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COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Faculty Career Equity

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Shawna Vican, University of Delaware; Robin Andreasen, University of Delaware; Heather Doty, University of Delaware; L. Pamela Cook, University of Delaware
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #34220COVID-19 Pandemic Response and Faculty Career EquityDr. Shawna Vican, University of Delaware Shawna Vican is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University. An organizational sociologist, Dr. Vican in- vestigates the adoption and implementation of new employment practices and corporate social behaviors. Across her research, Dr. Vican explores how organizational policies and practices, managerial behavior, and workplace culture shape individual career outcomes as well as broader patterns of labor market in

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Women in Construction Engineering: Improving the Students' Experience throughout their Careers

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Marcela Alejandra Silva, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #33830Women in Construction Engineering: Improving the Students’ Experiencethroughout their CareersIng. Marcela Alejandra Silva, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Marcela Silva is the Academic Director at the Engineering Faculty of the Andres Bello University in Cam- pus Santiago. She works as a teacher in the Construction Engineering career and supports innovation and entrepreneurship courses. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Construction from the Pontificia Universi- dad Cat´olica de Chile and a Master’s degree in Educational Management from the European University of Madrid. Her passion for learning

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How and Why Women Leave Engineering Careers: Toward an Integrated Framework of Counseling and Organizational Psychology Career Theories

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Christina A. Pantoja, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #33738How and Why Women Leave Engineering Careers: Toward an IntegratedFramework of Counseling and Organizational Psychology Career TheoriesMs. Christina A. Pantoja, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Christina Pantoja is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests include career choices, pathways, and retention in engineering, with a specific interest in understanding the engineering career pathways of women and underrepresented minorities. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.S. in Education from Indiana Univer

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A Study of Gender Differences in Career Choice in STEM Disciplines: the Case of Chilean Students

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Cristian Saavedra-Acuna, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #33780A Study of Gender Differences in Career Choice in STEM Disciplines: theCase of Chilean StudentsProf. Cristian Saavedra-Acuna, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile Cristian Saavedra is an assistant professor at the School of Engineering at the University Andres Bello in Concepcion, Chile. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and a master’s degree in Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Cristian is certified in Industrial Engineering, University Teaching, Online Hybrid and Blended Education, and Entrepreneurship Educators. He teaches industrial engineering students and

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Why is Retaining Women in STEM Careers so Challenging? A Closer Look at Women's Insights and Experiences in STEM Fields

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Megan O. Conrad, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy; Lauren Ross, University of Detroit Mercy
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #33504Why is Retaining Women in STEM Careers so Challenging? A Closer LookatWomen’s Insights and Experiences in STEM FieldsDr. Megan O. Conrad, University of Detroit Mercy Megan Conrad is the Clare Boothe Luce Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy. She received her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University in 2009. Her research interests include applying principles of biomechanics, neuromechanics and ergonomics to assess human performance in healthy and disabled populations as it pertains to therapy, work and product design.Dr. Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of

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Who will Lead Us Out of Climate Crisis? Gender, Race, and Early Career Pathways in Environmental Engineering

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Technical Session 4: Environmental Issues and the Impacts of Intersectionality
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Angela Harris, North Carolina State University; Christina Martin-Ebosele, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering, Women in Engineering

, the transition to first jobs and the ”early career” for women in engineering, and the trajectories to senior leadership in technology settings.Dr. Angela Harris, North Carolina State University Dr. Harris is an Assistant Professor in the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Depart- ment at North Carolina State University. Harris received a PhD and M.S. in Stanford’s Environmental Engineering and Science Program (completed 2015). Harris completed her B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Harris conducts research related to water, sanitation, and child health in developing countries. Harris has extensive experience in developing survey questionnaires and conducting

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Women and BIPOC in Aerospace: Where Did They Come From and How Did They Get Here?

