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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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Susanna Maria Bairoh, Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK; Johanna Naukkarinen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT

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Paper ID #46648Exploring gender differences in age-based discrimination at Finnish technologyworkplacesDr. Susanna Maria Bairoh, Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland TEK Susanna Bairoh holds a Doctor of Science (Economics) degree from Hanken School of Business and a Master of Social Science degree from University of Helsinki. She works 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 workplaces and

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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

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holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture from Virginia Tech and a PhD in Higher Education from William and Mary. She is Lecturer and Programme Chair (Honours BSc in Building Information Modeling/Digital Construction) at Technological University Dublin and Honorary Professor at University College London. She also is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) in the UK. Shannon is Deputy Editor of the European Journal of Engineering Education and has served as Full Professor of Architecture in the USA, Chair of the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN), Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Education, Fulbright Fellow to Ireland, and a Marie

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College; Lawrence Eric Meyer Jr, Miami Dade College; Yangting Wang, Independent Evaluation Consultant; Eduardo Medina, Independent Evaluation Data Analyst; Jeremiah Pina, Independent Evaluation Consultant

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Paper ID #48814Insights from a Practice-Based Program: Connecting Women to Technologyand Advancing Diversity in ComputingDr. Elodie Billionniere, Miami Dade College Dr. Billionniere is a Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology at Miami Dade College (MDC). Over the past four years, she has helped secure more than $4 million in funding, which has been instrumental in developing innovative educational programs and a high-tech learning hub aimed at empowering underrepresented communities and addressing evolving workforce demands. Her teaching, leadership, and mentorship have garnered significant recognition

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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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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Paper ID #46743Girl Scouts: Students Who Engineer MagicDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University. She is currently an Associate ProfessoDr. Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology Gloria Ma is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She is actively involved in community services of offering STEM workshops to middle- and high-school

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Margaret B. Bailey Ph.D., P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Carol Elizabeth Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Jessica C Bennett, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities; Iris V. Rivero Ph.D., University of Florida; Gloria L. Blackwell, American Association of University Women (AAUW)

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Paper ID #45431Building Community Understanding of Institutional Compensation Systems:An ADVANCE Partnership Mid-Project UpdateProf. Margaret B. Bailey Ph.D., P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Professor Margaret Bailey, Ph.D., P.E. is a professor of mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology and a professionally registered engineer. She conducts research related to Thermodynamics, engineering education, and gender in engineering and science. She authors an engineering Thermodynamics textbook and recently published a book that highlights the stories and lived experiences of women within

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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Miranda Brown, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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exploration of data in this paper. This theory is atechnology-focused version of the traditional gendered dualism theories which stereotype variousactions and qualities with masculine and feminine traits [6]. The theory of technical dualismproposes that gender is divided and associates masculine instrumentalism with technology-focused traits and feminine expressiveness with people-focused traits. Within the theory, thesedistinctions are mutually exclusive, and individuals are seen to either have a greater enthusiasmfor technology-focused traits or people-focused traits based on their gender [6], [12]. This theorydefines the core of the engineering identity as “tinkering” with things and working almostexclusively with technology – both traits being

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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

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Paper ID #46899NSF DUE: Everyday engineering: Leveraging craft to deepen engineeringdesign and spatial visualizationDr. Anna Keune, Technical University of Munich Anna Keune is Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Design Technologies and TUM-IAS Rudolf M¨oßbauer fellow at the Technical University of Munich. Anna’s research and teaching stands at the intersection of learning sciences and design. Anna investigates high and low-tech educational design technologies to advance knowledge about STEM learning, transforming what counts as participation and expanding who participates. Her research

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University

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industry. These include institutional factors, social and culturalfactors, personal goals, and global and structural policies (Figure 1). These factors interact toinfluence the career satisfaction of these women while they pursue their engineering careers.Figure 1- Factors involved in the career integration and success of participants in this study canbe grouped into key categories, as shown.Social, Cultural and Personal Factors Affecting Career IntegrationResearch has shown an increase in the enrolment and completion of females in engineeringeducation in Ghana in the past decade, attributed to policies to help advocate for women inScience, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Efforts to overcome gender inequity inSTEM have included raising

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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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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: 10.1111/j.1468-0432.2008.00406.x.[18] J. Gesun, R. Swan and B. Watson, “An ecosystem analysis of engineering thriving with emergent properties at the micro, meso, and macro levels”, in 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2024.[19] M.-T. Wang and J. L. Degol, “Gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Current knowledge, implications for practice, policy, and future directions,” Educ Psychol Rev, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 119–140, Mar. 2017, doi: 10.1007/s10648- 015-9355-x.[20] Society of Women Engineers, “Employment - Society of Women Engineers.” Available: https://swe.org/research/2024/employment/. [Accessed: Jan. 14, 2025][21] S. J. Tracy, “Qualitative quality: Eight ‘big-tent

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma; Justin Wang, The Overlake School

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Paper ID #47062Circuit Building and Control Workshop to Promote Women in ComputerEngineeringDr. Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma Jie Sheng received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2002 from the University of Alberta, Canada. She is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Technology of the University of Washington, Tacoma. Before she joined UWT in 2009, Dr. Sheng has been an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; a lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Australia; and an Assistant Professor at the DigiPen Institute of Technology in

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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Ursula Nguyen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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and participate in an engineering professionalorganization focused on supporting women in engineering and technology. Key findings includedifferences in feelings of being included by female and male peers. Importantly, contrastingpatterns between women’s gender typicality and feelings of being included by female and maleengineering peers, respectively, were also observed.IntroductionOver the last 20 years, women’s under-representation in engineering remains relativelyunchanged [1]. Thus, as they comprise the numerical minority in this highly male-dominatedfield, it is critical to examine possible factors that may lead to their persistence in engineering.Notably, perceived inclusion has been found to be related to women’s persistence in STEM

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

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engineering students. We believe that this pioneering study will enhanceour understanding of factors influencing first-year women engineering students, enabling us todevelop targeted strategies that support their academic success, increase retention rates, andultimately improve graduation outcomes across all engineering majors.IntroductionThe U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report (2023), employment in engineering fields is projectedto grow faster than the average for other occupations and the current supply of engineeringgraduates is insufficient to meet the growing demand for engineers. The condition is not differentin Europe where the European commission has reported that this shortage of engineering talentcould adversely affect technological

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Matthew J Miller, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago; Andrea Hércules, Loyola University Chicago; Erika Esmeralda de la Riva, Loyola University Chicago

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eliminate inconsistent findings, search for patterns, and generate dominant themes.Subsequent analysis elucidated student experiences and understandings of engineering self-efficacy, outcome expectations, interests, experiences of program supports and sense ofbelonging, and helped to provide a more nuanced understanding of their engineering educationexperiences. Data from this study support the efficacy of the BELONG model, a structuralsolution that addresses the exclusion of women, in attracting and potentially retaining womenand women of Color in engineering.IntroductionNumerous organizations, from the National Academies to the President’s Council of Advisorson Science and Technology, have alerted educators of the pressing need for an increase in

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Leah Granger, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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what exactlyconstitutes these fields is available in the “Higher Education in Science and Engineering” sectionof Science and Engineering Indicators 2024 [7]. These definitions have also changed over time,so comparing data between reporting years may not be accurate. At a high level, science andengineering fields include CIP codes:  CIP 01: Agricultural sciences and natural resources  CIP 11: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services  CIP 14: Engineering  CIP 15: Engineering Technologies/Technicians  CIP 26: Biological and Biomedical Sciences  CIP 27: Mathematics and Statistics  some of CIP 30: Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary sciences  CIP 40: Physical Sciences (e.g., Physics

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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Abiola Olayinka Ajala, Morgan State University; Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA, Morgan State University; Opeyemi Taiwo Adeniran, Morgan State University; Raymond Deji Olamijulo, Morgan State University; Sarah Halleluyah Adeyemi, Morgan State University; Blessing Omomola, Morgan State University; Ayobami Christianah Dunmoye, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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analysis, and system administration. A member of ASEE,IEEE who is passionate about STEM education to introduce K1-12 students to computing/ engineering skills and digital literacy.Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA, Morgan State University Blessing ADEIKA is a graduate student at Morgan State University currently studying Advanced Computing. She has interest in teaching student basic concepts by adopting an Experiment-centric approach to it. She also is currently working towards being a Data Scientist - AI/ML Expert and hope to use her skills to prefer solutions in the Medical, Financial, Technology and any other Sector she sees a need to be filled/catered for.Opeyemi Taiwo Adeniran, Morgan State University Opeyemi Adeniran is

