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

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offer more supportivelearning environment for women engineering students.The literature identifies various reasons for the low female representation in engineering andhigh dropout rates of female students in this field. Previous research shows that the majority ofthis student attrition occurs during the first year, making this a critical period for intervention.This paper aims to explore the perspectives and reflections of first-year women engineeringstudents to uncover the gender challenges they face and provide insights to improve womenretention and inclusivity in engineering programs along with discussion on how intervention inthe first-year engineering program improved student retention rates at University of Arkansas.The First-Year

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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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, 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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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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. The online survey consisted of chiefly multiple-choice questions, including ninedemographic questions, twelve situational reflective questions, twenty-six library use questions,and seven programmatic questions (outlined in Appendix V). The survey produced qualitativeand quantitative data, each considered separately. Campuses were considered individually and inaggregate. Qualitative metrics were analyzed using iStats software in Qualtrics. The analysis didnot present significant differences in demographic responses between different campuses,supporting our theory that separate campus libraries could be considered together. Campuses that did not meet response thresholds for statistically significant results wereexcluded from relational

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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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these, 1,165 records were removed as they did not meet the basic criteria, including 240 works outside the ASEE collection, 915 not belonging to the WIED division, and 10 from sessions unrelated to WIED. 2. Screening: A total of 361 records were screened in detail. Eight additional records were excluded as they were part of panel sessions. 3. Eligibility: From the remaining 353 records, 16 were manually excluded. This included nine posters not indexed in Scopus and seven posters from years outside the analysis scope.Finally, 337 works met the inclusion criteria and were selected for systematic review. Thisrigorous process ensures that the results reflect a comprehensive and accurate overview of thestudies published

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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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. Participants who had not completed the survey were reminded twiceby email before the survey closed two weeks after distribution.Participants were directed to the mentee (FYE) or mentor (sophomore, junior, senior) questionsbased on the academic classification they chose in the survey. Both the content and logic of thesequestion sets were identical except for the use of the terms “mentee” and ’“mentor” as appropriate.See Appendix A for the complete survey.Participants were asked to identify their “ideal” counterpart based on a personality descriptionindex originally provided in the paired mentoring program application. In the application, par-ticipants were asked to select the description that most reflected their personality (See AppendixA, question 6

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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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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industry as a Product Development Engineer for a commercial roofing manufacturer. She holds a bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee in Materials Science and Engineering. She earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, where her thesis topic was Nanoparticle Diffusion in Polymer Networks. Her research interests include polymer physics, nanoparticle diffusion, and engineering and physics education.Bobette Bouton Dr. Bobette Bouton is an associate professor at Austin Peay State University. Her current area of research is socio-emotional development in the domain of empathy. She is a Deweyan Pragmatist who focuses on student-centered teaching and reflection. She also is working toward making higher

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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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educationand careers, including biases in hiring, career progression, and workplace culture [7], [8].Women in engineering often experience microaggressions, exclusion from networkingopportunities, and a lack of advancement into leadership roles, further discouraging long-term persistence in the field [9], [10]. Additionally, nearly 40% of female engineeringgraduates leave the profession within five years, often citing workplace culture, lack ofmentorship, and career stagnation as key factors [11], [12].At Union College, female enrollment in engineering programs reflects the national genderdisparity. Biomedical engineering leads with an average female enrollment of 58%, followedby electrical engineering (26%), computer engineering (19%), and mechanical

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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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applied when defining problems, craftingand evaluating possible solutions, and responding to crises. On presidential teams, the expressivefunction involves providing mutual support, offering counsel, and reflecting campus perspectivesso that the president understands how others see them. Here we adapt Bensimon and Neumann’sfunctions to center on the change project itself instead of on a singular leader; thus, theexpressive function includes work to refine and articulate the project messaging, communicatewith stakeholders, find common cause with other organizational allies, and manage resistance tothe project or its goals. Providing mutual support among the change team members is stillimportant, especially in the face of resistance. In Table 1 we

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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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engineering?BackgroundPrior work has demonstrated that higher education and engineering education more narrowly arecomplex systems [13], [14] in which individual and collective actions cannot be predicted, butdrive the behavior of the system [15]. Complex systems are composed of multiple elementswhich interact dynamically with their environment, develop over time, and are characterized byuncertainty and complex causal relationships [15-19]. Elements of a complex system cannot beunderstood independently because interactions between the elements result in emergentbehaviors that need to acknowledge the interdependence of elements [20], [21]. There is a needfor systemic and transformational change in engineering higher education, reflected by

