the New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series at Louisiana Tech University. She was also selected to be a 2014 NAE Frontiers of Engineering Education (FOEE) Early-Career Engineering
Paper ID #25076Inspiring Middle School Girls into Engineering and Technology FieldsDr. Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University Dr. Hayder is an Associate Professor and the Coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Savannah State University. He received PhD in Mechanical Engineering from McGill Univer- sity. His research interest lies in the areas of fluid-structure interaction, flow-induced vibrations, syngas and blended fuel combustion, flow and structural simulations, and Engineering Education.Dr. Asad Yousuf P.E., Savannah State University Asad Yousuf is the Coordinator and Professor of
Paper ID #27697From Feminist Hacker Meet-ups to Engineering Educators: Implications ofSocial Movements in Technology for Change-making at the Level of HigherEducationDr. Ellen K. Foster, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Ellen K Foster currently holds a post-doctoral appointment in the engineering education department at Purdue University. She received her doctorate in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechninc Institute in 2017, and holds her BA in Astronomy and Physics from Vassar College.Dr. Donna M. Riley, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of
Paper ID #33816Women in Science and Technology Bio-Bio Meeting: Empowering YoungWomenin ChileDr. Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile Nacarid Delgado is a professor and researcher at the School of Engineering at the University Andres Bello in Concepci´on, Chile. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, a master’s degree in Chem- istry, and a doctoral degree in Chemistry, all from Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela. Her main research areas are isolation, synthesis and characterization of chemical compounds from industrial by-products, recovery and use of residues from forestry and
emerging biotech pharmaceutical services com- pany. Ronald Brandt also served as President of the Drug, Chemical and Allied Technologies Association (DCAT). Ronald Brandt earned a Bachelors of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) from The Cooper Union, a Masters of Business Administration from Rutgers University and a Masters of Arts (Ed.) from Seton Hall University. Brandt is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma and Kappa Delta Pi honor societies. The American Chemical Society selected Ronald Brandt as a Hach Scientific Foundation Scholar for his work as a high school chemistry teacher. Page 26.1737.1
Paper ID #14771Oral History Project of Underrepresented Leaders in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)Ms. Kelsey Morgan Irvin, Washington University in St. Louis Kelsey Irvin is a senior at Washington University in St. Louis double majoring in the Cognitive Neuro- science track of Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and Psychology and hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology. She is currently working on her honors thesis, which involves using neural measures to research reward processing in preschoolers with depression.Miss Elizabeth Hiteshue, University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Hiteshue
Paper ID #25831A Comparison of Swedish and Irish Secondary Students’ Conceptions of En-gineers and Engineering using the Draw-an-Engineer TestDr. Jeffrey Buckley, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Dr Jeffrey Buckley received his PhD from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, in the area of spatial ability and learning in technology education. He is a qualified post-primary teacher of Design and Communication Graphics and Construction Studies. He is currently a post-doctoral researcher in engi- neering education in KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, and Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland, and is also
Paper ID #17793Following in the Footsteps of Distinguished Leaders in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Narratives of the Next Generationof Young People Preserving key Oral Histories of our Societal HistoryMs. Kelsey Morgan Irvin, University of Missouri, Columbia Kelsey Irvin is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She is studying youth emotion dysregulation and how its physiological presentation correlates to depression.Ms. Elizabeth Hiteshue, Bain & Company Elizabeth graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2015 with a degree in Systems Engi
Paper ID #21957Monitoring Motivation Factors for Girls in Summer Robotics ProgramDr. Michele Miller, Campbell University Dr. Michele Miller is a Professor and Associate Dean at Campbell University. Prior to joining Campbell, she was a professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech. She teaches courses in manufacturing and does research on engineering education.Ms. Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Michigan Technological University Saeedeh Ziaeefard is a PhD student and research assistant with Nonlinear and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (NASLab) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics at Michigan
Paper ID #19081Getting to Gender Parity in a Top-Tier Mechanical Engineering Department:A Case StudyMs. Kath Xu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kath Xu is a Class of 2016 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied mechanical engineering. She will join the Yale Law School Class of 2020 in the fall.Dr. Dawn Wendell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Dawn Wendell is an engineer whose past projects range from BattleBots robots to medical devices, for which she holds several patents. She received four degrees from MIT including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She worked as a fluid
Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology department at RIT. She serves as the Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty and is co-PI for RIT’s NSF ADVANCE project. Her research interests include: characterization of biodegradable plastics and environmental consideration in materials selection for production design, the impact of technology paired with active learning pedagogies on student learning, and effective strategies for increasing gender diversity in STEM disciplines.Prof. Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Maureen Valentine, P.E., has been a faculty member at RIT for more than 23 years. She held the position of Department Chair for the Department of Civil Engineering
Paper ID #19040Career Navigation Initiatives for Women STEM Faculty in Support of Insti-tutional TransformationProf. Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Professor Dell is an associate professor in the Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering Technology department at RIT. She serves as the Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty and is co-PI for RIT’s NSF ADVANCE project. Her research interests include: characterization of biodegradable plastics and environmental consideration in materials selection for production design, the impact of technology paired with active learning pedagogies on
Paper ID #25314Girl Scouts STEM DayDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology Douglas Dow is an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering and Technology, starting at Wentworth Institute
Paper ID #33951Understanding Gen Z’s Declining Engagement with WE@RIT, a Woman inEngineering ProgramMs. Kathrine Ehrlich-Scheffer, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Kathy has served as Director of Women in Engineering at RIT (WE@RIT) since 2015, and brings a rich array of life experiences to the position. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs from a women’s college where she learned first-hand the value of a female-centric support network, Kathy made her way to Silicon Valley. There she studied CMOS Mask Layout Design which eventually led her to a position in IT for a semiconductor IP start-up
Paper ID #14084Texas versus California: Trends in Gender Diversity and Impacts by Engi-neering DisciplineProf. Keith J Bowman, Illinois Institute of Technology Keith J. Bowman became Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in August, 2011, immediately following nearly five years of experience leading the Purdue School of Materials Engineering as Interim Head and Head. His first faculty appointment was as an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in 1988 after receiving de- grees from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), (B.S. 1981
Paper ID #29088Girl Scouts STEM Day ProgramDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology.Dr. Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (started 2008
. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, an MBA and an M.S. in Information Management from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Planning from UT Austin. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 The Impact of COVID-19 on Women Engineers in AcademiaIntroductionCOVID-19 has upended the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, introducing an historiclevel of uncertainty in our everyday lives. While it is unclear what the impact will be on diversityin the engineering and technology sectors, we are beginning to see concerning signs. The U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the higher
conferred, 2015-16; and 12-month enrollment, 2015- 16,” 2017.5. L. Horn and P. Skomsvold, “Web tables: Community college student outcomes: 1994–2009,” NCES Publication No. 2012–253. Available: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2012/2012253.pdf.6. T. Bailey, “Can community colleges achieve ambitious graduation goals?”, in Getting to Graduation: The Completion Agenda in Higher Education, A. P. Kelly & M. Schneider Eds. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2012, pp. 73-101.7. U.S. Department of Education, Fall Enrollment component, Spring 2016.8. R. J. Burke and M. C. Mattis, Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Upping the Numbers. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, 2007.9. D
Paper ID #31714Promoting an Inclusive Lab Culture through Custom In-Person Trainingswithin an Engineering DepartmentLisa R. Volpatti, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lisa R. Volpatti is a Ph.D. candidate in the Anderson and Langer Labs at MIT with research interests in the development of responsive materials for biomedical applications. Prior to joining MIT, Lisa received her Masters of Philosophy in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, UK and her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Lisa co-founded the Graduate Women
Paper ID #33721Gender and Human Imagery in the Halls of a BME DepartmentDr. Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of Technology Kali is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a master’s degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction- Higher Education emphasis from the University of South Florida. Her research explores equity in STEM education, student development and learning.Adrianna BernardoTodd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology Todd is a lecturer
University and then at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. as program manager in the Engineering Directorate. From 2003 to 2004, Dr. Abata was President of the American Society for Engineering Education. Following his appointment at NSF he served as Dean of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Arizona University and Dean of Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Dr. Abata is currently a tenured full professor in mechanical engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His research work focuses in the areas of energy storage and combustion. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021
Paper ID #20020Retaining Female Students in a Robotics ProgramDr. Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology. She has been teaching robotics with Lego Mindstorm to ME freshmen for several years. She is actively involved in community services of offering robotics workshops to middle- and high-school girls. Her research interests are dynamics and system modeling, geometry modeling, project based engineering design, and robotics in manufacturing.Dr. Lili Ma, New York City Colledge of Technology Professor Ma received her Ph.D. in