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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Macarena Becerra-Cid; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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areas. Women's sense of belonging is crucialto higher education institutions, especially in highly masculinized careers such as engineering.It increases academic motivation and can influence their success in higher education.However, statistics worldwide show that the increase in the sense of belonging and, thus, inthe participation of women in STEM areas has not risen enough to reduce the gender gap. Inthe current research work, we present data collected over one semester in an EngineeringSchool at a large private university in Chile. Our main objective is to diagnose and analyzethe students' sense of belonging in social and academic areas, their self-efficacy, andperceived institutional support from a gender perspective. With a quantitative

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahareh Goodarzi, Concordia University; Navid Sharifi, Concordia University; Sara Jameel, Concordia University; Anjali Agarwal, Concordia University

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noticed underrepresentation of female students in technology-based fields. To break down thebarriers, GirlSET was designed as a female-centered summer camp, created by women for women. The initiative aimsto introduce and inspire young girls aged 14-17 to engineering and computer science, with the goal of fostering apositive mindset towards STEM careers. Originally conducted in person, GirlSET adapted to an online format duringthe COVID-19 pandemic and returned to an in-person experience in 2024. The camp has successfully run for eightyears, engaging young girls through targeted activities and mentorship. In this paper, we report on the insights gainedfrom implementing GirlSET and the impact it has had on participants’ perceptions of STEM fields

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Baldis, University of California, San Diego; Alex M. Phan, University of California, San Diego; Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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n=253 n=174 N=15 Men you most interested in learning more about at workshops, events, or ongoing programs? Connecting with industry 4.07 3.97 3.80 4.16 4.01 4.22 4.10 4.03 4.13 4.21 4.07 Career development (Ex. resume 3.87 3.71 3.13 3.89 3.83 3.86 3.84 3.96 3.85 3.99 3.80 writing, interviewing, networking, etc.) Technical skill building (Ex. Intro to 3.85 3.67 3.20

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Aysa Galbraith, University of Arkansas

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study [9]found that family plans do not affect female students’ attrition from engineering majors.However, the study reported that the lack of professional role confidence in females reduces thechance of persisting in the engineering major and profession.Despite these challenges, some studies show that appropriate intervention and supportivemeasures can help to improve retention rates of women students. It can be improved byincorporating several social factors such as warmth, flexibility, more feminine nature of theprogram and career opportunities to draw more women to engineering [10]. [11], [12] found thatfostering a sense of belonging and providing support networks such as women in engineeringgroups, peer mentoring, female role models and

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Williams, TUDublin, Ireland; Shannon Chance, University College London

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fourgenerated themes along with their implications.The findings suggest that further research is warranted on the role of short-cycleprograms within the Portuguese polytechnic sector in providing routes to help youngwomen overcome obstacles and be successful on STEM degree programs.In a broader context, they also suggest that outreach initiatives geared towardsschoolgirls and their families could benefit from emphasizing how STEM degrees canprovide a wide range of career options and are a good alternative for those still unsurewhat future career to pursue.IntroductionWhen the Carnation Revolution in 1974 ended 48 years of dictatorship in Portugal,higher education was the preserve of an urban elite minority and predominantly servedmale students

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Marcela Silva, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Carolina Alvarado, California State University, Chico

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engagement projects, evaluation tools and tech- nology, and gender issues in STEM education. https://orcid.org/0000- 0002-0383-0179Prof. Marcela Silva, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Marcela Silva is the Academic Director at the Engineering Faculty of the Andres Bello University in Campus Santiago. She works as a teacher in the Construction Engineering career and supports innovation and entrepreneurship courses. She obtained a BacheloDr. Carolina Alvarado, California State University, Chico Dr. Alvarado is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Science Education at California State University, Chico. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics and a doctorate in Physics Education from

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qian Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU); Biying Wen, Liverpool University; University of Liverpool

