Conference Session

Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Diane Matt, WEPAN

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Women in Engineering

attending included 51% Caucasian, 22% Hispanic, 16% African American and 11% other. Each program's format was similar but tailored to highlight a participating university's areas of expertise. Among the subjects covered in seminars were teamwork, problem solving, decision-making, and communicating effectively. Laboratory experiences included animated web-page design, computer-chip design, laser optics, computer hardware and more. WEPAN member universities which participated in the pilot project were Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.; University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; The University of Texas at Austin; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Binghamton University, NY; and Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. EXITE

Conference Session

The Impact of Curriculum on the Retention of Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Keathly, University of North Texas; Robert Akl, University of North Texas; Ryan Garlick, University of North Texas

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Women in Engineering

activities. Results from student surveys andparent surveys will be presented. The paper concludes with recommended changes andimprovements in the program, as well as a discussion of adaptations that would create programssuitable for implementation at other institutions as well as programs aimed at a different targetpopulation.The three phases previously enumerated each build upon currently accepted educationalpractices. The robotics summer camp in particular used problem-based learning approaches,similar to those described in The Power of Problem-Based Learning2. This study clearlydemonstrates the significant benefits of teaching students how to think by using a problem-basedapproach. We also developed a mobile laboratory so that the summer camp can

Conference Session

Perspectives for Women Faculty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College

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Women in Engineering

away from theday-to-day research that draws us to the career in the first place. Satisfaction in teaching, whichis truly a passion of mine—was not to be found. I felt more like, and was, a person on stageattended by a cohort of TAs, speaking to an audience of 150 (sort of) interested students.Personal contact with students: to be avoided lest it take time from research, or more important,proposal writing. In a word (or three): what a mess.I felt a desire to focus more on personal scholarship, removed from the pressure of constantlyseeking money. I also enjoyed teaching, including working with more than 40 undergraduates inmy laboratory over the years at Michigan. This led to my search for positions in a smallerinstitution focused on teaching

Conference Session

An International Perspective

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University; Nancy Felipe Russo, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

givers set them apart from men.Women with children feel a constant stressor in their doctoral program due to the timedemands by both their academic work and their family. Single, women parents caring foryoung children have an especially difficult time with time allocation and enough time todo well in both the academic and family arenas. An international mother spoke of thedifficulty of leaving her young child with her husband in their native country in order forher to pursue a doctoral degree in the states. The question, “Is it worth it?” popped upfrequently.A second area mentioned by both domestic and international women doctoral studentsincluded physical problems inherent in a laboratory situation. The lab may require heavymanual work such as

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle Camacho, University of San Diego

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-1964: WHY PEDAGOGY MATTERS: FACULTY NARRATIVESSusan Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S. from Cornell University and the M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. She is currently Associate Professor and Coordinator of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego. Her teaching and research interests include electronics, optoelectronics, materials science, first year engineering courses, as well as feminist and liberative pedagogies. Dr. Lord served as General Co-Chair of the 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference. She has been awarded an NSF CAREER and ILI grants. Dr. Lord’s industrial experience includes AT&T Bell Laboratories, General Motors

Conference Session

K-12 Programs (Co-sponsored by K-12 Division)

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Fujioka, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Sheryl Hom, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board

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Women in Engineering

comments from students: “I learned from my mentor that anyone, including women, can succeed to a high level position in any profession that is dominated by males. She use herself as an example and she inspired me.” "I once went to my mentor’s laboratory where she set aside most of her day to show me how to run one of her college labs. It was so amazing to actually perform experiments I read about in my biology class. My mentor also answered a ton of questions that aren’t related to biology; I can tell her about anything.” “…It really helps to have someone older than me to assist with future planning. This program (gave) me opportunities that many students will not be able to receive. I (felt

Conference Session

Perspectives for Women Faculty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Hawkes, WiSE / University of Southern California; Jean Morrison, University of Southern California; Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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Women in Engineering

12.1487.112. Undergraduate Research Fellowships (original program, 2001)Up to fifteen fellowships are granted each year in both the USC College and in the USCViterbi School of Engineering to support summer and academic year research. The goal is tofamiliarize students with laboratory research and link them with a mentor early on. It ishoped that through the experience of first-hand research at the undergraduate level, thechances will increase that students will choose to pursue a graduate degree in science orengineering. Student recipients of the fellowship are expected to work on their researchproject at least 12 hours per week during the academic semester in which they receive theaward ($2,500). For the summer, the expectation is about 300 hours or

Conference Session

Potpourri Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Brenda Puck, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Peter Heimdahl, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Women in Engineering

components are fabricated in various laboratory activities using real production equipment.Each girl has an opportunity to fly her airplane with the assistance of skilled radio-controlledaircraft pilots. “STEPS for Girls” campers gain direct hands-on experience in math, physics,chemistry, packaging, computer aided design, rapid prototyping, computer aided manufacturing,CNC machining, metals casting, plastics processing, robotics, web-page development, andprinting.1Industry, University, and SME-EF support are keys to the success of this program. Initially freeto all campers, the camp now charges a nominal $325 fee for the week of activities. The seventhgrade outreach program, which completed its tenth camping summer in 2006, now has 1600female

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yolanda George, AAAS; Patricia Campbell; Tom R. Kibler, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc; Rosa Carson, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc.; Shirley M. Malcom, AAAS

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-2751: CHANGES IN PHDS AWARDED AND IN NEW ENROLLEES INSTEM GRADUATE PROGRAMS BY GENDER AND RACE/ETHNICITYYolanda George, AAAS Yolanda Scott George is Deputy Director and Program Director, Education and Human Resources Programs, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She has served as Director of Development, Association of Science-Technology Centers, Washington, DC; Director, Professional Development Program, University of California, Berkeley, CA, a precollege academic enrichment, university retention, and pre-graduate school program in SMT for minorities and women; and as a research biologist at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Livermore, CA involved in cell cycle

Conference Session

Retention Programs for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helene Finger, California Polytechnic State University; Tracy Van Houten, University of Southern California; Barbara Curry, California Polytechnic State University; Jennifer Harris, United Parcel Service; Malia Francisco, United Parcel Service; Betsy Sale, United Parcel Service

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Women in Engineering

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lari Garrison, University of Washington; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Portia Sabin, University of Washington; Andrew Jocuns, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering