Conference Session

Track: Graduate - Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Eunsil Lee, Arizona State University; Jennifer M. Bekki, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Graduate Education

University Dr. Nadia Kellam is Associate Professor in the Polytechnic Engineering Program at Arizona State Uni- versity. Prior to this position, she was an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, where she was co-director of the interdisciplinary engineering education research Collaborative Lounge for Un- derstanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER). In her research, she is interested in understanding how engineering students develop their professional identity, the role of emo- tion in student learning, and synergistic learning. A recent research project uncovers the narratives of exemplary engineering faculty who have successfully transitioned to student-centered teaching

Conference Session

Graduate Education Track - Technical Session V

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Heather Doty, University of Delaware; L. Pamela Cook, University of Delaware

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Diversity, Graduate Education

engineering graduate school: why they may beinterested, what are the benefits, what it is like to be a graduate student, and how they shouldprepare.We also bring in external speakers to lead professional-development workshops. Examplesinclude one on using social media to build your professional identity and expand opportunities;an AWIS (Association for Women in Science) workshop on work-life satisfaction; and aleadership workshop for STEM graduate students, focusing on communications and negotiations.These external workshops are among our most expensive activities, but they are well worth it.Registration tends to fill quickly, which indicates an ongoing need for this type of information.Post-event surveys of participants indicate a high level of

Conference Session

Track : Graduate - Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Ashleigh Wright, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc; Elizabeth C. Dickey, North Carolina State University; Kimberly S. Weems, North Carolina Central University; Brian J. Reich, North Carolina State University; Caesar R. Jackson, North Carolina Central University

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Diversity, Graduate Education

limited to, materials science and engineering, physics, chemistry,textiles engineering and chemistry, statistics, and mathematics. The traineeship consists of core coursesand a suite of elective courses, co-curricular activities, professional development, and mentoring thatsupplement the research component of the program. The intent is to facilitate the development of thetrainees’ technical and communication skills, professional identities, and build professional networks. TheNRT provides fellowship funding for trainees and strongly expects participation from non-funded trainees(students that participate in all programmatic activities and complete all requirements without NRTfunding). Bridge trainees are integrated into all of SEAS activities and

Conference Session

Track : Graduate - Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Marcia Gumpertz, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc; C. Dean Campbell, North Carolina A&T State University ; Maureen Grasso, North Carolina State University; Yvette Maria Huet, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Keith A. Schimmel P.E., North Carolina A&T State University

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Diversity, Graduate Education

National Academy of Sciences committee on ”Revitalizing Gradute Stem Education for the 21st Century.”Dr. Yvette Maria Huet, UNC Charlotte Yvette Huet is Director of the ADVANCE Faculty Affairs and Diversity Office and a Professor of Kine- siology at UNC Charlotte. She has worked with and created a variety of workshops for faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, and current and future leaders and provided professional development consultation to faculty. She has provided training at UNC Charlotte and other programs and institutions across the country, many with current or previous ADVANCE grants, that addresses best practices in recruitment, inherent bias, communication, mentoring and reappointment