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create impact on female faculty’s identity. Traditionally, women areexpected to undertake a heavy burden of domestic work while playing the primary careprovider for educating and nurturing children in many cultures [5]. Women are much lesslikely aspired than men to develop career in masculine discipline if they anticipate futuredifficulties in pursuing and advancing careers [6]. Based on evidence suggested in theexisting literature, validations on whether women’s lower representation in STEM is causedby their obligations and unavoidable conflicts of undertaking multiple demanding roles andresponsibilities both at work and at home are valuable. More importantly, it is important toknow how female faculty of STEM perceive and negotiate their

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Federica Aveta; Douglas Eric Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Mary Machado; Xiu Zhai, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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focused on how natural sounds and their structural regularities are encoded by the brain and how these contribute to sound recognition. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Girl Scouts: Students That Engineer MagicCareers in engineering help a person to both contribute toward solving problems in society andenvironment and live independently with available work. Nevertheless, a disproportionate numberof females have not entered careers in engineering. One factor for the low participation may beinsufficient exposure to compelling engineering activities at an early age. As a response, manyeducators and activists have initiated STEM activities for younger women to engage in

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lillian Clark Jeznach, Roger Williams University; Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University

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% Custom 6% 1% 15%LAESE (Longitudinal Assessment of Engineering Self-Efficacy)The Longitudinal Assessment of Engineering Self-Efficacy (LAESE) is a tool for measuring theengineering-specific self-efficacy of undergraduate and graduate students [14, 15, 16]. It hasbeen normed and validated with engineering students and is employed by researchers examiningself-efficacy in a variety of engineering programs from large public universities to small privatecolleges [10, 11, 14, 17, 18]. The thirty-one survey items encompass several dimensions of self-efficacy, including outcome expectations, workload management, major selection, copingstrategies, career exploration, and the influence of role models. Additionally

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7 - Multi-URM Perspectives

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vianney Lara-Prieto, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Maria Ileana Ruiz-Cantisani, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Marcela Paola Bentin; Maria Haydée Peralta, National University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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of women atvarious stages of their STEM careers. Employing a mixed methods approach, this study seeksto evaluate the individual impact of participation in a women's network committed tofostering a culture of gender equality and celebrating the accomplishments of recent years.Some initiatives organized by the Matilda Chair include books featuring the inspiringjourneys of women, expert panels, conferences, webinars, mentorship programs, social mediacampaigns, and research publications. This joint effort hopes to serve as an inspiration and toencourage other institutions to embark on similar journeys, advocating for equal rights andopportunities for women in both academic and professional areas. Together, we strive tocreate an equity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Watkins-Lewis, Morgan State University; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Rebecca N. Sliger, Tacoma Community College; Bonnie J. Becker; Erica Cline; Cheryl Greengrove; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Angela Edes Kitali; Adrienne Scarcella

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[11]. Female and underrepresented students who are mentored in undergraduateresearch demonstrate higher levels of engagement, academic confidence, and performance [12]. Funded,course-based undergraduate research optimizes inclusion by (1) creating equal access to information onsuccessful career pathways, (2) providing guidelines and expectations for effective interactions betweenstudents and mentors, (3) reducing financial constraints for students, and (4) creating mentee selectioncriteria that minimizes faculty selection bias [13] . Female and undergraduate students of color in STEMare more likely to pursue graduate degrees when they are mentored by faculty in research [14]–[17].Inclusive, mentored experiences in faculty-based laboratory

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 5

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Maria L. Espino, Iowa State University ; J. Cody Nielsen; Marin Jayne Fisher, Virginia Tech

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theory, which has been used to analyze students’motivation to persist in rigorous engineering programs (Matusovich, 2013).Similarly, religious identity refers to similar characteristics, values, and beliefs and directly affectsbehaviors of many individuals within the communities. For more than a generation, studies have shownreligiously engaged individuals to be more civically engaged (Wuthnow, 1999; Lewis, Mcgregor &Putnum, 2013; Rockenbach, 2020). This characteristic may directly relate to women from religiouscommunities finding more meaning in careers such as engineering as they relate to contributions tobroader society.Women are less prominent in engineering fields than men (Pawley 2019). While there has been growthand change in recent