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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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fostering diversity, but few studies [5], [6] dig deeply into the specificchallenges and aspirations of women in engineering programs within these institutions. Addressingthis gap is essential to tailoring interventions and policies that reflect the unique needs andstrengths of this demographic.The findings of this work have implications that extend beyond academic inquiry. Insights gainedfrom this research can inform institutional policies at HBCUs by highlighting the importance ofmentorship, community support, and targeted interventions to enhance retention and successamong women in engineering. These findings could bring about broader diversity and inclusionefforts within engineering education, contributing to a more innovative and

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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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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3.09 3.05 2.93 2.98 3.41 3.24 2.88 3.59 2.98 3.29 3.00 Diversity and inclusion 3.03 2.77 3.20 2.93 3.30 3.07 2.96 3.51 2.94 3.13 3.02 Study skills 2.98 3.02 2.73 2.95 3.09 3.20 2.74 3.56 2.87 3.29 2.87 Figure 6. Topics of interest by gender identity and subgroups of women.3.2.1 Topics of Interest for Women by SubgroupSignificant differences emerged between undergraduate and graduate women reflecting theirdiffering

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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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University at Raleigh Leah Granger is a postdoctoral researcher for Engineering Education and a course instructor for the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at North Carolina State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Hidden Trends in Data on Women in STEMIntroductionThe use of data to monitor progress in the recruitment and retention of underrepresentedpopulations in STEM encourages careful consideration of the manner in which data are groupedin the analysis. Trends present in the overall population of study – for example, college studentsenrolled in a STEM program – may not be an accurate reflection of trends in specificsubpopulations. Numerically

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Persistence, Outcomes and Barriers for Women in Engineering

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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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Workshop Theme Topics Team Building ● Hopes and fears about addressing salary topics ● Ground rules for engagement Pay-Decisions: ● Who are your pay decision makers and stakeholders? People & ● Map a pay decision process. Does everyone have the same Processes understanding of the process? Guiding Principles, ● Guiding principles at play in salary processes Equity Checks & ● Potential equity “traps” in a salary process Traps ● Equity “checks” that could be inserted into the process Data for Salary ● Internal Data - Do salaries reflect performance? Are they equitable? Comparisons ● External Benchmarking - Are salaries competitive? Organizational

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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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university. Ideally, this wouldallow for the demographics of the university to reflect the area it serves. As a system, the CSUhas ABET accredited engineering programs at 16 of its 23 regional campuses. These programstrail the national average for degree attainment by women in engineering. System-wide onlyabout 17% of degrees in engineering are awarded to women [3]. The low rate of women attainingengineering degrees at CSU campuses is influenced by several factors. Bowman highlightscompetition between the UC and CSU systems for students, a heavy reliance on communitycollege transfers, and a limited range of locally available degrees, all of which can restrictwomen’s participation at CSU [1]. With a system wide decrease of over 20,000 students

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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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Ahn (Eds.), Reflecting the past and embracing the future: International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting 2021 (pp. 629-632). Bochum, Germany: International Society of the Learning Sciences.Lauer J. E., Yhang, E., & Lourenco, S. F. (2019). The Development of Gender Differences in Spatial Reasoning: A Meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 145(6), 537-565. https://doi.org/10.1037/bul0000191Levine, S. C., Huttenlocher, J., Taylor, A., & Langrock, A. (1999). Early sex differences in spatial skill. Developmental Psychology, 35(4), 940–949. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.35.4.940Linn, M. C., & Petersen, A. C. (1985). Emergence and Characterization of Sex

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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Ursula Nguyen, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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study identifies as a Latinx–Asian cisgender woman who studied engineeringfor her undergraduate degree and is currently a tenure-track assistant professor in STEMeducation. She considers herself an emerging scholar whose work explores issues of equity inSTEM education, with a specific focus on historically minoritized learners, such as youngwomen and Students of Color. In engaging in this research work, she is aware that while herindividual experiences, particularly as a past undergraduate engineering student, provide insightfor interpreting the analytic results, these perspectives may be limited and can lead to oversights.Therefore, the author has carefully reflected and considered alternative interpretations of theresults through discussions