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Tracy L. Yother, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Geanie Umberger, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson PhD, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

industry.Demand for Technicians. The demand for technicians and technologists in the aerospaceindustry in total is not available through the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (USBLS) website(www.bls.gov). The US demand for aircraft and avionics mechanics and technicians is expectedto grow 5%, with an increase in employment of 7,300 from 2019-2029 which does not includethe replacements due to retirement or other attrition [10]. The outlook for Aerospace Engineeringand Operations Technicians is expected to grow 7%, with an increase of 800 technicians between2019-2029 [11]. The outlook for Aerospace Engineers is listed as an increase of 1900 between2019-2029 [12]. These are only a fraction of the technically demanding careers for degreedtechnologists and

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Women in Science and Technology Bio-Bio Meeting: Empowering Young Women in Chile

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Karen Judith Correa, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

motivations to pursue a career in STEMareas in the event context. It focuses specifically on the various roles, such as externalresearchers (invited speakers), academicians (workshop instructors), and collaborating students(workshop assistants) who participate in the event. It aims to understand more profoundly theorganization required to establish strategies that would allow continuity to this powerfulinitiative.Data was collected from interviews with the participants (workshop instructors, workshopassistants, and invited speakers). The results showed that all those involved valued the initiativeand would participate in it again. This type of event is necessary to empower girls andadolescents to choose STEM careers. Opinions ventured by students

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Race, Gender and Persistence in Engineering and Computing: A Qualitative Analysis of Female Student Experiences at a Minority Serving Institution (MSI)

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Diane Nicole Abdullah, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Ronald Quintero, Florida International University; Jade R. Moten, Florida International University; Brittany Nicole Boyd, Morgan State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

,including programs and initiatives linked to developing the aforementioned social support groups.However, women continue to hold a disproportionately low share of STEM undergraduatedegrees, particularly in engineering and computing, despite growing efforts to encourage womento pursue careers in STEM. For example, women comprise 46% of the available workforce [3] yetthey make up less than 20% of bachelor’s degrees awarded in computer science and only 22%awarded in engineering [4]. These findings highlight the need to further examine the dynamicslinked to women in engineering and computer science. To understand the need to increaseenrollment of women in STEM programs, this study will examine qualitative data in the form ofinterviews collected from

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Women’s Autonomy, Relatedness and Competence: A Comparison of Engineering Programs in Two Different Cultures

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Nolgie O. Oquendo-Colón, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Lourdes A. Medina, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Maria Angelica Velazquez, Montana State University; David Claudio, Montana State University; Aidsa I. Santiago-Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

development of faculty in developing and evaluating various engineering curriculum and courses at UPRM, applying the outcome-based educational framework. She has also incorporated theories on social cognitive career choices and student attrition mitigation to investigate the effectiveness of institutional interventions in increasing the retention and academic success of talented engineering students from economically disadvantaged families. She’s also involved in a project that explores the relationship between the institutional policies at UPRM and faculty and graduate students’ motivation to create good relationships between advisors and advisees. American c

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Gender Segregation in the Occupations of Finnish Engineers

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 10
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT; Susanna Bairoh, TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland); Sanna Putila, TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

research interests re- lated to technology and society, gender diversity and engineering education.Mrs. Susanna Bairoh, TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland) Susanna Bairoh received her Master of Social Science degree from University of Helsinki in 1998. She is completing her Doctoral studies at Hanken School of Business wherein her dissertation focuses on the gender gap in technology careers. She is working as Research Manager at TEK (Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland) and is responsible for leading and managing TEK’s research activities and the research team. Through her research, she aims at improving gender equality, diversity and inclusion in technology and technology workplaces.Ms. Sanna

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Impact of COVID 19 on Self-efficacy and Retention of Women Engineering Students

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 9
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #33942Impact of COVID 19 on Self-efficacy and Retention of Women EngineeringStudentsDr. Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. Her research interests in Supply Chain Management include optimization through resiliency, lean supply chain practices and effective instruction in supply chain for career development, professional development of educators and online practices. American c

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Women Electrical Engineering Faculty: How do they Experience EE Department Climate and Promotion and Tenure?

