Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

Monica Evette Allen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

engineering self-efficacy (ESE). Students were asked to indicate frequency oftypes of interactions with faculty (e.g., discuss plan of study; discuss future career plans)and extent to which they experienced negative attitudes from faculty. Engineering self-efficacy (e.g., succeed in engineering curriculum; excel in engineering major) was assessedusing items from a published instrument on engineering self-efficacy, and the scaledemonstrated internal consistency. Overall, students who reported more frequentinteractions with faculty (more than once), and lower perceived negative attitudes fromfaculty indicated higher levels of engineering self-efficacy. Further, we examined resultsfor sub-groups of specific underrepresented students (women; transfer

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Kelly Mack, Association of American Colleges and Universities; Kate Winter, Kate Winter Evaluation, LLC

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

will also be explored during this Module. 2Module IV – ConclusionTo conclude this presentation, a summary of the three most significant lessons learned fromthe AAC&U TIDES initiative will be reviewed. Of particular importance is the inclusion of insightsinto which elements of TIDES can and should be adapted within other institutions’ settings.Additionally, in keeping with its interactive approach, this presentation will invite attendees tonot only ask questions, but to also share their individual experiences, successes, and challengesrelated to implementing culturally responsive undergraduate teaching strategies.A direct outcome of the Conclusion Module will be an agreed-upon plan for

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

focused on student success research and policies. Dr. Rincon holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, an MBA and an M.S. in Information Management from Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Planning from The University of Texas at Austin. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Descriptive Study of Community College Transfers in Engineering and Computer Science in TexasAbstractCommunity colleges are an increasingly popular route towards a baccalaureate degree, offeringopen enrollment policies, flexible schedules, and opportunities to address gaps in academicpreparation. Unfortunately, research has

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richelle Leone Johnson

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

helps us define what we do,explain why we invest in leader development, and shows how we do it consistentlyacross the corps of cadets during the 200-week experience. The LEAD frameworkenables the transformation of cadets from freshman into service-ready ensigns who areLeaders of Character. 2Diversity CouncilsCGA also works to ensure our leaders are developed in an inclusive and supportiveenvironment. This environment is cultivated through diversity councils supported by theOffice of Inclusion and Diversity and is comprised of members of the Cadet Corps. Perthe Coast Guard Academy’s Strategic Plan to “Cultivate a Supportive and InclusiveEnvironment”, the councils seek to promote a culture of respect

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Adam Stark Masters, Virginia Tech

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Undergraduate Education

publisher-partner Tim O’Reilly in 2005; Make: publishes amagazine highlighting maker’s projects and also hosts ‘Maker Faire’ events touted as the“Greatest Show and Tell on Earth” [2], [3]. Dougherty and his company did not invent thesewords – the first maker space was founded in Germany in 1995 [1] and it has always been “aninherent part of human nature to ideate, plan and create things with our hands and with tools” [4]– but his company gave makers a larger community to rally around and built the MakerMovement’s momentum.Dougherty says the term ‘making’ can refer to “creating, producing, crafting, shaping, tinkering,composing, and building” but that there is often overlap, and making “covers many areas ofinterest and many skills.” Elaborating, he

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Nancy Mariano, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mara Rempe, Seattle University; J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

Paper ID #240942018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to Completion of Engineering Degrees forFemale-Identifying and Under-Represented Minority StudentsNancy Mariano, Seattle University Nancy Mariano is a first generation college student, of Pacific Islander heritage, attending Seattle Uni- versity. She is currently majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics and is scheduled to graduate in June 2018. Upon graduation her plans are to spend two years gaining industry experience as a software engineer

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session III

Collection

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

Authors

Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado, Boulder; Emily Knaphus-Soran, University of Washington; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Ann Delaney, Boise State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Pamela Cosman, University of California, San Diego; Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Christine Tetrick, Washington State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Kevin Pitts, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

emphasis in Public Policy and Administration from Boise State University. Her thesis was entitled, ”Nanomanufacturing Outside of the Lab: An Academic-Industry Partnership Case Study.” She also re- ceived her B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from Boise State in 2014. In the Spring of 2016, Ann was recognized as part of the first cohort of University Innovation Fellows at Boise State, and has worked as a Fellow to collect and incorporate student feedback into future plans for makerspaces on the Boise State campus. As an undergraduate and graduate student, she has been involved with the Society of Women Engineers, and also taught a materials science laboratory course as a graduate teaching assis- tant. She has

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

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

Authors

Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Janice Fenn, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

lines, one student said it was important to make personal connectionsand eliminate the isolation created by high engagement with social media, computers and videogames. It is necessary to be social in order to manage the high level of stress. It it is important toget out, explore campus opportunities, and engage in professional organization activities. Severalstudents emphasized that it is important to use time management to plan study, class and relaxationtime in order to maintain yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some students encourageexpanding your horizon beyond your major to learn about other areas and talking to a wide arrayof people across campus. One student encouraged finding a study group with a mixture of peers,not

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

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

Authors

Bruk T. Berhane, University of Maryland, College Park

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Undergraduate Education

internationalstudents are concerned, community colleges can offer a better experience by working withundergraduates to have courses taken in other countries evaluated for credit in the U.S. Inaddition, Mattis and Sislin (2005) advocate for increased correspondence between communitycolleges and their four-year counterparts, opining that “frequent communication…demonstratesthe desire of both institutions to work together” (p. 19). Financial aid/scholarships are alsocorrelated with improved student outcomes for community college students who are planning totransfer (Mattis & Sislin, 2005). As it relates to diversity and inclusion, Jennings (2017) underscores the importance ofproviding institutional support for both domestic and international students