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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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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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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Sofía E. Farfán, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Sofia Nicolai, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Izabel Antle, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Gabriela García, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile

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according todifferent categories, such as target population and location, findings reveal that most efforts takeplace at university campuses (30 out of 40 initiatives), and participation is not necessarilyrestricted to women students (only 4 out of 40). Concentrating on Latin American universities,this study offers region-specific insights for examining local challenges and creating newopportunities for young women to engage with STEM fields. Furthermore, the study contributesto the existing body of research by illustrating how to classify initiatives aimed at increasingwomen participation in STEM from an empirical perspective.IntroductionThe participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)careers is essential to

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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Abas Sabouni, Wilkes University; Mahsa Khamechi, Wilkes University

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technologies [5].National initiatives such as the Society of Women Engineers’ (SWE) SWENext program andthe National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl program have made strides inpromoting engineering among young women. These programs primarily focus on large-scale,digital outreach through mentorship and creative competitions. In contrast, the initiativedescribed in this paper adopts a localized, hybrid model that combines direct mentorship withhands-on, inquiry-based learning tailored to underserved communities.Research supports the efficacy of such approaches. Programs that integrate mentorship withreal-world problem-solving have been shown to significantly enhance participants’ interest inengineering [6][7]. Consistent with these findings, the

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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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the STEM Latin America Network, specifically in the STEM + Gender group. Her research interests are diverse and focus on university education in STEM fields, faculty and professional development, research-based methodologies, and the use of evaluation tools and technology for education. She is also passionate about investigating conceptual learning in abstract physics topics, developing strategies to improve the retention of first-year engineering students, and enhancing skills and competencies in higher education. Additionally, Monica is dedicated to exploring gender issues in STEM education, with a particular emphasis on studying and proposing improvements for the inclusion of women in highly male-dominated

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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Lydia Prendergast, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lorne S. Joseph, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Hayet Bensetti-Benbader, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Rutgers School of Engineering (M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering). Lorne is an ardent steward of STEM with a passion for supporting and mentoring Women in Science and Engineering.Dr. Hayet Bensetti-Benbader, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Dr. Hayet Bensetti-Benbader is the Director of Computing and STEM Career Initiatives and the Computer Science LLC. She is known for her international, multi-cultural background. She has several years of experience in finance and 10 years of teaching experience. She is a technology steward with a mission to improve learning experiences through instructional design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Paper ID #47920I Know What You Were Trying to Say- An Analysis of Online Messaging ofColleges of EngineeringDr. Jessica Ohanian Perez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Jessica Ohanian Perez is an assistant professor in Electromechanical Engineering Technology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a focus on STEM pedagogy. Jessica earned her doctorate in education, teaching, learning, and culture from CGU ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 I Know What You are Trying to SayAbstractWith declining enrollments and increasing competition

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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hongyan miao, Union College; Elsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union College; Jaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union College; Maia Chapin, Union College; Leza Sorn, Union College

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Paper ID #45641Bridging the Gender Gap in Mechanical Engineering: Fostering Female StudentEngagement at Union CollegeDr. hongyan miao, Union CollegeElsie Mae Lewin Paxton, Union CollegeJaqueline Nicole Anderson, Union CollegeMaia Chapin, Union CollegeLeza Sorn, Union College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Bridging the Gender Gap in Mechanical Engineering: Fostering Female Student Engagement at Union College Hong Yan Miao, Elsie Paxton, Shehrbano Syed, Jaqueline Anderson, Maia Chapin, Olivia Cunningham, Leza Sorn Union College, 807 Union Street