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Dawn M. Maynen, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

for women in science expanded but gendersegregation still existed. In the nineteenth century, women participated in aspects of science butmainly engaged in data-gathering rather than idea-creation [26] and were largely invisible andconcentrated in nurturing career tracks [39]. Prior to the 20th century and beyond, womensupported science but not pioneers in the field; reflective of the patriarchal society they lived in.Commonly known as biological determinism, the physical, psychological, and intellectual natureof women prohibited them from producing great science [38]. The Nineteenth and earlyTwentieth centuries posited if women were incorporated into scientific employment, they weresegregated in it with stereotypes of appropriate sex roles

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Work in Progress: An Autoethnographic Account of a Female Engineering Intern

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Gretchen A. Dietz, University of Florida; Kayla Julianna Kummerlen, The University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

to emphasize the differences between the academicand professional worlds, allowing students to be more prepared for life after graduation [21].One approach to combatting the negative impact of workplace culture is through mentorship.Professional engineer Kim Parker Brown has said that “One cannot overestimate the importanceof having someone who believes in you and is willing to act as a mentor” [9, p. 49]. Mentors canhelp a mentee transition into the professional workforce by providing guidance and alleviatingstress, especially in the beginnings of a career [10]. For women in STEM, having a mentor of thesame gender has been found to be particularly effective [8]. Hernandez [8] concluded that havinga mentor of the same gender makes it more

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“This is a Very Male Job”: Challenges Encountered by Females During Recruitment and Hiring for Engineering Jobs in Qatar

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sara Amani, Texas A&M University; Ebtihal Mohamed Youssef, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Rand Yehia Alagha, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Sara Hillman, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Annie Ruimi, Texas A&M University at Qatar
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

on enhancing the role of women in the workplace and working on policiestoward the empowerment of women, our exploratory research study examines how attractive theengineering profession is for women in Qatar. The current paper focuses specifically on challengesthat women face during the very first step in their careers—the recruitment and hiring process.The paper employs a multi-method approach, gathering and analyzing data obtained via a surveyand interviews with engineering program alumnae who graduated from 2009 to 2020 in Qatar.When examining the challenges female participants faced during the recruitment and hiringprocess for engineering jobs in Qatar, the findings revealed that many women did not feelparticularly welcomed while trying

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Increasing the Participation of Women in Computer Science and Engineering: A Systematic Approach for Culture Change

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Jing Wang, University of South Florida; Zachariah Beasley, University of South Florida; Ken Christensen P.E., University of South Florida; Sudeep Sarkar, University of South Florida
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Paper ID #32664Increasing the Participation of Women in Computer Science andEngineering: A Systematic Approach for Culture ChangeDr. Jing Wang, University of South Florida Jing Wang is an instructor and Director of Broadening Participation in Computing in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at University of South Florida. She received her PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University in 2005. Throughout her career, Dr. Wang has been actively involved in the important mission of recruiting and mentoring women in computer science and engineering. She serves as the faculty advisor of Women in

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The Benefits of an Engineering Field Trip for Women Students

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Taylor Maida, University of Notre Dame; Simran Moolchandaney, University of Notre Dame; Gabrielle Tanjuatco, University of Notre Dame; Caroline Lubbe, University of Notre Dame
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

experiences related to engineering. Preand post surveys were conducted with the students in which there was a 100% response rate.The focus of the assessment was on: (1) learning gains for understanding engineering of a skiresort and (2) team building and meeting engineering women peers. Results show student gainsin both educational and team building outcomes.Literature ReviewComing into college, many students choose engineering because they excelled in math andscience courses in their high school, but when they begin their first semester, they may becompletely unsure of which engineering discipline they want to pursue. Ultimately, many ofthem might not even be aware of what a career in engineering entails. A study at Colorado StateUniversity shows

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Benefits of Utilizing Counseling Services Among Doctoral Women of Color in STEM

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Kairys Grasty, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Shivani Sakri, Arizona State University; Amanda C. Arnold, Idaho State University; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Kerrie G. Wilkins-Yel, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Madison Natarajan, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Ashley K. Randall, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

at religion and sexuality, evaluating how religious identities and morals influence self-concept in the areas of sexuality, sexual expression, self-esteem, and sexual agency.Prof. Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University Bianca L. Bernstein, Ph.D. is Professor of Counseling and Counseling Psychology in the College of In- tegrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University. Dr. Bernstein guides the CareerWISE research program, supported by the National Science Foundation since 2006. Her over 250 publications and pre- sentations and over $4 M in external support have focused on the application of psychological science to the career advancement of women and underrepresented minorities and the development of