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

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

Authors

Woodrow Wilson Winchester III, Robert Morris University; Jameela Al-Jaroodi, Robert Morris University; Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

management. He also has over eight (8) years of academic and academic enrichment (experiential learning) program planning, design & lead- ership experiences. A trained human factors engineer and fitness enthusiast & advocate, Dr. Woodrow W. Winchester, III brings with him a strong passion for the health & wellness space with research interests that seek to advance an understanding of consumer connected fitness technologies in improving health outcomes especially among marginalized populations. JAMEELA AL-JAROODI received the B.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Bahrain, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from Western Michigan University, the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Session V

Collection

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

Authors

Ni Li, California State University, Los Angeles; Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles; Paul S. Nerenberg, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

. Tufenkjian M., Eshraghi M., Jamehbozorg A., Castillo M., Allen E., Schiorring E. B., Development of anocean-themed introduction to engineering & technology course for freshmen students. OCEANS 2017 -Aberdeen. doi: 10.1109/OCEANSE.2017.8084698.8. Sun C., Won D., Allen EL, Gadhia H., Golden eagle flight plan online: A web-based advisement tool tofacilitate developmental advising. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, doi: 10.18260/p.25411 .9. McDermott L. C., Physics education research: The key to student learning. Physics World, 17(1):40-41,2004.10. Sharif A. A., Menezes G. B., Schlemer L. T., Won D., Discovering the magic of mathematics:Mathemagics. The Seventh Edition of the International Conference "New Perspectives in ScienceEduation

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Donald Winiecki Ph.D., Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Timothy Andersen, Boise State University; Amit Jain, Boise State University; Dianxiang Xu, Boise State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

members and with real-world impact for students.To date, three of these one-credit Hatchery Units have been planned (Agile Programming Methods;Database Systems; and Navigating Computer Systems), with one (in addition to the FoundationalValues course) being offered in the fall 2017 semester (Agile Programming Methods). Future HatcheryUnits include topics related to machine learning, algorithms and data science.Each of these courses takes a different approach. Agile Programming MethodsThis course addresses the dynamic and recursive practice of identifying, defining and accomplishingworking code for emerging needs in a software development process. Within the agile process, `UserStories` require that developers understand the end-users

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session V

Collection

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

Authors

J. Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Randal T. Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

advance their projects. At the same time, they learn and apply professional skills in planning,teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution. The large-scale, long-term projects mirrorsituations students will encounter in the workforce. As they join large ongoing projects, they areonboarded by peers, while also taking responsibility for their own learning as they get up tospeed. They deal with decisions made in previous years and with documentation developed byothers; conversely, their own documentation will become a reference for the team in the future.Students also learn and apply professional communication skills, communicating problems toappropriate teammates and navigating conflict. These skills are addressed in peer evaluations,with

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Ieshya Anderson, Arizona State University; Thien Ngoc Y Ta, Arizona State University

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

current U.S. society.Reports across the world show that the proportion of women in engineering schools remains low[6]. Here, we summarize a few. In the United States, while the demographic composition ofstudents planning to major in science and engineering has become more diverse over time, thegender ratio remains poor with women receiving only 19% of the total undergraduateengineering degrees in recent years [7]. Lucas, Claxton, and Hanson [8] referring to the situationin Britain state, “lamentably low numbers of women choose to study or practice engineering.”King [9] reported a decline in the proportion of women in Australian engineering schools from apeak of 20% to 16% in 2006. Likewise, despite representing 1.3% of the U.S. population in2015

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Abhik Roy, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Jeremy Clinton Schwartz, West Virginia University; Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, University of Denver

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

to work. Maybe ifeveryone grew up poor for the first 15 years of their life they'd have a slightly better work ethic,but what do I know?”Self-worth. Individuals described that their unbalanced workload was either leading to academicsuccesses or in some cases, failures. Achievements often translated in a rise in self-esteem, gainsin leadership skills through the form of contingency planning, or in the skepticism of anybenefits within a team structure. Personal disappointments in academic efforts were addressed inthe form of self-loathing and uncertainty leading some to question their chosen line of study. Example of Perceived Accomplishment Example of Perceived Failure “… not everyone will hold their own on the “…in my

Conference Session

Undergraduate Education Track - Technical Session I

Collection

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

Authors

Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Undergraduate Education

administrative offices such as Women in Engineering and Multicultural Engineeringprograms, who may at times benefit from forming coalitions without losing the identity andgoals of individual groups and students. At our home institution, the students of a thrivingNational Society of Black Engineers chapter have met with a newly forming chapter of theSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers to advise on logistical procedures and strategies forfinancial support and to co-plan activities. Rather than seeing an identity difference as a barrieror subsuming the groups in a coalition which erased identities of the sub-groups, this strategicpolitical partnership represents a possible productive outcome of considering politicalintersectionality. The theory may

Conference Session

Undergraduate Track - Technical Session II

Collection

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

Authors

Elisabeth (Lisa) Stoddard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Geoff Pfeifer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, Undergraduate Education

document to analyze,articulate, measure, and discuss (in)equity in their team dynamics.Mapping Assets Builds Student ConfidenceFirst, identifying one’s own assets can build student confidence, particularly for students who areor have been stereotyped as less capable (Maton and Hrabowski III, 2004). A Native Americanand first generation college student explains: ….the asset map shows me what I’m capable of….I plan on editing my asset map again because I’m going to need it to remind myself what I’m good at. Until I work on enough projects, assets never stop, I feel that my asset map should pages long by the time I’m 40. I will continue to utilize my asset map to help me in the future