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haroula M. Tzamaras, Pennsylvania State University; Sierra Hicks; Gabriella M. Sallai, Pennsylvania State University; Christine Mathilda Cummings; Lauren Elizabeth Dennis; Hannah Nolte, Pennsylvania State University; Andrea Mesa Restrepo; Cynthia Howard-Reed, Pennsylvania State University

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, departments and universities often rely on aprofessional development driven approach to establish community. While useful, these effortsare misdirected because literature shows that women’s isolation and lack of sense of community,rather than lack of career preparedness, contribute to attrition from graduate programs. To besteradicate this isolation and lack of belonging among graduate women in engineering, we took auser-centered approach. Community-led, stakeholder-centric, participatory research is astakeholder-owned means by which to elicit community member needs. This process translatesinto strategies that are developed by community members themselves to address those needs.The authors of this paper developed a pilot survey distributed to all

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Corey T Schimpf, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Muhammad Ali Sajjad, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Melanie Gabriela Valladares, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Brianna Mateus, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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the aspectsthat make broadening participation initiatives effective as well as to identify persistent barriers totheir successes. This requires exploration of complex systems tools and methods andconsideration of the theories explaining the systems where these problems are located.This full research paper describes the ongoing data collection stage of a larger project evaluatingthe effectiveness of the NSF-ADVANCE program as an exemplary broadening participationinitiative. As the ADVANCE program has now supported more than one-hundred US institutionwith the goal of expanding women representation in STEM careers, it offers a uniqueopportunity to explore the intricacies of enacting positive change for gender equity withinexisting complex

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jing Zhang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hou Xie; Rosie Ruoci Shen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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medium groups andorganizations), and macro (encompassing broader systemic and institutional environments). Eachecosystem level provides different types of resources and assistance, with support across alllevels often necessary for women to flourish in engineering environments. As a result, someresearch effort, though still limited, has begun to focus on the contextual support systems forwomen engineering interns [13], [15].The most frequently discussed form of support for women is interpersonal interactions, usuallycoming from teammates and supervisors, with mentorship receiving the most attention inresearch. For example, mentors in cooperative education programs provided both social supportand career-related support to engineering interns, and

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber L Doiron, University of Vermont; Katherine O'Shea; Nicole M Miller, Vermont Afterschool, Inc.; Tracy L Truzansky

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foundation for entry into most STEM-related occupations, and interventions in earlyeducation are seen as a promising avenue to move girls towards careers in engineering.Compared to classroom teaching, afterschool programs are unique in their ability to offer moretime-flexible, hands-on activities that advance student-centered learning, which is crucial inSTEM education [2] - [4]. Linking Engineering to Life (LEL) is an afterschool, experientialengineering curriculum launched in the fall of 2020 by Vermont Afterschool, a statewidenonprofit dedicated to strengthening programs, empowering youth, and expanding access toafterschool and summer programs so that all Vermont youth are active, engaged, connected, andheard. LEL’s goal is to overcome barriers

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 6

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea E. Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Brooke Lamonte Long-Fox, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Arley Williams, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Lisa A. Kunza; Sara Elizabeth Racz

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EquityIn late 2018, a group of individuals on campus met to discuss that the culture on campus neededto be changed to be more supportive and inclusive for all faculty. As is often the trajectory ofsuch meetings, the group discussed developing a proposal to support their ideas; in this case, thatmeant an submission to NSF ADVANCE Program.The NSF ADVANCE Program has been providing funding for over 20 years to institutions insupport of faculty gender equity. Per the NSF website, The goal of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) ADVANCE program is to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science and engineering workforce

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4 - Hands-on Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia Paz Gwynn, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Carolina Elizabeth Jerez, Universidad de Chile

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countries anddisciplines, the institutional climate and culture significantly attract, retain, and promote womenand girls in STEM. This situation affects how women feel in male-dominated careers due to alow sense of identity within the community and challenges in establishing interpersonalrelationships with their peers [2], [3], [4].Furthermore, feeling a sense of belonging within the institution is essential to understanding andaddressing the socio-cognitive needs of students in STEM-related fields. It promotes success andretention [2], [5].The underrepresentation of women in STEM careers can also increase their vulnerability. Thissituation can be due to gender stereotypes, negative experiences with teachers or other students,or the hostility