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A Collegiate External Women’s Advisory Committee: Origins and the Development of a Strategic Plan

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Kathleen Buse, Advancing Women in the Workforce; Lyndsey McMillon-Brown, NASA Glenn Research Center; L. Nicole Smith, NASA Glenn Research Center; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

support lifelong career success for our graduates. • Sponsoring, supporting, and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.DiscoveryThe appreciative inquiry process uses a strengths-based approach to identify the current state ofthe group. Since the strategic plan was being developed during 2020 with the constraints of thepandemic, a survey method was used to efficiently collect the information from the members onthe strengths of the committee. Ten of the fourteen committee members responded to thequestion and prompts including “What are the strengths of the committee? What is thecommittee doing really well? What are the best things about the way the committee has workedtogether? What are the personal strengths and

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Double Standard: How Women of Color Must Navigate in the Engineering Environment

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Kaitlyn Anne Thomas, University of Nevada, Reno; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati; Kelly J. Cross, University of Nevada, Reno
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

two working-class parents in adouble-income household. Both parents were first-generation college graduates from theMidwest, and they raised me and my two siblings in California. I graduated from a private,teaching-focused university in Texas with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineeringwith an emphasis on structural engineering. I worked for three years as a civil engineer beforegoing back to school and pursuing engineering education. My education and career inengineering took place in predominantly white, male settings. Since this research captures theexperiences of WOC, my race, gender, and experiences in engineering education are salient as aresearcher in this study. Many of these women’s experiences I did not relate to

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Relationship Between Guided Interactive Activities and Self-concept in Engineering Students

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Giannina Costa, Universidad Andres Bello; Juan Felipe Calderón, Universidad Andres Bello; David Ruete, Universidad Andres Bello; Danilo Leal, Universidad Andres Bello; Lilian Pamela San Martín Medina, Universidad Andres Bello
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

representationof women in science (62%) while Argentina has 52%, Chile trails with 30% [2].STEM disciplines mirrors this underrepresentation, with areas such as computer science, physics andmathematics the least represented by women [1]. Factors that influence career selection in STEMdisciplines are deep-rooted gender stereotypes in Latin America, reflected both at family and societallevel [4], [5], [6]. Many countries and / or universities have yet to incorporategender equality as policy.Various initiatives are being developed that focus on promoting equality and empowerment of women(UN and UNESCO) [1] [2] The European W-STEM project coordinated by a research group operatingout of a university in Barranquilla, Colombia, has focused on three relevant

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A Book Club Model to Promote Personal and Professional Development Activities for Female Engineering and Computer Science Students

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Shelly Gulati, University of the Pacific
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

biomicrofluidics. More recently, her interests have emphasized mentorship of women and underrepresented students in order to promote persistence and success in engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A Book Club Model to Promote Personal and Professional Development Activities for Female Engineering and Computer Science StudentsIntroduction and MotivationProfessional and leadership development is one recommended strategy to support and retainfemale engineers and computer scientists in their professional careers in industry or academia[1], [2], [3], [4]. For women in engineering and computer science, personal

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What Strategies do Diverse Women in Engineering Use to Cope with Situational Hidden Curriculum?

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Victoria Beth Sellers, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva, University of Florida
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

engineering and science education from Clemson University.Dr. Idalis Villanueva, University of Florida Dr. Idalis Villanueva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the Univer- sity of Florida. Her work spans multi- and mixed-methods research and tools to explore the complex and intertwined cognitive, motivational, and affective mechanisms affecting underrepresented groups in sci- ence and engineering. In 2017, she received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award to explore the topic of hidden curriculum (intended or unintended messaging in learning and working environments) in engineering. In 2019, she received the Presidential Award for Scientists and Engineers

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Exploring Young Women’s Interest in Fluid Power with Workshop Experiences

