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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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are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.ReferencesBowman, N. A., Rockenbach, A. N., Mayhew, M. J., Riggers-Piehl, T. A., & Hudson, T. D. (2017).College students’ appreciative attitudes toward atheists. Research in Higher Education, 58, 98–118.Cross, K. J. (2016). Balancing engineering and religious identities. 46th Annual Frontiers in EducationConference, FIE 2016, October 12, 2016 - October 15, 2016, 2016-November, American Society forEngineering Education (ASEE)-Educational Research Methods (ERM) Division; IEEE ComputerSociety; IEEE Education Society; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2016.7757555Godwin, A. (2016). The development of a measure of

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 5 - Careers and Professional Identity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Chan, University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto; Dimpho Radebe, University of Toronto; Emily Macdonald-Roach, University of Toronto

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way.Although there is no official data publicly available for comparison, given that we know manyengineering graduates do not become licensed, and even at four years post graduation onlyaround 45 percent of graduates become licensed [6], our sample consisting of 88 percent licensedProfessional Engineers was a large overrepresentation of this group; this suggests our samplewas likely missing those who have exited engineering completely. These characteristics of oursample are all considerations to keep in mind as readers reflect on our findings below.Table 1.Sample Comparison with 2021 Canadian Census Data Engineering Graduates

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 8: Leadership and Persistence

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Michelle Delahanty, National Science Foundation

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the mean fell between the 2.5 – 2.99 range, choice3 for both men and women, with the greater number of women choosing higher GPA ranges, thusthe higher mean. Mean scores for CSE, GCM, and FCM were computed from survey choiceswhere the value labels were as follows: Strongly Disagree (1), Disagree (2), Neither Agree norDisagree (3), Agree (4), Strongly Agree (5). Thus, the higher scores in Table 3 for CSE, GCM,and FCM reflect the strength of agreement with the question.Tests of Relationships: F-test, t-test, and Correlations. Levine’s test for inequality ofvariances (F-test) and independent t-tests (95% confidence interval) were performed for GPArange, CSE, GCM, and FCMs. Findings are depicted in Table 3 and summarized in Table 5.Findings from

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 6

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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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disciplinespresents complex dynamics that require further exploration. Understanding the nuancedexperiences of grief among women in academia, especially those in STEM, is crucial fordeveloping tailored support systems and a more inclusive and supportive academic environment.Coping StrategiesCoping is defined as the cognitive and behavioral ways that an individual responds tochallenging circumstances [68]. Everyone copes differently with grief due to differences andvaried life experiences, and there are evidently many ways that individuals can respond to grief,as reflected in the BRIEF COPE questionnaire, a 28-item survey that contains 14 sub-scales tocapture various coping strategies[69]. These are: active coping, planning, positive reframing,acceptance

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camila Zapata, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Yunia Valentina Recaman, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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perspectiveMany studies have been conducted to examine the existence of gender differences in leadershipstyles. Gender stereotypes persist in corporate structures and are reflected in related conceptssuch as vertical segregation, the glass ceiling, and the sticky floor, among others [11]. Thesestereotypes address ongoing issues in companies that hinder the advancement of women intoleadership positions.Incorporating women at various management levels is crucial, as noted by Tatiana Camps in herbook "Leading from the Feminine" [9]. Women's contribution to sustainability comes from theirleadership style that prioritizes and fosters peace, i.e., leading from the feminine. Somethingwhich is defined as an approach to energizing, planning and directing the

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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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similar proportion of LCOEenrollment as men constituted in CHHS. This difference in perception between colleges couldindicate that these perceptions disproportionately discourage women from pursuing engineeringrelated careers relative to men pursuing health and human services careers, which could explainthe relative low participation of women in engineering compared to other countries. Consideringthat these responses are only from students who are already pursuing degrees in these colleges, itis possible that these perspectives were developed while in the degree programs and may notaccurately reflect perspectives held by individuals at the time of selecting a major.Because differences exist between the proportion of Black/African American and/or