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 6 - Institutional Contexts

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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allscience and engineering doctorates and face many barriers that significantly impact theirrepresentation in STEM faculty positions – such statistics highlight the fact that women have yetto achieve gender equality across STEM disciplines [11], [12].To bridge this gap, professional STEM societies have increasingly recognized the importance ofsupporting women in pursuing STEM education, often through scholarships [3]. Recognizing theneed to recruit, retain, and advance a diverse workforce, professional organizations valuewomen’s contributions to STEM fields [3]. Further, researchers note that scholarships are“transformational for female students of color pursuing careers in computer science” and a“crucial financial support encourage and assist women

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4 - Hands-on Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Aveta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Afsaneh Ghanavati, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gloria Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anuja Kamat, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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landscape of science and technology continually reshapes the job market, creating anincreasing need for individuals skilled in these technical fields [1]. This escalating demand hasresulted in a notable increase in the number of STEM professionals [2]. In 2021, 34.9 millionindividuals (about twice the population of New York) engaged in STEM occupations, comprising24% of the U.S. workforce, up from 29.0 million in 2011. Notably, within the STEM workforce,approximately two-thirds (65% or 22.6 million) were men, while about one-third (35% or 12.3)were women in 2021 [3]. Several research studies have investigated major barriers that preventfemale success in STEM fields [4],[5]. Male domination of STEM careers, lack of awareness ofeducational and career

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 8

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary V. Villani, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Ilknur Aydin, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Lisa Cullington, National University

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reviewer, Dr. Villani was awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Villani had a fifteen-year Computer Consulting Career in the Risk Management and Insurance industry. Throughout her career, she wrote articles and papers on the topic of Risk Management Information Systems and delivered several invited presentations at Risk Management Conferences as she was a recognized expert in the discipline.Dr. Ilknur Aydin, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Ilknur Aydin is an Associate Professor of Computer Systems at Farmingdale State College in New York. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Delaware in DE, USA and received her

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico (ITESM); Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile (UNAB); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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influencing women’s participation and advancement in engineering. It addresses systemic challenges such as gender bias, workplace climate, stereotypes, work-life balance, and the role of role models and institutional policies, offering a comprehensive lens on the barriers and opportunities that shape women’s experiences in technical fields. • Socio-cognitive Factors. This category focuses on psychological and social processes affecting women in engineering, including identity development, self-efficacy, motivation, and sense of belonging. It highlights the critical role of these factors in shaping women’s experiences and outcomes in STEM education and careers. • Persistence. This category explores factors that

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debarati Basu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl

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Advisor to the leadership at Sisters in STEM. Sreyoshi frequently collaborates on several National Science Foundation projects in the engineering education realm, researching engineering career trajectories, student motivation, and learning. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Fellow at the Academy for Teaching Excellence at Virginia Tech (VTGrATE) and a Fellow at the Global Perspectives Program (GPP) and was inducted to the Yale Bouchet Honor Society during her time at Virginia Tech. She has also been honored as an Engaged Ad- vocate in 2022 and an Emerging Leader in Technology (New ELiTE) in 2021 by the Society of Women Engineers. Views expressed in this paper are the author’s own, and do not necessarily reflect those

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Elyse K. Zurawski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lavanya Swaminathan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Purdue University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics, for which her research focuses on fracture mechanics models for composite materials. She hopes to pursue a career in developing cutting-edge composite materials for aerospace applications. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Understanding Participant Engagement in a Large-Scale Mentoring Program for Women Undergraduate Engineering StudentsAbstractThere is a lack of representation of women in engineering throughout all academic levels, with lessthan 30% of women earning bachelor’s degrees, and in the workforce, where less than 20% ofworking

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace J. Liang; Rick Evans, Cornell University; Mojdeh Asadollahipajouh; Stacey E. Kulesza, P.E., Kansas State University; Anna Glushko Evans, Kansas State University