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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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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State University of New York Corey Schimpf is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at University at Buffalo. He is the Past Division Chair for the Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) for the American Society of Engineering Education. His research interests include engineering and human-centered design, advancing research methods, and technology innovations to support learning in complex domains. He has a PhD from Purdue University in Engineering Education.Muhammad Ali Sajjad, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Second year PhD student in Engineering Education at University at Buffalo.Melanie Gabriela Valladares, University at Buffalo, The State University of

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder; Ann E. Austin, Michigan State University; Kris De Welde, College of Charleston; Diana Ribas Rodrigues Roque, University of Colorado Boulder

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Paper ID #46556Knitting the knitters: Building and sustaining leadership teams for equity-orientedinstitutional changeSandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder Sandra Laursen is senior research associate and director of Ethnography & Evaluation Research (E&ER), where she leads research and evaluation studies focusing on education and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. She has studied ADVANCE projects for 25 years as an evaluator and researcher, and has published articles, books and online resources on strategies for institutional change to advance equity and

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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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Wynn Tranfield, University of California, Santa Cruz; Shelby Hallman, University of California, Los Angeles; Emily Halan Dovan, University of California, Los Angeles

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Francisco, host student-ledchapters of the Society of Women Engineers [28]. UC Berkeley also has a Gender EquityResource Center that serves the wider campus, and UC Irvine supports Women in Technology atUCI, an organization that also serves the wider campus. Each of the nine campuses have at least one established library that serves as a node forstudents. Certain campuses have dedicated engineering, or more broadly science, libraries.Library workers are already mission driven to support a myriad of student needs, including thediscovery and access of scholarly information, and supporting spaces for learning, collaboration,and research. Each campus operates independently; however, shared library resources andconsortia subscription agreements

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University; Xi Lin, East Carolina University; Xi Wang P.E., Drexel University; Yidan Zhu, Texas State University; Pianpian Huang, East Carolina University; Bingbing Li, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Qiuhan Ji, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Paper ID #46222Breaking Barriers for Women in STEM: Uncovering Career Challenges andTransformative Educational Strategies: A Case Study in Architecture andRelated Engineering FieldsDr. Tianjiao Zhao, East Carolina University Tianjiao Zhao joined the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University as an assistant professor in Fall 2022. With a robust background in semantic web technologies, intelligent transportation, BIM, green building, Lean Six Sigma, Internet of Things, and water engineering, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Maintaining an active research agenda, her work primarily revolves

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

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otherfactors that may increase self-efficacy and ultimately resiliency of the students in this programand beyond.IntroductionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, engineering students faced significant academic challenges asuniversities transitioned quickly to remote learning. The abrupt shift disrupted hands-on labs,group projects, and practical experiences important to an engineering education and manyengineering courses [1, 2]. With the loss of access to physical lab spaces, equipment, and campusfacilities, instructors sought creative solutions for achieving course goals and ABET learningoutcomes remotely. Faculty and students had to learn to adapt to these new learning modes,tools, and technology quickly, which was challenging since few instructors or

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

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Lafayette (COE) Dr. Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer is Associate Director of the Women in Engineering Program and Associate Professor (by courtesy) in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. She conducts research around student success.Ing. Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Mayari Serrano Anazco is a visiting clinical assistant professor in the Honors College and College of Engineering at Purdue University. She has authored, co-authored, implemented, and assessed learning activities, outreach activities, and workshops focused on modifying negative attitudes towards technology and engineering and increasing knowledge of several topics of STEM (science

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Madeline JoAnna Szoo, Northeastern University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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,” International Journal of Technology and Design Education, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 1121–1142, Aug. 2022, doi: 10.1007/s10798-022-09759-w.[20] P. Van den Bossche, W. H. Gijselaers, M. Segers, and P. A. Kirschner, “Social and Cognitive Factors Driving Teamwork in Collaborative Learning Environments,” Small Group Research, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 490–521, Oct. 2006, doi: 10.1177/1046496406292938.[21] “Facts and Figures,” Northeastern University, 2019. https://facts.northeastern.edu/[22] “Annual Report 2023-24,” Northeastern University College of Engineering, Oct. 24, 2024. https://coe.northeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/coe/print/coe_2024_issuu.pdf (accessed Jan. 15, 2025).