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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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Regina Werum, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Patricia Wonch Hill, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Joseph C Jochman, University of North Dakota; Andrea Johnson; Lance C. Perez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Stephen Cooper, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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research.IntroductionDespite decades of efforts to broaden participation in science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) fields, most professionals in these generally high-paying, high-statusoccupations continue to be white men. In the United States, the STEM job-growth rateoverall is more than twice the average rate for the total workforce [1, p. 201], with most jobopenings in computer science and engineering (CS&E) [2]. The limited representation ofwomen in these fields is apparent: Women comprise just 28 percent of workers in science andengineering fields overall, and even less in CS&E fields [3].These labor-force dynamics also reflect trends in U.S. higher education: Although women’spostsecondary attainment rates exceed men’s, women remain

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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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Laura J. Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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research. This disconnect frequently results in exhortations that reflect thepast and ignore the progress that has been made to date.This paper comprises a case study of a successful and long-standing Women and MinorityEngineering Program at NC State University from the perspective of the program director. It willdiscuss a theoretical framework for the components of a complete program and how the variouspieces of the framework map to practice.Background “In a comprehensive study of successful programs and practices in minority serving institutions, intentionality, that is a “calculated and coordinated method of engagement…to effectively meet the needs of a designated population” was the common thread that distinguished

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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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. Sherespected expertise. Not in a way that was defensive (maybe just a little), Carson wanted to proveherself; mostly to herself. She also very much enjoyed (often a bit surprised) when she wasrecognized by others for her work and her accomplishments. Finally, she was reflective, notnecessarily in a formal way, but still routinely reviewing what she was doing, why she was doingit and how she might get better.Exemplary quotes from different participants supporting theme two.   “I did all sports and all that kind of stuff, and most of leadership was through that sportslens. And then in high school I picked up all the clubs, because for some reason my best friendand I thought the more bullet points on the resume would mean the better resume. I

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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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in thecollege. Through this work, GradWIE seeks to continue supporting graduate students byinvolving them directly in group and event development, providing a potential example for otheruniversities.IntroductionWe formed the student organization “Graduate Women in Engineering (GradWIE)” at PennState in 2022 as graduate students in the College of Engineering. GradWIE welcomes people ofall gender identities to support the personal and professional wellbeing of graduate studentsthrough peer support, the creation of safe spaces, social events, and diverse resources. We choseto focus on women because they are a minority within the College of Engineering at Penn State,as reflected in the enrollment numbers of women from 2017 to 2021 seen in Table

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadah Al Theeb, Purdue Engineering Education

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progress in engineering. Byacknowledging and addressing these barriers, we can create a more inclusive and supportiveenvironment that facilitates equal opportunities for women in engineering and fosters a morediverse and innovative workforce. This systematized review highlights the significant challenges faced by Arab women inengineering. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges to promotegender equality and encourage women to pursue and remain in STEM careers.Strategies for Promoting Women's Participation in Engineering in the Arab World: Achieving gender parity in engineering is crucial for creating a more inclusive and diverseengineering workforce that reflects the full range of talent and

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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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Janne Mishanne Hall, Morgan State University; Temberlenn Donald Ashton Hall, Northwestern Oklahoma State University

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bondswith the community at an early age.Role models and their representationsThe feeling of isolation, balancing an engineering career with family life, academicdissatisfaction, and lack of minority role models on campuses can reduce representation. Thereis a need for equitable access of students to role models of similar gender and race. Most femalesindicated that encouragement and validation from someone like them can help build theirengineering confidence and level of self-efficacy. College administrators should seek diversefaculty to reflect the student body and to encourage/motivate an increase in femalerepresentation.Quality Teachers with engineering knowledgeThe participating students emphasized the need for early exposure to engineering via

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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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Rita Manco Powell, University of Pennsylvania; Henry Towsner, University of Pennsylvania; Brett Frankel, University of Pennsylvania

