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Informal Education and Outreach Programs for Women Engineering Students

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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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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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of the Computer Engineering discipline and learn the difference betweenComputer and other engineering programs, a free half-day workshop is planned and organized.The workshop targets 30 female and minority students who are interested in STEM disciplinesand currently attending community colleges in the area. During the event, attendees learn topicsincluding (1) how to use a breadboard, (2) what is an RLC circuit, (3) how to describe the circuitbehavior, and (4) how to use Arduino to implement feedback control of the capacitor’s voltage.These topics are carefully chosen to align with our CompE curriculum and require only basicknowledge of physics and calculus. To assess the outcomes, attendees are asked to do an entrysurvey, and a follow-up

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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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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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informing academic discussions on STEM diversity,this study guides future research and institutional strategies aimed at attracting more women toSTEM fields, improving their career entry and advancement, and fostering a more inclusiveprofessional pipeline.Keywords: STEM Women, Gender Equity, Gender Bias, Career Dilemmas, Inclusive STEMEducation Strategies, Mentorship and Policy ReformIntroductionThe Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) industry has experiencedsignificant growth over the past few decades, driven by economic development, technologicaladvancements, and the increasing demand for innovation [1]. Despite this expansion, genderdisparities persist, with women remaining significantly underrepresented across STEM fields

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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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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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experiences in engineering, aspira-tions to pursue postgraduate engineering degrees, and emotional well-being [1]. It has also beenshown that female mentors are more likely than male mentors to positively influence mentees’ sci-ence careers and that mentees with female mentors are more likely to view their mentors as goodrole models [2]. The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a reportin 2019 describing the science behind mentoring programs. Among their results, they found thatstudents with a mentor are more likely to succeed in their major [3]. Similarly, studies indicatedthat 100% of women in engineering who had women mentors continued in engineering, which is14% higher than those without mentors and 18% higher than

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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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for students, many universities areturning to social media to outreach to potential students. Social media has been found to performan essential role in shifting sentiments, moods and overall image a university portrays [1]. Thisstudy examines the forward-facing presence of university engineering programs at two publicuniversities. This study uses content and textual analysis and the lenses of occupationaldemography and feminist post-structuralism to make sense of the messages the programs areportraying to potential students and other stakeholders about the student experience and learningoutcomes valued by the university. The study examines social media posts on Instagram,LinkedIn, and Facebook, as well as the university website and publicly

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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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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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identifiedimpactful outreach approaches, including connecting with student organizations to more directlyreach underrepresented populations, create programming, and build relationships. Findings alsoallowed for the development of system-wide learning materials and interventions optimized toreach this student group.Introduction Libraries are essential for student success, contributing to both academic achievementand feelings of belonging on campus – key factors in retention and post-graduate outcomes.Despite longstanding efforts to increase diversity in STEM fields, computer science andengineering programs contain proportionally fewer women than other STEM fields, both inengineering programs [1] and in professional roles [2]. Researchers sought

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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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innovation in Electrical and Computer Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring Women Engineering Students’ Gendered Internship ExperiencesIntroductionGender disparity and inequality in engineering education and the workplace have long been apressing issue despite concerted efforts by higher education institutions to encourage womenstudents to pursue and persist in engineering majors [1, 2]. Women engineering students oftenperform equally well or better academically than men [3]. However, in the U.S., only 23% of theengineering bachelor’s degrees were awarded to women in 2020, and as of 2019, women heldabout 14% of engineering positions in the workplace [2]. This persistent decrease in

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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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varied perspectives and experiences enhance creativity anddrive meaningful innovation. Through its initiatives, WIED is committed to promotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion while addressing critical challenges such as recruitment,retention, persistence, and graduation within engineering, engineering technology, and relatedfields. The Division also welcomes allies who share their mission, emphasizing theimportance of collective efforts to advance gender equity [1].Despite significant progress in scholarships over the past decade, further analysis is needed tounderstand trends and guide future efforts effectively. This study systematically mapsresearch published in the WIED proceedings from 2015 to 2024 to address these questions.By identifying