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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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therepresentation of women from higher education to the workplace reflects a concerning pattern ofwomen leaving engineering at critical transition points. This is evident by retention rates: only26.8% of women engineers remain in the field 11 to 15 years after earning their degrees,compared to 41% of men [4].Internships, as a critical first step in occupational socialization [5], significantly influence collegestudents’ post-graduation employment decisions and long-term professional satisfaction andaspirations. Data has shown that engineering students participate in internships at a higher ratethan students in most other majors [6]. These internships offer numerous benefits, includinghands-on experience, exposure to real-world challenges, networking

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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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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herdeep interest in understanding how women navigate identity, confidence, and persistence in men-dominated fields like CE. This background made transcendental phenomenology an especiallyfitting approach, as it offers a rigorous, reflective method for accessing and interpretingparticipants’ lived experiences in a way that centers their own meaning-making while striving tobracket prior assumptions.Instructional ApproachThe curriculum developed for this study focuses on embedded systems, specialized computersystems designed for specific functions within larger devices, integrating software and hardwarecomponents [12], [13]. It aims to attract students interested in software by offering practicalapplications of algorithms and programming languages

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Systemic and Policy Issues affecting Women Engineers

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Juliette Sweeney, University of Toronto

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-class individual and my experienceswithin industry and graduate school as an immigrant and a first-generation student haveinfluenced my research interests and my perspective as a researcher.This paper includes results obtained from statistical analysis that occurred in Phase 1 andinterview data obtained in Phase 3 of the larger study. This paper focuses on gendered trends inhistorical graduation patterns at the national and institutional levels established in Phase 1, andemphasizes results derived from interview data, collected in Phase 3 pertaining to students andfaculty’s sense of belonging and if and how their experiences reflected chilliness within theirGEP's culture and environment.As my qualitative results focus on the processes and

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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

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team whose members provide leadership, create a collaborative andinclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives” [1]. These requirementsare reflected in engineering capstone courses, where undergraduates apply their conceptualknowledge to real-world industry design challenges [5, 6]. Many engineering students firstencounter group work at the end of their undergraduate studies through these capstone programs[5]. However, recent research indicates that students who participate in collaborative courseworkbefore capstone demonstrate “detectable, specific, and stronger teaming skills in capstonedesign” relative to students without prior teamwork experience, motivating institutions toincorporate additional collaborative

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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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professionalexperiences, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions such as inclusive learningenvironments, mentorship programs, and institutional reforms to promote retention and careeradvancement for women in STEM fields.While this study broadly addresses challenges faced by women in STEM, the research specificallyfocuses on participants from architecture, civil engineering, and related industries, reflecting therecruitment strategy and practical constraints of the study.Literature reviewUnderrepresentation of women in STEMYoung children absorb social role messages and self-perceptions through both direct teachingand subtle influences. Unconsciously, parents may expose young girls less to math and science,leading to gaps in understanding compared to boys

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Programmatic Design and Resiliency Among Women Engineers

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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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, project-based learning experiences. These challenges reflect workplace scenarios, enabling participants to acquire practical skills in software development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, and other technical fields. The projects also allow mentees to create portfolios that showcase their talents to potential employers [15]. 3) Skill Development Workshops and Courses: The program provides various technical and soft skills workshops. These include coding boot camps, digital transformation training, resume-building workshops, and mock interview sessions. These workshops empower women with job-ready skills, ensuring they remain competitive in the tech job market. 4

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Hilda Cecilia Contreras Aguirre, New Mexico State University; Ginger Scarbrough, WERC Environmental Design Contest, New Mexico State University

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to repeat things a lot to make sure people are staying on top of it and then just communicating and obviously leading by example by doing your stuff as well. Super important. (WOMAN-FG1) I think heading with communication was a big thing. Figuring out what needed to get done and who was working on what parts and what was completed. (WOMAN-FG2)Through these quotes, students reflected on the critical role of leaders in maintaining effectivecommunication. Two men leaders commented on their experiences in communicating with teammembers. These two quotes seem to have a more passive tone compared to women’s experiencesin making sure communication was effective, on time, and understandable. The environmentaldesign project

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Messaging, Motivations and Supports for Women Engineers