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, 63% minored in Math, CS and/or arelated discipline. Some respondents indicated that they had earned two or more minors intargeted programs. 11% of respondents had earned a Masters in Math, CS or a related discipline.Analysis of survey questions yielded the following results:Respondents were given a checkbox question with a list of statements, and asked to check allthat apply:Question: What did you think of your PESP experience? Check all that apply.Responses: The following are the 5 most endorsed statements out of 16 statements. Thestatements that were endorsed by the 102 respondents are reflected in percentages of respondentsbelow. 1. PESP was fun–selected by 84% of respondents 2. PESP gave me insight into the types of problems that

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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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Saiyn Kurmankulov, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan; Dinara Dikhanbayeva; Asma Perveen; Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

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, that access to supportive networks, such as mentors andpeers, can provide encouragement and help women navigate the challenges ofstudying and working in STEM fields.Since the interviewees are students at an advanced university in Kazakhstan, the learningenvironment is substantially competitive, especially for undergraduate students. It also leadsto toxicity as was mentioned by some respondents. Moreover, the presence of a gender gapand the absence of women in both classrooms and faculty reflect on female students in STEM(Q32, 33, 34). “There are few girls in CS. Male peers usually group together, while girls stay alone. It was difficult for me to find female friends from CS, all my friends are from different majors. Moreover, at

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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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Najme Kishani Farahani, University of Toronto, Canada; Aimy Bazylak, University of Toronto, Canada; Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto, Canada

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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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Hannah Boyce, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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chemistry and grades were comparable between genders [16]. Self-confidence canalso be reflected in student expectations for a course, as well as the grade threshold at which theyseek help (with a high grade-threshold corresponding to a greater willingness to seek SI). Kesselsand Steinmayr reported that female students generally have better attitudes towards, and lessavoidance of, help than male students, despite both genders exhibiting equal acknowledgementof the benefits from receiving help [17]. However, regardless of the ability or decision to seekhelp, the impact of SI has gendered differences as well. Academic performance has been foundto be positively correlated with SI attendance in female students but negatively correlated with SIattendance

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland

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field holds, and how these things are reflected in workinglife and business. The second category got the most hits of all the categories with almost halfof all the respondents referring to the idea of technological knowledge and artifacts becomingbetter through the acknowledgment of diverse ideas, views, and needs. The arguments in thethird of the technology categories emphasized the need for women as skilled workforce.However, women were not seen as reserve labor to compensate for the shortage of men, butas a workforce needed for the sake of its added value to the field.Table 1. Codes and categories addressing the respondents’ arguments related to technology Name and description Illustrative quotes Technology: field, business

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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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current duties included department chairs, instructional andresearch faculty members. In order to protect participants anonymity, we provided a robustbackground on participants, but we will not use their names.In total, the focus group consisted of a total of 10 women who are involved in CE as current orformer students or faculty members. The objective of this study was to design the focus groupsin a way in which each one would reflect a broad spectrum of views and perceptions of womendirectly linked to the CE degree program, albeit in different forms.Focus group facilitationThe group sessions were run by two researchers. The first has extensive experience ineducational research and acted as session facilitator. The second was the academic

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 5 - Careers and Professional Identity

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin L Schaefer P.E., University of Houston; Jerrod A Henderson, University of Houston

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gender choice of “Other”was excluded due to the limited number of degrees awarded, reported only for 2019. Our“Native” category reflects combining the racial reporting options of “American Indian/AlaskaNative” and “Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander.” Similarly, our “Multi” category reflectscombining “Foreign,” “Multiracial,” and “Unknown.” Other racial categories are used asreported by ASEE (e.g., “Asian,” “Black,” “Hispanic,” and “White”). Procedurally, the data was first downloaded into a CSV file. A self-generated Jupyter filewas created to clean the data and create the tidy format [21] XLSX files needed by Tableau forcreating the infographics [11]. Once the charts were styled with shapes, colors, and categorieschosen for visual