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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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[7]. This issue arises from the early stages of primaryand secondary education, being influenced by gender stereotypes and sociocultural factors thataffect students’ academic decisions [1].Previous studies have shown that educational experiences during secondary school are keydeterminants in students’ academic decisions of a university degree [1], where behavioralvariables such as self-efficacy, interests, outcome expectations, and goals play a fundamentalrole in their decision [4]. Furthermore, research suggests that students’ math achievement in theirfinal years of high school, the exposure to math and science courses, and math self-efficacy, allplay a crucial part in determining their intent to pursue a STEM major [8]. External factors

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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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systems. Framed theoretically under Acker’s Inequality Regimes thatacknowledges a variety of dimensions embedded in organizational inequality, we collectqualitative data that is later transformed into quantitative measures to be modeled throughQualitative Comparative Analysis. In this paper we describe the data collection stage, with thedecision making required to transform qualitative data into quantitative measures. We offer areflection of the challenges faced while collecting high level organizational data from publiclyavailable data for the execution of complex system modeling.IntroductionThe national need to broaden participation in STEM is persistent [1]. Significant resources havebeen invested into initiatives to expand the successful

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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54students. The College was committed to science education since its inception. Laboratoryfacilities were continually expanded through the 1920s. See Figure 1. Figure 1: Douglass Chemistry Lab, Rutgers University, 1920Since 1986, the Douglass Women in Science and Engineering program (WiSE, originally namedthe Douglass Project for Women in STEM) has formally supported the advancement ofundergraduate STEM students at Rutgers University. Today By co-enrolling at Douglass and aRutgers academic school, students experience a small college atmosphere and programs thatempower their academic excellence and leadership development while engaging with all the richeducational resources of Rutgers University. Over half of Douglass’ enrollment consists ofSTEM

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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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innovation and competitiveness across the continent. Onenotable contributing factor for this is the low participation of women in the field [1]. Accordingto the Bureau of Labor Statistics, percentage of graduating women engineers in 2022 was around20% and there was not much improvement in this over the past decade. Research has identifiedseveral factors influencing this underrepresentation of women in engineering, including societalstereotypes portraying engineering as a job suited for only men [2], a lack of visible successfulrole models [3], microaggressions, gender biases and social isolation from male counterparts [4,Chandler (2017)], work life balance issues and inequitable compensation [1].Previous studies [5] indicate that women in Science

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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Ursula Nguyen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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typically feminine may relate less to their engineering peers. Thus, the purposeof this full research paper is to examine the relationship between gender typicality andundergraduate women’s feelings of being included by their engineering classmates. This paperwill explore the following research questions: (1) What is the relationship between gendertypicality and women’s feelings of being included by female engineering peers? (2) What is therelationship between gender typicality and women’s feelings of being included by maleengineering peers? To address these questions, the paper will utilize quantitative survey datafrom a sample of approximately 420 undergraduate women of racially diverse backgrounds fromacross the U.S. who are studying engineering

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

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experiencescorrelate with student learning outcomes and performance satisfaction at the end of the course.BackgroundTeamwork and Team EffectivenessThe 2024 - 2025 ABET Engineering Accreditation Criteria defines a team as “more than oneperson working toward a common goal… [including] individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills,or perspectives” [1]. Given that over 95% of US employees reportedly work within teams,teamwork has become a core competency for the employability of higher education graduatesand one of the top three skills employers seek in recruitment and selection [2]. Teamwork isintegral to product development, process improvement, and manufacturing activities in industrysettings, so future engineers must possess the ability to lead and work

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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academic journey, increase mentorship touchpoints throughout graduate school, and extendsupport into the initial years of faculty appointments. This expanded initiative, known as theiREDEFINE Inclusive Mentoring Hubs (i2 mHubs), is structured around three core modules.Module 1 invites early-stage graduate students to explore academic career pathways by providinginsights into the diverse types of faculty appointments, institutional settings, and the flexibilityand autonomy associated with faculty roles. It also highlights the rewarding experience ofmentoring and collaborating with students. The module will help participants identify actionablenext steps to strengthen their preparation for academic careers. Content will be delivered online ina mixed

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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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research paper analyzed the data for the 2022-2023 cohort and used the MUSIC(eMpowerment, Usefulness, Success, Interest, and Caring) model of motivation as a basis tounderstand 93 participants’ external motivation for engagement with the mentoring activities basedon academic classification (First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior) and type of mentoringrelationship.Introduction and BackgroundWomen in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields face negativestereotypes that cast doubt on their abilities, leading to a decreased sense of self-efficacy thatnegatively affects the retention and success of women [1]. This decreased sense of self-efficacy isexacerbated by both the lack of similar peers and role models, which creates a