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 8
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University; Jennifer D. Moss, Emporia State University; Jose M. Garcia, Purdue University; John H. Lumkes, Purdue University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

another fluid power course and students reported that they felt theirunderstanding and interest both increased due to the activities [9]. In yet another course,students completed interactive, competitive, and ungraded activities in class to enhance theirlearning of fluid power. Faculty involved in this course reported observing enhanced learning inthis redesigned classroom climate [10]. These studies and others demonstrate that methods existto increase learning and interest in fluid power at the undergraduate level [11].Exposing students to fluid power and engaging students in related activities in middle school orhigh school is important to increasing the number of trained workers in later years, as studentsbegin to choose career pathways during

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Building a Community of Empowerment for Women in STEM with a Focus on Community College Women

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College; Isabel Huff, Springfield Technical Community College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

rather than using them toward an associate’s degree. [16]Additionally, the NSB reported that “In 2013, recent female S&E bachelor’s and master’s degreerecipients were more likely than their male counterparts to have attended a community college.”[16]The focus of PVWIS on local community college women in STEM directly supports broadeningparticipation efforts. According to Costello, “Scientists and policymakers point to thecommunity college as a critical link in the educational pathway to STEM careers for women andstudents who are low-income, minority, or the first in their families to enter college. This linkmust be bolstered if community colleges are to provide opportunities in STEM fields for largenumbers of these students.” [5] Snyder and

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Examination of Perceived Climate, Engineering Identity, and Belongingness among Undergraduate Women in Engineering

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Sumaia Ali Raisa, West Virginia University; Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Engineering: The Role of STEM Interventions,” Journal of College Student Development, vol. 57, no. 6, pp. 742–747, Sep. 2016, doi: 10.1353/csd.2016.0072.[9] N. A. Fouad, W.-H. Chang, M. Wan, and R. Singh, “Women’s Reasons for Leaving the Engineering Field,” Front Psychol, vol. 8, Jun. 2017, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00875.[10] J. Rohde et al., “Design Experiences, Engineering Identity, and Belongingness in Early Career Electrical and Computer Engineering Students,” IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 165–172, Aug. 2019, doi: 10.1109/TE.2019.2913356.[11] S. Hurtado and D. F. Carter, “Effects of College Transition and Perceptions of the Campus Racial Climate on Latino Students’ Sense of Belonging,” Sociology of

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Women Engineers in Academia

Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

the pandemic on their educationand career. While SWE continues to study the impact on gender equity in engineering andtechnology, this paper focuses on the responses received from women engineering students andacademic professionals from the summer survey.MethodologyData for this study was collected using an online Qualtrics survey. The survey link was emailed toengineers over the age of 18 who were members of the professional association conducting thestudy. Data collection took place between June 3, 2020 and June 15, 2020. Responses werereceived from students in engineering programs and those working in a variety of industries,including academia. The majority of respondents were from the United States, with 5% basedoutside of the U.S. Over

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Creative Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Women Engineering Majors

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Christine Delahanty, Bucks County Community College ; Jason Silverman, Drexel University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

reform needed thatconnects creativity to engineering in an atmosphere that welcomes diversity. Introduction Engineering is a creative and diverse profession integral to the sustainability of a rapidlyevolving economy, and a field where the diversity and perspectives of women engineers isessential [1], [2], [3]. This study examined the creative self-efficacy (CSE) of undergraduatewomen engineering majors, their beliefs about creativity, how they describe themselves ascreative, and their lived experiences that influenced them to choose engineering as a career path.ABET [4] highlighted the significant connection of creativity in engineering curriculum to theengineering profession. The creative

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Engaging Women Engineering Undergraduates as Peer Facilitators in Participatory Action Research Focus Groups

Conference Session: Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Diane Reichlen, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

undergraduate students. During 2018- 2020, she collaborated with Dr. Kavitha Chandra to utilize participatory action research (PAR) as an evaluation approach for the Research, Academics, and Mentoring Pathways (RAMP) summer program for first-year women engineering students.Prof. Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell Kavitha Chandra is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering in the Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She directs the Research, Academics and Mentoring Pathways (RAMP) to Success program that aims to estab- lish successful pathways to graduate school and interdisciplinary careers for new undergraduate