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

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concentration of ECEdepartment heads to maximize its impact. Agnieszka Miguel has been involved with iREDEFINEsince its inception and has served as the organizational lead since 2020. Barbara Marino joinedthe initiative in 2021 and has served as co-organizer since 2022.3.2 Representative iREDEFINE SessionsEach iREDEFINE workshop offers an engaging blend of interactive sessions, insightful paneldiscussions, professional development activities, networking opportunities, and social events.Although the content and schedule evolve annually to reflect emerging trends and participantneeds, a few representative sessions are described below. • Strategies for a Successful Job Search: In this session, workshop organizers and invited experts will

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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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Biotechnology has investigation of cosmetic products including manipulation of any gene in a cream. We have to deal with things, manipulate, work with bacteria, micro-organisms. We have a theoretical part that later we will apply in practice, then it seems that all ideas are articulated with each other, and everything makes sense even DNA manipulation and everything.”We believe Mariana’s story helps us see some types of connections and motivations thatare often overlooked by academics. Mariana’s motivation reflects family ties andchallenges gender stereotypes.Sharing stories like those of Fabia and Mariana could be valuable in outreach activitiesto attract more female students to STEM programs [6, 16, 17, 18

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First-Year and Experiential Learning for Women Engineers

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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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in the summer with the facultymember that they were paired with during the spring ISR course. Students also have anopportunity to find a new faculty advisor on their own. Participants receive a $3000 stipend fromDouglass to conduct research for 10 weeks (a minimum of 200 hours of research). Funding forthe program is provided by generous university alumnae and corporate donors.As part of the program during the summer, students also: 1. Attend weekly mentor sessions with their assigned near-peer mentor 2. Complete weekly reflections based on various prompts 3. Attend virtual check-in sessions hosted by the program director and the near-peer mentors 4. Attend two program sponsored events with other university research programs 5

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

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, 2024, we have got a registration number of 20,including several male students, as well as students who have transferred to our campus andconsidering applying to ECE programs.On the day of the workshop, 7 students showed up on time, including 3 male students. All theattendees were from community colleges in the Tacoma area. The recruiting staff helped with themiscellaneous including collecting entry/exit survey data. Two MSECE graduate students andone lab technician provided hands-on help which greatly contributed to the success of theworkshop.The workshop went well, which is reflected in the entry/exit survey data. However, the four-hourduration turned out to be a bit longer for attendees; only 2 students finished all the hands-onassignments

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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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and high schoollevels. These efforts are aligned with the mission of the American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE) Women in Engineering Division (WIED), which advocates for increasedparticipation and retention of women in STEM. Evidence suggests that aligning engineeringeducation with themes of societal impact can be especially effective. In the U.S., womencomprise the majority of medical school students, reflecting a broader interest in careers thatcontribute to human well-being [4]. To attract more female students to engineering, andelectrical engineering in particular, it is crucial to emphasize the field’s role in improvingquality of life through innovations in medical devices, communication systems, andsustainable energy

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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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comparison of initiatives acrossthe project.AcknowledgementsThis work was funded by ELA4ATTRACT (project 101128703— ELA4ATTRACT—ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE). This project has been funded with support from the EuropeanCommission. This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannotbe held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. Theauthors would like to thank all project representatives for their contributions to this work inprogress, as well as the anonymous reviewers for their valuable feedback.References[1] A. Canales, M. I. Cortez, M. Sáez, and A. Vera, Brechas de género en STEM, PontificiaUniversidad Católica de Chile, 2021. [Online]. Available:https://www.mat.uc.cl/archivos/mujeres-y

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Engagement and Participation for Women Engineers

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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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tosupporting women in mechanical engineering plays a vital role in overcoming the uniquechallenges faced by women in this field. Through targeted support, mentorship, and professionaldevelopment opportunities, such initiatives are instrumental in attracting and retaining women inthe discipline. As the field of mechanical engineering continues to evolve, creating spaces for allstudents, including women, to thrive and connect is crucial for growing a strong engineeringworkforce. Ultimately, these efforts will contribute to a stronger, more resilient engineeringcommunity that reflects a broad range of perspectives and talents, driving progress andinnovation in the field.References[1] “The Future of Women in Engineering,” NAE Website. Accessed: Jan. 15