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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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is guided by constructionist, posthumanist, and participatory theoretical commitments. ´Daniela Villarreal BermudezDr. Kylie Peppler, University of California, Irvine Dr. Peppler is a professor of Informatics and Education at University of California, Irvine who engages in research that focuses on the intersection of arts, STEM, and interest-driven learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 NSF DUE: Everyday engineering: Leveraging craft to deepen engineering design and spatial visualization Author Name 1, Institution 1, Email 1 Author Name 2, Institution 2, Email 2

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

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underrepresented by the personas created by students. This study further stresses theimportance of increasing efforts to further understand when and how societal perceptions aboutwhat engineers look like are formed, as even with the broadening participation in the field,aspiring engineers continue to visualize engineers in ways that align with stereotypes andmajority identities within the field.Introduction & Background The field of engineering within the United States has historically been dominated bywhite males, and even with efforts to broaden participation within the field of engineering,women remain in the minority [1]. While the recruitment of populations of folks who have beentraditionally underrepresented in engineering is a current

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Lidia (Lili) Castillo, Arizona State University

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for being a “prototypicalmasculine profession” [1, p.351], where “‘doing the job’ often entails ‘doing gender’ …performing certain kinds of masculinities” [2, p.4]. Performing masculinity can present itself inthe form of distancing from traditional feminine attributes (e.g., social and girly) to embrace themore masculine (e.g., being strong and acting ‘normal’ in engineering) [3]. An environment thatperpetuates masculine social norms creates a hostile environment for individuals who do notperform or present themselves according to those standards [4]. The exclusionary environmentperpetuated within engineering can compound feelings of belonging uncertainty as women andother minoritized genders attempt to assimilate into engineering and be

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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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Lorne S. Joseph, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lydia Q Prendergast, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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STEM/STEM adjacent major.IntroductionCourse-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) focus on creating an inclusiveresearch community for students and are excellent first-time research opportunities. Althoughclear definitions of CUREs vary, the elements they provide remain consistent. Women in STEMwho benefit from CUREs that are specifically designed for them participate in a first timetangible and quality research experience, engage in a collaborative learning environment,exercise scientific practices, and receive mentorship and support that address gender disparitiesin their various disciplines [1-3]. Strategies to increase gender diversity in STEM have beenemployed nationally over the years, with a focus on various collaborative

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

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differences in age-based discrimination at Finnish technology workplacesIntroductionMany engineering/technology workplaces are (still) characterized by masculine cultures,connected to various forms of discrimination (e.g., [1]). Discrimination has been suggested asone explanation for the persistent gender gap in engineering/technology [1], [2]. A recentmeta-reanalysis of audit experiments [3] finds that women are discriminated against in hiringto relatively better paying male-dominated occupations, while women applicants are favoredin the (relatively lower paying) occupations dominated by women. The authors conclude thatgender-based employment discrimination thus preserves the status quo of gender distributionsand

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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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Lily Skau, Austin Peay State University; Emmabeth Parrish Vaughn, Austin Peay State University; Bobette Bouton; Steven Blake Warth, Austin Peay State University

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education a more socially just and safe space for all and uses writing, speaking, and research to address each of these important aspects of her academic career.Steven Blake Warth, Austin Peay State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Retrospective Insights in Choosing a Career in Engineering Abstract Women have historically been underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields [1]. The gender gap in participation in engineering remains especially large, and the cause of this gap is the question of many researchers [2],[3],[4]. Research teams have found that perceptions of the

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko; Swarup Bhunia; Christine Wusylko, University of Florida; Woorin Hwang, University of Florida; Yessy Eka Ambarwati, University of Florida

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change, it is clear that we need to develop a deeper understanding of the experiences andsupport systems that enable women to thrive in CE.This study sought to address the ongoing gender gap in CE by examining the essence of the livedexperiences of four women during their first year in a CE program, with a focus on the sourcesof their self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is an essential construct in understanding women’s success inCE, as it directly affects their motivation, resilience, and performance. Drawing from Bandura’stheory [1], self-efficacy is shaped by four main sources: a) mastery experiences that buildconfidence through achievements, b) vicarious experiences that strengthen confidence byobserving others' success, c) social persuasion, such