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engineering.Anna Glushko Evans, Kansas State University Graduate student at Kansas State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Women in Engineering Project TeamsAbstractOne intervention thought to foster women’s interest in engineering is introducing girls to STEMor engineering activities. The argument for this is that an increase in interest early in their liveswill lead to more women pursuing a career in engineering. The focus of our research is womenwho are thriving as undergraduate student leaders in engineering project teams. We employ amulti-case study method that involves a sequence of semi-structured interviews. This paperspeaks to the findings

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahjah Marie Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Samieh Askarian Khanamani, University of Cincinnati; Mark Okoth Onyango, University of Cincinnati; Whitney Gaskins, University of Cincinnati

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to students'performance in campus environment [7]. Essentially, how students perceive the culture withinSTEM and their belonging within that culture is not contingent but does correlate with facultysupport through interactions during their academic careers [8]. As a result of this correlation,students describe feelings such as hostility and lack of caring when characterizing the instructor-student relationship [9]. Report from previous studies shows that there is still negative form ofinteraction between faculty and students like discrimination from instructors [10]. This reckoninghas allowed scholars to conclude that there is a beneficial connection between facultyrelationships and student’s self-efficacy and their persistence in STEM

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 2 - Personal Situations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enas Aref, Western Michigan University; Dina Idriss-Wheeler, University of Ottawa; Julia Hajjar, University of Ottawa

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, andprogram attrition further exacerbate the challenges faced by graduate students, impacting theirwell-being [18]. Having a supportive supervisor along with departmental or faculty support canmitigate emotional exhaustion [18]. In Canada, it has been reported recently that graduatestudents are facing serious financial challenges, largely due to limited funding available fromboth institutions and funding agencies [18]. This further adds to the stress and anxiety that manyearly-career academics face and highlights the reality of the many challenges faced by graduatestudents on a daily basis, not including the added element of experiencing grief.Despite the substantial impact of grief and traumatic events on academic performance, researchon grief and

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Keune, Technical University of Munich; Daniela Villarreal Bermúdez; Kylie Peppler, University of California, Irvine

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students (Halpern, 2000; Case& Ganley, 2021). This phenomenon has profound implications for gender representation andsuccess in STEM careers, where spatial skills play a fundamental role in professional practice. Gender differences in spatial ability emerge as early as age 4 (Levine et al, 1999) andappear to be significantly influenced by early childhood experiences. For example, differentialexposure to construction toys and spatial play activities between genders can create an initialskills gap (Utta et. al, 2012) that is further shaped by interactions with caregivers (Reilly &Neumann, 2013). This disparity typically intensifies during adolescence and becomes morepronounced in adulthood, particularly after age 18 (Linn &

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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MicroaggressionsAbstractThis full research paper draws attention to challenges faced by women of color in their academicjourneys in STEM. Within the stories shared by minoritized women, many were recentlyexploited during their time as doctoral students, research scientists, postdoctoral scholars, and asearly career faculty within STEM fields in academia. Many of these incidents could becharacterized as hierarchical microaggressions. Listening to their stories we can consider theextent to which individual bad actors were responsible for these harms, versus exploring thesystem-level conditions and cultures that enable these situations. This work encourages faculty tolean into the power, positionality, and agency they possess to work toward creating a culture

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 3 - Belongingness and Community

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katlin Hart Rowley, California State University, Fresno; Kimberly Stillmaker PE, California State University, Fresno; Aaron Stillmaker, California State University, Fresno; Hayley Garza; Edgar Zuniga; Lalita G Oka, California State University, Fresno

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the CHHS, the White and/or Asian group expressed thismajority-favoring bias at nearly half the rate of Black/African American and/or Hispanic group. Figure 3. Student perceptions of gender suitability for engineering related (LCOE) and health and human services related careers (CHHS).Overall, 12.9% of women in LCOE perceived women to be less suited for their field of study,and 10.6% of men in LCOE perceived men to be more suited for their field of study. Similarly,in CHHS, 16.1% of men perceived men to be less suited for their field of students and 13.1% ofwomen perceived women to be more suited for their study. Thus, in both colleges, the minoritygender expressed a slightly higher perception towards favoring the majority