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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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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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, with potential for broaderapplication across institutions.IntroductionComputing and technology occupations are predicted to rise by 7.3% in the next decade,outpacing the national average grow rate of 4.8% [1]. Along with a skilled workforce, theindustry needs to maintain a diverse workforce reflecting the community. Currently only 25.8%of computer and mathematical occupations employees are women. Among those, only 23.1% areAsian, 8.7% are Black/African American, and 7.8% are Hispanic/Latinx [2].Black women alone comprise 7% of the U.S. population [3] and yet make up only 0.5% ofcomputer science degrees awarded [4] and just 3% of computing professionals [5]. Black womenalso face specific barriers from just being black and a woman. [6], [7], [8

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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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skills [1]. The US government initiated the “Educate toInnovate” program to increase student participation in all STEM-related activities. The long-termobjective of these activities is to encourage more young women to choose an education in STEMin the future [2].Attracting more female students into the STEM fields is a challenge. Statistics show that there isa big gender gap in the STEM fields in workplaces. It has been found that the women make up46% of the workforce, but women have only 24% of jobs in STEM fields [3]. More women inSTEM careers have at least two primary benefits. First, STEM careers typically have higher salary,benefits, and career stability in the workforce [14]. Secondly, a more diverse workforce in STEMjobs will lead to more

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Renee Casner, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Nancy L Lollar, Purdue University University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Columbus, Indiana casnerm@purdue.edu nlollar@purdue.eduAbstract—As engineering technology educators at Purdue Polytechnic Institute inColumbus, we are reinventing recruitment events to attract local high school students andindustry partners, with a special emphasis on increasing attendance by women. Whiletraditional events have their place, today's students expect individualized approachesamidst a plethora of in-person, hybrid, and online post-secondary delivery options. Thispaper explores nontraditional and specialized recruitment strategies, differentiating themfrom common events. Additionally, we will highlight insights from the 2024 State of HigherEducation report discussed at a recent webinar. [1]Higher

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juliette Sweeney, University of Toronto

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frame results. Suchman’s model of institutionallegitimacy, which holds that institutions strive to maintain three types of legitimacy: cognitive,moral, and pragmatic, to justify their existence and support their reputation, was used to examineorganizational actions and culture. Bourdieu's concept of habitus was used to investigateparticipants' sense of belonging in GEPs. Recommendations included increasing the visibility ofsenior leadership on EDI initiatives and addressing the existence of internal systemic problems.IntroductionMany professional schools in Canada began to graduate equal numbers of men and women in the1990s, such as medicine [1], dentistry [2], and veterinarian [3] schools. However, the number ofwomen graduating from GEPs in

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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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prolific student-centered resource hub at the Jacobs School that serves as a model for student success units across the country.Ms. Jaclyn Duerr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Aligning Student Interest with Program Design in Engineering Education1. Introduction and BackgroundWhile women are making gains in some STEM fields, they continue to lag behind inengineering, where only 16% of engineers in the college-educated STEM workforce are women.In comparison, 61% of social scientists are women [1]. For women who chose to pursue anengineering degree, it can be a highly rewarding but also

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gloria Appiah Nsiah, Arizona State University

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educators on innovative pedagogical strategies andcurriculum developments aimed at fostering better academic integration and career equitabilityand inspiring a more diverse and resilient workforce globally.INTRODUCTIONCollege-level engineering programs in Ghana have existed since 1952 when the first college forscience education was established [1]. The availability of engineering programs and the pursuitof engineering in terms of staffing, quality of education, and educational reforms is on a moredeveloped scale than in several other African countries [2], with thousands of students from otherparts of the continent studying engineering programs in Ghana [3]. However, there remains thechallenge of under-representation of females as in other parts of

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mollie Petersen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Emily Fitzpatrick, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jessica Deters, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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, and ethos behind the structure. Lastly, this paper presents preliminary datafrom the first year of SWME, including both quantitative attendance and retention counts andqualitative focus group data. The authors intend for this paper to enable others at differentuniversities to create their own chapters of SWME and to spark conversation about the need fordiscipline-specific organizations to support women in engineering within universities.IntroductionIn recent years, the need to recruit and retain more women in engineering has becomeincreasingly apparent [1]. Women bring diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the fieldthat are essential for advancing engineering as a whole [1]. Despite this need, specificdisciplines, such as